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Toronto filmmaker Tim Thompson is best known for his thought provoking music montages that opened Hockey Night In Canada telecasts on the CBC. Millions of people have been moved by these stirring pieces, that touch the heart, awaken the past, and shake the inner spirit.
His work continues, under his own independent production company, and at the CBC. The former professional hockey player, and self-taught artist has also made an array of documentaries, music videos and short films.
Here are a few examples of his body of work.
It’s A Good Life If You Don’t Weaken – CBC’s Beijing 2022 Olympic Closing
The Weight Of The Snow – CBC’s Beijing 2022 Olympic Opening
Montreal by The Tragically Hip (Official Music Video)
The Promise – CBC’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Opening
NHL Alumni Association – The House We Built 2021 Video
2020 – CBC Sports Year In Review
Untitled by Gord Downie (Official Music Video)
No Solace by Gord Downie (Official Music Video)
“Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?” by The Skydiggers (Official Music Video)
In This Together – A tribute to all the front line workers battling the coronavirus.
The Tragically Hip – Dave Powell Tribute Film
Swim Drink Fish Canada 2019 Gala Film
Lost Together – 2019 Tribute to Canadian Olympic Athletes
“The Barricade” – 1 of 15 videos made for Lowest of the Low’s new album AGITPOP
“Midnight MaryAnne” video for Lowest Of The Low
“Permanent Revolution” video for Lowest Of The Low
“Imogene” video for Lowest Of The Low
For Her… 2019 International Women’s Day Tribute Film
Bob Cole Tribute for The Toronto Maple Leafs
Jay Baruchel & The Heart Of The Montreal Canadiens
The Leafs & The Magic Of Saturday Night (Arkells song premiere)
Gord Downie 2018 Juno Awards Tribute with Sarah Harmer, Kevin Hearn and Dallas Green
Pull Me Through – My Tribute to Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir
And Then Some… 2018 Winter Olympic Games CBC Closing Montage
The Heart – CBC 2018 Winter Olympic Games Opening
Winter Fighters – My Tribute to Gord Downie
Rise Up…The Sequel to The Maple Leafs Forever, with Arkells “11:11” + “Knocking At The Door”
Long Time Running – The Tragically Hip documentary trailer
Natural Beauty – 2017 Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Film
The Tragically Hip – A National Celebration, Kingston Concert Opening 08.20.16
The Gift – Ron MacLean Christmas Film
The Maple Leafs Forever – 2017 Playoffs Version
Ahead By A Century – The Rio Olympics Closing Montage
Dance Me To The End Of Love – Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir go deep at the Montreal Museum Of Fine Arts
Ron Hawkins and the Inspiration of Kensington Market
“False Alarm” by Grey Lands – Official Music Video
“That Was The Summer” by Sam Cash & The Romantic Dogs – Official Music Video
Petty Victories “Wait It Out” Album Previews – #3 Tremble
Eric Lindros Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Film
True Colors – The Rio Paralympics Closing Montage
Hope – The CBC’s 2016 Rio Olympics Opening
SwimDrinkFish – Lake Ontario Waterkeeper film
Rose Tattoo – The Rivalry between the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens
Footsteps – Hockey Night In Canada 60th Anniversary Feature
Sarajevo & The Power Of Hockey
I Will Wait By The Fire – The Strumbellas open Hockey Night In Canada
Two Solitudes – Jay Baruchel on Hockey Night In Canada
Leonard Cohen opens Hockey Night In Canada
Tall Tall Shadow – Basia Bulat opens Hockey Night In Canada
Gord Downie, The Sadies & The Conquering Sun – Crater on Hockey Night In Canada
For Whom The Bell Tolls… 2014 Hockey Night In Canada opening
Reflektor… Arcade Fire open Hockey Night In Canada
Out Here In The Fields… 2013 Hockey Night In Canada playoff opener Baba O’Riley
Hey Hey, My My – Neil Young on Hockey Night In Canada
Gordon Lightfoot and the Toronto Maple Leafs