All the physical distancing had us wanting to hear from our community and how they're navigating the current situation, so on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 we published a day of talks on @torontomotofilmfest IGTV that we're calling ASPECT:RATIO.

We assembled a group of community and thought-leaders who spoke about timely and relevant topics including what public events might look like in the future, the state of the motorcycle industry, the impact of social-distancing on maintaining community and the creative fields, health and wellbeing, business strategy, and more.

Since we can't be physically close at this time, this is the way for us to bring our community together and discuss things that are super relevant to us at this time.

The talks will be available indefinitely on @torontomotofilmfest IGTV. You can also get to the individuals talks from the links below.

We want to hear from you. Please add your comments and thoughts to the videos. Let us know what you've been doing, thinking about, listening to, what you're thankful for, or what concerns you, and how can we help each other out?

ASPECT:RATIO

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TALKS

MOTO INDUSTRY

Insights from a manufacturer's perspective, Graeme Jones, Yamaha Motor Canada
Industry insights and the day-to-day life of a journalist, Emily Roberts, Motorcycle Mojo
Two ideas to fuel the next generation of riders, Robert Pandya, SpokesPeople
Nothing stops us, not even a pandemic, Peter Derry, Spring Motorcycle Show
How TekRider went from making armoured riding gear to medical PPE apparel, Steve Brand, TekRider
Insights from the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council, David Grummet, MMIC
The trade and exhibition events need to innovate, Bianca Kennedy, Power Sport Services

CREATIVE SPIRIT

Perspectives from a film and TV production company, Scott Wilson, Echo Bay Media
Designers and creatives can shape their future, George Sully, Sully Wong, House of Hayla
Finding ways to be creative despite constraints, JP Kathoefer, johnnypuetz Productions
How to stay creative and keep your mind sharp, Dan Lim, TheMotoFoto
There is opportunity amongst the adversity, Blake Sovdi, Sovdi Media

CONNECTION & COMMUNITY

The importance of community and belonging, Viktor & Sam Radics, The Moto Social
Lessons learned going from live events to virtual, Caius Tenche, Toronto Motorcycle Film Fest
Future trends in the restaurant and food event industry, Steven Hellmann, The Foodies Group
How can brands and businesses move forward in a healthy and sustainable way, Nicole Gallucci, DOMI GALLUCCI & Co.
Reflect on strengths to build your future plans, Fawad Haqqi, Qi Financial

MIND & BODY

On the importance of mental health, Adam Sanzo, Movember
The only health and fitness gain you need to make, Lauren Frick, Frickin Strong
Work on your bike and overcome the fear of learning a new skill, Andrea Lothrop, Moto Revere
How to make yourself job ready for the future, Jonathan Bechan, Prodigy Game
Figure out how long your runway might be, Preet Banerjee, MoneyGaps

SPEAKERS

Figure out how long your runway might be. One financial exercise and one quick tip.

Founder, MoneyGaps.com

PREET BANERJEE

MIND & BODY

How TekRider went from making armoured riding gear to medical PPE apparel.

Owner & Founder, TekRider

STEVE BRAND

MOTO INDUSTRY

The only health and fitness gain you need to make during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Movement & Mindset Coach, Frickin Strong

LAUREN FRICK

MIND & BODY

Insights form the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council.

Director of Communications, MMIC/COHV
@grummettdavid

DAVID GRUMMETT

MOTO INDUSTRY

Future trends in the restaurant and food events industry.

Founder, The Foodies Group, Little Birdie Media

@thefoodiesgroup

STEVEN HELLMANN

CONNECTION & COMMUNITY

Industry insight's from a manufacturer's perspective.

Marketing Coordinator, Yamaha Motor Canada

GRAEME JONES

MOTO INDUSTRY

How to stay creative and keep your mind sharp.

Professional Photographer & Content Creator, TheMotoFoto, @themotofoto

DAN LIM

CREATIVE SPIRIT

Two ideas to fuel the next generation of riders.

Founder, SpokesPeople / Discover the Ride, Give a Shift / Linkedin: robertpandya

ROBERT PANDYA

MOTO INDUSTRY

Industry insights and the day-to-day life of a journalist.

Journalist, Motorcycle Mojo Magazine

@ems.riding.life

EMILY ROBERTS

MOTO INDUSTRY

There is opportunity amongst the adversity.

Filmmaker, Sovdi Media

@sovdimedia, YouTube

BLAKE SOVDI

CREATIVE SPIRIT

Lessons learned going from live events to virtual.

Founder & CD, Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival, Gearbox Experiential / @caiustenche

CAIUS TENCHE

PUBLIC EVENTS

How to make yourself job ready for the future.

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead, Prodigy

Linkedin: jonathanbechan

JONATHAN BECHAN

MIND & BODY

Motorcyclist are a resilient bunch. Nothing stops us, not even a pandemic.

VP Marketing & Sales, Spring Motorcycle Show

PETER DERRY

MOTO INDUSTRY

How can brands and businesses move forward in a healthy and sustainable way.

Co-Founder, DOMI GALLUCCI, & Co.

@nicole_gallucci

NICOLE GALLUCCI

CONNECTION & COMMUNITY

Reflect on strengths to build your future plans.

Managing Director, Qi Financial Solutions

FAWAD HAQQI

CONNECTION & COMMUNITY

Finding ways to be creative despite constraints.

Filmmaker, johnnypuetz Productions

@johnnypuetz, YouTube

JEAN PIERRE KATHOEFER

CREATIVE SPIRIT

The trade and exhibition events need to innovate.

Manager of Shows, Power Sport Services

@biancadkennedy

BIANCA KENNEDY

MOTO INDUSTRY

Hacking new skills and overcoming intimidating learning.

Co-Founder, Moto Revere

ANDREA LOTHROP

MIND & BODY

The importance of community and belonging.

Co-Founders, The Moto Social

@vikpiccreative, @sammyleeradics

VIKTOR & SAM RADICS

CONNECTION & COMMUNITY

On the importance of mental health.

Ambassador, Movember

ADAM SANZO

MIND & BODY

Designers and creatives can shape their future.

Co-Founder & CD, Sully Wong, House of Hayla, SHOEONADO / @realgeorgesully

GEORGE SULLY

CREATIVE

Perspectives from a film and TV production company

Co-Founder & Producer, Echo Bay Media

Co-host, Despartures, @scott_departures

Scott Wilson

CREATIVE