News: April 2008
Colin
Minihan Directs new Theory of a Dead Man Video
Willie Mitchell Classic recipient Colin Minihan can add another high profile video shoot to his list of achievements. Colin has just wrapped up editing on the latest Theory of a Dead Man Video for the #1 song
in the U.S. on rock radio "So Happy" last week.
Photos from the video shoot
News: April 2006
 The
Willie Mitchell Classic is thrilled to announce the first recipients
of aid from the inaugural Willie Mitchell Classic, which was held
in July 2004: Colin Minihan (Port McNeill), Sara Grant (Port McNeill)
and Amanda McGill (Port Hardy).
These outstanding young adults from the North Island have shown
they are dedicated and driven to making their particular dreams
come true and we are excited to be able to help them realize their
goals and dreams.
These deserving youths are the first of many to receive assistance
achieving their goals and dreams. The Willie Mitchell Classic is
always taking applications from youth in the North Island. For more
information in how to apply, please follow the link Recommending
a Recipient.
 Colin
Minihan
Colin Minihan, a nineteen year old aspiring filmmaker from Port
McNeill, has shown commendable drive and determination in pursuit
of his goal. Colin is an accomplished videographer with years of
filmmaking under his belt. He has created public service announcements,
music videos, short films, as well as a feature length film. His
accolades include Best Young Videomaker Award from Videomaker magazine,
Best Music Video and Best Public Service Announcement at the BC
student film festival and Best Cinematography at the Mini DV festival.
He started his company Digital Interference in Janurary 2005, making
a name for himself within the industry as an up and coming talent.
Through his company he has created videos for many up and coming
music artists. Unfortunately Colin was without equipment of his
own, and was beginning to limit the jobs he was able to take as
rental equipment is a enormous expense. The Willie Mitchell Classic
is proud to be a part of this young filmmaker’s career and
has awarded Colin with a Panasonic HD video camera.
Check out Colin's work at: www.digitalinterference.net
Cherrybomb music video: www.colinminihan.com/movingtothecity.mov
Amanda McGill & Sara Grant
Also chosen were two talented North Island figure skaters, thirteen
year old Amanda McGill from Port Hardy and eleven year old Sara
Grant of Port McNeill. Both skaters have been selected by Skate
Canada to be members of the BC/YT Section-Region Select Team after
being identified by Skate Canada as two of the region's young
talented skaters. It is an honour to be a part of this regional
select team as it is comprised of skaters who have the potential
to be successful competitive skaters in the eyes of Skate Canada.
As a part of the team, the girls are required to attend a series
of camps and competitions, so the Willie Mitchell Classic has awarded
each girl $1000 to use toward skate-related expenses. Congratulations
to each of these hard working, talented skaters.
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