16/01/2026
I am thrilled to announce two major milestones today. First, I have officially relaunched my portfolio website, cataloguing 20 years of work from Toronto to Santiago. But more importantly, I am launching the official community for my most ambitious project yet: The Journey of the Melody.
This isn't just a short film about my Swiss ancestors in Alberta; it is a "Living History" experiment. Before we roll a single camera, we are going to build a historically accurate 1910 sod house from scratch—using the original methods—and let it weather through a Canadian winter.
I’m inviting you to join "The Colony" on Patreon. Whether you are a history buff, a maker, or part of the Swiss-Canadian family, your support will help buy the timber, the sod, and the time to tell this story right.
Call to Action: 🔗 See the new site: www.ryandavidmclay.com 🔨 Join the Build on Patreon: www.patreon.com/JourneyOfTheMelody
