Be A Disruptor In Every Industry: A LOOK THROUGH THE LENS OF LEGENDARY CANADIAN DIRECTOR GARY HARVEY
Sunday July 1, 2018
Gary Harvey is a well known Canadian film Director. He has worked on over 400 episodes of various television series and numerous films. He believes in the medium of storytelling to help shift perspectives in a way that can better our world and our individual lives. “Film is a powerful medium that has the power to entertain as well as teach.” Four years ago Gary was diagnosed with cancer and underwent extensive surgery. “I lost my tongue. I have re-trained myself to talk and forced myself back into work. In a job where my communication is my main tool, I’ve been challenged to re-think how I do what I do.” Throughout that journey he had amazing people in his corner. Along with his family there was Peter Mitchell, the showrunner for Murdoch Mysteries. “Within a day of my surgery, he vowed he’d have my back, and he did without hesitation.” His friend believed in him and he attributes this belief to giving him the confidence to get back into the workforce and do what he loves. He also believes that this beautiful act gave other people the confidence to also get into his corner and have his back. With a surgery that so challenges people’s way of thinking. To throw people into the unknown and asking questions like “will his work be the same?” “How am I going to react?” “Will he be able to do his job at the same caliber?” It’s people like Peter, together with Gary that smash through limiting perceptions, and make being uncomfortable something that is manageable. The industry would be a little less bright without Gary in it, he is constantly challenging his actors to be better. “I push people to be their best and I am not willing...... Read more on Full Issue!