EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE   In many ways, I am an accidental journalist. In the tumult following the 9/11 attacks, I was swept into journalism before I had time to blink. In September 2001, I was just a salesman at a shop, doing business from the lobby of Pearl Continental Hotel in the Pakistani city of Peshawar. The attacks on US soil and the subsequent American response saw an influx of Western journalists into Pakistan. I came in contact with many of them, helping them out with daily necessities and, eventually, with information. It was here that I met a team from Abu Dhabi TV, an interaction that changed my life forever. I was absorbed into the Abu Dhabi TV team, which was headed for Afghanistan. Back in my country, I played the critical role of fixer/translator for many foreign TV channels and newspapers, sometimes even at the risk of my life. During one such assignment I met the celebrated BBC reporter Rageh Omaar, who was impressed by my hard work and put me in touch with some senior journalists at the BBC. When Kabul fell to coalition forces, I was gainfully employed with the BBC as a fixer/translator. Since I hail from the eastern province of Kunar, the BBC had asked me to accompany a team of journalists to Tora Bora, which was then in the eye of the storm. My fluency in Pashto and my knowledge of the eastern terrain pushed me to centre stage and I rapidly became instrumental in the BBC's coverage of Tora Bora and the fall of Kabul. In Tora Bora, I met several Afghan warlords, who were on the CIA payroll. My contacts helped me get BBC access to the front-line of the war, in addition to first-hand interviews with several of the warlords. During this period, I worked with about ten BBC correspondents. On my return to Kabul, I learned that the BBC was scaling back its operations. After a short lull, I got a break with ABC News. For the next one year, I worked with the likes of Peter Jennings on programs like 20/20 and Good Morning America. When Kylie Morris was appointed the BBC’s Kabul correspondent, I was once again drawn into the fold, and over the next decade I worked alongside the best names the BBC has to offer, including Andrew North, Alastair Leithhead, Martin Patience and Ian Pannel. Over this time, I made a conscious effort to broaden my horizons. I began doing two-ways for BBC Radio World Service and filed short reports for BBC online. In 2006, just when Al Jazeera English was about to start operations, AJE offered me the position of Kabul Producer at Al Jazeera English TV. I had to turn the offer down, having only just received a full-scholarship to Middlebury College, a top-ranking liberal arts college in the United States. I graduated from Middlebury College in 2010 as an Independent Scholar majoring in the central linkages between warfare, drugs and terrorism. My thesis was entitled The Farcification of Taliban, and it involved a comparison of Columbia's FARC with the Afghanistan’s Taliban insurgency. Throughout my time as a student at Middlebury, I regularly lent my hand at the BBC, acting as the middleman between the network’s correspondents and key Afghan figures. During my vacations, I filed regularly for BBC News Online from the ground in Kabul. Having obtained my Bachelor’s degree, I returned to Afghanistan and re-joined the BBC as reporter/producer, accepting a package that involved higher remuneration and more responsibilities. After over thirteen years of work, I left BBC in September this year for professional development reasons. Here is a glimpse of what my former colleagues think about me, and my abilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB5nYLTb-mQ Further, as a huge fan and a regular user of social media, I have contributed a lot to promoting Afghanistan on Twitter and Facebook. As an effort to play a part in showcasing Afghanistan’s raw and natural beauty of rural and landscape, I run the “Afghanistan You’ve Never See Before” page on Twitter and Facebook. Also, in 2011, I was named in the Foreign Policy’s 100 Twitterati list. Now, with the intention to be able to write more, and cover more untold stories from across Afghanistan, I have started freelancing, doing lives for TRT, France 24, Sky and BCC World TV. I have also produced films and documentaries for VICE On HBO. This way, I believe, and I’m sure that I will be able to contribute to Afghan journalism even more. Kind regards, Bilal Sarwary   _______________________________________________________________________   Bilal Sarwary – Online Articles and TV Packages   Online Articles:   Top al-Qaeda commander 'killed': http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7220823.stm   (I broke this story in 2008 from my college room)   Corruption fears over Afghan poll:   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8206469.stm   Afghan President Hamid Karzai 'plans talks with Taliban':   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16779547   Afghanistan's Nuristan province 'at mercy of the Taliban':   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21035695   What lies behind Afghanistan's insider attacks?:   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19633418   Why many Afghans opt for Taliban justice http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24628136   Afghan forces up for the fight in Kunar valley   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24546628   Lion of Kabul recruited for 'clean and green' campaign   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22396133   Roadside bombs: 'The deadliest weapon' in Afghan war   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22368336   Bird hunters 'emptying Afghan skies'   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23486991   Why Afghanistan's past is being 'rewritten'   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18579315   Naghma, the Afghan girl sold to be a child bride   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21245099   Taliban's Ghorband valley stronghold two hours from Kabul   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19080234   Afghan divisions hit for six in cricket tournament   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18394723   Analysis: What Kabul attacks say about Afghan security   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17725266   Why Taliban are so strong in Afghanistan   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16851949   Anatomy of an Afghan 'turncoat' killer   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14713523   Journey to Afghanistan's Taliban badlands   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-14027897   Ominous signs for Afghanistan's north   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-13559494   Char Gul: The barber of Kabul   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12775259   Bin Laden death shows Afghan division   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-13362083   Life after Taliban 'rule of gun' in Takhar   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12611767   Brave Afghan bus drivers' gauntlet   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11606430   Afghan President Hamid Karzai 'plans talks with Taliban'   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16779547   Presence of Gen McChrystal in Afghanistan   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10401824   Family devastated by Kabul embassy blast   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7511310.stm   Why many Afghans opt for Taliban   justice :http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-24628136.   The violent Turkish drama Afghan children love   :http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-

