Sacha Vanhecke

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Founder of Bluebird Visuals, Sacha is a DP/CamOp/Videographer, and Photographer based in Vancouver, BC.

About

Founder of Bluebird Visuals, Sacha is a DP/CamOp/Videographer, and Photographer based in Vancouver, BC. With over 14 years of professional content creation experience, including more than 6 years working full time in the video production industry, he is passionate about crafting high-quality, stunning and impactful visuals that supports brands and shares unique narratives.

From conceptualization to production and delivery, he is comfortable managing part or the full video life cycle of any project: from short promotional videos, to fast-paced event recaps, corporate interviews and documentary style stories. He exclusively uses professional cinema-grade filming, lighting and audio recording equipment, and is a Transport Canada Advanced certified drone pilot. Available to work in both English and French.

  • Joined December 2022

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent
  • DutchFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 5

Subcontracted by Biofilm Media, this award acknowledges an organization that has significantly and consistently contributed to the success of companies active in the BC life sciences sector. ​ This award highlights the positive engagement with the sector that has directly resulted from active agreements and/or collaboration that this organization maintains in BC. This is one of nine award videos produced for the Life Sciences BC.

  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography

A series of photo and video assets were produced as part of a commercial campaign to promote the company’s technology services to other businesses in the context of bringing back employees to the physical workplace after the pandemic. They were created in collaboration with the company’s internal marketing team, consisting of an art director, a producer and a copywriter. The idea was to connect with audiences in a way everyone could relate. All assets would be published as digital ads on different social networks.

  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Video Editor

The primary purpose of the video was to document and recap an important race event for the sailing club, showcasing the club’s commitment to organizing quality events that incite excitement and create opportunity for the members of their community. Due to budgetary constraints, both production and post-production relied mainly on one person (myself), assisted by a producer. Final product was delivered successfully within the required 48 hour turnaround.

  • Camera Operator
  • Video Editor
  • Videographer

The video was produced as part of a contest, during which participants had 24 hours to film a documentary (excluding editing time). The subject was chosen to create awareness for the challenges older athletes face as they attempt to perform at world class levels, especially representing a minority community (Canadian francophones).

  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director
  • +3

Work experience

Director, Cinematographer, Photographer · Bluebird VisualsApr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos
Video Producer · Traction on DemandNov 2018 – Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Event Photographer · The Yacht WeekJun 2012 – Aug 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science: Software Engineering · Ghent University2011 – 2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science · Ghent University2007 – 2011

Certifications and awards

Transport Canada Advanced RPAS/Drone Pilot2024 – 2033

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