About Cindy B.

Cindy Burgess is the founder of Pro Video Content, a boutique video production company based in Toronto, Canada. Pro Video's services include video production and editing, aerial/drone work, and corporate photography. Prior to starting her company in 2009, Cindy worked in TV news for 20 years -- both in front of and behind the camera. Her many skills include producing, shooting, editing, scripting, reporting, and hosting. Cindy is also an active traveler and loves to explore different cultures, activities, and ways of life. Her many adventures include storm chasing in Tornado Alley, heli-skiing in the Rockies, sailing around icebergs off Canada's east coast, and melting the soles off her sneakers on an active volcano in Guatemala.

About Daniel T.

I am a documentary filmmaker with over 10 years of industry experience in all levels of the production process. My first directorial effort, the short documentary Reclaimed, had it world premiere at the Planet In Focus Film Festival in Toronto this past November. However, I've become a bit jaded by the lengthy time lines of the film festival process and would rather make short films for an online and quicker release schedule. Films that can have a greater and more immediate impact. I'm very interested in telling small stories that express universal themes. Stories of individuals and their struggles, intimate stories that speak to the big issues of our times.

About Duane L.

Hello my name is Duane and I am a freelance video producer. I believe that everyone has a unique story and capturing that journey has a great responsibility that I appreciate. It is being entrusted with very sensitive information and using it wisely to produce a compelling story. People's stories are powerful and it motivates me to share these experiences with others. I take the time to research in great detail the theme and the people involved. The stories I like to hunt for are short documentaries, portraits of people, cultural events and music concerts. My work has taken me to Australia, Canada, Japan, Dubai, Taiwan, Trinidad, Vietnam and China. Typically, every project and location is different and I enjoy the challenges of working in different environments and meeting people. For example, most of my published work are shot on location without prior knowledge of the scene. I then have to make spontaneous decisions to breakdown the scene and shoot accordingly.

About Rich W.

Rich Williamson is an Oscar-shortlist filmmaker based in Toronto. He graduated from Ryerson University in 2008 focusing on cinematography and editing. He has since worked as a freelancer, shooting and cutting films, corporate videos, trailers and TV programs for well-known brands and companies, as well as fellow independent filmmakers. His award-winning short films including Frame 394 (2016), The Sugar Bowl (2011), Joe (2012) and Unsinkable (2012) have screened at festivals worldwide including the Hot Docs, IDFA, LA Shorts, Atlanta, New Orleans, St Louis, Hot Springs, Sidewalk, Big Sky, and Aljazeera Film Festivals. Rich participated in the Reykjavik International Film Festival’s 2013 Talent Lab and completed the Canadian Film Centre’s Cineplex Entertainment Film Program in 2015. His latest film, Frame 394, is part of the inaugural round of the CBC’s Digital Doc Shorts initiative. It had its world premiere at the 2016 Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto, and went on to win Best Canadian Short at NorthwestFest, Best Documentary Short at the Academy Award-qualifying Rhode Island Int’l Film Festival, Best Documentary Short at the Sidewalk Film Festival, the Audience Award for Best Documentary Short at the New Orleans Film Festival, and Best Documentary at the Charleston Film Festival. It was named one of TIFF’s Top 10 Films of 2016, and is currently nominated for 2 Canadian Screen Awards.

About Jorge U.

Jorge Uzon is a videjournalist, documentary photographer and former foreign correspondent with more than 30 years of experience working with images. Focused in social, political and environmental issues, his work has been published by prestigious printed and online media and exhibited in the renowned festival dedicated to photojournalism Visa Pour L’image in Perpignan, France. His most important works to date include the coverage of the end of the civil war in Guatemala between 1996-1998 for Agence France-Press, the way of life and uprising of the inhabitants of Chilean Patagonia against a hydroelectric project (exhibited for the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015) and the social changes in Bolivia after the election of Evo Morales , these last two projects produced as independent documentary photographer.. Since 2016 to date Jorge has been collaborating with CINEFOCUS Canada developing projects in video for various clients like the Association of Health Centres or Toronto Community Housing.

About Christian B.

