Work

Video Links:

Demo Reel:
Links to News Videos:

Global News- 

Can Canada handle influx of asylum seekers?-

Border officials are expecting as many as 1,000 asylum seekers to cross the U.S. border into Quebec, this weekend alone. But can our system handle them?

Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau share private dinner in Montreal-

Former U.S. president Barack Obama and Former U.S. president Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared a private dinner in Montreal after Obama’s earlier speaking engagement in the city. Crowds lined up outside a restaurant in St. Henri anxious to get a glimpse of the pair.

Man in wheelchair allegedly harassed by Montreal police-

A video showing Montreal police allegedly harassing a man in a wheelchair as he crossed the street is making the rounds of social media. Global’s Amanda Jelowicki speaks to the officer allegedly involved.

Quebec City man relives Iraq war horror after mosque attack-

Families of the six victims in the Quebec City mosque shooting are looking to move on as they prepare to say their final good-byes to their loved ones.

Documentary Video:

Life On Tour, Trailer-
Life On Tour is an upcoming documentary that chronicles the trials and tribulations of Canadian punk bands, Jon Creeden & The Flying Hellfish and Chris Snelgrove & The Last Mile, as they tour across Europe over five weeks.

PR Videos:

John Abbott Faculty on Strike-
This video chronicles the protest of John Abbot College faculty against the Quebec government’s proposed austerity measures.

Soaq: Smart employees need smart video-
A PR video showing the power of sharing ideas through video.
I co-wrote the script, co-filmed, co-produced and edited this video.

A celebration of hard work: 80 seconds in the life of a new grad-This video follows Leah Batstone as she receives her journalism degree.

Advancing the next generation of professionals- A PR video about the Goodman Institute of Investment Management and its founder, Ned Goodman.

Francine Pelletier: Five Questions to a Feminist Journalist- I pose five questions to legendary Canadian journalist Francine Pelletier in advance of her upcoming Reader’s Digest speech.

Advancing Social Justice at Concordia- A video about promoting human rights and social justice at Concordia University.

Patricia Dudar: Inspiring Student Athletes- A video about Patricia Dudar, retired teacher, marathon runner, and all around great lady.

 

Writing:

Bad Feeling Magazine– Articles I wrote for Bad Feeling Music Magazine.

My Medium Page– Some articles I wrote while on tour.

Alumni association celebrates graduating students’ art– An article about the annual vernissage  put on by the Concordia University Alumni Association.

Jonah Aspler is a journalist specializing in video, photography, writing and radio.