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Benjamin spent his formative years in Sweden where he started out working for Swedish National Television and MTV Nordic. He went on to form the film production company Stocktown Films, creating the critically acclaimed “Afripedia” six-part documentary series, exploring the urban culture scene around African metropolises. His first feature length documentary film “The Sandwich Nazi”, premiered at SXSW and went on to play at Hot Docs and many other international film festivals. He brings this organic and exciting but polished style from his documentaries to his commercial clients. Benjamin has worked with clients such as Facebook, NRG Energy, Arstechnica, Engadget, SEEKER, Instyle Magazine, Grolsch, Global Citizen, AJPlus, The Canadian Olympic Team, HM, Puma. He is also an experienced FAA and Transport Canada licensed & fully insured drone pilot. Benjamin is currently based out of Vancouver, Canada but as a dual US and EU citizen regularly works across those regions and the world.

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I'm a video journalist / filmmaker based in Calgary, Canada. Stories about politics, environmental issues, and human rights drive my work. I worked staff for the BBC and Al Jazeera before starting freelancing in 2009. Since then I've worked for Al Jazeera English, Al Jazeera America, Vice, CNN, Fusion, the BBC, Great Big Story, CCTV, The Smithsonian Institute, and various NGOs and independent production companies. I shoot, produce, edit, write and report, and have worked across the Americas and Caribbean, as well as Europe and the Middle East. I film with a Sony FS5 and DJI Mavic Air drone.

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I am a science communicator specializing in content related to biology, psychology, and environmental science. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science from Queen's University, I pursued a career in science communication. Interning for the UNESCO Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve taught me how to share scientific information with numerous and diverse audiences. I first discovered my passion for science education during my time as Site Coordinator at the Let's Talk Science chapter at Queen's University. My content writing strategy is based on this passion. Regardless of your audience, your readers will appreciate research-backed content that doesn't compromise readability.

