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Hello, my name is Shaun Da Costa. I’m a recent graduate of SAIT’s Film and Video Production program and I currently work as a freelance photographer, videographer, and cinematographer. I thrive in both video and photography with a strong focus on composition, framing, lighting, and storytelling through movement. I’m the co-founder of Shava Productions, a Calgary-based video production company, and I’m passionate about delivering cinematic visuals that help businesses grow and tell their unique stories.…Hello, my name is Shaun Da Costa. I’m a recent graduate of SAIT’s Film and Video Production program and I currently work as a freelance photographer, videographer, and cinematographer. I thrive in both video and photography with a strong focus on composition, framing, lighting, and storytelling through movement. I’m the co-founder of Shava Productions, a Calgary-based video production company, and I’m passionate about delivering cinematic visuals that help businesses grow and tell their unique stories.

Shaun Da Costa

Cinematographer, Photographer, Videographer, +2

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Hello, my name is Shaun Da Costa. I’m a recent graduate of SAIT’s Film and Video Production program and I currently work as a freelance photographer, videographer, and cinematographer. I thrive in both video and photography with a strong focus on composition, framing, lighting, and storytelling through movement. I’m the co-founder of Shava Productions, a Calgary-based video production company, and I’m passionate about delivering cinematic visuals that help businesses grow and tell their unique stories.…Hello, my name is Shaun Da Costa. I’m a recent graduate of SAIT’s Film and Video Production program and I currently work as a freelance photographer, videographer, and cinematographer. I thrive in both video and photography with a strong focus on composition, framing, lighting, and storytelling through movement. I’m the co-founder of Shava Productions, a Calgary-based video production company, and I’m passionate about delivering cinematic visuals that help businesses grow and tell their unique stories.

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Hello, my name is Shaun Da Costa. I’m a recent graduate of SAIT’s Film and Video Production program and I currently work as a freelance photographer, videographer, and cinematographer.

I thrive in both video and photography with a strong focus on composition, framing, lighting, and storytelling through movement. I’m the co-founder of Shava Productions, a Calgary-based video production company, and I’m passionate about delivering cinematic visuals that help businesses grow and tell their unique stories.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Self-Employed Creative (Photographer/Videographer/Cinematographer)

January 1, 2023 - Present

As a self-employed creative, I work on a variety of independent projects spanning personal, artistic, and client-driven work. I focus on composition, framing, lighting, and storytelling through visuals.

Co-Founder at Shava Productions

January 1, 2022 - Present

Calgary-based video production company delivering high-end video and photography services. Responsible for developing service packages, organizing locations, drafting contracts, and steering the creative direction.

Self-Employed Creative at Self-Employed

January 20, 2023 - Present

As a self-employed creative, I work on a variety of independent projects spanning video and photography including personal, artistic, and client-driven work. Notable projects include a cinematic video shoot featuring my partner, experimentation with natural light and storytelling through movement, and nightclub photography.

Co-Founder, Director of Photography/Cinematographer, Editor at Shava Productions

September 20, 2024 - Present

Co-founded a Calgary-based video production company. Responsible for directing photography, cinematography, and editing, creating shot lists, planning lighting, and overseeing all production aspects, including client communication, service packages, locations, and contracts. Worked on projects including 'Stumbling into a Chair' and 'Edge of Midnight' as Director of Photography/Cinematographer and Editor.