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Hi, I’m Alaina Lindsay. I’m a multi‑award‑winning filmmaker, video producer, and editor based in Toronto with 9+ years of experience in wildlife filmmaking, documentary production, digital storytelling, and social media content creation. I’m passionate about conservation and crafting visual narratives that engage audiences across platforms while driving awareness and action. My work spans field production, post‑production, and production coordination for international conservation projects, branded media, and nonprofit storytelling. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and RED camera workflows, excel at interview‑driven storytelling, and develop multi‑platform content strategies that connect people with impactful wildlife and environmental stories.…Hi, I’m Alaina Lindsay. I’m a multi‑award‑winning filmmaker, video producer, and editor based in Toronto with 9+ years of experience in wildlife filmmaking, documentary production, digital storytelling, and social media content creation. I’m passionate about conservation and crafting visual narratives that engage audiences across platforms while driving awareness and action. My work spans field production, post‑production, and production coordination for international conservation projects, branded media, and nonprofit storytelling. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and RED camera workflows, excel at interview‑driven storytelling, and develop multi‑platform content strategies that connect people with impactful wildlife and environmental stories.

Alaina Lindsay

Filmmaker, Video Editor, Film Director, +2

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Hi, I’m Alaina Lindsay. I’m a multi‑award‑winning filmmaker, video producer, and editor based in Toronto with 9+ years of experience in wildlife filmmaking, documentary production, digital storytelling, and social media content creation. I’m passionate about conservation and crafting visual narratives that engage audiences across platforms while driving awareness and action. My work spans field production, post‑production, and production coordination for international conservation projects, branded media, and nonprofit storytelling. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and RED camera workflows, excel at interview‑driven storytelling, and develop multi‑platform content strategies that connect people with impactful wildlife and environmental stories.…Hi, I’m Alaina Lindsay. I’m a multi‑award‑winning filmmaker, video producer, and editor based in Toronto with 9+ years of experience in wildlife filmmaking, documentary production, digital storytelling, and social media content creation. I’m passionate about conservation and crafting visual narratives that engage audiences across platforms while driving awareness and action. My work spans field production, post‑production, and production coordination for international conservation projects, branded media, and nonprofit storytelling. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and RED camera workflows, excel at interview‑driven storytelling, and develop multi‑platform content strategies that connect people with impactful wildlife and environmental stories.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Alaina Lindsay. I’m a multi‑award‑winning filmmaker, video producer, and editor based in Toronto with 9+ years of experience in wildlife filmmaking, documentary production, digital storytelling, and social media content creation. I’m passionate about conservation and crafting visual narratives that engage audiences across platforms while driving awareness and action.

My work spans field production, post‑production, and production coordination for international conservation projects, branded media, and nonprofit storytelling. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and RED camera workflows, excel at interview‑driven storytelling, and develop multi‑platform content strategies that connect people with impactful wildlife and environmental stories.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor (Freelance) at Ripple Effect Collective

January 1, 2025 - Present

Edit and post content for Ripple Effect digital accounts; assisted on Scott DeGraw’s Ireland documentary on basking shark conservation (BTS and interview work); edited horizontal and vertical versions for a shipwreck 3D model project in Ontario under National Marine Sanctuary Foundation guidelines (Oct–Nov 2025).

Social Media Manager & Production Assistant at Shireen Rahimi | Lightpalace Productions LLC

January 1, 2026 - Present

Manage Shireen’s personal social media, assist with production needs on shoots, support grant applications, edit Snorkel Report Reels, book travel, coordinate insurance and Carnet submissions, organize files, and handle video editing for social media and posting.

Impact Video Producer & Gala Videographer at Strong Minds Strong Kids Psychology Canada

August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

On-location shoot with a group of 9 participants; logged and edited footage, incorporated feedback, and produced multiple short-form social videos. On-site shooting for the SMSK Gala with live editing to deliver a 2‑minute highlight video during the event.

Social Video Editor at Blue Ant Media | Love Nature, HauntTV, HomefulTV

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Managed and edited digital content across Love Nature brands; produced long-form and short-form content; created a viral Love Nature short with 100M+ views; pitched cross‑market content strategies; narrated/hosted social pieces; led efforts to monetize Facebook Reels.

Watch Producer & Editor at Seaal Visuals

January 1, 2020 - Present

Founded a video production company; provided freelance photography, videography, and editing services; edited three MA Wildlife course trailers (Kelsey Kroon – Silver Rush; Pauline Kyalo – Asante Nyuki; MA Wildlife Filmmaking Class Trailer).

Photographer & Editor at Heart and Stroke

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023

Shot and edited content for the Heart and Stroke website and YouTube channel; covered conferences; helped transition to virtual meetings in 2020 by editing webinars.

Videographer & Editor (Volunteer) at Toronto Wildlife Centre

July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Rescue mission videography; supported digital file management and content development; attended weekly team meetings; filmed assessments, feeding, and surgeries; collaborated with internal communications.

Volunteer at Toronto International Film Festival

September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

TIFF assignment reviewing theater operations, directing guests, and guiding ticket holders; assisted at TIFF Bell Lightbox and Scotiabank Theatre.

Marine Conservation & Diving Project Volunteer at Frontier (Belize)

August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019

Two-month marine conservation project; completed two dive qualifications and 24 dives; conducted coral reef health assessments and helped with public outreach.

Sea Turtle Conservation Field Researcher at Greece

July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018

Field research on sea turtle conservation; led public outreach to educate local communities on marine conservation.