Director
John Morgan & Ryan Northcott
Director of Photography
Ryan Northcott
Performed by
Mount Royal Kantorei
Year
2020
Producer
Morgan Music // Mount Royal Kantorei // MEDIAPOP Films
Editor & Colorist
Ryan Northcott
In an effort to shine a light on suicide, suicide prevention and help destigmatize mental health concerns, Mount Royal Kantorei presents the video for ‘Please Stay’ by Jake Runestad, Directed and Produced by MEDIAPOP’s Ryan Northcott. This piece is an anthem for hope and supports those who are battling depression and thoughts of suicide.
01.
The Mental Health
Epidemic
We encourage open conversations about these serious issues and illnesses, as we all struggle at times battling them. Now more than ever it is so important to stand together, support one another, and share hope. In honour of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day we share this moment of reflection, grief, healing and hope.
You are not alone – together, we can make a difference and be the support system that saves a life.
02.
There is Help
If you are struggling, there are resources available:
Canada Suicide Prevention Service:
1 (833) 456-4566 or Text 45645
Kids Help Phone:
1 (800) 668-6868
Distress Centre Calgary:
(403) 266-4357
For your area, Google will help:
www.google.com
03.
Credits:
Music and Lyrics: Jake Runestad
Artistic Director: John Morgan
Please Stay Soloist: Cassandra Walker – Bessette
Dancer: Michelle Godin
Spoken Word: Stephanie MacDonald, Sabrina Reed, Kathy Stol, Michael Chase
Piano and Orchestral Recording: John Morgan
Recorded at OCL Recording Studios
Tracking: Brennan Kennedy (OCL Recording Studios)
Audio Mix John Morgan (Morgan Music)
Video Filmed at the Banff Fairmont Hotel
Video Direction: Ryan Northcott (MediaPop Films) and John Morgan
Video Shoot and Editing: MediaPop Films & Ryan Northcott
Production: Produced by Kantorei Choral Society
Kantorei Choral Society Board of Directors: Lisa Collins (President), James Hume (Vice – President), Eunice Loudon (Past-President), Alex Chumley (Treasurer), Jyoti Mistry (Secretary), Jennifer Nakaska (Director of Concert Planning and Production), Joycelyn Kristoff (Director of Fundraising), Beth Walmsley (Director of Internal Affairs), Bobbi Lintner (Director of Marketing), Marketing Liason: Barbara Ulrich Business Manager: Drew Thomas
Funding and Support: Kantorei Choral Society, Calgary Arts Development and Alberta Foundation for the Arts