Available to hire
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.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Head Editor at Blackwatch Entertainment
December 1, 2023 - PresentHead 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 - PresentProviding 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 - PresentUsing 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 - PresentVideographer 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 - PresentVideographer/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, 2025Videographer/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, 2025Videographer/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 - PresentTryan 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, 2025General studio productions; Editor/camera operator/switcher/VTR operator/PTZ operator/Chyron/Teleprompter.
Various Positions at Lexicon Productions
March 1, 2002 - September 20, 2025Worked 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 - PresentLead 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 - PresentProviding 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 - PresentUsing 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 - PresentCinematography, 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 - PresentVideography, 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, 2025Videographer/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, 2025Videography, 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 - PresentOwner/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, 2025General 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, 2025Various 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, 2001Diploma at Robertson College/Academy of broadcasting
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2001Qualifications
Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilot certification
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Commercial UAV Ground School Course
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025M3 Aerial RPAS Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Set Etiquette Training
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilot Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certification (Basic and Advanced)
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Commercial UAV Ground School Course
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Set Etiquette Training
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Government, Education
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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