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
TALKS
MOTO INDUSTRY
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Insights from a manufacturer's perspective, Graeme Jones, Yamaha Motor Canada
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Industry insights and the day-to-day life of a journalist, Emily Roberts, Motorcycle Mojo
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Two ideas to fuel the next generation of riders, Robert Pandya, SpokesPeople
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Nothing stops us, not even a pandemic, Peter Derry, Spring Motorcycle Show
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How TekRider went from making armoured riding gear to medical PPE apparel, Steve Brand, TekRider
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Insights from the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council, David Grummet, MMIC
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The trade and exhibition events need to innovate, Bianca Kennedy, Power Sport Services
CREATIVE SPIRIT
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Perspectives from a film and TV production company, Scott Wilson, Echo Bay Media
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Designers and creatives can shape their future, George Sully, Sully Wong, House of Hayla
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Finding ways to be creative despite constraints, JP Kathoefer, johnnypuetz Productions
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How to stay creative and keep your mind sharp, Dan Lim, TheMotoFoto
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There is opportunity amongst the adversity, Blake Sovdi, Sovdi Media
CONNECTION & COMMUNITY
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The importance of community and belonging, Viktor & Sam Radics, The Moto Social
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Lessons learned going from live events to virtual, Caius Tenche, Toronto Motorcycle Film Fest
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Future trends in the restaurant and food event industry, Steven Hellmann, The Foodies Group
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How can brands and businesses move forward in a healthy and sustainable way, Nicole Gallucci, DOMI GALLUCCI & Co.
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Reflect on strengths to build your future plans, Fawad Haqqi, Qi Financial
MIND & BODY
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On the importance of mental health, Adam Sanzo, Movember
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The only health and fitness gain you need to make, Lauren Frick, Frickin Strong
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Work on your bike and overcome the fear of learning a new skill, Andrea Lothrop, Moto Revere
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How to make yourself job ready for the future, Jonathan Bechan, Prodigy Game
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Figure out how long your runway might be, Preet Banerjee, MoneyGaps
SPEAKERS
PREET BANERJEE
Founder, MoneyGaps.com
MIND & BODY
Figure out how long your runway might be. One financial exercise and one quick tip.
STEVE BRAND
Owner & Founder, TekRider
MOTO INDUSTRY
How TekRider went from making armoured riding gear to medical PPE apparel.
LAUREN FRICK
Movement & Mindset Coach, Frickin Strong
MIND & BODY
The only health and fitness gain you need to make during the COVID-19 lockdown.
DAVID GRUMMETT
Director of Communications, MMIC/COHV
@grummettdavid
MOTO INDUSTRY
Insights form the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council.
STEVEN HELLMANN
CONNECTION & COMMUNITY
Future trends in the restaurant and food events industry.
GRAEME JONES
Marketing Coordinator, Yamaha Motor Canada
MOTO INDUSTRY
Industry insight's from a manufacturer's perspective.
DAN LIM
Professional Photographer & Content Creator, TheMotoFoto, @themotofoto
CREATIVE SPIRIT
How to stay creative and keep your mind sharp.
ROBERT PANDYA
Founder, SpokesPeople / Discover the Ride, Give a Shift / Linkedin: robertpandya
MOTO INDUSTRY
Two ideas to fuel the next generation of riders.
EMILY ROBERTS
Journalist, Motorcycle Mojo Magazine
MOTO INDUSTRY
Industry insights and the day-to-day life of a journalist.
CAIUS TENCHE
Founder & CD, Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival, Gearbox Experiential / @caiustenche
PUBLIC EVENTS
Lessons learned going from live events to virtual.
JONATHAN BECHAN
Senior Talent Acquisition Lead, Prodigy
Linkedin: jonathanbechan
MIND & BODY
How to make yourself job ready for the future.
PETER DERRY
VP Marketing & Sales, Spring Motorcycle Show
MOTO INDUSTRY
Motorcyclist are a resilient bunch. Nothing stops us, not even a pandemic.
NICOLE GALLUCCI
Co-Founder, DOMI GALLUCCI, & Co.
CONNECTION & COMMUNITY
How can brands and businesses move forward in a healthy and sustainable way.
FAWAD HAQQI
Managing Director, Qi Financial Solutions
CONNECTION & COMMUNITY
Reflect on strengths to build your future plans.
JEAN PIERRE KATHOEFER
Filmmaker, johnnypuetz Productions
CREATIVE SPIRIT
Finding ways to be creative despite constraints.
BIANCA KENNEDY
Manager of Shows, Power Sport Services
MOTO INDUSTRY
The trade and exhibition events need to innovate.
ANDREA LOTHROP
Co-Founder, Moto Revere
MIND & BODY
Hacking new skills and overcoming intimidating learning.
VIKTOR & SAM RADICS
Co-Founders, The Moto Social
CONNECTION & COMMUNITY
The importance of community and belonging.
GEORGE SULLY
Co-Founder & CD, Sully Wong, House of Hayla, SHOEONADO / @realgeorgesully
CREATIVE
Designers and creatives can shape their future.
Scott Wilson
Co-Founder & Producer, Echo Bay Media
Co-host, Despartures, @scott_departures
CREATIVE
Perspectives from a film and TV production company