I'm a Canadian born journalist and producer. I've covered conflict and produced films around the world for both global brands and major media publications such as the BBC, VICE, CBC, The Guardian and others. One of my films won best short at the prestigious Hot Docs film festival in Toronto.

About Facundo C.

I'm a Director/Producer/Shooter/Editor with 12 years of experience in the independent film world of Toronto. I'm a hands on creative with all the technical knowledge I need to get the job done; I'm trained in camera operation, sound recording, and NLE video editing, and own all the equipment needed for a production from A to Z.

About Andrea D.

Video journalist, presenter / on-camera reporter, commercial shooter.

About Kevin G.

Producer/Shooter/Editor with half a decade's experience in doc, commercial, digital, and event video production service. My focus is on clean, stylish, in-depth coverage and a positive subject experience. I work alone or with a team, and of course I follow COVID guidelines for filming!

About Mike G.

An award winning director/producer from Toronto, Canada. Gallant has over a decade of experience in the film industry. Gallant runs Helix Reel Entertainment. Gallant has had short films programmed in two Toronto Short Film Festivals, Filmgate Miami, Seattle True Independent Film Festival, and NXNE’s Laugh Sabbath. Gallant also edited a documentary which opened/sold out at NXNE and is now available on Netflix, Ages and Stages - The Story of the Meligrove Band. Mike also recently finished post-production on the feature film, The Duchess of Cancun, which he wrote/produced and shot on location in Cancun, Mexico, in conjunction with the Mexican government.

About Leticia M.

Non Fiction Filmmaker based in Toronto, Ontario. Passionate about storytelling with 10 years of experience in Editing for different media and with a Bachelor's degree in Film. Making films is what drives me and studying the art of Filmmaking has been my life and professional experience.

About Will M.

In a world of abundance, my years of experience in the industry allow me to create content that stands out. I began as a Director/Producer committed to understanding the message, emotion, and strategy applied to the creative. Applying the truth of documentary with the polish of cinema. As the content landscape evolved, so has my perspective. Today, I possess an extensive understanding of all creative disciplines with a T-shaped focus on film and motion. I lead new business pitches while crafting a compelling story and advocate for every campaign including a multi-channel approach. I understand how all the pieces fit together and can lead conversations around what content will drive a bigger impact on a client’s business. I enjoy contributing to the strategic development of an assignment and leading a group of cross-disciplinary teams. My experience spans a wide foundation of integrated campaigns, social content programmes and B2B-focused films. At the heart of my approach is curiosity paired with a commitment to creating something new every time. I specialize in getting to the emotional core of campaigns through telling stories with striking visuals, and dynamic images – ultimately creating a visceral audience experience.

About Joan P.

Joan Prowse is a writer, producer, and editor with 30 years experience creating TV, video and on-line content that connects viewers to compelling well-told stories using the most up-to date technologies and distribution platforms. Joan’s documentaries, arts biographies, and factual series and short videos have explored timely issues and been broadcast worldwide including contracts with Discovery, TLC, A&E, CBC and TVO. Joan has a track record for completing projects on time and on budget, and selling them around the world. She licensed programs from her celebrity profile series Lucky Breaks to A&E Television in the United States and the international hit, Beauty and the Beach, was licensed to broadcasters in twelve countries on four continents. Now in international distribution, her Juno nominated music biography Buffy Sainte-Marie: A Multimedia Life showcases the multi-faceted career of this Native American icon and her contribution as artist, native rights activist and educator. She’s produced the new multi-platform initiative, Green Heroes, with TVO. The project encompasses a series of television programs and short Internet video profiles about everyday and celebrity people who have championed an environmental cause. Her interest in the environment is further demonstrated with the production of documentaries for the Discovery Channel, an appointment to the board on the Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival and leadership training with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Corps. Joan has gained valuable expertise telling compelling stories in a short video format. She's created 28 one-minute video profiles of celebrated Canadians commissioned by Global Television for their Northern Lights series and over a dozen two-minute videos for Paul Kane Interactive, CineFocus Canada’s interactive documentary on DVD and a museum exhibit located at the Royal Ontario Museum. Developed during an eight-month CineFocus Canada residency at the Canadian Film Centre’s, Paul Kane Interactive pushes the boundaries of storytelling by engaging users to interact with arts based content aimed at showing early settler’s influence on aboriginal life. In addition to her interactive, biography and documentary programs, Joan has produced over 50 videos for the non-profit sector and for federal and provincial governments. These projects cover a range of topics including: cultural issues, environmental initiatives, community health, social programs, international development, and labour initiatives. Several of these programs have been produced in French and English. Joan is an alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre, the National Screen Institute, the Banff New Media Centre, OCADU's Imagination Catalyst, and Ryerson's Radio & Television Arts program. She began her career as a researcher and field producer on TVO’s flagship literary series Imprint, hosted by Daniel Richler.

