Tell us a bit about your organization and what your specialty is in the film and video space.

I am a journalist specializing in environmental issues for 25 years. I work for the News and Current Affairs division with the French CBC, the national public broadcaster in the country.

What is your organization’s ethos and how does it set you apart from industry competitors?

Our newsroom consists of journalists and filmmakers. We cover challenges and issues related to renewable resources like agriculture, forests, fisheries, and wildlife. Our organization is independent of all political and economic influence. Public interest guides all editorial decisions.

How can people join or learn more about what you do?

Email me : gilbert.begin@radio-canada.ca

Visit my CBC profile.

Tell us about your Telly Award winning piece. What’s the story behind it?

Our award-winning piece is the unknown story of the muskox—a charismatic mammal introduced in Nunavik, northern Canada. The idea began in 1990 when I was a biology student. A professor told me about this unique population. I was captivated by the fact that the species was not native to the Nunavik region. I decided this fascinating tale had to be told one day.

What are you most proud of about this piece? What was your biggest challenge during production and how did you solve it?

Our biggest challenge was finding the Inuit hunting teams willing to take us with them to film a muskox hunt. Earning their trust was certainly a major success for us.

Do you have any advice to other filmmakers based on your career or your team’s approach to work?

Curiosity. Be persistent.

Can you share a behind the scenes story or fun fact about the making of your piece?

A herd of wild muskox grouping together in a circle, adopting a defense formation as the biologists and veterinarians approached. A unique scene that was breathtaking and commanded respect.

Complete this sentence: ‘Great video storytelling is…’

… seeking universal feeling in one moment.