DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY DRAMA
FROM (2023-2024) TV Series. Eps (301,302,305,306,309,310). MGM. Dir Jack Bender, Alexandra Laroche, Producer Michael Mahoney
WASHINGTON BLACK (2022) TV miniseries. DIsney. Nova Scotia, additional main unit photography, 2nd unit & Aerials Dir:Wanuri Kahiu, Mo Marable, Rod Seidenglanz Prod: Selwyn Hinds, Jennifer Johnson, Judd Rea
FROM (2021-2022) TV Series. Eps 105,106,109,110. MGM. Dir Brad Turner, Jeff Renfroe, Producer Michael Mahoney, Jack Bender (2022) Eps 203,204,207,208 Dir Brad Turner, Alexandra Laroche
WITCHES OF SALEM (2019) TV Series. Discovery Channel. Dir Stephen Kemp, Producer Tara Elwood, Kim Yu
STILL THE WATER (2019) Feature. Prince Edward Island. Dir Susan Rodgers, Producer Rick Gibbs
AQUAMAN (2nd Unit and aerials) (2017) Feature. Newfoundland Unit. Dir Kelvin McIlwain, Producer Mark O'Neill
PRIVATE EYES (2016/17) TV Series. DP (alternating episodes), LP Alex Jordan Prod: Shawn Piller, eONE.
HAVEN (2014/15) TV Series. DP for Episodes 410, 509,510,516. LP Ginny Duzak, Prod: Shawn Pillar Big Motion Pictures
THE MOBLEES (2016) CBC kids. Prod Katrina Walsh
YOU AND ME (2014) CBC kids. prod Katrina Walsh
BUNKER 6 (2013) Feature. Prod, Rebecca Sharratt, Dir. Greg Jackson
CHARLIE ZONE (2011) Feature. Prod/Dir Mike Melski, Prod: Brent Barclay, Tracy Boulton, Hank White ** See “Awards”
CORRIDOR (2010) Feature. Eggfilms. Prod; Mike Masters, Craig Cameron. Dir: Evan Kelly
DARWIN’S DARKEST HOUR (2009) MOW. Nat’l Geographic/NOVA. Prod J. Bredar, M. Mahoney. Dir: John Bradshaw
WHITE ARCHER (2009) TV Pilot. Pond Inlet Nunavut. Prod/Dir: John Houston. ** See “Awards”
GROWING OP (2007) Feature. Prod: Thom Fitzgerald, D. Pettigrew, Rick Warden, M. Leblanc Dir: Michael Melski
MIGHTY JUNGLE (2006) Pilot for TV Series. Creative Atlantic. Prod. Janice Evans. Dir: Jason Hopley.
A STONE’S THROW (2006) Feature. Prod/Dir: Camelia Frieberg; Prod: Kelly Bray, Anita McGee. Link
WHOLE NEW THING (2005) Feature. Prod: Camelia Frieberg, Kelly Bray. Dir: Amnon Buchbinder
BLACK SWAN (2000): Feature. Pro: Jaime DiPaulo. Dir: Wendy Ord. . ** See “Awards”
TOO MUCH SEX (1998): Feature. Prod: Tina Grewal, Jeff Berman. Dir: Andrew Ainsworth. Canadian Film Centre.
STOLEN HEART (1997): Feature. Producer/Director: Terry O’Brien. . ** See “Awards”
SPIRIT IN HER VOICE (2002) TV Special. Measha Brueggergosman for CBC’s ‘Opening Night’. Prod: Bill Kendrick
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY ~ DOCUMENTARY
NETUKULIMK (2023) NFB Dir: Catherine Martin/Amber Bernard. Indigenous relationship with the land
IN THE QUIET AND THE DARK (2023) (Add’l Photography) Dir/Prod Nance Akerman. Eastern Hemlock disease
ISLE MADAME (2019) Tell Tale Productions. Director Megan Wennberg, Producer Edward Peill
BLUEFIN (2014-2016) NFB. Prod/Dir John Hopkins. Documentary on Atlantic Bluefin Fishery
FOUR FEET UP (2008) NFB. Dir/Prod Nance Ackerman. . ** See “Awards”
I PROPHESY (2008) Dir: Andrew Killawee, Scott Simpson. Prod: Arcadia, Jessica Brown
FID (2007) Dir/Prod Nance Ackerman. . ** See “Awards”
JAMES HOUSTON BIOGRAPHY (2006) Drumsong Prods (Eastern Arctic) Dir; John Houston
GENERATION XXL (2006) Dir:Teresa MacInnis; Prod: Kent Nason. Sea to Sea Prods.
