Visual storytelling from complexity to clarity.

Translating systems and human experiences into shared understanding.

Projects

  • Lululemon - Material Innovation

    A film documenting an ice-dyed colour run applied to Nulux — a proprietary Lululemon fabric. The dye process, developed over two years, produces unique garments, each with its own pattern and tone.

    Roles: Director, Cinematographer

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  • Janna Watson

    Janna Watson - 'Undercurrent'

    An unexpected encounter with Janna Watson’s paintings through a gallery window sparked a multi-year film journey into her life, her process, and the evolution of her work.

    Roles: Writer, Director

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  • Coast Modern

    Coast Modern travels from Los Angeles to Vancouver from 1922 to today exploring the legacy of West Coast Modernist architecture through iconic homes and conversations with the architects and inhabitants who live within them.

    Roles: Writer, Co-Director

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  • BCBH

    BC Bereavement Helpline

    A carefully calibrated short that approaches grief and loss through metaphor, informing potential users of the BCBH’s services without emotional overload.

    Roles: Writer, Director, Producer

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  • Quiet the Sirens

    Quiet the Sirens

    Quiet the Sirens follows three firefighters as they confront the profound and lasting effects of PTSD. Their search for healing leads them to an innovative group therapy program that blends traditional treatments with the transformative potential of psychedelic ketamine.

    Roles: Writer, Director

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  • How It Works

    How It Works is a short-form video series for Metro Vancouver that pulls back the curtain on the systems we depend on every day but rarely see. Starting from a simple question, each episode traces how things actually work making complex regional systems clear, human, and approachable.

    Roles: Writer, Director, Producer

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RCVR - Interactive VR installation

A VR experience that takes you along for a ride and recovery with Lululemon ambassador Mason Mashon. While the user relaxes through deep, meditative breathing, feedback data from a wristband heart-rate monitor alters what occurs in the VR experience.

Roles: VR Video Director, Music Composer

Director’s Reel

Selected directing work across documentary, commercial, and experiential projects. Focused on human presence and a strong sense of place, these are a few examples of balancing cinematic composition with visceral sense of presence.

Form + Place

10 short films about people, places, and things that have left their mark on BC’s Design and Architecture history. Part of an initiative to mark the Province's 150th anniversary.

Roles: Writer, Director

About

Story & Strategy

Translating research, ideas, and values into clear, compelling narratives.

Design & Interactive

Graphic design, motion, and immersive experiences that deepen engagement and inspire audiences.

Contact

themikebernard@me.com
Vimeo Showcase
Based in Vancouver, BC

Film & Visual Media

Documentary, short-form video, brand films, commercials, and public-facing storytelling.