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Emily Ragobeer is an international broadcast journalist with 15 years of experiencing covering world news, sports and current affairs nationally and abroad. As an interviewer, reporter, writer and producer - she has worked with leading global media networks include Al Jazeera based in Qatar, TRT World, ABC News (U.S.), BeIN Sport, CBC News, CTV News, CTV Sports/TSN, Global News and the Discovery Channel. She is also a moderator with the global tech conference, Web Summit and Collision - hosting panels with cultural influencers and industry leaders in tech, media, politics and sport.

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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / DIRECTOR / EDITOR / PRODUCER ADVERTISING / COMMERCIAL / DOCUMENTARY / OUTDOOR / PROMOTIONAL Hey, my name is Dave and I would love to work with you. From running my own personal video production company for the past 10 years and working with crews from all over the world, I have gained invaluable experience in all areas of production. My work leans towards high-end cinematic marketing videos in the tourism industry but I have worked on all types of projects from corporate, promotional, marketing, documentaries, shorts and social. What sets me apart is that I have a clear vision from start to finish on a project, paired with years of experience as a camera operator and DP with a keen eye for lighting and framing. What makes my experience so special is that I start the conversation with a client and I work along the entire production process until a final professional video is tailored and on-brand with the client. No project is too big to tackle and I’m excited and passionate about my work. Feel free to check out more examples on my website here: www.dcfotofilm.com Client List: Paypal, Liverpool Football Club, Youth Hostelling Australia, Husky, BHP Billiton LTD, Travel Alberta, Rocky Mountain Soap Co, Goodworkstudio, Productify, TW Overland, Tropical North Queensland, Base Body Babes.

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I am an award-winning Cinematographer, Director, Photographer and Producer with 20 years of experience. I believe that films should be rooted in positivity and tell stories that inspire people into action. Through a perfect balance of hard work and determination, I strive to capture the moment and authenticity in each project. Creativity combined with advanced technical knowledge allows me to find the most compelling story and produce the highest quality film. I have produced and directed several award-winning documentaries which screened at film festivals around the world, were globally broadcasted on television and released on DVD. I work as Director of Photography, Producer and Director on corporate videos, documentary TV series, TV documentaries, commercials and branded content. Owner of Canon C300mkIII camera kit, Canon R5C camera kit, lenses, gimbal, lights, audio gear, teleprompter, grip, etc. Please contact me for my gear list. I maintain a great attitude and have a proven track record to plan, implement and execute projects from start to finish. I am well organized and detail oriented, which has always been an asset in this fast paced industry. I have a diverse skill set and I bring lots of enthusiasm to every project. I thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and embrace hard work. When needed, I collaborate with other professionals to provide clients with a turnkey solution. I am fluent in English, French, German and Dutch. I am a Canadian Permanent Resident and have a European passport.

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Ryan Mariotti is a Canadian filmmaker, camera operator, UAV pilot and editor specializing in environmental filmmaking that captures the beauty and importance of the natural world. His passion for storytelling started in high school, when he won the Community Pulse Award at Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival in 2006 for his short film Forever GTing. After graduating with a B.Sc. in Environmental Science from Trent University, Ryan entered the world of freelance videography at 21 and quickly gained traction in the budding film industry of Northern Ontario. At 28, he turned his focus to documentaries and produced a series titled The Science in Saving Species at Risk for Ontario Parks in 2015. He has shot extensively for various CBC Doc series (We Are Canada, The Nature of Things), Ontario Parks, and over 20 feature films/series in the North (Slasher, Falls Around Her). In 2017 he was nominated for the Ontario Arts Council’s Emerging Artist Premier’s Award for Excellence. That same year he travelled to Thailand to shoot a web-series (Tan Your Mind 2) for Outpost Magazine. In 2018 he shot a music video (Island– Jennifer Holub) nominated for best music video by Northern Ontario Film & Music Awards. His expanding skillset includes aerial filmmaking (UAV Certified), commercial cliental (Legend Boats), music videos (Almighty Rhombus, Sea Perry) and travel videos from around the world. Ryan’s passion for environmental advocacy has led to volunteer video work with not-for-profit NGO’s including the Jane Goodall Institute, Ontario Nature, Lake Laurentian Conservation, and Junction Creek Stewardship Committee.

