| Greg Hopen
has edited over 50 films in the last 20 years. He has worked on many
award winning films that have garnered an Emmy, BAFTA, and Gemini
awards. He is a graduate from Concordia University in Film production,
a CFC alumnus and an DGC member.
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The Conspirator, Director: Robert Redford. Edited a series of web docs focusing on the historical accuracy behind Robert Redford's latest film, "The Conspirator". The story concentrates on Mary Surratt's involvement in the conspiracy behind President Lincoln's Assassination. Dec 2009
My Nuclear Neighbour, CBC Nature of Things. This doc follows two woman's journey from Canada's west to east in search of answers behind the issues behind the Nuclear Renaissance. Nov. 2009
Pedal Power, CBC Doc Zone. From the Bike revolutionaries to the battle between cyclists and autoholics, Pedal Power takes a ride through the changing world of bike culture with exclusive footage of Igor Kenk's alleged bike theft operation. Sept 2009
Porndemic, Director: Robin Benger, puts faces and personalities to the extraordinily profitable business of pornography today.
With extraordinary access, this documentary goes behind the scenes to reveal the characters who are turning
cyber-porn into the biggest delivery system in the history of sexual imagery. Apr. 2009
Pharma Sutra, Cogent/Benger productions, CTV
Pharma Sutra follows three costly pharmaceutical products as they run the
marketing and scientific gauntlet to cash in on an estimated 5 billion
dollar "female Viagra" market. Does the future success of these drugs
depend on disease called FSD (female sexual dysfunction) that has been
merely invented? Or will they actually meet the genuine needs of millions of women who are suffering
a lessening of libido in a sex-obsessed culture? Dec. 2008
The Bamboo Cross, Director: Christopher Sumpton
After a brutal history of religious suppression during the cultural
revolution, Chinese Christianity has been a house divided between the state
sanctioned "Official
Church" and the underground House churches. "The Bamboo Cross" documents the struggles
behind a new Chinese Christianity. June. 2008
The Gods Come Home, Cogent-Benger
Productions
An exposition documentary on the recent uprising of Buddhism, Taoism, and various
folk religions in China.
As many religions are still under the
watchful eye of the Communist party, this doc investigates the government's
attempt to control the souls of a fifth of humanity. Apr.
2008
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This Beggar's Description, NFB, Producer: Gerry Flahive
Edited feature documentary on Phil Tetrault, a Montreal born character
who has been to hell and back and who has documented it through his
poetry and prose.
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| Talk Mogadishu, Media under Fire, Producer: Judy Jackson
Editor for 1 hour doc on 3 Somali Canadians and their involvement with
HornAfrik, the first unbiased media station in war torn Somalia.
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| The Real Sex Traffic, Associated Producers, Producer: Ric Ester Bienstock,
Co-edit
a feature documentary on the sex trafficing industry in the former
Soviet Union. The film follows a man who travels to Turkey to find his
wife who was sold to a notoriously violent pimp.
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| Pharma Sutra, Cogent/Benger productions, CTV
Pharma Sutra follows three costly pharmaceutical products as they run the
marketing and scientific gauntlet to cash in on an estimated 5 billion
dollar "female Viagra" market. Does the future success of these drugs
depend on disease called FSD (female sexual dysfunction) that has been
merely invented? Or will they actually meet the genuine needs of millions of women who are suffering
a lessening of libido in a sex-obsessed culture? Dec. 2008
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| How to Stop a Hurricane, CBC Doc Zone
A
quirky comic sci-fi doc on 7 ways to bring a hurricane down on its
knees. From Russian scientists a 17 year old wiz kid, this doc takes a
CGI journey into the future of hurricane science.
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The Houdini Code, Reel
Time Productions
Houdini was known as the world's greatest Magician;
but, few knew Houdini as a great debunker of fraudulent mediums. Ironically, the Houdini Code was a secret
message Houdini had with his deceased mother to attempt communication with the
after life.
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Money & the Maker, Producer: Cogent/Benger Production,
Feature
Pov documentary on a religious battle between the Toronto Anglican
Diocese vs. local parisheners at St. Stephens Church in Toronto.
Factions, power struggle, and humour.
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| Pedal Power, CBC Doc Zone. From
the Bike revolutionaries to the battle between cyclists and autoholics,
Pedal Power takes a ride through the changing world of bike culture
with exclusive footage of Igor Kenk's alleged bike theft operation.