About Pedro M.

A Visual Storyteller with years of experience as a Cinematographer and Director, I am able to develop ideas and create stunning images to tell stories in new and captivating ways.

About JEAN BAPTISTE N.

Jean Baptiste Nyabyenda is a montreal based video journalist and filmmaker.. His skills in cinema include script writing , camera operator,editing,directing and producing . he has worked with Rwanda local online TV Station as well as international TV named ZoominTV,AJ+,Canal+,Plive and The Points Guy. His passion in film and cinema started since 2012. He has produced short videos uploaded on YouTube. He has worked with online internet Igihe TV since December 2013 to 2016 as Sports video producer. He pursued film scriptwriting and directing training with Rwanda Christian film festival in 2013 and Maisha Film Lab from Uganda in July 2014 as well as producing film training with Kwetu film institute in partnership German Cooperation in May 2014. He was the sound operator in short documentary Shine like Shadia 2014. In 2013; he has written a couple of short film scripts such as Saved by passion and this year, he has written a short film The Nyamweru/Albino as well as a short documentary Move on. In 2015, He produced the short fiction film Girl next door screened in Mashariki African Film Festival February 2016 as well as Luxor Film Festival 2017. In February 2016,he shot,Directed and produced Zura taekwondo fighter which was screned in USA Gender reel Festival i 2016 as well as in Cambridge Africa Film festival same year and in April 2017 it will be screened in Canada at Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival along side a short documentary Inanga Like Father Like Daughter and in March 2016 he Directed From Far

About VIVA P.

About Felipe B.

I started out as an assistant producer then an assistant editor. Soon enough I started to edit and became a freelance editor. At ESPN Brazil I had the opportunity to also start shooting. So I would work as a video reporter covering mainly two wheel action sports and then edit what I shot into a 26' television show. Then I went to TV Globo and also worked as a video reporter for one of the country's most critically acclaimed news program. I've received a Líbero Badaró journalism award and also worked at the show's International Emmy nominated episode. I also wanted to work on a fictional show and so I worked as an assistant director at O2 production Company for HBO Brazil drama series "Psi". After that I was hired to be a content producer at Opa! Production Company for the "We All Love Beer"project. A branded content page that featured 48 videos about the world of beer for Globo.com and AMBEV. Now I work as a freelance visual storyteller.

About Tony L.

TONY LAW (Creative Director, DP, Producer) began his career working from the ground up in TV stations and with various production companies in the film industry. Since 2009, he has established production companies both in Toronto and China. Pure passion for this industry and always an early adopter of advancing technologies, he has a keen sense of translating ideas into visual stories. Able to communicate in English, Cantonese and basic Mandarin puts him in an unique position to bring media and ideas to both cultures. Tony is known to be a problem solver, calm, strategic and always fun and easy going to work with. Specializing in Corporate, Infomercials, Commercials, and Documentary work.

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About Jack W.

Jack is an award-winning cinematographer and emerging director living in Toronto. His images have screened at major film festivals including TIFF, Sundance, Hot Docs, SXSW, and Big Sky. His credits as cinematographer include 'When Two Worlds Collide' (Best Debut Feature, Sundance 2016); 'Take a Walk on the Wild Side' (2018, Canadian Screen Award for Best Short Documentary); and 'Prince’s Tale' (Hot Docs Best Canadian Short, Audience Favorite Award 2018). Jack is passionate about unique approaches to storytelling and unconventional characters that connect with the natural world. He has a BFA in Film Production from York University (2015). The short documentary 'Nuisance Bear' is his directorial debut.