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Cardiovascular Health Action Network (RASC)
Why wait? Health within reach
A feature-length documentary advancing the culture of prevention
- CLIENT Cardiovascular Health Action Network (RASC)
- Industry Types Community Organizations & Foundations
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals - Video Types Educational & Training
Brand Documentary
Context
For over two decades, Dr. Julie St-Pierre and her team have been working to transform preventive health practices. Yet, public health education remains far too marginal in the public sphere.
The Cardiovascular Health Action Network (RASC) envisioned a bold and ambitious initiative: producing a feature-length documentary at the forefront of science in preventive healthcare. Its goal? To raise public awareness about the urgency of action — and help foster a global, sustainable health culture.
Strategy
Conceived as both a human and scientific journey, Why wait? Health within reach is led by Dr. Julie St-Pierre and co-hosted by the charismatic Jean-Marie Lapointe. The story begins with a striking fact: over 80% of non-communicable diseases could be prevented through healthier lifestyle choices.
2 Square Films oversaw every stage of the project — from scripting and research to logistics, production, postproduction, and distribution.
Our team successfully brought together nearly 25 committed and inspiring voices, including Matthieu Ricard, Boris Cyrulnik, Francesco Branca (WHO), Robert Lustig, David Saint-Jacques, Pierre Lavoie, and Frédéric Raymond.
Shot across five countries, the film also showcases some of Québec’s most stunning landscapes — from Saguenay to Inukjuak, via Charlevoix and Manawan. An ambitious production from start to finish, designed to create high-impact video content and reach diverse audiences.
Results
This two-hour documentary, produced in both French and English, fully delivered on its mission: to foster a culture of prevention and encourage a collective rethinking of our relationship with health.
Selected by over seven international film festivals, the film was warmly received by both critics and audiences.
It is now available in full on the website of the Interdisciplinary Chair in Healthy Living, as part of a training program aimed at professionals and students in the health and education sectors.Powerful excerpts have been adapted to enrich the Chair’s 12 educational modules.
The film continues to expand its reach and impact, with a broader public release coming soon via a 90-minute television version airing on ICI Explora.
Snapshots
of The
Project
A picture is worth a thousand words. Explore a curated selection of moments that showcase our craft, our people, and the impact we create.
Quiet moment on the Saguenay River
Early morning on the Saguenay River, a thin mist hovers over the water. The 2 Square Films crew captures a quiet moment of connection between hosts Jean-Marie Lapointe and Dr. Julie St-Pierre. Shoulder-mounted camera, boom mic, focused attention — every detail matters when the goal is to convey raw, authentic emotion.
Our expertise in documentary video production is grounded in a human, immersive approach. Here, technical precision serves the story: natural light, ambient sound, and the subtlety of real conversations are all part of the craft.
🎥 Documentary production | On-location filming | Audio-visual capture | Immersive video | Field expertise | Premium narrative content
Expert insight on location – Pont-d’Ain, France
In a quiet residential park in Pont-d’Ain, Dr. DeHass sits down for an interview with the 2 Square Films team. Filmed outdoors, he shares his expertise on camera. This shoot reflects 2 Square Films’ rigorous and mobile approach to documenting expert perspectives in real-world settings.
A precise, efficient production where every element — image, sound, and staging — is designed to support and elevate the message.
🎥 Documentary production | Expert testimony | On-location filming | Immersive video | Field-based approach | International production | High-quality informational content
More Than
a Project:
A Collaboration
At 2 Square, we believe in the power of partnerships. We're not just committed to helping our customers achieve short-term goals, but to laying the foundations for lasting, mutually beneficial collaboration. Discover other outstanding projects created with the same partner.
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To help young audiences better understand nutritional principles related to sugar consumption and digestion, 2 Square Films created a short animated video that is both engaging and scientifically accurate.
Developed in close collaboration with the Cardiovascular Health Action Network (RASC), the animation ensures scientific integrity while using a playful and accessible tone tailored to younger viewers.
Produced in five languages — French, English, Cree, Atikamekw, and Innu — the video quickly became a valuable educational tool at the clinic. It is used with youth clients, during family meetings, in presentations to healthcare professionals, and across the organization’s digital platforms.
🎬 Educational animation | Youth content | Science communication | Multilingual production | Learning tool | Health and prevention
Storytelling at the heart of learning
The documentary Why Wait? Health Within Reach, along with a series of carefully selected excerpts, is now featured across the twelve educational modules developed by the Interdisciplinary Chair in Healthy Living.
Designed to enrich the learning journey, these immersive video pieces bring clarity and depth to the content — by drawing on the narrative power of film.
See how the project comes to life on the Chair’s website.
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Executive Producers
- Marie-Hélène Grenier
- mhgrenier@2squarefilms.com
- Stéphane Landry
- stephanelandry@2squarefilms.com