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Babelgum's first feature film production
Toxic Shock

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Toxic Shock

"Dirty Oil" explores the dramatic battle between industry, government, local communities, and environmentalists over the development of the oil sands of Alberta, Canada.

Dirty Oil
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Oil Story - Dirty Oil Teaser
From Pete Bishop, the animator behind the acclaimed Discovery series How to Destroy the World, comes this quick animated history of humans' insatiable lust for oil! Oil Story is a supporting feature to Dirty Oil, Babelgum's first original feature film production, and has been nominated in the Educational, Scientific and Industrial category of the Annecy International Animation Festival 2010, the world's largest animation event.

COMING SOON: Dirty Oil - Babelgum's first original feature film production. Narrated by Canadian actress and environmentalist Neve Campbell, this much anticipated feature documentary from Academy Award®-Nominated director Leslie Iwerks goes deep behind-the-scenes into the strip-mined world of Northern Alberta, Canada.

To learn more, visit the Dirty Oil page.
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Dirty Oil - An Introduction
Exclusive web series coming soon to Babelgum. Dirty Oil, Babelgum's first original feature film production, focuses on the controversy surrounding the development of Alberta's oil sands.The first film to tackle this subject, Dirty Oil dramatically explores the battle between industry, government, local communities and environmentalists. It is the heart-wrenching story of industry and government putting money before the health and security of its people and the environment.
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Dirty Oil - Trailer
COMING SOON. Dirty Oil, Babelgum's first original feature film production, focuses on the controversy surrounding the development of Alberta's oil sands.The first film to tackle this subject, Dirty Oil dramatically explores the battle between industry, government, local communities and environmentalists. It is the heart-wrenching story of industry and government putting money before the health and security of its people and the environment.
04:00
Downstream Backstage: Toronto Screening
An exclusive report from the Toronto screening of Downstream, the Babelgum-produced documentary about the controversial Alberta Oil Sands. Over 1200 people attended the event, while the discussion panel included the Academy Award-nominated director, Leslie Iwerks, the Emmy Award-winning producer, Philip Alberstat, as well as representatives from Greenpeace and the Canadian Parliament.
33:33
Downstream
The first original production by and for Babelgum, Downstream focuses on the controversy surrounding the development of Alberta's oil sands. This beautifully photographed documentary is an eye-opening investigation into one of the world's most polluting oil operations. It includes interviews with ecologists, Canadian politicians, local residents and a very dedicated doctor, discussing the environmental, economic and health issues surrounding the oil sands development.
02:24
Downstream Trailer - Now on Babelgum
A preview of Downstream, Academy Award Nominee Leslie Iwerks’ documentary about the controversial Alberta Oil Sands. An original Babelgum production, Iwerks investigation strikes into the dark underbelly of the multibillion dollar Oil Sands industry.
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Downstream - Behind the Scenes: Part 1
The first original production by and for Babelgum, Downstream focuses on the controversy surrounding the development of Alberta's oil sands. This taster clip shows the director, Academy Award Nominee Leslie Iwerks, heading to Fort Chipewyan, the local community that has been devastated by the polluting effects of the oil works.
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Downstream - Behind the Scenes: Part 2
The first original production by and for Babelgum, Downstream focuses on the controversy surrounding the development of Alberta's oil sands. In this taster clip, director Leslie Iwerks and crew make a boat trip towards Alberta's very own 'heart of darkness'.
 

DIRTY OIL: THE FILM

Narrated by actress Neve Campbell, this feature film follows pipelines from the Alberta oil sands to the American Midwest to witness how U.S. refineries, much like their Canadian counterparts, try to increase toxic dumping into the Great Lakes. These disturbing stories profoundly illustrate the price dirty oil is taking on both sides of the border.

UK DVD

Release

Starting on September 8, 2010 the customized episodic series was released online and on mobile platforms to coincide with the film's upcoming UK DVD release on September 13 and a showcase screening in the "Green Screen" series at the Calgary International Festival on September 25. 

INTERVIEW

Leslie Iwerks talks about some of the issues surrounding the new documentary, which lifts the lid on the devastating impact that Albertan tar-sands developments are having on the environment and local First Nation communities. Read her interview at indielondon.co.uk.

  

SCREENING in

CALGARY, CA

Dirty Oil was screened at the Calgary Film Festival (CIFF) on September 25th.

 - James Cameron warns Alberta - Yahoo News Canada
 - Anti-oilsands film given $54K - Calgary Sun 
 - Alberta Government Gives Cash to Anti-Oilsands Documentary - 660News
 - Dirty Oil Documentary Received Provincial Funding - Ft McMurray Today
 - Be Thankful for Dissent Instead of Attacking Anti-Oilsands Film - Edmonton Journal
 - Dirty Oil Doc 'embarrassment' for Gov't: CTF Director - Daily Herald Tribune
 - Why Alberta Should Fund "Dirty Oil"? - The Canoe Dossier

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

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Downstream
The first original production by and for Babelgum, Downstream focuses on the controversy surrounding the development of Alberta's oil sands. This beautifully photographed documentary is an eye-opening investigation into one of the world's most polluting oil operations. It includes interviews with ecologists, Canadian politicians, local residents and a very dedicated doctor, discussing the environmental, economic and health issues surrounding the oil sands development.

Downstream

Shortlisted for the 81st Academy Awards, this 30-minute prequel documentary generated a media storm about the Alberta Oil Sands and got the Canadian government hot under the collar. Dirty Oil builds upon Downstream, exploring in full our addiction to oil - and offering hope for the future.

  
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