November 19, 2007

Doctor Albert Karvonen

It is with great pride we announce Albert Karvonen’s Honourary Doctorate of Science degree, a distinction he received from the Athabasca University in June 2007. His award was given in recognition of his over 50 years as an educator and conservationist in Alberta, first as a schoolteacher and then as a wildlife filmmaker.  Congratulations Dr. Karvonen on this landmark achievement!

For more information visit Athabasca University’s website.

May 1, 2006

Karvonen Takes Home a Rosie!

Congratulations to our incredibly talented colleague Janice Ryan for her win at the 2006 Alberta Film and Television Awards. Janice was beaming as she accepted the award for Best Narrator (Circumpolar Bears) and exclaimed, "This one's for the bears!"

April 24, 2006

Joanna! Emperor's New Clothes

Now available on VHS and DVD! This film explores the life and work of celebrated textile artist Joanna Staniszkis, culminating in the grand opening of her latest gallery exhibition in Vancouver.

April 21, 2006

Award Nominations!

Circumpolar Bears, Wolves of Labrador, and Clay in Hand, are nominated for multiple awards at the Alberta Film and Television awards. The awards will take place April 29, 2006 and we will post our winnings on the site afterwards! Please see our Awards and Recognition section for more information.

November 28, 2005

Wolves and Bears On Demand

Karvonen Films’ latest and greatest achievements “Circumpolar Bears” and “Wolves of Labrador” are now available for purchase on VHS and DVD! The DVDs include Special Features such as an image gallery and bonus Karvonen Classic film! Also be sure to check out “Clay in Hand”, a film that celebrates the rich tradition of Albertan ceramic artists. Visit the STORE section for more information.

Broadcast Dates for Circumpolar Bears and Wolves of Labrador!

Our two newest one hour specials are nearing completion and will be airing this summer on Discovery Channel Canada. Circumpolar Bears will be airing Friday, July 29th, 2005 and Wolves of Labrador will be playing Thursday, August 18th, 2005. Check www.discoverychannel.ca nearer to the dates for exact times. Shortly after broadcast, both programs will be available on VHS and DVD. Be sure to watch!

September 9, 2004

1st Place!

The International Cultural Film Symposium was held in Missoula Montana September 9-12 and our submission Heiltsuk: Search for the Wolves placed first in the professional short category. This is Heiltsuk's second award recognition for cultural value.

Broadcast Dates for Discovering Wildness

The first broadcast of Karvonen Films’ latest 13-part series Discovering Wildness begins Friday June 4 at 5:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) on the Discovery Channel. This award winning series takes the viewer across Canada from sea to sea, capturing the lives of both well-loved and little-known species. The series runs until August 6.

May 17, 2004

Honorable Mentions go to Karvonen Films

The 27^th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival results are in and Karvonen Films has received two honorable mentions for its work. An Honorable Mention for Educational Value goes to Mountain Sheep: life on the edge, and an Honorable Mention for Cultural Education goes to Heiltsuk: search for the wolves. Both films are from the Discovering Wildness series.

Congratulations to Doug Steele and Sandra Tober who each walked away with a Rosie from the 2004 Alberta Film and Television Awards held in Edmonton, April 24. Doug won Best Cinematography Non-Dramatic for his work in Seadogs and Toothwalkers while Sandra won Best Script Non-Dramatic for Mountain Sheep: life on the edge. Congratulations also to Albert Karvonen, Darcie Grace and Michelle Macdonald for their nominations.

The Alberta Film and Television Awards are held each year to celebrate the best the Alberta film and television industry has to offer.

The 2004 Alberta Film and Television Awards nominations are out!

Karvonen Films is proud to announce the 5 nominations it has received for the 2004 Alberta Film and Television Awards, which will take place April 24 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Discovering Wildness, KF’s recently completed series, received a nomination for Best Documentary/Reality Series. Three films within that series received individual craft nominations: Albert Karvonen and Darcie Grace received nominations for Best Cinematographer, Non-Dramatic (under 30 minutes) for Cavity Nesters: life in a tree. Doug Steele received a nomination in the same category for his role as cinematographer for Seadogs and Toothwalkers. Michele Macdonald received a nomination for Best Script, non-dramatic (under 30 minutes) for Seadogs and Toothwalkers, and Sandra Tober has also received a nomination in the Best Script category for Mountain Sheep: life on the edge.