Quotes on “The Calling”

Toronto Star
“…a stirring 12-minute movie that left parents teary-eyed and kids wanting to see more….”
- Patricia MacDonell

The Varsity Online
"This film has brought athletes to tears."
- Marnie McBean

CanadianParents.ca
“This film is incredible ... If you are not inspired & ready to explore the rest of the building after this film, you better check your pulse!”
- Phil Williams

Ask The Concierge
“…made you feel an almost moving connection to the games. This film was truly a dominant part of my experience …”
- Jeremy Cantor

Good ol’ Toronto
“…The emotionally-charged journey onto the playing field itself begins with a stirring portrayal of some of the finest Olympic moments ever captured on film at Opening Ceremonies. Heroically-displayed on screens 20 ft. high and designed to appeal to all age groups, this 12 min.-feature will transport you to a world where dedication, strength and character carry the day.”

AOL City Guide Toronto
“…a gooseflesh-creating montage of the Olympics’ most triumphant victories and heartbreaking defeats.”

The Calling - High Definition HD film

Produced for Olympic Spirit Toronto, (an Olympic themed entertainment center) “The Calling” is comprised of rarely seen Olympic footage dating from 1936 onwards. This exhilarating, emotional film was created to explore what it really “feels” like to be at the Olympic Games. It was mixed in 10.1 surround sound and featured an original score by Jack Lenz, performed by the Slovak Radio Symphony of Bratislava.

Free of narration the film is driven by a dynamic score from internationally acclaimed Canadian composer Jack Lenz. Along with exotic world beat musicians, it was performed by 75-piece Slovak Radio Symphony of Bratislava. The music is lyrically layered with over 2500 individual soundthe effects. The theatre at Olympic Spirit Toronto was custom made for this film and offers a 10.1 surround sound environment, immersing the audience in the competitive world of the Olympic athletes.

The Calling HD Film
Olympic Spirit Toronto - Facility

Awards: Sports Movies & TV 2005, Milano 23rd International FICTS Festival - AMOVA award. 2005 – THEA Award for Best Branded Visitor Center (Feature Media Production) 2007 – International Sport Festival, Warsaw – Olympic Spirit Award.

Executive Producer – Gordon James
Producer – Nina Beveridge
Director – Paul Hart