Patrick Sutherland has been working as an independent camera operator since 2012. He has shot and edited narrative and commercial projects in Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary. Feature length films, documentary and lifestyle TV series, music videos and experimental film experience. He is veteran of union and non union projects, working on such projects as Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” and lighting work for Hallmark and Lifetime projects. Patrick approaches cinematography with a story-driven passion, a careful eye for dramatic lighting, and motivated compositions. He thrives in maintaining a collaborative atmosphere, where all team members strive to bring out the best in one another. When developing creative visions with directors, writers and producers, Patrick executes the vision with laser focus, while remaining ever ready to accept creative surprises.

Patrick Sutherland

Patrick Sutherland has been working as an independent camera operator since 2012. He has shot and edited narrative and commercial projects in Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary. Feature length films, documentary and lifestyle TV series, music videos and experimental film experience. He is veteran of union and non union projects, working on such projects as Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” and lighting work for Hallmark and Lifetime projects. Patrick approaches cinematography with a story-driven passion, a careful eye for dramatic lighting, and motivated compositions. He thrives in maintaining a collaborative atmosphere, where all team members strive to bring out the best in one another. When developing creative visions with directors, writers and producers, Patrick executes the vision with laser focus, while remaining ever ready to accept creative surprises.

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Patrick Sutherland has been working as an independent camera operator since 2012.

He has shot and edited narrative and commercial projects in Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary. Feature length films, documentary and lifestyle TV series, music videos and experimental film experience. He is veteran of union and non union projects, working on such projects as Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” and lighting work for Hallmark and Lifetime projects.

Patrick approaches cinematography with a story-driven passion, a careful eye for dramatic lighting, and motivated compositions. He thrives in maintaining a collaborative atmosphere, where all team members strive to bring out the best in one another. When developing creative visions with directors, writers and producers, Patrick executes the vision with laser focus, while remaining ever ready to accept creative surprises.

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Director, DOP at PGS Films
January 1, 2012 - Present
Creating a range of promotional and corporate videos for mid-sized businesses. Writing, shooting, and editing engaging and effective commercial media.

Education

Certificate, Advanced FIlm Making at Fanshawe College, London Ontario
September 7, 2009 - August 21, 2012
2 years Gen Arts with film studies major, 3 semesters hands on film making projects, awarded Dean's Honours in two semesters

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