Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre

Documentary Film – "Swimming with Bruce"

This drama documentary film, now in the early stages of production, will be the first feature story about life, both as predator and prey in the great Western Interior Seaway of the Cretaceous Period. It will portray the discovery of the most extensive repository of marine reptilian fossils and show how the Town of Morden accumulated one of the largest collections in North America. Swimming with Bruce will set the contemporary story of this scientific detective work against spectacular re-creation of life in the sea 80 million years ago.

Integrating re-enactments of the discovery of Bruce’s fossil remains with re-creations of life in the sea, Swimming with Bruce will tell the untold story of one of the largest mosasaurs ever discovered. With archaeological digs and historical facts, this film will be an informative, educational tool for audiences of all ages.

Started with initial funding from the Cultural Capitals of Canada grant, the first result of this project will be a short video preview. The preview will be used as an orientation at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre and to promote the museum and the feature film on the internet. The film’s producer, David Rabinovitch, is a Gemini award-winner and a native of Morden.
He is currently negotiating with a major national organization to fund Swimming with Bruce for production in 3D, along with the installation of equipment for IMax 3D projection at the CFDC. The

Digitization of Fossil Collection

The website has become a primary source for information and it is vital that the resources of our museums become accessible through this media. The CFDC will digitize as much as possible of its extensive collection and will make this information available on the website for students, scientific researchers and other people interested in marine-reptile fossils. The visual sharing of this important part of Morden’s heritage will encourage viewers to visit the museum and perhaps to participate in a "Paleo-dig."

Fossil Fun: Special Marketing Songs

Date: September 26th to 28th, 2008
Venue: Morden Recreation Centre

Four fossil related songs will be created by multiple award winning family "edu-tainers", LuLu and the TomCat (a.k.a. Tom & Lori Neufeld). Attractive music is a major step in marketing the museum to both young and older people. These songs will be included in the education kits and will premier at the Chautauqua Celebration event in September. In addition, a full length CD, entitled "Fossil Rock," will be released by LuLu and the TomCat, featuring these four songs and others. Check it out by visiting their website.
www.luluandthetomcat.com

Click here for more information about the Fossil CD