Welcome to Freethought TV       Freethought TV is Canada’s first and only multimedia service showcasing Humanist perspectives on social, health, and civil rights issues. Professional video production and event coverage are but two facets of this innovative service. Freethought TV is a volunteer-driven initiative of the Society of Ontario Freethinkers (SOFREE)   Why was Freethought TV created?   To celebrate, educate, and promote Humanist culture, history, artists, causes, events, issues and organizations with broadcast-quality videos, television programs, and films related to freethought and Humanist culture.   When was Freethought TV launched?   Freethought TV was launched as a pilot project by SOFREE in late summer 2005 and has received growing support and enthusiasm from Humanists across Canada since then. Once a small-scale initiative that only videotaped local events, Freethought TV is evolving to be able to produce movies, internet programs, television series, and other video projects for the Canadian Humanist community and beyond.   Freethought TV Projects    Our first large-scale Humanist project was Legacy of the Heart: A Tribute to June Callwood. This was a short film honouring legendary Canadian journalist, writer, speaker, and social activist, June Callwood. A true Humanist, philanthropist, and lifetime member of the Humanist Association of Canada, June founded over 50 charitable organizations, the most famous being Casey House - the first hospice in the world for people with HIV/AIDS. With its high standards of excellence and compassion for HIV sufferers and their families, Casey House serves as a model of care for hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions around the world. Legacy of the Heart premiered at the annual general meeting dinner of the Humanist Association of Canada on October 6, 2007, in Milton, Ontario, and received a standing ovation. In early 2008, Legacy of the Heart was shown at the annual K-W Film Festival and at City Hall. Receiving wide acclaim at both venues, particularly for its cinematography and human interest storyline, Legacy of the Heart was nominated and won two awards later that year: the "Peoples Choice Award" and the "Social Justice" award. Additonally, the film was shown as a feature presentation during the week of June 2, 2008 at the Princess Twin Cinema. Legacy of the Heart was directed by respected Syrian-Canadian film-maker, Azam Fouk Aladeh, and produced by Chris Meidell, founder and president of Freethought TV.   Can any humanist, skeptic, or secularist group stream Freethought TV to its website?   Yes. Any group may stream Freethought TV to its website. This service is simple to set up and free for the Humanist Association of Canada and its affiliates.   Can humanist or secularist groups promote their own events on Freethought TV?   Yes.  Event advertising is free for on-campus humanist groups and for the Humanist Association of Canada. Small fees may be charged for customized content for event advertising for other organizations.   Does Freethought TV provide video coverage of events?   Yes. With our broadcast quality equipment, award-winning directors and producers, and dedicated volunteers, Freethought TV is the first choice for videography of humanist events in Canada.    Does Freethought TV produce DVDs of events?   Yes. DVD production, including case artwork, is included in our fees. DVD copy discounts are offered to the Humanist Association of Canada and its affiliates.