Retrospective Marketing

04/25/2023

Our new series "Epekwitk: A People's History of Prince Edward Island" is now streaming on Bell Fibe. From the Mi'kmaq experience to women's suffrage and beyond, "Epekwitk" highlights some dynamic eras and events in PEI history.

Watch the show here:
https://tv1.bell.ca/fibetv1/shows/epekwitk-a-peoples-history-of-prince-edward-island/

On Epekwitk, presenters from different cultural backgrounds share stories from various eras in Prince Edward Island’s history. Beginning with the Mi’kmaq exp...

07/19/2022

We had the opportunity to collaborate with the good folks at Dairy Farmers of PEI on producing season two of "Pair It With Dairy": https://fb.watch/emX1OJTgt_/

05/12/2022

Check out our recent collaboration with Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI showcasing the stories of new Islanders:

A video series from Immigrant and Refugee Services of P.E.I., My P.E.I., features the life changes of new Canadians living on the Island.

12/18/2021

A good news story amid another dreary COVID winter. It was a real pleasure to work with Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada and speak with Don Ross about his career, latest works, and being the newest recipient of the prestigious Walter Carsen Prize. Congratulations, Don!

Special thanks to Oakar Myint, Devon Ross, and Nathan Carter for helping put this project together.

Don Ross is the 2021 winner of the Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts. The video was directed by Ryan McCarvill.The Canada Council for...

06/23/2021

Cheers! Happy to have collaborated with Upstreet Craft Brewing on a campaign to promote Libra, their new non-alcoholic beer.

02/09/2021

Thanks to Confederation Centre of the Arts for the opportunity to create this behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming show, the first to hit the main stage since COVID-19 hit last year.

01/11/2021

New logo, website, and reel for a new year! Check out the new and improved https://www.retrospective.ca/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_MOVL5AGOw&ab_channel=Retrospective

A reel of recent work by director Ryan McCarvill of Retrospective Pictures Inc.We creates branded content (Retrospective Studios), music videos, and narrativ...

01/09/2021

Had a blast putting this Super 8 film together for the latest single release from Vince The Messenger:

Stream & Download 'Black Sheep' now: Filmed & Directed by Ryan McCarvill Follow Vince The Messenger: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincethemes...Twitt...

12/01/2020

It was a real honour and pleasure to work behind the scenes on this important project: a historical archive of gay and le***an lives and experiences on PEI. Congratulations to D.A. Stewart, Laura Chapin, and all who came together to share these stories with the world.

https://www.rainbowhub.ca/before-grindr/?fbclid=IwAR00M5an5iONk69exilodMlnRCIF29J_Ji1jnxLlE5yShIkNcRxRRwZfGVM

Before Grindr: The Secret Social History of Gay & Le***an PEI is intended as an overview of q***r life in Prince Edward Island pre-Internet. At the time we conducted these interviews, there was no public archive of our history in the province, and so it had to start somewhere before it was lost.

10/21/2020

Among other things, 2020 brought our first collaboration with Prince Edward Island Tourism for their new “Islandness” video campaign. The spot was envisioned as a PEI road trip featuring songs by:


Vince The Messenger
Mi'kmaq Legends
Vishtèn


Check out the Tourism PEI profile for links to the 30-second and full 2-minute versions.

Director / DP: Ryan McCarvill
Sound Design: Curtis MacNevin
Colour / VFX: Nathan Carter
Food Prep and Styling: Loveshuck Catering (Bryan Carr) and Kelly Caseley
Casting: Essence Model Management

Thank you to everyone involved with this project from start to finish. Onward and upward!