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Hi, I’m Aaron Dawson, a BC-based video production professional with a passion for telling compelling stories through editing, directing, and camera work. I’ve spent the last several years delivering broadcast-ready programs and commercials, working freelance for a range of clients and broadcasters. I’m comfortable on set with multi-camera shoots, managing post-production pipelines, and meeting tight deadlines. I earned a Diploma of Motion Picture Arts from Capilano University. I've produced multiple award winning short films. Most recently, my film "We Live In The Dark" won the Blair Witch Award at the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival. I’m excited to bring creative energy and a collaborative approach to future projects.…Hi, I’m Aaron Dawson, a BC-based video production professional with a passion for telling compelling stories through editing, directing, and camera work. I’ve spent the last several years delivering broadcast-ready programs and commercials, working freelance for a range of clients and broadcasters. I’m comfortable on set with multi-camera shoots, managing post-production pipelines, and meeting tight deadlines. I earned a Diploma of Motion Picture Arts from Capilano University. I've produced multiple award winning short films. Most recently, my film "We Live In The Dark" won the Blair Witch Award at the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival. I’m excited to bring creative energy and a collaborative approach to future projects.

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Hi, I’m Aaron Dawson, a BC-based video production professional with a passion for telling compelling stories through editing, directing, and camera work. I’ve spent the last several years delivering broadcast-ready programs and commercials, working freelance for a range of clients and broadcasters. I’m comfortable on set with multi-camera shoots, managing post-production pipelines, and meeting tight deadlines. I earned a Diploma of Motion Picture Arts from Capilano University. I've produced multiple award winning short films. Most recently, my film "We Live In The Dark" won the Blair Witch Award at the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival. I’m excited to bring creative energy and a collaborative approach to future projects.…Hi, I’m Aaron Dawson, a BC-based video production professional with a passion for telling compelling stories through editing, directing, and camera work. I’ve spent the last several years delivering broadcast-ready programs and commercials, working freelance for a range of clients and broadcasters. I’m comfortable on set with multi-camera shoots, managing post-production pipelines, and meeting tight deadlines. I earned a Diploma of Motion Picture Arts from Capilano University. I've produced multiple award winning short films. Most recently, my film "We Live In The Dark" won the Blair Witch Award at the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival. I’m excited to bring creative energy and a collaborative approach to future projects.

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Hi, I’m Aaron Dawson, a BC-based video production professional with a passion for telling compelling stories through editing, directing, and camera work. I’ve spent the last several years delivering broadcast-ready programs and commercials, working freelance for a range of clients and broadcasters.

I’m comfortable on set with multi-camera shoots, managing post-production pipelines, and meeting tight deadlines. I earned a Diploma of Motion Picture Arts from Capilano University. I’ve produced multiple award winning short films. Most recently, my film “We Live In The Dark” won the Blair Witch Award at the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival. I’m excited to bring creative energy and a collaborative approach to future projects.

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Work Experience

Writer/Director/Editor/Camera Operator/VFX at We Live In The Dark

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Led writing, directing, editing, camera operation and visual effects for the project.

Promo Editor/Videographer/Live Stream Technician/Virtual Play Editor & Recording Technician at Gallery 7 Theatre

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025

Handled promo editing, videography, live stream technical duties, and virtual play editing and recording for various projects.

Editor at @Home APTN Reality Series

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Responsible for editing of reality series content.

Writer/Director/VFX/Cinematographer/Actor at Dog-Eaters from Outer Space!!! (Award-Winning Sci-Fi Short Film)

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Served multiple roles in this award-winning sci-fi short including writing, directing, performing visual effects, cinematography, and acting.

Writer/Director/Co-Editor/Cinematographer at M. Othman Award-Winning Short Film

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Led writing, directing, co-editing, and cinematography of this award-winning short film.

Live Switcher/Editor at First Talk Season 5 & 6 APTN Talk Show

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Operated live video switching and editing duties for the talk show.

