Frances Litman Multi Media Productions

12/24/2021

What an incredible year it has been for creative collaboration. Eight cellists from University of Victoria Cello class, under the direction of Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, recently debuted a new composition by Hollas Longton that features my poetry set to outdoor imagery I captured in various inspiring locations throughout southern Vancouver Island.
This four minute compilation was funded by the Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund.

Eight cellists from University of Victoria Cello class, under the direction of Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, recently debuted a new composition by Hollas Longton, ...

12/02/2021

Excited and honoured to have four of my poems chosen for the creation of new work by composer Hollas Longton and performed by eight cellists to premiere this Sunday under the gifted guidance of UVic cello professor, Pamela Highbaugh Aloni. Live and livestreamed this Sunday, December 5th from 7 to 8:30 pm.

The Third Annual Holiday Cellobration, featuring cellists from schools and the community, will be held at 7 pm Sunday, December 5th, in UVic’s Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. Seating capacity will be restricted to keep with UVic’s Covid protocols with […]

11/05/2021

Honoured to have scripted and produced this short film in creative collaboration with members of the Victoria Symphony, the Victoria Philharmonic Choir, the Emily Carr String Quartet and Ballet Victoria.

Trees Matter shares the importance of protecting, planting and preserving trees.

Big thanks to the talented cast and crew!

Through music, dance, song and stunning visuals, the importance of protecting, preserving and planting urban trees is artfully expressed in this unique colla...

06/07/2021

Congratulations to Notaries on Douglas on their move to 2420 Douglas Street, at the corner of Bay and Douglas in Victoria, BC.

Originally built in 1910 for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, this two-storey, landmark building is one of Victoria’s original pre-fabricated, classical timber framed structures.

To see images from our latest photo session, please visit the Notaries on Douglas website which we also had the great pleasure of creating.

Congratulations to Notaries on Douglas on their move to 2420 Douglas Street, at the corner of Bay and Douglas in Victoria, BC. Originally built in 1910 for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, this two-storey, landmark building is one of Victoria’s original pre-fabricated, classical timber fram...

04/16/2021

Please help support and save a precious 49-acre wildlife rich ecosystem in the heart of Saanich and see it become a park.

CreativelyUnited.org and the Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT), have teamed up to provide a fabulous fundraising opportunity for donors to be entered to win a prize package of a two-night stay at the beautiful Oswego Hotel, located in the heart of Victoria, BC, plus a stunning b&w photograph, pigment ink on cotton rag paper from solarized Polaroid 55PN film negative (15×11.5” – matted to 24×20” – ready for framing), by internationally acclaimed Vancouver Island-based photographer, David Ellingsen.

David’s images speak to the relationship between humans and the natural world and is intensely focused on documenting the ways biodiversity loss and deforestation are affecting our environment. His photographs are exhibited internationally and are part of the permanent collections of the Chinese Museum of Photography, South Korea’s Datz Museum of Art and Canada’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum and Royal British Columbia Museum. They have been shortlisted for Photolucida’s Critical Mass Book Award, appeared with National Geographic, and awarded First Place at the Prix de la Photographie Paris and the International Photography Awards.

As a freelance assignment photographer, Ellingsen worked with clients such as the New York Times Magazine, Business Development Bank of Canada, Canadian Medical Association, Oprah Winfrey Network, People magazine and CBC Radio Canada. More of David’s work can be found on his website and Instagram.

For details, and to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.mountainroadforest.ca

04/16/2021

I'm delighted to be now be offering online playshops that provide an opportunity to deepen or to begin the journey to reconnect to your innately whole inner self and find your bliss!
No art experience is required, all that is needed is a willingness to let go of preconceived ideas, outcomes and a desire to play!
Designed to induce euphoria. Taking expressions of interest now with dates and times to be determined and finalized based on mutual collaboration and art supply access.

When was the last time you took time just to relax and play? Explore a variety of creative mediums, try new and fun approaches to expressing your creativity

12/13/2020

Looking for a fabulous Christmas gift that will give for generations to come? Please consider donating to protect and preserve a precious 49 acre urban forest that provides precious habitat for birds and wildlife of all descriptions, not to mention helps purify the air, water and provide beauty for the world.
My connection to this campaign includes providing the video footage seen on MountainRoadForest.ca, plus a forest ballet created in partnership with Ballet Victoria.
Here is an example of the Land Deed you get when you donate $100 or more to this special cause.
https://www.facebook.com/Save-Mountain-Road-Forest-Campaign-106455191311613

Permanent protection never looked so good.🌿

If you or the organization you work for donates 100$ or more to the Habitat Acquisition Trust's protection of Mountain Road Forest between now and Earth Day 2021, you’ll be gifted a special Deed for your commitment to .

Not only will you save 49-acres of forested property and wildlife: you’ll have the daily reminder of what can do. ✊🏻 It’s the perfect holiday present for friends and family alike. So go ahead, donate today and give the gift that will keep on giving. Link in bio!

12/11/2020

Need a new head shot? Consider starting 2021 with a fresh look. I consider myself most fortunate to have photographed the wonderful staff and board of the Children's Health Foundation for many years now. How many years? Let's just say my affiliation goes back to pre-digital photography when film was the medium and everything had to be picture perfect from the moment the image was captured.

For almost three decades I have been extremely honoured to take photographs for the Children’s Health Foundation staff and board, also known as the Queen Alexandra Centre. Since opening in 1927, this organization has been helping children and youth with physical and mental health challenges, suppo...