O2 independent film studios are innovators in cinematic expression, influence, engagement and strategic messaging; defining popular culture and pushing the boundaries in modern sport filmmaking, since 1987.

O2films experiments with contracting styles of cinéma vérité and escapism to develop tension, stylized rhythm, and inertia. We are amongst a few Steadicam operators on earth that can maintain contact with elite endurance-athletes at speed. Thus, placing the camera in the same hands as those personally engaged in the experience. The in-action tracking cinematography makes clear the distinction between involvement and commitment for the filmmaking.

We also differentiate ourselves by using the same professional digital cinema cameras as major motion pictures (e.g., RED Epic Dragon); shooting at 6K Digital IMAX (65mm) resolution for the highest cinematic quality. We also deploy hand-held lightweight cameras like the Black Magic Cine Camera and drones to get deep into or above the action.

We are dedicated to creating significant opportunities for healthy outdoor lifestyle, promoting natural fitness, physical literacy and inspiring long-term athlete development through direct grass-roots community involvement and global campaigns for gender equality in sport, multilingual, multiculturalism, accessibility, science education, leadership and coaching.

Dave McMahon & Lise Meloche of O2films & xczone.tv, have pioneered Clean Oxygen Fed Sport Cinematography over the past 30 years.

Specializing in 65mm Digital IMAX productions and complex action photography.

The company produces award-winning films on outdoor sport and best selling DVDs. We were the first company to produce a commercial video DVD in Canada.

O2Films and xczone.tv movies have played in IMAX and Odeon Cineplex theatres, at the Olympics, with the Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, in space on the International Space Station and been downloaded over 1.5 million times from cyberspace.

Combined, the two principals, Dave and Lise, have raced 2 Olympic Games and 200 World Cups; winning 7 medals, including four (4) Gold. Each of them holds past National Champion titles in multiple sports. Dave was ranked 3rd in the World for summer biathlon. He represented Canada in snowshoeing, biathlon cross-country skiing, and was the eastern Canadian Mountain running Champion.

Dave and Lise operate Natural Fitness Lab, the largest cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and trail running club in the Country. They were honoured and humbled to have received the Community Builder Award from the Ottawa, Endurance Community, and Canadian Trail Running Magazine, Contributors of the Year.

Reference: Who's Who in Canadian Sport, Volume 3 1999 by Bob Ferguson ISBN 1-894282-00-0.

Best selling DVD, Award Winning Films