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My name is Ross MacIntosh. I have 25 years of experience travelling the world and telling stories as a Director of Photography/EFP camera operator. As Director of Photography/EFP Camera Operator for Discovery Channel Canada’s award-winning flagship program, Daily Planet, I filmed thousands of segments across the globe in the most extreme conditions. From the high arctic to the desert, lava fields to inside a glacier, microgravity to hundreds of meters underground and everything in between. I have been behind the scenes at high security research labs, filmed at hundreds of universities and have worked with some of the planets brightest minds. At a moment’s notice, I needed to be ready to film high quality television in any circumstance and was often thrust into the unknown. I was always able to deliver. I was given unmatched access and experiences that have moulded me into the shooter I am today. Prior to Discovery Channel, I was Senior Camera Operator/Editor at CTV National News, and first to be called to cover major events from elections to natural disasters. Additionally, I regularly filmed W5, How It’s Made and Canada AM. There, I worked with many high-profile actors, athletes and musicians and as well gained experience in filming investigative and undercover work. My work has been featured across the world on Discovery’s international networks as well as on National Geographic, Smithsonian, CPAC, ABC, CBS, NBC, HGTV, YTV and Corus Entertainment. It has been recognized by many different professional organizations including the Canadian Screen Awards, New York Festival, Worldfest Houston and the Telly Awards. I have also worked on numerous award-winning specials such as Mars Landing 2012: The New Search For Life, Comet ISON: Hunt For A Supercomet, Landing On A Comet: Rosetta Mission, Daily Planet Goes To California, Daily Planet Goes to India, Daily Planet Goes to Japan and Daily Planet Goes To China. During my years as a Director of Photography/EFP Camera Operator, I have gained skills in field directing, lighting and sequencing. I excel at time management and thrive in high pressure environments. Being highly adaptable with a willingness to learn new technical skills and collaborate on dynamic and diverse projects has been integral to my work. I have been able to learn to operate new cameras and accessories easily in an ever evolving technical world. I am certain that my years of experience and the fact that I have filmed in almost every condition imaginable would make me a great asset for your production needs. I come equipped with both US and Canadian passports. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.

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Distill Media provides high-quality, creative videos that focus on effective storytelling and getting results fast. About Curtis Allen: Curtis Allen, Owner/Operator of Distill Media, is an award-winning cinematographer and editor in the Okanagan Valley–having spent nearly 10 years in the broadcast television world, he is recognized for his work telling hundreds of impactful stories across the country. If you’re looking for a video that will convey your message in a clear, concise way, that will stir emotion and ignite response from your audience, videographer Curtis Allen and his team are the right fit for you. The videos we make clearly convey the message and leave the rest on the cutting room floor. Distill Media is committed to working with you to make your video work for you and exceed expectations. About Distill Media: Distill Media is a video production company in the interior of British Columbia dedicated to the “essentials of visual storytelling”: isolating and expressing the core messages of businesses and organizations through video. We provide industry-leading products with high return on investment. Your brand’s story is important–choosing the right person to tell it is critical.

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I've been a content producer for 18 years working in narrowcasting, broadcasting, internet and corporate. I'm an award winning director and producer. I've produced video and photography for private organizations, to large national brands across Canada. Notably I just climbed Kilimanjaro to document a charity's attempt to reach the summit and capture the world's highest haircut. I've lived in Cuba producing music videos and a documentary for Zucherro, tracked through the wilderness of Israel on a bike in the middle of the night to get a once in a lifetime shot. Been attacked by bears while documenting wilderness survivalists, directed a featured being distributed across 1100 screens in India, primary DOP for Cineplex and I love to play golf. Travel, excitement and living adventure to tell a good story is how I live my life. Aside from my main site, Out match Studios, my other company, www.barkingmadmedia.ca showcases many of my original pieces.