Director/Cinematographer at Inheritance Award-Winning Short Film

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Directed and handled cinematography for this award-winning short film.

Director/Editor/Cinematographer at Kuri, An Empire Music Video

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Directed, edited, and operated camera for a music video.

Director/Editor/Cinematographer at Malvados Sandals 30s Commercial

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Directed, edited, and managed cinematography for a 30-second commercial.

Staff Editor/Camera Operator/Live Switcher at JoyTV

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Served as staff editor, camera operator, and live switcher, contributing to a range of shows and commercials including editing, segment directing, producing assistance, and set design.

Series Creator/Director/Editor/Camera Operator at JOYRIDE (JoyTV Series)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Created, directed, edited, and operated camera for the series JOYRIDE.

Director/Editor/Cinematographer at Playing Folk Songs Is Easy

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Directed, edited and handled cinematography.

Writer/Director at Henchmen

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Wrote and directed the production.

Writer/Director/Editor/Camera Operator/VFX at We Live In The Dark

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Responsible for writing, directing, editing, camera operation, and visual effects for the film project.

Promo Editor/Videographer/Live Stream Technician/Virtual Play Editor & Recording Technician at Gallery 7 Theatre

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025

Handled promo editing, videography, live streaming, virtual play editing, and recording technician roles for various projects.

Editor at @Home APTN Reality Series

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Edited reality series content for television broadcasting.

Writer/Director/VFX/Cinematographer/Actor at Dog-Eaters from Outer Space!!! Award-Winning Sci-Fi Short Film

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Created content including writing, directing, visual effects, cinematography, and acting for an award-winning sci-fi short film.

Writer/Director/Co-Editor/Cinematographer at M. Othman Award-Winning Short Film

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Led writing, directing, co-editing, and cinematography for an award-winning short film.

Live Switcher/Editor at First Talk Season 5 & 6 APTN Talk Show

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Handled live switching and editing for television talk show broadcast.

Director/Cinematographer at Inheritance Award-Winning Short Film

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Directed and filmed an award-winning short film.

Director/Editor/Cinematographer at Kuri, An Empire Music Video

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Directed, edited, and operated camera for a music video.

Director/Editor/Cinematographer at Malvados Sandals 30s Commercial

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Directed, edited, and filmed a 30 second commercial.

Staff Editor/Camera Operator/Live Switcher at JoyTV

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Held multiple roles including staff editor, camera operator, and live switcher for TV productions. Projects included MéTV, CARPe Diem, Money Matters with Jim Doyle, Fraser Focus, JOYRIDE series, and commercial editing for clients.

Director/Editor/Cinematographer at Playing Folk Songs Is Easy

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Directed, edited, and filmed a project titled Playing Folk Songs Is Easy.

Writer/Director at Henchmen

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Wrote and directed the project Henchmen.

Video Production at Freelance

January 1, 2015 - Present

Provided video production services, editing, multi-camera switching, and post-production for broadcast-ready content.

Series Editor at Pow Wow Productions/APTN

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Edited and supervised the series '@Home' for broadcast; managed post-production workflows and multi-camera direction.

Video Editor/Camera Operator/Director at Joy TV

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Video editing, camera operation and direction for Joy TV projects.

FoH/Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer at Ravens Brewing Co.

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Front of House, social media management, and graphic design for a brewery.

Barista at House of James Cafe

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Barista duties and customer service.

Shipper/Receiver/Truck Driver at MCC Abby East Thrift Store

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Shipper/Receiver/Truck Driver responsibilities.

Shipping & Receiving at MCC Furniture & More

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Shipping and receiving operations.

Administrative Assistant at Youth Employment Resource Centre

January 1, 2010 - Present

Administrative support.

Promotional Videographer (Volunteer) at Gallery 7 Theatre

December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2013

Promotional videography for Gallery 7 Theatre productions.