Videos

“Johnny Canuck & The Legends of the Skate”

Created for the intro ceremony of the return of the flying skate jerseys in Rogers Arena, this fantasied film falls in to the dreamscape of Johnny, and features a legendary cast including Kirk McLean, Dave Babych, Jrki Lumme and hockey hall of famer Jom Robson doing the narration.

“Johnny Canuck & The West Coast Express”

Created for the reunion ceremony of the West Coast Express line, this film premiered in game at Rogers Arena to a full house.

Alongside Johnny stars an 102 year old steam train, in full working glory on a -1 degree day. Kamloops Heritage Railways graciously joined us with the train for the shoot, along with the great guys of Hummingbird Drones, and it was nothing short of magic.

“Johnny Canuck vs The Bruin”

This 60 second short film relives Johnny Canuck’s previous battles with the Bruin, and what he’s learned along the way.

The film premiered in front of a live and energized audience of 19,000+, when the Vancouver Canucks took on the Boston Bruins in Rogers Arena, Dec 14th. The movie was designed to get the crowd loud and engaged, and it did. The Canucks ended up winning the game 6-2.

Johnny Canuck/Director – Adam MacKay-Smith
Producer – Sonya Adloff

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“Johnny’s Home”

Johnny Canuck returns to relive the greatest moments in Rogers Arena’s 20 year history.

This film is also broadcast separately on all Canucks social and media platforms, and aired on CanuckTV on Sportsnet.

“Johnny Canuck and The Russian Rocket”

Johnny Canuck returns in “JOHNNY CANUCK & THE RUSSIAN ROCKET”, the 6th movie in the MY NAME IS JOHNNY CANUCK series.

This 45 second short film follows Johnny as he reminisces about his childhood, and a toy that would change him forever.

Johnny Canuck/Director – Adam MacKay-Smith
Producer – Sonya Adloff

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“The Legend of Johnny Canuck – Part 2″

In this HD short film we flash back into Johnny Canuck’s oldest memory, to an outing with his father. On their journey, Johnny discovers his calling as a lumberjack, before discovering his destiny as a man.

A new character emerges in “The Millionaire”, as we follow his life story from having it all to being marooned of his riches.

Johnny Canuck/Director – Adam MacKay-Smith
Producer – Sonya Adloff

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“The Legend of Johnny Canuck – Part 1″

The 4th short film in the MY NAME IS JOHNNY CANUCK series, and the first of a two part story series. This HD short film shows Johnny Canuck, and other legends, facing their greatest threat yet… their mortality. When it seems the sky is falling, Johnny must find strength in the past, to unlock hope for the future.

Johnny Canuck/Director – Adam MacKay-Smith
Producer/Camera – Sonya Adloff

“The Unfinished Fight of Johnny Canuck”

This is the third short film in the “My Name is Johnny Canuck” series. It follows Johnny on a long and arduous walk through the winter season. On his journey he’ll clash with new enemies and familiar rivals, including the Bruin, the Red Wing and King, and realize the fight in him is never dead.

Johnny Canuck/Director – Adam MacKay-Smith
Producer/Camera – Sonya Adloff

“The Heartbreak of Johnny Canuck”

This sequel to “My Name is Johnny Canuck” is a twisted tale of Johnny Canuck’s failed quest for the “perfect year” and the emotional aftermath that follows. With the physical fight over, Johnny must now mentally battle his shock and grief to rise again.

Johnny Canuck/Director – Adam MacKay-Smith
Producer – Sonya Adloff

“My Name is Johnny Canuck”

An HD short film chronicling the legendary Johnny Canuck, his years of triumph and turmoil, and how they mirror the history of the Vancouver Canucks franchise and their Stanley Cup run in 2010-2011.

Johnny Canuck/Director – Adam MacKay-Smith
Islander/Ranger – Brett Horwood/ Gary Faustman
Cinematography – Sonya Adloff/ Dan Yano
Music – “The Arrival” by Thomas Vo