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Feb 29, 2024

And Just Like That, 10 Years

I had to go on a deep-dive to find this "year one" Editing Luke t-shirt again, but a milestone like this requires the right attire.

At the end of February 2014, now a full decade ago, I doubled down on this crazy side hustle I had started while in film school and finally decided to make this indie production company, "Editing Luke" my full-time career. If you've enjoyed any of the content I've shared over the last 10 years, the photo essays, art prints, behind the scenes exploration, the hometown series, travel campaigns, documentaries, etc. 99% of it leads back to this decision.

Luke Fandrich Photographer Filmmaker


And let me be clear, no one is more surprised that this has worked than me. This was not an overnight success. But, the decision to fully pursue this path in those early years has changed my life immeasurably - this last year alone has proven that in at least 10 different ways.


Thank you for sharing this unpredictable journey with me. Thank you for engaging back. Thank you for supporting all of these random creative endeavours and making this such an incredibly fun decade (even when it sometimes wasn't). I owe you more than you realize for the support you've shown me.

Ok, back to the teepee and sunrise pics lol.

Jan 26, 2024

Finding Vintage Pictures of the Monarch Theatre

Following the sold out premiere screenings of "Your Cinema Needs You", my new feature-length documentary about the Monarch Theatre in Medicine Hat, Alberta, new vintage images of the cinema at this centre of this story have been found. Deb Yates, the daughter of former mid-century Monarch manager Fred Tickell, attended one of the premiere screenings and uncovered some previously unseen images from her family album.

Monarch Theatre Vintage Pictures Documentary




I returned to the Monarch Theatre to directly compare some of these shots showcasing the candy counter full of Canadian-made Neilson chocolate bars, an Orange Crush display in the lobby, the mid-century seats inside the theatre, Fred Tickell walking down the street, and people dressed in their Stampede best waiting for the parade out front of the cinema.

Monarch Theatre Vintage Pictures Documentary


Monarch Theatre Vintage Pictures Documentary




Seeing material like this emerge after so many decades has been one of the joys of creating this documentary. More than half of the material that appears in the film was discovered through individuals just like this. So, when I have emphasized over the course of production that this is what elevated the story, this is exactly what I mean. You're getting glimpses into so many details that had never been released to the public before.

Monarch Theatre Vintage Pictures Documentary


Monarch Theatre Vintage Pictures Documentary




If you have the opportunity, you should come and experience this story from within the cinema where it all takes place. New screenings have been added at 7 PM on February 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th. Movie tickets for the Monarch documentary available here.

Monarch Theatre Vintage Pictures Documentary


Vintage Monarch Theatre Pictures Medicine Hat Alberta


Jan 23, 2024

St. Mark's Campanile in Venice, Italy

A few visuals from the top of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice, Italy. Also commonly known as Campanile di San Marco in Italian, this landmark is the bell tower of St. Mark's Basilica. 

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb


St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb Bell Tower

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb
St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb


St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb
St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb

St Marks Campanile Venice View Climb Bell Tower