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Professional Summary

As a seasoned Director and Videographer located in Vancouver, I bring over a decade of experience crafting compelling documentaries, scripted live-action and animated pieces, music videos, op-eds, motion graphics, promotional and social media content. My portfolio spans solo endeavours to international projects, demonstrating a versatile skill set in directing and production.

Proficient in managing freelance teams and nurturing emerging talent, I excel in high-pressure environments while maintaining a methodical workflow. Driven by a passion for continual learning and exceeding client expectations, delivering exceptional results with every project.

Areas Of Expertise

  • Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition etc.)

  • DSLR and mirrorless camera operation

  • Writing, editing

  • Lighting, set-dressing, sound Mixing

  • Directing talent on both sides of the camera

  • Nimble and efficient in-field videographer

  • Team mindset, primarily focused on collective success

  • Extensive sales and customer service experience

  • Sourcing/training/managing talent locally and around the world

  • Productive collaboration and team-Building skills

  • Project and client management

  • Problem-solving/tech research & procurement

Work experience

Ethnographic Research Agency

Senior Film Director - 2021-Present

  • Spearheaded the direction, production, filming, scoring, and editing of documentaries across global markets for renowned brands such as Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Nike, and Nestle

  • Orchestrated and supervised remote teams of videographers, interviewers, and editors within a dynamic and high-pressure environment, ensuring seamless coordination and top-quality output

  • Innovated project deliverables by integrating mixed media and animation techniques, elevating the visual impact and reducing production time by more than half

  • Presented completed works to audiences worldwide, from engaging online webinars to impactful in-person conferences, effectively showcasing the creative vision and message behind each project

Videographer - 2018-2021

Public Relations Agency

  • Executed production for a diverse range of promotional video content for high-profile clients, scripted content, live event coverage, docu-style pieces, sizzle reels, etc.

  • Developed motion graphics-based social content to convey key messages and boost engagement

  • Provided digital support using Mailchimp and Wordpress to optimize clients’ online presence

  • Drove creative ideation and copywriting, ensuring compelling storytelling and cohesive messaging

  • Fostered strong client relationships through proactive communication, adeptly managing expectations, facilitating revisions, and delivering presentations to showcase completed work

  • Collaborated on budget planning, content proposals, strategic initiatives, created multiple internal series and generated assets used company wide

Co-Founder/Creative Director Videographer 2018-2022

Media/Promotional Platform

  • Conceptualized, directed, produced, filmed, and edited captivating mini-documentaries profiling local artists and small businesses, capturing their unique stories and contributions to the community

  • Developed engaging social media and promotional content to drive engagement

  • Conducted interviews and authored compelling articles and reviews

Project credits

Various Documentaries/Promo Material

Senior Director/Videographer/Project Manager

Further&Further Strategies

  • Main Camera/Audio Operator/Director in-field on global projects

  • Talent Acquisition/Project Management for global projects

  • Consistently directing/managing/shooting/editing 16-minute internal research documentaries in varied locations around the world for top tier clients on a monthly basis

  • Directed/Produced/Edited multiple promos, explainers and op-eds

  • Directed/Shot/Edited/Wrote Wasted, a documentary about the everything crisis and Gen Z, presenting screenings across North America (public release May 10th 2024)

  • Managed/Directed/Edited digital documentaries such as The Motherload and Splinter, working with non-filmmakers remotely to direct them in filming their own video assets

SCripted shorts/animations

Transit Union Via National PR

Videographer/Director

  • Animated Explainers about Doug Fords Subway Expansion program 2019

  • Small scale shoot for Day of Mourning Promo 2018 (One Camera, on-location shoot)

  • Labour Day Celebration event coverage/promo 2018

  • Directed talent on set for Union Update shorts, co-ordinating shooting schedules, locations, creating and collaborating on shot lists/storyboards and scripts

Six-Part Safety Course series/EXPLAINERS

Videographer/Director

Industrial Client Via National PR

  • Directed talent and shot multiple episodes using green screen on set to add animation, archival footage, staged and separately shot skits

  • Generated motion graphics to illustrate safety mistakes/outcomes

  • Designed logo and animation for the project

  • Generated storyboards and tested effects shots and managed schedules for shoots/animations/final delivery

Scripted Piece/animation

Videographer/Director

NWMO Via National PR

  • Shot/Edited “Canada’s Plan” spot for NWMO

  • Directed/shot talent on location

  • Designed motion graphics/basic 3d map model

  • Managed schedules and shot list to engage end-client on-set, sharing storyboards, animation and script updates throughout the process

Event recap/Interviews

Imperial Oil Via National PR

Videographer/Director

  • Led Crew/Shot/Edited promo

  • Generated motion graphics

  • Coordinated arrival, shooting schedule, talent

  • Delivered multiple cuts at differing lengths, up to 7 minutes long and managed backup camera operator and boom operator while conducting interviews

Studio Visit SERIES/Interviews

Plastic Attic

Creative Direction/Writing

Internal Series/Event Recaps

Videographer/Director

National PR

  • Shot/Directed/Edited internal event recap promos, and multiple series creating motion graphics and graphical assets

  • Directed multiple sizzle reels for client campaigns, working with multiple stakeholders to source video assets and campaign data

and many, many more…

The overwhelming majority of my work has been for internal or otherwise private communications/research, I’ve tried to stick to projects I can link to.

I’ve also directed my fair share of music videos, internet content etc. which I truly love to talk about, so reach out, let’s chat!

Education

YORK UNIVERSITY

BFA, Screenwriting

USC SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS

Pre-College Course Certificate