I am a freelance DOP/videographer/editor/colourist/drone pilot with 25 years in film, television, news, sports, music, commercials and live production. I have directed, produced, shot, edited and/or worked on thousands of broadcasts, events, documentaries, films and television series in both French and English. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality imagery and storytelling across languages and platforms. I’m proficient with a wide range of cameras, drones, and editing suites, and I bring a collaborative, deadline-focused approach to every project.

Ryan Cheale

I am a freelance DOP/videographer/editor/colourist/drone pilot with 25 years in film, television, news, sports, music, commercials and live production. I have directed, produced, shot, edited and/or worked on thousands of broadcasts, events, documentaries, films and television series in both French and English. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality imagery and storytelling across languages and platforms. I’m proficient with a wide range of cameras, drones, and editing suites, and I bring a collaborative, deadline-focused approach to every project.

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I am a freelance DOP/videographer/editor/colourist/drone pilot with 25 years in film, television, news, sports, music, commercials and live production. I have directed, produced, shot, edited and/or worked on thousands of broadcasts, events, documentaries, films and television series in both French and English.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality imagery and storytelling across languages and platforms. I’m proficient with a wide range of cameras, drones, and editing suites, and I bring a collaborative, deadline-focused approach to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Editor at Blackwatch Entertainment
December 1, 2023 - Present
Head Editor of Finally Caught Crime series seasons 1-4; editing on Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects.
Drone Pilot/Camera Operator at IATSE 669
September 1, 2022 - Present
Providing Drone footage for feature films like Ordinary Angels, The Long Walk, Hair of the Bear; also for television series like Spencer Sisters, SkyMed and National Geographic.
CEO/Advanced Certified Drone Pilot at Drone Manitoba
May 1, 2021 - Present
Using a full line of DJI drones to capture video in HD to film quality for multiple industries. Film, television, web and beyond with over 100 flights/projects. Clients include: New Line, Regency, Lionsgate, National Geographic, CBC, TSN, APTN, The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, Les Productions Rivard, Frank Digital and many more.
Director of Photography / Videographer / Drone Operator / Editor at Manito Media
June 1, 2021 - Present
Videographer for episodic television (La Faune Connectée and Michif Country). Working on/w varying television series for Radio-Canada and APTN. Use of FS7 cameras and DJI Mavic drones. Editing on Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects.
Director of Photography / Videographer / Editor / Drone Operator at Rivard TV
September 1, 2020 - Present
Videographer/Editor/Producer/Colourist for episodic television. Use of FS7 cameras and DJI Mavic drones. Editing on Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects.
Videographer/Editor/Producer at Frank Digital/Midcan
January 1, 2020 - September 20, 2025
Videographer/editor/producer; Certified Drone operator; Filming/editing/producing/colouring documentaries; Filming sports for ESPN(Jets) and TSN(Jets/Bombers); Filming for CPAC; Use of Dejero to record and live stream video and receive recorded footage. Editing on Avid Media Composer Symphony, Black Magic Davinci Resolve; Adobe Photoshop and After Effects.
Videographer/Editor/Producer at CB C/Radio-Canada
April 1, 2017 - September 20, 2025
Videographer/Editor/Producer; Worked on hundreds of stories, dozens of live productions (in studio/satellite/dejero) and several documentaries; proficient in shooting, editing, producing, staging, lighting, live streaming.
Owner/Operator at Tryan Productions
January 1, 2005 - Present
Tryan Productions is a small company that has produced many videos for a variety of clients in both French and English. Responsible for all aspects of production from concept to delivery; sometimes solo or with a crew. Use of multiple cameras, streaming platforms, editing platforms, support gear, switchers, lighting and rigging.
Editor and General Operator at A-Channel/City-TV
July 1, 2006 - September 20, 2025
General studio productions; Editor/camera operator/switcher/VTR operator/PTZ operator/Chyron/Teleprompter.
Various Positions at Lexicon Productions
March 1, 2002 - September 20, 2025
Worked in grip/dolly grip/camera operator/jib/crane operator/audio playback/boom operator; volunteer basis in various positions.
Head Editor at Blackwatch Entertainment
December 1, 2023 - Present
Lead editor for the Finally Caught Crime series (seasons 1-4); editing on Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects; collaborated with producers to deliver episodes on schedule.
Drone Pilot/Camera Operator at IATSE 669
September 1, 2022 - Present
Providing drone footage for feature films including Ordinary Angels, The Long Walk, Hair of the Bear; additional work on Tangled Web, Olive House, Psycho Killer, Autumn at Apple Hill, The Magic of Lemon Drops; also for TV series such as Spencer Sisters, SkyMed and National Geographic.
CEO/Advanced certified drone pilot at Drone Manitoba
May 1, 2021 - Present
Using a full line of DJI drones to capture video in HD to film quality for multiple industries; film, television, web and beyond with over 100 flights/projects. Clients include: New Line, Regency, Lionsgate, National Geographic, CBC, TSN, APTN, The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, Les Productions Rivard, Frank Digital and many more.
Director of Photography / Videographer / Drone Operator / Editor at Manito Media
June 1, 2021 - Present
Cinematography, drone operation and editing for episodic television such as La Faune Connectée and Michif Country; work for Radio-Canada and APTN; uses FS7 cameras and DJI drones; editing in Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects.
Director of Photography / Videographer / Editor / Drone Operator at Rivard TV
September 1, 2020 - Present
Videography, editing and drone operation for episodic television; editing in Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects; FS7 camera usage.
Videographer / Editor / Producer at Frank Digital / Midcan
January 1, 2020 - September 20, 2025
Videographer/editor/producer; documented documentaries; filmed sports for ESPN (Jets) and TSN (Jets/Bombers); shot CPAC; set up and operated Dejero for live streaming; used Sony FS7/5, A7S, Pocket4K and drones; editing in Avid, DaVinci Resolve and Adobe suite.
Videographer / Editor / Producer at CB C/Radio-Canada
April 1, 2017 - September 20, 2025
Videography, editing and producing hundreds of stories; multiple live productions; proficient in studio, satellite, Dejero and documentary formats; used Sony 500/700 cameras; edited with Avid Media Composer.
Owner / Operator at Tryan Productions
January 1, 2005 - Present
Owner/Operator of a small production company producing corporate videos, music videos, promotional content, live shows and commercials in English and French; responsible for all production facets and crew management; multi-camera shoots, streaming, lighting and rigging.
Editor and General Operator at A-Channel / City-TV
July 1, 2006 - September 20, 2025
General studio production roles including editing, camera operation, switcher, VTR, PTZ, chyron, teleprompter; fast-paced environment.
Grip / Dolly Grip / Camera Operator / Jib / Crane Operator / Audio Playback / Boom Operator at Lexicon Productions
March 1, 2002 - September 20, 2025
Various positions across production sets; grip, dolly grip, camera operator, jib/crane operator, audio playback, boom operator.

Education

Diploma at Robertson College/Academy of broadcasting
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2001
Diploma at Robertson College/Academy of broadcasting
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2001

Qualifications

Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilot certification
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Commercial UAV Ground School Course
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
M3 Aerial RPAS Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Set Etiquette Training
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilot Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certification (Basic and Advanced)
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Commercial UAV Ground School Course
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Set Etiquette Training
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Government, Education