November • 2022
Allan did a good, pro job filming an interview for us. Will hire him again.
Allan L.
Calgary, AB, Canada
2 reviews$800 - $2000 / Day
About
Allan Leader travels the world crafting compelling stories for international documentaries, series, and corporate clients. His travel experience reads like a National Geographic: Antarctica, China, Argentina, Indonesia, Croatia, USA, Bolivia, Yemen, Chile, Nigeria,, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama, Japan and Vietnam, to name a few. Allan brings 26 years of professional experience as a Cinematographer& visual storyteller in the television industry. He is a member of the prestigious Canadian Society of Cinematographers, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and the National Press Photographers Association. As Director of Photography & Associate Producer, Allan recently completed the theatrical documentary 'Unclaimed' which was named on the Academy Awards list of finalists for an Oscar in the Feature Documentary category.
Top Services
- Documentary DP
- 2 reviews
- Commercial DP
- 2 reviews
- Corporate Videographer
- 1 review
Clients
Top Reviews
Top Projects
5.0 Produced for Business Reporter
URGENT - Corporate interview shoot, 5th October, Calgary
- Commercial DP
- Documentary DP
- Corporate Videographer
4.0 Produced for MyHeritage
MyHeritage User Story: Family reunion in Calgary, Canada
- Commercial DP
- Documentary DP
Fastest Woman on Ice
The need for speed is hardwired in her DNA. They say she has ice running through her veins. As the fastest bobsled female driver in the world Kaillie Humphries stares adversity in the eye and never blinks. 2 Olympic Gold medals are impressive but Kaillie is sharply focused on unfinished business. She fought for the right to compete with the bigger, stronger & faster men in the sport men!
- Documentary DP
Unclaimed
After enduring a traumatic childhood and two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Tom Faunce made an oath to spend the rest of his life helping those in need. Four decades later, while working in Southeast Asia, he discovers a mysterious man claiming to be an American Special Forces soldier listed as 'Killed In Action'. Working against government forces trying to cover up the story.
- Documentary DP
Great Balls of the World
Pull back the curtain and embark on a fantasy journey in Venice, Italy.
- Documentary DP
Unearthed
A mystery 110 million years in the making is unearthed.
- Documentary DP
Equipment
Video
- 2K video camera
- 4K video camera
- Full HD video camera
- Multiple cameras
- DSLR or equivalent
- GoPro or equivalent
- Drone
Video
Audio
- External recorder
- Wireless lavalier mic
- Shotgun mic
Audio
Miscellaneous
- Lighting kit
- Stabilizer
- Shoulder rig
- Sliders
- Dolly
Miscellaneous
All Services
Production Support
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Commercial DP
- Documentary DP
- Drone Operator
- Reporter / Journalist
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Corporate Videographer
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Post Production