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A short vignette of Yoshi Masuda--a coffee enthusiast who is sharing his passion for coffee with victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.

Directed/Edited/Shot by Mackenzie Sheppard

mackenziesheppard.net

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  • Éric Dorchain 4 weeks ago
    Thanks a lot for sharing ! :o)
    I added the Trailer in KINO,
    now pleased to add the full video !
    U'r video touched me !
    Great Job Mac & Thanks to Yoshi !
    vimeo.com/channels/kino

    oOÉRIC
    (Coffee Lovers)
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  • Daniel Benning 4 weeks ago
    Well worth the wait!
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 4 weeks ago
    Glad you enjoyed it.
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  • bob lorrimer plus 4 weeks ago
    Fine and accomplished Documentary of a Man on a Mission to bring Coffee to those who continue to suffer the consequences of recent tragic events.

    Beautiful and compelling opening shot sets the quality bar up high.
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 4 weeks ago
    Thanks Bob!
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  • Meredith Hama-Brown 4 weeks ago
    Great work Mackenzie!!
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 4 weeks ago
    thanks meredith. hope to see you around soon!
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  • Ryan Bergmann pro 3 weeks ago
    great work mack. really enjoyed it
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Thanks Ryan.
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  • Sam Morrill staff 3 weeks ago
    Very inspiring. Great to see someone taking great pride in their small role helping others.
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Thanks Sam. Yoshi is doing good things.
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  • FlyingSpot plus 3 weeks ago
    What a cool guy!
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  • Karima Salmi 3 weeks ago
    Absolutely beautiful work - it makes me want to have a cup of coffee and do something good for the world. Thanks for sharing.
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  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    I shot on a small 550D rig that I built.
  • BCW 3 weeks ago
    thank you for some technical information. From others we learn, and when the quality is as good as this there is much some of us wish to know.
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  • Chad Pierce 3 weeks ago
    It is so cool to see how God even using something as simple as coffee can bring hope to many. he says that his work is small, But I dare say it is HUGE!
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  • Nelson Dunk plus 3 weeks ago
    Beautiful. So moving. Thank you so much for sharing Yoshi's story!
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Thanks
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  • love this so much
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  • Michael Haydon plus 3 weeks ago
    This is great, such a wonderful man.
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  • Terence Lewis 3 weeks ago
    Beautiful film, beautifully shot, edited and subtitled, telling a story of a man helping others. And someone asks the question, 'what camera did you use'.

    It doesn't matter what equipment was used or which software for editing. All that matters is the end result. What the filmmaker committed to video and whether the result meets his requirements. And when the film is available for the rest of us to see whether we 'get it' or not. If we do then the work stands. Judging by the comments above, this work really does STAND.
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Thanks Terence. I agree, the camera is just a tool. Not the showpiece, but some people are just curious.
  • Terence Lewis 3 weeks ago
    There was certainly no intention to offend and if I did, I apologise. I agree that the process can be interesting but even using the same formula it is possible to get different results.
  • Terence Lewis 3 weeks ago
    Flattery will get you nowhere!!! Both you and I know that my 'work' is rubbish in comparison to some of the best work on this site. ;-) And thinking about it, to some of the worst work as well.
  • Terence Lewis 3 weeks ago
    I have to reply to you this way as you haven't posted a profile page with an e-mail address. Judging by your last comment to me about the quality of my work and the number of views, I think you have me confused with one of the other three Terence Lewis who are on vimeo. I live in the UK and joined vimeo only four months ago.
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  • maggie davis plus 3 weeks ago
    how beautiful.
    the man shines. the people shine. the filming/editing shines and i can almost smell the coffee!
    these tender days i hunger for what is genuine, and i've found it here.
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Thank you Maggie.
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  • Samuel Dewar plus 3 weeks ago
    Great the second time too :)
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    :)
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  • Scratch Protector plus 3 weeks ago
    That was inspiring in many ways. Thanks for sharing.
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Thank you!
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  • Shane Reetz 3 weeks ago
    Masterful storytelling, Mackenzie. We all have much to learn from humble Yoshi. You captured such beautiful moments with a humble and unboastful shooting style. Brought me to tears. Thank you for the experience!
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    This means so much. Thank you.
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  • Daniel Kennedy 3 weeks ago
    Great work. Well done.
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  • Paweł Nowik 3 weeks ago
    Great work Mac.
    Good story about a very interesting man.

