Hi, I'm Emitt Willemse, a dedicated and adaptable filmmaker with hands-on experience in videography, editing, and production. I specialize in cinematography, lighting, and post production, with a particular passion for documentary filmmaking and corporate video. I take pride in managing projects independently, from planning and filming to the final edits, ensuring that the content I create is always high quality. I've worked on professional film sets and enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver creative visual storytelling. Whether it's working on a large-scale documentary or filming corporate advertisements, I approach every project with creativity, confidence, and a commitment to excellence.

Emitt Willemse

Hi, I'm Emitt Willemse, a dedicated and adaptable filmmaker with hands-on experience in videography, editing, and production. I specialize in cinematography, lighting, and post production, with a particular passion for documentary filmmaking and corporate video. I take pride in managing projects independently, from planning and filming to the final edits, ensuring that the content I create is always high quality. I've worked on professional film sets and enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver creative visual storytelling. Whether it's working on a large-scale documentary or filming corporate advertisements, I approach every project with creativity, confidence, and a commitment to excellence.

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Hi, I’m Emitt Willemse, a dedicated and adaptable filmmaker with hands-on experience in videography, editing, and production. I specialize in cinematography, lighting, and post production, with a particular passion for documentary filmmaking and corporate video. I take pride in managing projects independently, from planning and filming to the final edits, ensuring that the content I create is always high quality.

I’ve worked on professional film sets and enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver creative visual storytelling. Whether it’s working on a large-scale documentary or filming corporate advertisements, I approach every project with creativity, confidence, and a commitment to excellence.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Contractor at Ontario Soil Network
December 1, 2024 - Present
Lead editor for all 11 documentaries relating to sustainable farming, responsible for completing the entire project. Created logos, colour pallets, and graphics using Davinci and Adobe. Developed a brand for Crop Chats with a small team for future documentaries.
Independent Contractor at Exeter Business Improvement Area
December 31, 2024 - July 12, 2025
Filmed and edited 26 corporate video advertisements for Exeter businesses, improving local engagement and supporting business promotion. Contacted and planned each filming project with each business, operating within organized and efficient timeframes to meet, plan, record and edit professional corporate advertisements.
Summer Videographer at Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
August 31, 2024 - July 12, 2025
Fully in charge of cinematography on multiple projects including filming and editing a 45-minute feature documentary on woodlot management. Independently set up lighting and captured b-roll, editing and color grading in DaVinci Resolve. Edited the first round of the 'Crop Chats' documentary series and filmed the second round including b-roll and interviews using documentary and lighting skills.
PA and Grip at Pageman Productions
October 31, 2022 - July 12, 2025
Started as a Production Assistant and quickly became a Grip. Contributed to a fully operational Ontario film set and trusted to independently light scenes efficiently.

Education

Broadcasting - Television and Film Production at Fanshawe College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Agriculture & Mining, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services