Kharé Communications has produced and created a number of feature-length documentaries, as well as some mini-docs that focus on interesting subject matter, with a focus on education and culture.

Breaking Down Walls, Building Bridges

Collaboration between BCIT Aboriginal students/alumni/mentorship, BCIT Aboriginal Services, BCIT Technology Centre, BCIT MAKE+ and the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) Canine Unit. Videographer Sharad Khare. This initiative brought together two BCIT First Nations students and graduates, with the Vancouver Police Department Canine Unit to rebuild their operational obstacle course.
Glen and Steve get to work in the carpentry shop.

Glen and Steve get to work in the carpentry shop.

A VPD canine tests out the new obstacle course donated by BCIT.

A VPD canine tests out the new obstacle course donated by BCIT.

In 2015, Kharé Communications worked with BCIT to create the feature-length documentary Breaking Down Walls, Building Bridges. The film followed First Nations students Glen Campbell and Steve Luk as they worked with the VPD to create a new obstacle course for their canine unit. The film focuses on the importance of recognizing Indigenous culture and skill and how it can be partnered harmoniously with institutions to achieve something great.

The Public Art Collective

This documentary follows a group of Emily Carr University students as they journey through a newly-implemented course. The course was designed to help bridge the gap between newly-emerging artists and the complexities of creating work in the public art realm. The students dealt with all the facets of this process, from researching the history of a prospective artwork's location to pitching an original idea in front of a live panel.

The Public Art Collective is a documentary that explores the complex process behind every piece of public artwork. Following a group of students as they navigate through a newly-designed course at Emily Carr University, the film seeks to provide education on the history, steps and players involved. Though specific to the Richmond, BC region, the movement started here was sparked by the hope of inspiring action nation-wide. Partnerships by organizations and businesses with educational institutions are vital to providing emerging artists a helping hand to make their dreams a reality. Created in partnership with Emily Carr University, Ampri Group, City of Richmond, and Stantec. A film by Kharé Communications.
ECUAD students plan their public art presentations.

ECUAD students plan their public art presentations.

Director Sharad Kharé introduces the discussion panel after the premiere.

Director Sharad Kharé introduces the discussion panel after the premiere.

Amit Sandhu (Ampri Group) and Dr. Cameron Cartiere (ECUAD) help narrate the majority of the documentary, as they were the brains behind of the operation from the very beginning. It was highly rewarding getting the opportunity to sit down with these innovators - as well as all of our interview guests - to capture their stories and passion about the public art world.

 
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