Velcrow Ripper

Known for his evocative and socially conscious documentaries, Velcrow Ripper was born in 1959 in Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada. Active as a director since the early 1980s, he has largely worked within the realm of documentary filmmaking, with his most acclaimed works including "Scared Sacred," "Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action," and the "Occupy Love," all of which delve into the intersections of spirituality, activism, and human resilience. His film "Scared Sacred" was notably recognized with a Genie Award for Best Feature Length Documentary. Ripper's directorial style is marked by a profound empathy for his subjects and a deep commitment to exploring themes of social and environmental justice. As a person, Ripper is a deeply spiritual man, whose commitment to shedding light on the human capacity for resilience in the face of adversity is as evident in his personal life as it is in his body of work.