    Greetings to Yoshi.
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  • TVMI plus 3 weeks ago
    Great story...beautifully captured. Thank you.
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  • Jarrett Poole 3 weeks ago
    Amazing film! Very moving and inspirational. I gave you a shout out on my blog. I hope you don't mind!

    notcrucial.com/yoshis-blend/
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Thank you so much!
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  • geronimo 3 weeks ago
    Hope cafe
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    thanks!
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  • 8th Avenue Studios plus 3 weeks ago
    Magnificent!
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    thanks!
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  • Jayhas 3 weeks ago
    "It really touches the heart", and apt to mention it. A beautiful film you make!
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  • sunny 3 weeks ago
    i saw dis vid , 1st thing in the sunday morning...and you can imagine what a brilliant start to a day it was...i loved yoshi's philosophy..thanx for sharing it..
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    :)
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  • Mellow Beats 3 weeks ago
    WOW! Nice video! I like it!
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  • where's the love button??? i love this!!!! oh the heart will do!!!!
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  • Pura Vida Missions plus 3 weeks ago
    Awesome stuff. We love to see people serving the Lord in unique ways!
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  • Ashley Brown 3 weeks ago
    Beautiful work
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  • Billy Batson 3 weeks ago
    Great Video!

    If I had, or would find some Bob Crosby & the Bobcats LP's, I'd send them over to Masuda for free.
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  • Collin Morrison 3 weeks ago
    Great job!
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  • Francesco Paciocco plus 3 weeks ago
    brilliant, mackenzie. i love your other work as well!
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Thanks!
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  • motokiyo shiga plus 3 weeks ago
    Awsome!
    This film gave strong impresssion to me.Because I have been in Minamisanriku at last week.
    I want to meet Mr.Masuda at next time.
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    we were filming in baba nakayama as well.
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  • tarkan gürler 3 weeks ago
    Beautiful Japanese people can we ever forget your efforts after Van Earthquake of 2011-Turkey.And the Dr Atsushi Miyazaki who lost his life during the aftershock.Never ever.
    Life is beautiful with good and beautiful people whereever and however you live...
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  • Jeff F plus 3 weeks ago
    This is an amazing short. Giving back is always rewarding, especially when its with coffee. Thank you.
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Glad you enjoyed it!
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  • Portable plus 3 weeks ago
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 3 weeks ago
    Thanks for the press!
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  • Weldon Byrns plus 3 weeks ago
    I really enjoyed that.
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  • Ivan Fontecilla 3 weeks ago
    ~ thank you for sharing hope, great job well done :)
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 2 weeks ago
    thanks
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  • Mikael Sacco 3 weeks ago
    I would love to meet this guy.
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  • alan 2 weeks ago
    lovely story very well told.
    but let us not forget the children of japan.
    they need a government that puts health before tepco profit.
    japan will have no future until the people choose to end this slavish belief that governments and corporations tell the truth.
    they do not self interest is the core belief.
    nuclear fall out does not recognize borders.
    the people of japan and the world deserve better than tepcos corruption.
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 2 weeks ago
    thanks
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  • kathrine narducci 2 weeks ago
    love love love love omg love you yoshi!!! thee should be more people like you god bless
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  • Jeffrey Kerekes 2 weeks ago
    Awesome on many levels. Beautiful story. Well shot and edited. Love his style. Great story. I really loved it.
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  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 2 weeks ago
    Thanks Jeff!
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  • helen bell 1 week ago
    oh!
    i am working with a group of student actors, asking them what their legacy to the world will be. this is such an amazing and beautiful example to show them.
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  • Nile Cruises 4u 1 week ago
    Thanks for a great video.
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  • Stephen Collins 1 week ago
    Just fantastic. Thanks for making it.
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  • Milk Products pro 1 week ago
    simply wonderful
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 1 week ago
    Thank you.
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  • Hollis Mason 1 week ago
    Taka just showed this to me; this is awesome!
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 1 week ago
    Thanks. How do you know Taka?
  • Hollis Mason 1 week ago
    I'm in the UBC Japan Association and he practically lives in the office hahaha.
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  • Robert Ramage 1 week ago
    Outstanding work Mackenzie. Thank you for posting.
  • Mackenzie Sheppard plus 1 week ago
    Thank you.
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