Sept 2009
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The Inbetween world of M.G.Vassanji, Producer: Cogent/Benger Production,
A journey into the Characters and novels of Canada's most decorated writer M.G. Vassanji .
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| Ronnie Hawkins: Alive n' Kickin', Real to Reel Productions: CTV:
Editor for 2 hour feature verite documentary following Rock n' Roll
Legend Ronnie Hawkin's life as he miraculously overcomes a life
threatening disease.
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| Hypnotized, Vision TV
Hypnotism,
suggestion, and trance. From religious rites to forensic
hypno-investigations. World famous hypnotist, Mike Mandel, takes us on
a trip from the conscious to the unconscious mind.
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| For King and Empire, History Channel, Breakthrough productions
Editor for World War 1 documentary series.
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Silo: Sage of the Andes, Director: Daniel Zuckerbrot
Edited a POV doc investigating who is Silo?
For four decades Silos message of non violence has reached thousands of philosophers,
artists, and political activists world wide. Compared with Ghandi and Martin Luther King, Silo's message resonates from a very personal
experience to great political action. Feb. 2008
The Houdini Code, Reel
Time Productions
Houdini was known as the world's greatest Magician;
but, few knew Houdini as a great debunker of fraudulent mediums. Ironically, the Houdini Code was a secret
message Houdini had with his deceased mother to attempt communication with the
after life. Dec. 2007
How to Stop a Hurricane, CBC Doc Zone
A
quirky comic sci-fi doc on 7 ways to bring a hurricane down on its
knees. From Russian scientists a 17 year old wiz kid, this doc takes a
CGI journey into the future of hurricane science. Sept. 2007
Madame Blavatsky, Vision TV
A
Historical biography investigating the genius and trickery of the
mother of the New Age. From mystical communications with Tibetan
masters to the popularization of Theosophy. June. 2007
Hypnotized, Vision TV
Hypnotism,
suggestion, and trance. From religious rites to forensic
hypno-investigations. World famous hypnotist, Mike Mandel, takes us on
a trip from the conscious to the unconscious mind. Feb. 2007
Money & the Maker, Producer: Cogent/Benger Production, Feature
Pov documentary on a religious battle between the Toronto Anglican
Diocese vs. local parisheners at St. Stephens Church in Toronto.
Factions, power struggle, and humour. Dec. 2005
The Fox Sisters, Vision TV, A story
about 2 girls from upstate New York that were the pioneers of what is
now the Modern Spiritualist movement. An investigation into the enigma
of speaking with spirits from the other side. Apr. 2006
The Inbetween world of M.G.Vassanji, Producer: Cogent/Benger Production, A journey into the Characters and novels of Canada's most decorated writer M.G. Vassanji . Jan. 2006
This Beggar's Description, NFB Producer: Gerry Flahive
Edited
feature documentary on Phil Tetrault, a Montreal born character who has
been to hell and back and who has documented it through his poetry and
prose. Jan. 2005
Ronnie Hawkins: Alive n' Kickin', Real to Reel Productions: CTV:
Editor
for 2 hour feature verite documentary following Rock n' Roll Legend
Ronnie Hawkin's life as he miraculously overcomes a life threatening
disease. June 2003 - Jan. 2004
The Real Sex Traffic, Associated Producers, Producer: Ric Ester Bienstock, Co-edit
a feature documentary on the sex trafficing industry in the former
Soviet Union. The film follows a man who travels to Turkey to find his
wife who was sold to a notoriously violent pimp. Summer 2005
Talk Mogadishu, Media under Fire, Producer: Judy Jackson
Editor
for 1 hour doc on 3 Somali Canadians and their involvement with
HornAfrik, the first unbiased media station in war torn Somalia. 2003
A Diary Between Friends, Alliance Atlantis, Director: Judy Jackson
Editor
for 1 hour AAC Fact documentary on the bonds forged between Americans
and Canadians during the September 11th terrorist attacks. January 2002
Family Dance, WTN Network, producer: Barri Cohen
Editor
for cinema verite series which documents the lives of women in the
"Sandwich Generation", caught in the squeeze between dying parents and
care giving for their own children. January November 2001
For King and Empire, History Channel, Breakthrough productions
Editor for World War 1 documentary series. Jan 2001
Avalanche, Producer: Aiken Scherberger. Editor for 1 hour "Discovery Channel" Documentary on Avalanche survivors and rescuers. Sept. 1999
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