It’s been snowing all night.

Beethoven, my cockapoo, and I got up at dawn for his chemo appointment. When I took him outside we saw that the woods surrounding our house were freshly covered in snow. There was something comforting about the silence. After dropping him off at the vet, I drove back home, brewed coffee and edited. It snowed some more. A few hours later he was sporting a white strip of gauze around a shaved section of his leg and a smile on his face - he loves the company of the vet techs. On the way home we stopped at Tim Horton’s and I treated him to donut holes, known as Timbits.

This has been our Friday morning routine as of late, but we still manage to have fun while spending time together in a new way.

As I reflect on many things today, I’d like to release my new demo reel.

Demo reels are an odd thing to edit, because they require the filmmaker to reflect on his or her work. What moments am I proud of? Which shots are my best? Am I being sincere? Do these moments reflect what I’m trying to achieve? Endless feelings of nostalgia, pride, and strength arrive, mixed with a harsh critique of what could have been. These thoughts are all okay to have. Reflection offers a chance to examine ourselves so we can grow and become better at what we were meant to do.

I’m really excited to share this edit with you all. It features a collection of moments from my films that I feel best showcase my directing. I hope you enjoy.

Drink some hot chocolate, cherish your loved ones and drive safely in the snow.

Jordan