I am a video and film production professional with over 35 years of experience in all facets of the industry, from pre-production to distribution, and the tools required to do the job. I am a strong leader who is passionate about sharing lessons, knowledge and techniques that I have acquired and use every day while telling stories through moving pictures. I have recently discovered a passion for teaching, through my experience at WLU.

Greg Pharoah

I am a video and film production professional with over 35 years of experience in all facets of the industry, from pre-production to distribution, and the tools required to do the job. I am a strong leader who is passionate about sharing lessons, knowledge and techniques that I have acquired and use every day while telling stories through moving pictures. I have recently discovered a passion for teaching, through my experience at WLU.

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I am a video and film production professional with over 35 years of experience in all facets of the industry, from pre-production to distribution, and the tools required to do the job.

I am a strong leader who is passionate about sharing lessons, knowledge and techniques that I have acquired and use every day while telling stories through moving pictures. I have recently discovered a passion for teaching, through my experience at WLU.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-Owner/Producer-Director at Talon Productions
March 1, 2002 - Present
Leads and manages productions from pre-production through post-production, including client meetings, planning and execution of production and post-production plans, equipment lists, shot lists, schedules, studio plans, travel, call sheets; directs on set; handles audio, camera, line production, and post-production tasks (editing, color correction, dialogue editing, sound effects, audio mixing, video effects); oversees business operations and training programs; has trained volunteers and interns; clients have included major airports, airlines, and media organizations.
Instructor - Digital Media and Journalism, Faculty of Liberal Arts at Wilfred Laurier University
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Contract appointment to cover sabbatical; taught Advanced Video Production to create broadcast-quality features; wrote course materials, delivered lectures, marked assignments, acted as Executive Producer for class assignments.
Owner at Riverbank Production Services
September 1, 1994 - March 1, 2002
Provided production services to various production and post-production houses; videotape and digital non-linear editing; commercials, corporate, feature films (independent); directing live TV and studio programs.
Various positions at Crossroads
July 1, 1998 - September 1, 1994
Teleprompter operator for daily live-to-air show; studio and remote camera operator; videotape operator; technical director; videotape editor; VTR supervisor/senior editor; trained new editors.
Media Team Leader at Grace Bible Church
June 1, 2023 - Present
Leads media team; coordinates video, audio and lighting for services and events; trains volunteers; oversees media-related production.
Media Team Leader at Mission to the Margins (Relief for the Disadvantaged)
December 1, 2022 - Present
Volunteer leadership coordinating media production and communications for relief programs.
Media Team Leader at Calvary Baptist Church
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 2021
Volunteer leadership spanning 1977-2021; leads media team for church services and events.

Education

Dipl AA (Television Production) at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization