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Away Is Mine Artists Q&A 

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Free event on OCAD U LiVE, OCAD University's new 24/7 digital streaming channel. 

Use Twitter #awayismineocadu for questions and comments.  

“Away Is Mine” is Gord Downie’s final solo album and a very personal introspection on his life at the very end. Each of the songs from “Away Is Mine” were carefully paired with 10 individual artists to create a unique music video series. The diverse group of creatives range from emerging new talent to pioneers in the industry and represents a vision of Canada that Gord wished for, one that is inclusive of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ voices. 

OCAD University is proud to host this Q&A moderated by OCAD U student and the project’s associate producer Jung EJ Lee, with artists involved in the project: 

  • Sara Basso, project creative director and producer; 

  • Mike Downie, brother of Gord Downie and director, 

  • Zuna Amir*  

  • Laura Arango*  

  • Bhabna Banerjee  

  • Matthew Beaubien*

  • Genevieve Blais* 

  • Amanda Matalanis 

  • Sheldon McIntosh

  • Alex McLeod* 

  • Akash Sherman

  • Tim Thompson   

Two videos will have their world premiers at the event from Sheldon McIntosh and Mike Downie. 

*Represents OCAD U student or alumni. 

Main hashtag: #awayismineocadu  

Other hashtags: #AwayIsMine #AwayIsYers #AIM