Block Dog picked up by CBC Gem because of its intrinsically Canadian story
She’s kind of a matriarch figure to the people in her little community outside of Quesnel. Those feelings deepened when word got around that she saved her best friend from a bear attack. She wanders where she likes, is adored openly by all she meets, and shows everyone around what it means to form meaningful bonds. People call her an “unexpected force.”Olive is also the real-life star of a new film unveiled to the nation on April 19 on CBC Gem.
In Bumstead’s experience, there was always a gaggle of dogs on-site when the treeplanters were doing their focused wilderness work. They were the alarm system for predators, but also the companions of the crews who were in that unique employment setting. Bumstead’s nose for a good story led him to his protagonist, Olive.
“Compared with my experiences filming human subjects, filming and editing dog characters was like a breath of fresh air,” Bumstead said. “People can be so guarded. The treeplanters themselves are typically pretty open people. But they are also people who choose to work in remote areas, sometimes without access to the internet or technology for months at a time. So if you’re having a chat around a campfire with a treeplanter, no problem. But no one is taking any selfies in this kind of space.
“If you ask any experienced B.C. planters their favourite ‘day-off town,’ Quesnel will be at the top of their list. Not only for its amenities, but natural beauty, parks, rec centre, and people that treat you with respect when you come to town, even if you have a bit of dirt under your fingernails,” Bumstead said.
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