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Bio Sylvestre Guidi A top Franco-Canadian cinematographer, Sylvestre Guidi has amassed more than 20 years of documentary production experience, filming from the top of the world—on the 2005 award-sweeping series 'Arctic Mission,' by biologist-filmmaker Jean Lemire—to the bottom on Emmy Award winner Anne Aghion’s Ice People. Based in Montreal, he has collaborated repeatedly with noted directors and works regularly on films for the National Film Board of Canada, which air on ARTE, BBC, Discovery and other top television networks across the globe. Guidi spent ten years living in Mexico City as a cameraman and editor for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Al Jazeera covering South America and the Caribbean. Guidi has earned four nominations and a 1993 win for the Gémeaux—the Canadian Academy awards for French-language television. Guidi also received the Congretional Medal of honor from the US government for is work in Antarctica. A graduate in film from Concordia University in Montreal, Guidi also studied television production at the Université du Québec in Montréal. He is fluent in French, English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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Andrew Cromey is a Toronto based narrative and documentary director / editor. He attended York University's Film program and graduated in 2006. Andrew has worked with a variety of clients including: CBC, CNN International, Bell Media, Universal Music, Island Records, OMNI Television and various other charities and foundations, where he has contributed as a Director, Assistant Director, Cinematographer, Picture Editor, Assistant editor and Motion Graphics Animator. He has travelled internationally on various projects across Canada, US, Europe and East Africa. Later in 2014, Andrew moved on to work as a freelance Producer for Universal Music Canada, where he produced the live online series 'uMusic Sessions' presented on Vivo (YouTube). The show featured select Canadian artist such as Lights, Dear Rouge, Mother Mother, Bishop Briggs and the Arkells. He moved to on being a contract director for Bell Media working on two shows: Off Mic (2016) and Lovers and Fighters (2017) as an online web series. His most recent documentary editorial works include Shook (2019), Way Forward (2020) and The Waiting Game (2020). Currently, Andrew has wrapped post-production on three recent productions: Qadr (2020), The Fourth Floor (2021) and Take My Hand To Heaven (2021). Andrew has been teaching for 10 years and currently is an associate member of the Canadian Cinema Editors.

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Patrice Beriault started his professional career as a winner of the Lux Grand Prize with a photojournalism series on Alzheimer's disease as well as being finalist in Travel/Photojournalism with a series of portraits in Israël. In the years that followed, Patrice was noticed for his editorial work, collaborating with the biggest canadian magazines and some international publications such as Reader's Digest, Châtelaine, enRoute, Time, photographing Prime Ministers, actors of the public scene and people in the street. During this period, Patrice developed his expertise in the world of advertizing and corporate photography adding to his tools, video and Photo Directing. He has among his clientele, names such as McDonald's, CN, Merial, Pfizer, PWC, DentsuBos, Canadian Broadcasting CorporaCon, Tennis Canada, Tourisme Quebec, to name but a few. Over the last decade, Patrice has added another string to his bow with his contemporary animal photography, combining his expertise of photography with his experience with the world of animals. Patrice now uses this expertise and experience to become a documentarist by focusing his approach on the relationship between man and animal and on the responsibility and role we have to play on the planet that we share. We can find Patrice's work on 3 different portfolios: • Documentary : www.patriceberiault.film • Portrait : www.patriceberiault.film/portfolio • Contemporary animal photography : www.patriceberiault.art And on Vimeo : • Documentary & short film: vimeo.com/anthropos • Commercial : vimeo.com/patriceberiault

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Since 2004 I have worked as a photographer and Director of Photography. I was based in China for 12 years and am now based in Dubai and Bali. In China I shot the first mainland China entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes magazine (Jack Ma - Alibaba CEO - April 2011 - The Face of China Inc.) and documented the circumnavigation of China, India, and Brazil by motorcycle for the Travel Channel series "Tough Rides" as Director of Photography. In 2016 I climbed Kilimanjaro, hiked through the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, trekked across China's larges desert, while shooting on 5 different continents as DoP for the series "Extreme Treks" now moving into its fourth season with yours truly as the DOP. I recently wrapped the series “Expedition Asia” for Discovery Channel Asia, a 10 episode adventure travel series in Asia. Currently in Dubai and working on projects here and in Saudi Arabia. Wether the story is long or short form, if I believe it is worth telling, I'll see it through.

