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A Feature Documentary
by NOVA AMI and VELCROW RIPPER
85 Minutes ~ 2026
A Knowledge Original
As heat domes, atmospheric rivers and wildfires reshape our world, how do we protect what matters most? EMERGENCE: Women in the Storm, from award-winning filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper, goes beyond the headlines to explore how women are navigating climate-based emergencies.
Recent disasters, including the wildfire that burned Lytton to the ground and the devastating floods in the Fraser Valley, are seen through the eyes of survivors, while emergency responders and community organizers provide perspectives on preparing for – and moving beyond – the worst. Meghan Fandrich’s reflective readings from Burning Sage: Poems from the Lytton Fire, written after losing her café to the blaze, are woven together with stories of healing, resilience and hope in the face of an uncertain future.
Intimate and beautifully crafted, the film offers insights on how to live in this new reality, finding ways to carry on without giving up.
FROM THE PRESS:
“Moving…powerful.” ~ Vita Magazine
"Emotional...evocative" ~ The Narwhal
“Highly anticipated” - The Georgia Straight
“Important and Enlightening” - Hollywood North
“Unforgettable.’ ~ The Artsy Raven Podcast
“Reflective…restoration, healing, and restitution.” ~ Stir Magazine
FROM AUDIENCES
“Such a beautiful, moving and timely film, I hope it travels far and wide to bring these deeply personal lessons to communities”
"Incredibly moving, raw, authentic, heartfelt and hopeful film about our collective current situation due to climate change - and our way through it with community resilience."
"What a transcendent film. This is a must see film! "
"It looked and sounded amazing!! My heart was bursting!"
"Transformative... I will be carrying this with me!"
"A film for our times."
"Such a powerful experience, was really glad I got to be there"
“Please see this amazing film, everyone.”
SCREENINGS
UPCOMING SCREENINGS
May 3rd ~ Piers Island, BC,
Piers Island Community Hall 1:30 pm
May 31st, 7 pm, ~ TORONTO PREMIERE!
60 Lowther Ave, Toronto BC
$10.00 Suggested Donation at the Door
July 14th ~ Vancouver BC
Vancouver Public Library, Main Branch, 6pm
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PAST SCREENINGS
Feb 11th ~ Victoria Film Festival
Victoria - Roxy Theatre
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Feb 12th ~ World Community Film Festival
Courtenay - Stan Hegan Theater
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Feb 21st ~ 1.30 PM Almsgiving Hope Cinema
Hope BC
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Feb 25th to March 2nd~ Vancouver Theatrical
VIFF Centre Theatre
Feb 25th ~ 6.20 Pm
Directors and Special guests in attendance
Friday Feb 27th ~ 3.30 pm
Sunday Mar 1 ~ 3.50 pm
Monday March 2 ~ 6.30 pm
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Feb 28 and Mar 1 ~ Saltspring Film Festival
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March 8th ~ Qathet International Film Festival
Qathet BC
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April 18th ~ Gibsons Heritage Theatre
Gibsons BC
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April 22nd ~ Ravens Cry Theatre,
Sechelt BC
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April 27th~ Pitt Meadows Community Church Hall
Pitt Meadows, 12119 Harris Rd 6.30 pm
Directors and Special Guests in Attendance
Victoria Film Festival
"With sensitivity and clear sense of purpose, award winning directors Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper add to their impressive body of documentary films."
David's Guide
"In a time when climate emergencies are no longer distant threats but lived realities, the powerful documentary Emergence: Women in the Storm arrives with urgency, compassion, and vision. "
Knowledge Magazine
“Intimate and beautifully crafted, the film offers insights on how to live in this new reality, finding ways to carry on without giving up.”
Wisdom From The Storm
1 Prepare
2 RESPOND
3 TRANSFORM
CREDITS
Transparent Film in association with Knowledge Network Present
EMERGENCE: Women in the Storm
Written and Directed by NOVA AMI and VELCROW RIPPER
Producer NOVA AMI
Editor SARAH HEDAR
Cinematography and Sound Design VELCROW RIPPER
Composer MARY ANCHETA
Executive Producer PATRICE RAMSAY
Line Producer | Business Affairs PATTI POSKITT
Sound Mixer MAY GUIMARÃES
Poetry by MEGHAN FANDRICH
from “Burning Sage: Poems from the Lytton Fire” Caitlin Press 2023
A KNOWLEDGE ORIGINAL
Produced with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
FEATURING
(in order of appearance)
MEGHAN FANDRICH
DIAN BROOKS
SARAH KAMAL
DR. LILY YUMAGULOVA
DR. COURTNEY HOWARD
DENISE O’CONNOR
SHONEENA LEE LOSS
TOMIKO ROBSON
SOPHIA GROGONO
DIANA WILSON
VICTORIA KUIT
ROSALITA WHITEHAIR
SHERI LYSONS
KAR-HEI NG
ROLYN POTTER
SANTANA DREAVER
MABEL NAHANEE
DR. MICHELLE SUPERLE
JEAN JAMES
JENNIFER BROWN
JASMINE SCHELL
Also Appearing
AUDREY KASZONYI
GARY ABBOTT
HELEN PORTER
JAYDE QUILTY
JODY DOBUSH
JOELLA MACKENZIE
PHILLIP PATTAN
SARAH SOVEREIGN