Category: Video

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The Bears in the Mine

I recently finished editing a video I filmed back in 2022 near Burnt Creek, outside Schefferville, Québec.

It’s a quiet piece. Two bears move through the landscape, notice the drone, and continue on. Nothing dramatic happens, and that’s the point. It’s the kind of footage I return to when I want to slow things down and just watch for a moment.

You can watch the full video here:

Like a lot of personal work, this footage sat unfinished for a long time while other projects took priority. Lately, I’ve been making a point to revisit that backlog and close creative loops; not to optimize or chase attention, but to give these pieces the time they deserve.

For those who are curious about the context behind this video and how I’m changing the way I share my work more broadly, I recorded a short explainer video on Patreon. That’s where I talk a bit more about the thinking behind this approach.

You can find that here:

https://www.patreon.com/c/benjancewicz

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Building trust in an environment of misinformation – An interview with Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security

I’m thrilled to share that the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security recently featured me in a video interview as part of their article “Checklist to Build Trust, Improve Public Health Communication, and Anticipate Misinformation During Public Health Emergencies.”

In the interview, Adam Abadir and I discuss our work with the Baltimore City Health Department during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We developed a unique, viral approach to public health communications. Our strategies aimed to rebuild trust within our community and enhance resilience against misinformation, which had a significant impact during these challenging times.

Building trust in public health is crucial, especially during emergencies, and it’s an honor to have our efforts recognized. Check out the video and learn more about the checklist developed to help public health departments improve their communication strategies: