I am a bilingual video producer, director, and editor with 10 years of experience in TV, film, documentary, and digital media. I have a comprehensive understanding of the production process from concept development to final delivery, and I excel at balancing creative vision with practical production needs. I am known for balancing the creative vision with practical problem-solving, building strong client relationships, and ensuring productions run smoothly by acting as the link between artists, crew, and clients while keeping projects on time and on budget.

Andrew Main Oster

I am a bilingual video producer, director, and editor with 10 years of experience in TV, film, documentary, and digital media. I have a comprehensive understanding of the production process from concept development to final delivery, and I excel at balancing creative vision with practical production needs. I am known for balancing the creative vision with practical problem-solving, building strong client relationships, and ensuring productions run smoothly by acting as the link between artists, crew, and clients while keeping projects on time and on budget.

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I am a bilingual video producer, director, and editor with 10 years of experience in TV, film, documentary, and digital media. I have a comprehensive understanding of the production process from concept development to final delivery, and I excel at balancing creative vision with practical production needs.

I am known for balancing the creative vision with practical problem-solving, building strong client relationships, and ensuring productions run smoothly by acting as the link between artists, crew, and clients while keeping projects on time and on budget.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

Line Producer / Project Coordinator / Editor at Moca Xpreso
January 1, 2025 - Present
Budget: 45,000. Pre-production scheduling & oversight; storyboards, creative briefs, client relations, director and crew selection; 16-hour production day planning; on-site location scouting; talent casting & auditions; post-production coordination; client reviews; bilingual (French/English) deliverables.
Director of Photography / Editor at Air Canada
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Pre-production coordination; shotlist creation; equipment management; nationwide production across Canada using Sony FX 6/FX 3; post-production delivery; adherence to Air Canada social media guidelines; bilingual deliverables (French/English).
Editor at Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Electric Ski-Doo Walk Around Video; studio production shoot; directing on-camera talent; teleprompter setup; audio/video recording with Sony FX 3; post-production using DaVinci Resolve; BRP guidelines for YouTube & website; bilingual deliverables.
Director / Videographer / Editor at National Film Board of Canada
December 31, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Second Souffle - Web Video Series; pre-production coordination; interviews with key project members; audio/video recording with Sony FX 3; editor following NFB guidelines for web formats.
Director of Photography / Editor at Pure Art Foundation (Peru) Documentary
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Overview of the Foundation’s pillars: Health, Shelter and Education in Pucallpa, Peru; international equipment coordination; organize equipment rentals and travel to remote Amazon village; edited on Adobe Premiere Pro for CMJ Productions (Attraction Media) 2017-2018.
Assistant Equipment Coordinator & Camera Technician at CMJ Productions (Attraction Media)
December 31, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Involved in pre-production planning, on-set support for documentary and fiction TV series, coordinating equipment and assisting camera crew to ensure smooth shoots.
Director / Video Photographer / Photographer / Editor at National Film Board of Canada
December 31, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Directed and produced web video series; conducted on-location shoots, coordinated photography and editing workflows, and delivered bilingual deliverables.
Event Recap Video Producer / Director / Editor at Rogers - Montreal International Jazz Festival
December 31, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Directed live shoots, produced event recap videos with a 6-person crew, and delivered bilingual edits (French/English) for promotional materials.
Director of Photography / Editor at Air Canada - Social Media Video Campaign
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Pre-production coordination, shot-list creation, equipment management, and on-site direction for social media content; bilingual video deliverables.
Director of Photography / Editor at Kings Transfer Van Lines - Social Media Content Creation
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Monthly retainer for social media content; on-site shoots, talent casting, and post-production, aligned with internal marketing strategy.
Line Producer / Producer / Editor at Moca Xpresso Web Commercial
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead line production and project coordination for a 2025 web commercial; budget management ($45,000), pre-production planning, storyboards, client relationships, crew selection, location scouting, and bilingual deliverables.
Line Producer / Project Coordinator / Editor at Moca Xpre sso Web Commercial
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led line production and project coordination for a web commercial, overseeing scheduling, crew management, and on-set operations; delivered editor-ready footage on tight timelines.
Social Media Content Creation at Kings Transfer Van Lines
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Monthly retainer for social media content; produced weekly video and photo deliverables; created content schedule and strategy with internal marketing team; scripted and developed video concepts; on-site production including interviews.
Director of Photography / Editor at Air Canada - Social Media Video Campaign
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Pre-production coordination; shotlist creation; equipment management; filmed across Canada using Sony FX6/FX3; delivered bilingual French/English edits per Air Canada guidelines.
Video Producer / Editor at BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) - Electric Ski-Doo Walk Around
January 1, 2025 - Present
Studio production shoots; directed crew; camera talent; teleprompter setup; audio/video recording with Sony FX3; delivered bilingual French/English assets.
Director / Video Producer / Editor at National Film Board of Canada - Second Souffle Web Video Series
December 31, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Directed and produced web video series; conducted shoots, interviews, and post-production for online distribution; collaborated with international teams.
Director of Photography / Editor at Zen Summit Documentary Film
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Responsible for cinematography and editing for a 20-minute documentary; managed on-location shoots and post-production workflows.
Assistant Equipment Coordinator & Camera Technician at AQTIS 514
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Assistant equipment coordination and camera technician for documentary and fiction TV series; recognized in Canadian and US productions.
Line Producer / Project Coordinator / Editor at Moca Xpresso Web Commercial
January 1, 2025 - Present
Budget management; pre-production scheduling & oversight (storyboards, creative briefs, client relationship, director and crew selection); coordinated 16-member cast and crew; location scouting; talent casting and auditions; post-production coordination; client reviews; bilingual French/English video deliverables.
Director of Photography / Editor at Air Canada - Social Media Video Campaign
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Pre-production coordination; shotlist creation; equipment management; nationwide production across Canada using Sony FX6/FX3; adherence to Air Canada social media guidelines; bilingual French/English deliverables.
Videographer / Editor at Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) - 2025 Electric Ski-Doo Walk Around
January 1, 2025 - Present
Studio production shoot; direct on-camera talent; teleprompter setup; on-location audio/video recording with Sony FX3; edited per BRP guidelines for YouTube and website; bilingual deliverables.
Director / Videographer / Photographer / Editor at National Film Board of Canada - Second Souffle - Web Video Series
December 31, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Pre-production coordination; shotlist creation; equipment management; conducting interviews; audio/video recording; editing following NFB guidelines for website video formats.
Director of Photography / Editor at Zen Summits Documentary Film (20-minutes)
December 31, 2019 - September 8, 2025
International equipment coordination for high-altitude Peru filming; video & audio recording in harsh conditions; edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Assistant Equipment Coordinator & Camera Technician at CMJ Productions (Attraction Media)
December 31, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Assisted with equipment coordination; on-set support across both documentary and fiction TV series; DOP/Camera Operator duties.
Line Producer / Project Coordinator / Editor at Moca Xpresso
January 1, 2025 - Present
Budget management; pre-production scheduling; storyboards and creative briefs; client relationship management; director and crew selection; location scouting; talent casting; post-production coordination; bilingual video deliverables (French/English).
Director of Photography / Editor at Air Canada
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Pre-production coordination, shotlist creation, equipment management; nationwide production filming across Canada using Sony FX6/FX3; bilingual deliverables (French/English); adherence to Air Canada social media guidelines.
Videographer / Editor at Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Studio production shoot; direct on-camera talent; teleprompter setup; audio/video recording with Sony FX3; BRP guidelines for YouTube and website; bilingual deliverables.
Director / Videographer / Editor at National Film Board of Canada - Second Souffle - Web Video Series
December 31, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Pre-production coordination; shotlist creation; equipment management; conducting interviews; audio/video recording; adherence to NFB website video guidelines.
Director of Photography / Editor at Zen Summits
December 31, 2019 - September 8, 2025
International equipment coordination for high-altitude mountain filming; video & audio recording in harsh conditions; edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.
Assistant Equipment Coordinator & Camera Technician at CMJ Productions (Attraction Media)
December 31, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Assistant equipment coordination; DOP / Camera Operator / Camera Assistant roles; work on documentary and fiction TV series; recognized in Canada & USA productions.
Line Producer / Project Coordinator / Editor at Moca Xpress
January 1, 2025 - Present
Line Producer / Project Coordinator / Editor for a 2025 web commercial. Managed a $45,000 budget, oversaw pre-production scheduling and oversight, storyboard creation, creative briefs, client relations, and director/crew selection. Coordinated a 16-member cast and crew for a 12-hour production day, including location scouting, talent casting, and auditions. Led post-production coordination, client reviews, and bilingual (French/English) video deliverables, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Director / Social Media Content Creator at Kings Transfer Van Lines
January 1, 2023 - Present
Monthly retainer contract for social media content creation. Produced weekly video and photo deliverables, managed content schedule and strategy with internal marketing team, and developed scripts and video concepts. On-site video production, directing employees, and conducting interviews; managed talent, shot lists, and post-production coordination to deliver bilingual (French/English) deliverables.
Director / Videographer / Photographer / Editor at National Film Board of Canada
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Directed, shot, photographed, and edited a web video series for the National Film Board of Canada. Coordinated international equipment logistics for shoots in multiple locations (including Peru), conducted on-site video production and interviews, and edited content to meet web formats and bilingual (French/English) deliverables using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Director / Video Photographer / Photographer / Editor at Zen Summit's Documentary Film
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Directed a 20-minute documentary; oversaw on-site shooting, audio recording, and editing; coordinated with Pure Art Foundation pillars in Peru. Managed international equipment coordination and produced final deliverables.
Equipment Coordinator / Field Producer at Pure Art Foundation
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Provided international equipment coordination and logistics for shoots in Peru, including equipment rentals and travel planning to a remote Amazon village; supported on-site production needs and post-production coordination.
Assistant Equipment Coordinator & Camera Technician at CMJ Productions (Attraction Media)
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Assistant Equipment Coordinator & Camera Technician for Docu & Fiction TV series; supported camera operations, equipment management, and field production.
DOP / Camera Operator / Camera Assistant at AQTIS 514
January 1, 2017 - Present
Member of AQTIS 514 (DOP / Camera Operator / Camera Assistant) recognized in Canada & USA productions.

Education

Diploma at Dawson College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Diploma - Applied Arts and Technology at Confederation College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Diploma - Creative Arts, Literature and Languages at Dawson College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Diploma at Dawson College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Cinema / Video / Communications Program at Dawson College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Diploma - Film Production at Confederation College
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Diploma - Creative Arts, Literature and Languages at Dawson College
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Diploma at Confederation College - Film Production Program
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Diploma at Dawson College - Cinema / Video / Communications Program
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Creative Arts, Literature and Languages at Dawson College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

AQIS 514 Member
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
AQTIS 514 Member
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
AQTIS 514 Member
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
AQTIS 514 Member
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Telecommunications