I’m a writer and filmmaker with experience across writing, production, and post-production in film and television. I’ve written episodes, covered scripts, and contributed to film groups and film-related projects. I’m passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and bringing creative ideas to life on screen. I’m currently teaching and pursuing advanced study in film, eager to collaborate with teams on imaginative projects.

Tavis Putnam

I’m a writer and filmmaker with experience across writing, production, and post-production in film and television. I’ve written episodes, covered scripts, and contributed to film groups and film-related projects. I’m passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and bringing creative ideas to life on screen. I’m currently teaching and pursuing advanced study in film, eager to collaborate with teams on imaginative projects.

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I’m a writer and filmmaker with experience across writing, production, and post-production in film and television. I’ve written episodes, covered scripts, and contributed to film groups and film-related projects. I’m passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and bringing creative ideas to life on screen. I’m currently teaching and pursuing advanced study in film, eager to collaborate with teams on imaginative projects.

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Work Experience

Reading and Writing Tutor at Wiley Reading Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading in-home lessons and providing progress assessments
Teaching Assistant at York University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Assisted instructor in lectures, graded assignments, lead equipment tutorials
Website Tech at Wilderness Supply
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Kept products up to date on website
Projectionist/Box Office Attendant at Winnipeg Film Group’s Dave Barber Cinematheque
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Projectionist and box office attendant
Contract Writer at Farpoint Films
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Wrote two episodes of TV series Cruise Ship Killers
Script Coverage Intern at Chesler-Perlmutter Productions
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Provided a written summary, analysis, and rating of submitted scripts
Video Closed Captioning at Rev.com
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Door-to-Door Surveys, Home Renovation, Custodial Work at Data Probe
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Customer Service, Cleaning, Food Preparation, Bartending at Academy Uptown Bowling Lanes
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Film at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Graduate in Film and Literature at University of Winnipeg
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
WHMIS Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
CAVCO Personnel Number
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services