Twenty-four filmmakers from across Canada are helping raise funds for frontline health workers.
“Heartbeat of the Nation” is an 80 second film that captures the spirit of the cheers for healthcare workers from Canadian balconies. It tugs on the heartstrings and begs its viewers to continue their support by staying home and cheering on our heroes.
The film was released on Friday (4/24) in partnership with CanadaHelps and Gore Mutual to draw attention to their COVID-19 Healthcare & Hospital Fund. Gore is matching donated funds up to $1 million dollars for this particular fund. They have contributed two million dollars in total for COVID relief.
The film was produced while adhering to physical distancing guidelines. Sixteen cinematographers from across Canada filmed their cities empty. Director, Ross Allen, communicated with the crew from concept to post-production through video conferencing.
Everyone involved in the project volunteered their time, skills, and equipment in order to help spread the message of thanks and support to our healthcare workers.