My interview-documentary with The New School's Shannon Mattern on the myriad ways a city can be considered "intelligent". Originally published on urbanNext.
Faced with public calls for improved quality of life and a lack of available (and affordable) land for new parks, cities are increasingly converting former industrial and infrastructure-related locations into innovative and enjoyable public spaces. This short documentary -- featured by Canadian Architect magazine and launched in partnership with the advocacy and research organization Park People -- looks at the rationale behind these conversions, the design challenges they present, and the larger issues they raise.
In September 2017 I interviewed fine art photographer Lori Vrba, based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, whose work is currently on national tour. More here.
In built form Toronto looks at first glance like many other large North American cities. But up close, the city reflects the various and often conflicting urban planning and urban design ideas that shaped it. "Toronto made, Toronto found" explores how the city came to look like it does today -- and the processes likely to determine its future form. For more information and extended interviews, drop by the film's page on this site: iangarrickmason.com/toronto-made-toronto-found
I made this film in an attempt to capture the spirit of Stacey MacNevin's experimental art, and to convey a visceral sense of the organic and physical nature of her approach. To see more of her work, visit staceymacnevinart.com and follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/staceymacnevin
My short documentary on the experiences of three South African filmmakers at the Toronto Black Film Festival, 2016. Their award-winning film,
Thina Sobabili (The Two of Us), was the festival's opening night selection.
I had the privilege of filming selections from Montreal fashion designer Niapsou Di's Spring/Summer 2016 collection. See more of his designs at facebook.com/niapsoudesign
A thank you video I conceived and edited after our firm's first visit to the Legal Marketing Association's annual conference. Editing and motion graphics are mine; footage is stock.
