I am a Toronto-based content creator and film director and producer with a proven ability to organize complex projects and navigate high-demand work environments. I thrive in focus-driven teams and bring hands-on experience across production, directing, and editing. I am proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and have contributed to music videos, short films, and ads. I am passionate about storytelling, collaboration with artists and crews, and delivering polished content on tight timelines. My work spans directing, writing, co-producing, and editing for music videos, documentaries, and web series, with a track record of festival exposure and award recognition.

King Dawit

I am a Toronto-based content creator and film director and producer with a proven ability to organize complex projects and navigate high-demand work environments. I thrive in focus-driven teams and bring hands-on experience across production, directing, and editing. I am proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and have contributed to music videos, short films, and ads. I am passionate about storytelling, collaboration with artists and crews, and delivering polished content on tight timelines. My work spans directing, writing, co-producing, and editing for music videos, documentaries, and web series, with a track record of festival exposure and award recognition.

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I am a Toronto-based content creator and film director and producer with a proven ability to organize complex projects and navigate high-demand work environments. I thrive in focus-driven teams and bring hands-on experience across production, directing, and editing. I am proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and have contributed to music videos, short films, and ads.

I am passionate about storytelling, collaboration with artists and crews, and delivering polished content on tight timelines. My work spans directing, writing, co-producing, and editing for music videos, documentaries, and web series, with a track record of festival exposure and award recognition.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-Writer, Co-Producer, Actor at Coconut Valley (feature film, director Florian Potra)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed as co-writer and co-producer, and acted in the feature film Coconut Valley directed by Florian Potra, released in 2024.
Script Supervisor at Various films and series
December 31, 2023 - August 9, 2025
Provided script supervision for multiple short films, series pilots, and teaser projects primarily affiliated with the Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and other independent productions from 2019 through 2023, collaborating with various directors to ensure script continuity and production quality.
Production Supervisor / Coordinator / Assistant at Short films and series
December 31, 2021 - August 9, 2025
Assisted in production coordination, supervision, and production assistant roles including projects like Remi, My Hair, My Crown, and others between 2020 and 2021.
Producer, Editor, Interviewer at Jersey Thursday (video podcast)
December 31, 2021 - August 9, 2025
Produced, edited, and conducted interviews for the Jersey Thursday video podcast in 2021.
Reporter/Editor at George Brown Dialog
December 31, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Reported and edited content for George Brown Dialog while credited as Kyle Peters from 2019 to 2020.
Volunteer at Toronto International Film Festival
December 31, 2019 - August 9, 2025
Volunteered at the Toronto International Film Festival under the name Kyle Peters during 2018-2019.
Volunteer at Christie Pits Film Festival
December 31, 2019 - August 9, 2025
Provided volunteer support for the Christie Pits Film Festival as Kyle Peters from 2017 to 2019.
Contributing Writer at Mile High Sticking
December 31, 2018 - August 9, 2025
Contributed writing from 2017-2018 and 2020-2021 under the name Kyle Peters.
Video Editor at Digimarcon Canada
December 31, 2017 - August 9, 2025
Performed video editing tasks at Digimarcon Canada as Kyle Peters in 2017.
Co-Writer, Co-Producer, Actor at Coconut Valley
January 1, 2024 - Present
Feature film; collaboration with director Florian Potra.
Script Supervisor at The Best
January 1, 2023 - Present
CFC short; directed by Ian Bawa.
Script Supervisor at Immaculate Emasculation
January 1, 2023 - Present
Short film; directed by Conor Forrest.
Script Supervisor at Happily Undead After
January 1, 2023 - Present
CFC teaser; directed by Erica Oro fino.
Script Supervisor at Ravens One
January 1, 2022 - Present
CFC teaser; directed by Winnifred Jong.
Script Supervisor at Fake Nice
January 1, 2022 - Present
CFC teaser; directed by Jacob Hanania.
Script Supervisor at Matriarch
January 1, 2022 - Present
CFC teaser; directed by Nicholas Kewin.
Script Supervisor at Redder
January 1, 2022 - Present
Short; directed by Kian Marandi.
Script Supervisor at Tales From the Territories
January 1, 2022 - Present
Series; VICE TV.
Script Supervisor at Little Altar Boy
January 1, 2022 - Present
Series pilot; directed by Nate Colitto.
Script Supervisor at The Captive
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed by Xavier Bolduc.
Script Supervisor at Miss Green Eyes
January 1, 2022 - Present
Short; directed by Serhat Dogantekin.
Production Supervisor at Remi
January 1, 2021 - Present
Short; directed by Serhat Dogantekin.
Production Coordinator at My Hair, My Crown
January 1, 2021 - Present
Short; directed by Toyin Ishola.
Producer, Editor, Interviewer at Jersey Thursday
January 1, 2021 - Present
Video podcast; produced, edited and conducted interviews.
Production Assistant at Everyday Testimonials
December 31, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Series; production assistant.
Grip at Whenever You Are Ready
December 31, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Student film.
Script Supervisor at Tag 2
December 31, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Student film; directed by Kate Melville.
Script Supervisor at Tag
December 31, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Student film; directed by Sam Coyle.
Producer/Director/Editor at Lemoncake Films
January 1, 2024 - Present
Producer, director and/or writer on various projects, including music videos for multiple Toronto artists and UGC video ads for the 10 Minute French app and Coconut Valley feature film.
Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor at King Dawit Productions / Nostalgice Film
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Director, writer and co-producer of the 2021 short film Tapeboy; auditioned cast, scouted locations, set up meetings, helped budget, worked with actors and helped organize a safe and on-time shoot in Toronto's Kensington Market neighbourhood. Winner of Best Director of a COVID-19 Short Film at Vesuvius International Film Festival; Official Selection at the Silicon Beach Film Festival (TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles), Toronto Short Film Festival, and Yellowstone International Film Festival.
Production Coordinator / Screenwriter at Tyish Production Inc.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Writer and Production Coordinator for various projects, including My Hair My Crown - Ade Ori Mi.
Reporter / Editor at George Brown Dialog
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Provided coverage of George Brown College newspaper The Dialog, including campus and Student Association events and sports. Wrote, edited and provided photography during the 2019-20 school year.
Contributing Writer at Spill Magazine
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Wrote articles, covered live shows, award shows and album reviews, and interviewed artists and band members.
Volunteer at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Volunteered during TIFF seasons, including managing movie lines, scanning tickets, providing guest assistance, and representing the TIFF brand.
Volunteer at Christie Pits Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Assisted guests and promoted the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show for multiple seasons.
Contributing Writer at Mile High Sticking
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Contributed articles, game analysis and historical content for FanSided site Mile High Sticking, including coverage of the 2021-22 Colorado Avalanche season.
Tapeboy / Nostalgice: The Series at Nostalgice / Tapeboy Project
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Casting (short) for Tapeboy (2020-21) within the Nostalgice project.
Odessa 1903: A Portrait at Odessa 1903: A Portrait
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor for a student film.
Writers Room at Writers Room (Web Series)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Director, Co-Writer, Co-Producer, Editor for a web series project.
The Infinite Andy Savoy at The Infinite Andy Savoy (Short)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor for a short film.

Education

Ontario College Diploma at George Brown College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
French Studies/Explore Program at Université de Sherbrooke
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
French Studies/Explore Program at Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Ontario College Diploma in Video Design and Production at George Brown College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
French Studies/Explore Program at Université de Sherbrooke
January 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
French Studies/Explore Program at Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup
January 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Ontario College Diploma at George Brown College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Explore Program (French Studies) at Université de Sherbrooke
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Explore Program (French Studies) at Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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