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Born in the USA, Arjan spent his childhood growing up in India. At 11, his family moved to Alberta, Canada where he has resided ever since. His love for films began when he discovered cinematography, but he quickly moved to directing once he realized his true passion was leading a team of creatives to tell unique and diverse stories. His post secondary education in Digital Communications and Media helped him start his own production company “Gill Productions”. Over the past 5 years he has created several commercial and narrative projects to help him develop his style while learning as much as he can about creating a product that balances between commercial and creative. Arjan believes his upbringing and ethnicity helps him bring unique perspectives to his stories. His goal is to create films that explore human nature through unique situations, while giving audiences an experience they won’t forget.

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AQTIS Location Manager and Location Scout on feature films Le Ventre De Bassima (2022), Kanaval (2022). Fixer on Turo commercial (Montreal shoot). Studied music business and administration at TREBAS Institute in Montreal. Studied Audio Engineering at the Institute of Audio Research in New York City. Produced independent music and charity event m Bandstand raising $7000 for just for kids foundation. Contracted to conduct video interviews for Sennheiser artists at Osheaga Music Festival. Founder of Hot Soupe music blog (voted top 3 CULT MTL), Interned as logistics assistant with Just For Laughs. My first job was 2 years as a production assistant working for Good Sense and Company. Produced the Tribeca Film Festival, Youtube Brandcast, and concerts and pop up events featuring artist such as Bruno Mars, Sia, and Bruce Springsteen. Clients included Google, Facebook and the NFL. Learned to drive a box truck in NYC. If you can drive a truck there, you can drive one anywhere. Toured music for years while continuing to work part-time as a Driver and Truck PA for commercials, films, and live events. Worked regularly with Blackbox Productions, Vice, Willow Media, In The City Entertainment, and on lots of indie shoots. Was sound engineer and film operator for the feature film The Cold Trap and the short film Car Jakkers. Was Rufus Wainwright's private driver for a week during production of his recent documentary (2021). Music: Country Folk Rock And Roller. Songwriter. Toured with internationally renown UK slide guitarist and songwriter Jack Broadbent. Opened up for him in a sold-out Jazz Festival show in Montreal at L'Astral (2019). Performed at the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia sharing the stage with Dawn Tyler Watson, Angel Forrest, and Jonas (2020). The fool who persists in his folly will soon become wise.

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Matthew Hood is a documentary filmmaker and photographer, focusing on nature, wildlife and exploration. His work aims to document and illustrate remote subjects through compelling and powerful imagery. He is truly in his element when immersed in nature, working with natural light and capturing the beauty of the area. With degrees in Cinema & Communications and Photography, he has a strong foundation of both the conceptual and technical aspects of the visual medium. His passion for optical exploration has led him to innovative and experimental film techniques and integrate these skills to both small and large scale films. His in-depth knowledge of the full production process allows him to formulate and visualize the image and carry it through post-production. Matthew’s film work has been featured on the National Geographic Channel, Smithsonian Channel, Animal Planet, CBC, RT France.

