Educational | Documentaries

Allen Packwood, Director of the Churchill Archives Centre at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, delivers his presentation on Churchill and D-Day. He spoke to the Churchill Society of Edmonton hosting their 59th Annual Memorial Banquet at the University of Alberta. Mr. Packwood was also introducing his recent book: “Churchill and D-Day”.

  Dr. Sean Maloney, Professor of History at the Royal Military College of Canada, delivers his presentation on Canada in the Balkans during 1991 to 1995. Dr. Maloney was one of seven subject matter experts who spoke during the 2025 Annual Security and Defence Symposium on Canada’s involvement in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The event was hosted by the Edmonton United Services Institute on May 31, 2025 at the Chateau Nova Hotel in Edmonton. 

  Retired Canadian Army Captain George Kuhse, CD, provides background information on the Balkans region to set the stage for the 2025 Annual Security and Defence Symposium on Canada’s involvement in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The event was hosted by the Edmonton United Services Institute on May 31, 2025 at the Chateau Nova Hotel in Edmonton. 

  Edmonton security consultant Harm Gerding demonstrates how to strip and terminate COAX Cables. This hands-on educational video also teaches how to crimp, screw, and twist-on style connectors. Includes details to help troubleshoot and terminate cables properly. This video has 160,000+ views so far. 

  I enjoyed producing this informative 8-minute mini documentary featuring a beekeeper with Andy's Awesome Apiaries in Spruce Grove, Alberta. You’ll see Andrew “Andy” Chan in action at his hive as he explains the typical workflow for all beekeepers. You’ll learn why bees are so  important because they contribute to food security and the environment. 

  Here’s a 1-minute “How-to” overview of the winemaking process at Gypsy Moon Winery in St. Albert. The winemaking process is fun, affordable and convenient – watch this video to learn more.

Outdoor instructor and bestselling author Bruce Zawalsky teaches how to light an emergency fire in this 9-minute online learning experience. We filmed this informative tutorial near Jasper National Park.

This 7-minute instructional safety video is Chapter 1 of 16 in an online educational series I filmed and edited for the Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC). Based in Ottawa and funded by the Government of Canada, the SFC is a national non-profit competitive sports organization. It governs organized, recreational and competitive target shooting for members across Canada. 

This 8-minute mini-documentary features soldiers of the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) participating in the Leopard 2 Tank Simulator Gunnery Course held at CFB Edmonton. You’ll meet two instructors and two candidates who share their experiences, challenges and rewards while doing the intensive course. This video is approved by the LdSH (RC) command team to help educate Canadians on what soldiers do to earn qualifications on armoured training. 

  This 28-minute documentary-style presentation features British military historian and author Anthony Tucker-Jones sharing insights and excerpts from his recent book: “Churchill Master and Commander”. The meticulously research book focuses on Churchill’s 50-years of wartime experiences from 1895 to 1945. 

As a former UK intelligence officer, Tucker-Jones told the Churchill Society audience he was fascinated by what led Winston Churchill to believe he was the right man for the right job of Prime Minister in May 1940. 

The live presentation took place during the Churchill Society of Edmonton 57th Annual Memorial Banquet. The event was in the University Club at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. 

This 34-minute documentary was produced in partnership with Naval Reservists of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship NONSUCH in Edmonton to commemorate the annual Battle of the Atlantic ceremony.   Part 1: Historical overview featuring archival footage and a 97-year-old Veteran who was a young ASDIC (Sonar) operator tasked with detecting U-Boats.   Part 2: Church Parade with Naming of Lost Canadian Ships.   Part 3: “Did You Know?” with interesting facts about a few ships from the longest campaign during the Second World War: The Battle of the Atlantic. 

Private (Ret’d) Lyle McIvor served with 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI) during the Korean War, and fought at the historic Battle of Kapyong that raged from 22 to 25 April 1951.  Despite being surrounded by hundreds of Chinese troops, the outnumbered Patrica’s held their ground in the face of unrelenting attacks. Their battlefield prowess prevented a potentially costly defeat for the South Korean and UN forces.  The actions by Private McIvor and other members of 2 PPCLI who fought at Battle of Kapyong were noticed by the Americans. They awarded 2 PPCLI the United States Presidential Unit Citation, a rare honour for a Canadian unit.    Watch and share this 7-minute video as he talks about his experiences.