WINNING!
This film is dedicated to the memory of John Wood (1950-2013)
Paddles flash, spray flies and waves of colorful jerseys surge across the screen as young athletes in 15-person war canoes stroke towards a national championship.
Olympic Silver Medallist John Wood and coach Mac Hickox provide a stimulating insight into the philosophy, rigorous training and total commitment of a world champion canoeist.
For young people, this film offers a motivational introduction to a challenging summer sport.
For the general viewer, WINNING! presents a refreshing view of young athletes exhilarating in the pure joy of effort.
Awards: Golden Sheaf Award for Best Picture Editing at the Yorkton International Short Film Festival in 1981. Selected by the Canada Council for national theatrical release in 35mm as part of the Independent Filmmaker’s Showcase in 1982.
Broadcasts: CBC National & Local TV
THIS is Cross-Country!
Subject: Cross-Country Skiing Length: 30mins
With a stylish blend of lyrical entertainment and expert instructional progressions, this film covers all the important areas of classic Cross-Country technique and portrays this popular Winter sport the way it is experienced by beginners, tourers, marathoners and world-class racers alike.
Whether shown as a pre-season introduction to the sport or a mid-season refresher on the fine points of technique, this film is ideal for schools, libraries, clubs and enthusiasts who aim to encourage participation, improve skills and enhance the enjoyment of skiing Cross-Country at all levels.
Broadcasts: CBC National & Local TV ABC National TV (Australia)
FREEWHEELIN’
Subject: Mountain Biking Length: 15 mins
They’re called “Mountain Bikes” or “Fat Tire Flyers” by off-road enthusiasts and these dynamic human powered machines are at the leading edge of the bicycling revival sweeping the globe today.
Action-packed and instructive, this film brings alive the new-found freedom, challenge and adventure which characterizes this exciting variation of self-propelled sport and recreation.
Featuring expert bike handling and astounding trick riding skills, this film is pure motivational entertainment for youthful audiences and the young-at-heart of all ages.
1985-6 Broadcasts: CBC National & Local TV
1-2-3 ZOOM!
Subject: High School Sports Length: 16mins
“… You’re always striving to improve in sport … to do your personal best … and later on in life … you’ll always want to do your best … because that’s what you’re used to …”
Featuring high school athletes participating in a colorful variety of individual and team sports, this film motivates involvement by students, teachers and the community in the pursuit of instilling positive values, acquiring important life skills and maximizing personal potential through participation in school sports.
Showing how positive effort and directed discipline can result in personal achievement, this film has universal appeal beyond school in the home, the community, the corporate world of business, industry and commerce — wherever inspired motivation can lead to personal improvement.
Broadcasts: CBC National & Local TV
PADDLES UP!
Subject: Olympic Canoe Racing Length: 20mins
Paddles flash, spray flies and waves of colorful jerseys surge across the screen as young athletes in 15-person war canoes stroke towards a national championship.
Olympic Silver Medallist John Wood and his coach provide a stimulating insight into the philosophy, rigorous training and refined technique of a world champion canoeist.
For young people, this film offers a thrilling introduction to a challenging summer sport. For the general viewer, Paddles Up! presents a refreshing view of young athletes exhilarating in the pure joy of effort.
Awards: New York Film Festival (Blue Ribbon); Waterwalker Film Festival (Competition-Technique Award)
Broadcasts: CBC National & Local TV
Wolf Ruck YouTube Channel
Demo reels of films & videos with producer, cameraman and editor credits.
OSATv & OSATvTouchLine
YouTube Channels created by Wolf Ruck with over 400 video clips personally produced, shot, edited and posted for The Ontario Soccer Association between 2008 and 2012.
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