LOS PRIMOS (2004) Music documentary shot in Cuba. Dir: Lara Cassidy, Prod: Curve Media
DIET OF SOULS (2003): Five weeks in Nunavut, Arctic Canada. Prod/Dir: John Houston, Triad Films. ** See “Awards”
HOMEGROWN HIP HOP (2002): Paris & London. Prod: Creative Atlantic. Dir: Warren Jeffries
NULIAJUK (2001): (2nd Unit DP). 6 weeks in Nunavut, Arctic Canada. Prod/Dir: J Houston, Triad Films. ** See “Awards”
Selected Short Films
SUMMERSIDE (2019) GRAVE SIGHT (2018) MONEY RULES (2017) BLACK GUITAR (2016) INGRID AND THE BLACK HOLE* (2015) MY YOUNGER OLDER SISTER (2015) SOME THINGS WON’T SLEEP (2013) LIKE FATHER* (2010) WHAT REMAINS (2009) SUPERSCIENCE (2009) RUNNING INTO EDNA (2007) EASTERN SHORE (2006) PULP $5 (2006) COXWELL & GERRARD (2003) REALITY (2003) OLD ST NICK (2003). DGC 40th ANNIVERSARY (2002). QUALITY VIEWING* (2001). SINKING HOUSE (2001). THE WRAP PARTY (2000) WIDE EYED (1999) ANIMAL MAGNETISM (1999) ECSTACY (1998) CRICKETS (1997) FIRST KISS (1997) BETRAYAL (1991) CROSS WALK (1988)
Second Unit DOP
WASHINGTON BLACK (2022) CHAPELWAITE (2020), LOCKE AND KEY (2020), WILDHOOD (2020), BOOKS OF BLOOD (2019), ANNE WITH AN E (2017-2019) HAVEN (2010,2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), BAG OF BONES (Aerials) (2011), CALL ME FITZ (2010,2011,2012), INNOCENCE LOST (2009) NO REMORSE (2008) SEA WOLF (2008) SEA CHANGE (2006) DEATH IN PARADISE (2005) ABOVE & BEYOND Aerials/2nd Unit (2005) STONE COLD (2004) HAROLD AND KUMAR (2003) Aerials LES INVASIONS BARBARES Atlantic (2002) JULIE WALKING HOME (2001) WEIGHT OF WATER Time Lapse Unit (1999) THE VIRGINIAN (1999) RUMOUR OF ANGELS Anamorphic (1999)
Music Videos
RUN WITH YOU (2020) Kinley SALVATION (2018) Adam Baldwin GOLDEN DAYS (2017) Kinley DESTROY In Flight Safety (2014) BLUE CAPE SESSIONS (2013) UP FROM THE BOTTOM (2010) Remedy THE NIGHT & I (2004) Heavy Blinkers, SCATTERED & SMALL (2008) Amelia Curran. SEVERAL MUSIC VIDEOS for Perceptions Studios (1988-1992)
Commercials
CLOTHESLINE MEDIA Sobeys and NFL campaigns (2015-2023) ALC, NB ELECTIONS, TIMBR MART, SOBEYS (2008), GRECKO, ALIANT, NSLC, ALC (2007) ALIANT, PHARMACHOICE, GAMEDAY, BUCKO, SCOTIAN HOMES (2006), NB CHILDCARE (2005) EASTLINK & ALC (2004/2005/2006) Eggflims, Spank Films, RPM
CAMERA OPERATOR
CHAPELWAITE (2020) Series B cam / 2nd Unit DP. DP Miroslav Balzac, David Greene, Producer Mike Mahoney.
THE LIGHTHOUSE (2018) Feature A cam. DP Jarin Blasche, Producer Mike Volpe, PM Shauna Hatt.
SEA CHANGE (2017) TV Movie A cam. DP Jackson Parrell. Producer Shawn Piller, PM Ginny Duzak
MR D (2015 and 2018) Series. A cam DP Ian Bibby. Producer: Michael Volpe. PM: Shauna Hatt
CALL ME FITZ (2010, 2011,2012) Series. Also 2nd unit DP. DP; Ian Bibby. LP; Margaret Harrison, Big Motion Pictures
HAVEN (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,2014) Series. A Cam & 2nd unit DP. DP; Eric Cayla, LP Ginny Duzak, Big Motion Pictures
OCTOBER 1970 (2005) MiniSeries. A Cam. DP; Marc Charlebois; LP Ginny Duzak; Big Motion Pictures
RABBIT TOWN (2005) Series Pilot. A Cam. DP; Derek Rogers. Prod: Jannis Ripley Dir:James Genn
TRUDEAU, THE EARLY YEARS (2004). MiniSeries: A Cam. DP; Marc Charlebois, Prod; Big Motion Pictures
SNAKES AND LADDERS (2003) Series: A Cam. DP; Ian Bibby, Prod; D. McLeod, W. Grigsby, G. Duzak
ROCK CAMP (2003) TV Series: A Cam. DOP; Chris Walters, Prod; Collideascope Films
B Operator: THE CIRCUIT (2007) CANDLES ON BAY ST (2006) PLAIN TRUTH (2004) RUSH OF FEAR (2002) WISE GIRLS (2001) ANI DIFRANCO CONCERT (LIVE) (2000) PIT PONY (1999) EXIT WOUNDS (2000) RUMOUR OF ANGELS (1999) LOVE SCOTT (2017)
DIRECTOR and CINEMATOGRAPHER
WATCHMAKER* (2008): MUSIC VIDEO. Prod CBI Films Inc. BURNING THE CRADLE (1992): MUSIC VIDEO * ALPINE RESCUE SLEDS and “CLIPPER” CANOES (1989-1999), BIG PIPE / BIG PROBLEMS (1998) ~ Sierra Legal Defense Fund, DISCOVERING KING TOWNSHIP'S HERITAGE (1989)
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR
IT WAS A DARK & STORMY NIGHT (1988) short film. ESCAPE (1985) drama. PROJECT INDIGENOUS RESTORATION (1992): documentary. AFTER THE ARGUMENT* (1985) short film
OTHER EXPERIENCE
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Tyler and Shotover Helicopter mounts, drone operator, ultra light aircraft and hang gliders.
REMOTE HEAD: technocrane, Russian arm, giraffe crane, power pod, stab C, mosys, scorpio, perfect horizon, carbon head
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: (1984 - 1997): Features, MOW’s and TV Series including:
FLY AWAY HOME, DOLORES CLAIBORNE, LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, TEKWAR,
ANNE of GREEN GABLES
EDUCATION
RYERSON POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTE (1981 to 1985) Bachelor of Applied Arts degree, (Photographic Arts).
ST. ANDREW'S COLLEGE, Aurora (1976 to 1981). I produced three films for the school while I was there.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
ACADEMY OF CANADIAN CINEMA, full member
CDN SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS, full member.
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY PASSPORT holder. Citizenship: CANADIAN and BRITISH.
Wilderness tripper, white water canoeist, hang glider pilot, ultralight instructor, x-country ski instructor and sailor.
AWARDS
Sports Emmy Award: Welcome to the NHL: 2022 NHL Draft” show for Outstanding Edited Event Coverage
Association of Camera Operators, nomination Feature Film Category, Operator’s Award 2020 ~ The Lighthouse https://www.theoperatorsaward.com/latest-news/
Vancouver Island Film Festival, Best Technical Achievement 2017 ~ Ingrid and the Black Hole
Telefilm Not Short on Talent 2017 ~ Ingrid and the Black Hole
31st Atlantic Film Festival 2011, Cinematography Award ~ Charlie Zone
30th Atlantic Film Festival 2010, Cinematography Award ~Like Father and White Archer
29th Atlantic Film Festival 2009, Cinematography Award ~ Four Feet Up
Silver Wave Film Festival 2008, Best Music Video ~ Watchmaker
27th Atlantic Film Festival 2007, Cinematography Award ~ Fid
Bessie Nomination 2005 ~ New Brunswick Childcare commercials
Gemini Nomination (2005), Kodak Spectrum Award 2005 ~ Diet of Souls
24th Atlantic Film Festival 2004, Cinematography Award ~ Diet of Souls
CSC Nomination 2003 ~ Quality Viewing
New York Independent Film Festival 2003, Best Cinematography ~ Black Swan
22nd Atlantic Film Festival 2002, Cinematography Award ~ Quality Viewing
Cinematography Award, New York Independent Film Festival 2002 ~ Nuliajuk
Best Canadian Feature, Victoria Film Festival, 1998 ~ Stolen Heart
Best Feature, Valleyfest Tennissee, 1999 ~ Stolen Heart
Best Independent Video Rockline Charts LA and Top 10 Billing ~ Burning the Cradle
CBC Telefest Short Drama & Norman Jewison Filmmaker Award ~ After the Argument