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• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Craig can be heard on-air around the world via KNKX (formerly KPLU) Radio in Seattle-Tacoma, National Public Radio (NPR), Northwest News Network, The Voice of America, in addition to Global Radio News and others. Craig also expreienced being the Producer for "The Search with Rafe Mair" (Joytv10-CHNU Television/Bay of Island Holdings) that is repeating eternally on Joytv in Vancouver. It also airs weekly across Canada on Vision Television. He also helped Rafe publish "The Home Stretch", taken from ruminations garnered during the show, on Amazon's Kindle and Kobo. He is also the Virtual Award Leader and Alumni Liaison - Lower Mainland (Greater Vancouver) for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Canada, BC & Yukon Division. On January 23rd, 2013 he received The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, in recognition of his near quarter century involvement with this Award (www.dukeofed.org). HRH, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, previously presented Craig with his Gold level of the Award. He also achieved the Silver level, presented by then British Columbia Lieutenant Governor David Lam (this would be the Vice-Regal Canadian position, not an "American" Lt-Governor). He also broadcast a syndicated radio show, called "Overview Canada" that gave a perspective of Canada to an international audience. Craig was also part of the producing team of "The Standard" with host Peter Klein, which was seen on both Joytv and Vision Television. He is also a Producer on P3: People, Places, Perspectives that still airs on One: Body, Mind, Spirit Channel and Joytv. He was also the Guest Consultant and part of the Producing team for "Randall Mark: Perspectives" on Joytv10-CHNU Television. Prior to the sale of CHNU Television from Rogers Communications to S-Vox/Vision TV/The Christian Channel, Craig was the Guest Consultant and Contributing Producer to OMNI Television's version of the “The Standard” and "People Uncut" on The Biography Channel (Canada). Previously, he was an active ON-AIR Contributor, Reporter, Interviewer, Guest Co-ordinator and Producer for the evening current affairs show ONLINE on the same television station when it was known as NOWTV Vancouver. In Cyberspace, he hosted the Internet TV interview program “Inside Vancouver”. He is also a Producer, Director, Writer, and Co-Host of the HDTV Show called, “Dr Tomorrow: Where Science Fiction Becomes Fact”. This was one of the first HDTV shows to be produced in Vancouver and the pilot aired on HD Net throughout the United States. Craig also produced and moderated a number of cinema-verite style documentaries for CPAC, The Cable Public Affairs Channel (the Canadian version of C-SPAN). He has contributed to outlets such as Independent Native News, Pacifica Network News, National Native News, NBC/Mutual Broadcasting, Christian Science Monitor Radio, SRN News, Metro Radio in Hong Kong, ITN-Radio, Radio 702 in Johannesburg, Unistar, Canadian Press/Broadcast News and KIRO-TV (Freelance Field Producer). Starting his career in the fall of 1987 while attending Burnaby North Secondary School, he has covered numerous stories, elections, summits, interviewed and met world leaders and icons. This ranges from the likes of Fidel Castro and Celine Dion to Jacques Villeneuve and Aaron Spelling.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist

Documentary Director & DOP | Founder North Country Media House (northcountrymediahouse.com) Mitch is a Documentary Director & DOP with an eye for detailed, in-depth storytelling. Currently, Mitch is working as the Director of the travel television show "It's a Beautiful World with Jeff Fuchs" produced by Global Heroes where he recently wrapped up production on a two-week shoot with his team in Guatemala. He's directed projects for commercial clients as well as several independent films. His experience operating in challenging environments across the globe mixed with his formal training in technical outdoor terrain (including crevasse rescue, navigation and whitewater canoeing) makes him an asset to productions looking to tell authentic stories in hard to reach places. While focusing his work on documentary filmmaking, Mitch also frequents publications as a feature writer and photographer. Just like his films, his work is heavily character-driven which is evident in his detailed portraits. His work can be found in Rotary International Magazine, Explore Magazine, Northern Ontario Travel and more. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's Bachelor of Journalism program, Mitch has over 6-years of experience multimedia reporting. He brings a level of journalistic integrity to all documentary projects and applies an eye for detail to his research and storytelling honed from years of industry experience. With an affinity for exploration, travel, natural history and culture, Mitch is eager to apply his unique approach to in-depth storytelling to projects across the globe. ​

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist