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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On

Corporate/Commercial: Directed and interviewed Corporate Executives for interviews, case studies and promotional content. Collaboration with Art Directors and Marketing Directors to ensure brand alignment. Weddings:Responsible for all pre-production, production and post-production work, including meeting with prospective clients to discuss project requirements and understand vision, story-boarding, planning and coordination of gear and locations, filming, backing up footage, editing, colour grading, sound mixing, and delivering the final product. Organize and manage company operations, including content development, campaigns, problem solving ordering equipment and supplies, workflow management and timely production.Prepare customer contracts and invoices and process payments. Grow new business connections by strategically networking with industry experts. Conduct services, products and systems analyses on a regular basis to provide the business with a competitive advantage. Oversee budget and all purchasing needs for company.Partner with Fanshawe College to provide annual internship opportunities to students enrolled in their Advanced Filmmaking program. Internships include mentorship and hand-on experience in the areas of film editing, business, customer communications, and personal branding.

Toronto, Canada Area

Live event videographer for TIFF 2017 and TIFF 2018. Operated CanonC200 MK2 camera, responsible for capturing red carpet entrances, Director intros, Q&As with cast and crew, and b-roll event coverage. Provided detailed notes on footage to assist editors with next-day deadline. Coordinated with other TIFF crew members to maintain ensure successful event coverage.

Concord, Ontario

Working with the design team to create compelling photos and videos to promote and sell products on Wayfair, Amazon, Houzz, Hayneedle, Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart and Shopify.

San Francisco Bay Area

Source and manage talent, locations, travel, and equipment. Work with Director to produce original video content for a variety of Japanese television shows. Set up technical details of all shots, including lighting and sound.

Toronto, Canada Area

While at Sinking Ship Entertainment, I worked as the 2nd AC - A CAM, as well as the Crew Rep on the following productions:- Endlings, Season 1 (TV Show)- Dino Dana, Season 4 (TV Show)- Dino Dana The Movie (Feature Film)I was responsible for managing the 2nd AC - B CAM and the trainee, ensuring all gear was prepped, built, and maintained and safety disassembled and stored. Other daily responsibilities included setting up Video village (monitors, cables, wireless systems, etc.), assisting with camera/lens changes, slating, filling in report books, and coordinated with transport and the DP for smooth shoot days. As Crew Rep, I was a trusted representative for the crew, protecting their rights, providing guidance, handling issues and grievances and helping to build unity in the workplace.

Toronto, Canada Area

In my first role with Sinking Ship Entertainment, I worked as the 2nd AC - B CAM on the following productions:- Dino Dana, Season 2 (TV Show)- Dino Dana, Season 3 (TV Show)

Toronto, Canada Area

Camera Trainee on the following television shows: American Gods, The Strain, Designated Survivor, ShadowHunters, American Gothic, Backstage, Rogue, and Orphan Black. Built various cameras in different working modes with all the accessories. Served as an equipment manager and maintained high level of organization. Kept accurate paperwork: camera reports, petty cash, equipment rentals and returns.

Collaborated with marketing and advertising departments to generate interest and revenue for the production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Responsibilities included working with graphic designers to create and distribute advertisements, meeting with executive producers to coordinate funding, set production, and assistance backstage at performances.