On NOWNESS: Raising questions about the pervasive whiteness of the outdoor community and its inaccessibility for BIPOC people, Netherlands-based director Lidewij Hartog and cinematographer Yannick de Jager connect with members of the Black Canary collective in Berlin for the short documentary Black Canary.
Developed with Off The Richter, Black Canary spotlights the collective as a starting point for self-discovery, new connections, and a breaking down of systemic barriers, inviting deeper exploration of the natural landscape beyond the city’s limits.
Shooting only 16mm, cinematographer de Jager and Hartog pour the experiences of the group’s members into a poetic visual language, translating both the complexities of the conversation at the film’s core, and the beauty of nature through the bonds forged under its influence.
Creative production: Off The Richter
Director: Lidewij Hartog
Director of Photography: Yannick de Jager
Assistent Berlin: Joris van Raalte
Film Loader: Thijs van Geenhuizen
Editor: Lidewij Hartog
Colorist: Ruben Labree
Sound Design: Quincy Vlijtig
Community: 030 Black Canary
Founder of Black Canary: Tsellot Melesse
Narration: Sine Dlamini, Iben, Maria Arrechea
Special Thanks: 030 Black Canary, Cinesupply
On NOWNESS: Raising questions about the pervasive whiteness of the outdoor community and its inaccessibility for BIPOC people, Netherlands-based director Lidewij Hartog and cinematographer Yannick de Jager connect with members of the Black Canary collective in Berlin for the short documentary Black Canary.
Developed with Off The Richter, Black Canary spotlights the collective as a starting point for self-discovery, new connections, and a breaking down of systemic barriers, inviting deeper exploration of the natural landscape beyond the city’s limits.
Shooting only 16mm, cinematographer de Jager and Hartog pour the experiences of the group’s members into a poetic visual language, translating both the complexities of the conversation at the film’s core, and the beauty of nature through the bonds forged under its influence.
Creative production: Off The Richter
Director: Lidewij Hartog
Director of Photography: Yannick de Jager
Assistent Berlin: Joris van Raalte
Film Loader: Thijs van Geenhuizen
Editor: Lidewij Hartog
Colorist: Ruben Labree
Sound Design: Quincy Vlijtig
Community: 030 Black Canary
Founder of Black Canary: Tsellot Melesse
Narration: Sine Dlamini, Iben, Maria Arrechea
Special Thanks: 030 Black Canary, Cinesupply
On NOWNESS: Raising questions about the pervasive whiteness of the outdoor community and its inaccessibility for BIPOC people, Netherlands-based director Lidewij Hartog and cinematographer Yannick de Jager connect with members of the Black Canary collective in Berlin for the short documentary Black Canary.
Developed with Off The Richter, Black Canary spotlights the collective as a starting point for self-discovery, new connections, and a breaking down of systemic barriers, inviting deeper exploration of the natural landscape beyond the city’s limits.
Shooting only 16mm, cinematographer de Jager and Hartog pour the experiences of the group’s members into a poetic visual language, translating both the complexities of the conversation at the film’s core, and the beauty of nature through the bonds forged under its influence.
Creative production: Off The Richter
Director: Lidewij Hartog
Director of Photography: Yannick de Jager
Assistent Berlin: Joris van Raalte
Film Loader: Thijs van Geenhuizen
Editor: Lidewij Hartog
Colorist: Ruben Labree
Sound Design: Quincy Vlijtig
Community: 030 Black Canary
Founder of Black Canary: Tsellot Melesse
Narration: Sine Dlamini, Iben, Maria Arrechea
Special Thanks: 030 Black Canary, Cinesupply