A SHORT DOCUMENTARY
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"SPO!L ALERT" is a documentary written and directed by Jordan Onwudiwe that delves into the alarming issue of food waste in Canada, where nearly 60% of food is discarded annually. The film aims to shed light on organizations like Second Harvest, which play a pivotalrole in saving surplus food and distributing it to food banks and communities in need. By tracing the journey of food from farms to food banks within the Greater Toronto Area, this documentary seeks to raise awareness about food insecurity and inspire viewers to take action. |
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MEET OUR SUBJECTS
MEET THE TEAM
I'm Jordan Onwudiwe, and I am the writer/director for this documentary. I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to shine a light on the Canadian food waste and hunger crisis. Since 2022, I've been working with Second Harvest to make an impact in their food rescue efforts, and now, I am proud to be using my passion for filmmaking to reach the same goal of ending hunger in this country. I can't wait for everyone to see what this talented team has been working on.
I’m Alicia Foley, and I am thrilled to be a part of this amazing project as a Co-editor. The topic of food waste is quite a crucial issue, but often goes unnoticed in today’s society, yet it has a significant impact on our environment. I believe this documentary will shed light on the food waste crisis in Canada, and inspire and educate audience members to reflect on their own practices, as well as get an inside look at what Pfennings Farm, Second Harvest, and the food bank all do to have more full bellies, and less food waste. I look forward to working on this project, and making the directors' vision come to life!
I'm Alastair Gray, i'm the Location Sound Mixer and Recordist for Spoil Alert! Food waste is something we in our day to day don't always think about, getting to document and be a part of this experience made me understand the human cost that food waste truly has in most households. Hopefully, when you watch this documentary your more conscious of the food you consume in the future.
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I’m Matthew Fonseca, and I’m the producer of this documentary. I was brought on to help produce this project when the previous producer sadly departed from it. Luckily, I was able to step in and help Jordan with this project, and over the process, I have become very attached to this documentary and its message. Hopefully, the documentary will expose food wastage in Canada and end this problem.
I’m Xuanyu(Robin) Nan, and I am the transmedia producer for this documentary. I’m thrilled to expand this important story beyond the screen, creating an immersive and interactive experience that raises awareness about food waste and hunger in Canada. By combining digital platforms, social media, and creative storytelling, I aim to engage audiences in meaningful ways and inspire collective action. It’s an honor to collaborate with such a passionate team, and I can’t wait to share this multi-platform journey with everyone.
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I'm Ashley Gould, and I am the editor on this documentary. I look forward to fulfilling this role and having the opportunity to raise awareness, educate, and inspire change. Our documentary brings to light the critical issue of food waste, helping audiences understand the scale of the problem and the importance of community efforts to solve it. Overall, I'm excited to collaborate with the director and my co-editor during post production!
My name is Veda Menghani and I am the Director of Photography for Spoil Alert! I decided to work on the doc since I felt like it would be a nice project to be a part of and I really liked the story that Jordon was trying to portray through the documentary. It's like a wake up call to everyone.
I’m Jaime Beaton, and I am so excited to be taking on the position of Post production sound editor for this project. The topic of food waste has always been one that I haven’t known very much about, which is the main reason I wanted to assist in this documentary. I believe it is such an important issue that is not spoken about frequently, so I am honoured to have a part in sharing the story and making these voices heard!
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