Hi, I'm Jim Vanderhorst. With a lifelong background as a laborer and over 16 years running my own small business and working as a personal care worker, I bring a diverse skill set and dedication to every role I take on. I thrive in busy environments and enjoy managing teams and projects, especially in the video production industry. I have experience producing, writing, filming, and editing hundreds of video projects for festivals, artists, government agencies, and local entrepreneurs. I'm skilled in using a wide range of camera systems and editing software, and I’m always excited to leverage my experience in a long-term role where I can contribute and grow. Here is a mock trailer for a script project, using 80% my footage and 20% clips from films and drone operators working for me at festivals. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Jim Vanderhorst

Hi, I'm Jim Vanderhorst. With a lifelong background as a laborer and over 16 years running my own small business and working as a personal care worker, I bring a diverse skill set and dedication to every role I take on. I thrive in busy environments and enjoy managing teams and projects, especially in the video production industry. I have experience producing, writing, filming, and editing hundreds of video projects for festivals, artists, government agencies, and local entrepreneurs. I'm skilled in using a wide range of camera systems and editing software, and I’m always excited to leverage my experience in a long-term role where I can contribute and grow. Here is a mock trailer for a script project, using 80% my footage and 20% clips from films and drone operators working for me at festivals. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi, I’m Jim Vanderhorst. With a lifelong background as a laborer and over 16 years running my own small business and working as a personal care worker, I bring a diverse skill set and dedication to every role I take on. I thrive in busy environments and enjoy managing teams and projects, especially in the video production industry.

I have experience producing, writing, filming, and editing hundreds of video projects for festivals, artists, government agencies, and local entrepreneurs. I’m skilled in using a wide range of camera systems and editing software, and I’m always excited to leverage my experience in a long-term role where I can contribute and grow.

Here is a mock trailer for a script project, using 80% my footage and 20% clips from films and drone operators working for me at festivals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Videographer
January 1, 2009 - Present
Produced, wrote, filmed, and edited approximately 400 projects, including official material for dozens of festivals and artists as well as local entrepreneurs and government-funded agencies such as the Comox Valley Art Gallery and FEMA. Experienced with Panasonic Lumix, Canon, Nikon, Red, Sony, DJI, and Panaflex camera systems, and editing with Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro.
Contract Video Editor at Multivista
January 1, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Edited approximately a dozen video projects daily for international vendors and clients such as Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, and the UK's NHS.
Live Videographer at Roll Focus
January 1, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Operated lead and support live cameras on various multi-camera shoots and livestreams for the Victoria Symphony and multiple sports events including football, rugby, diving, swimming, curling, soccer, lacrosse, and rowing.
Community Outreach Assistant at CVAG
January 1, 2014 - July 11, 2025
Produced video content spotlighting gallery exhibits and businesses, communicated with and campaigned to enlist gallery donors, and assisted with teaching film students.
Disability Care Worker at Kieronator Support Society
January 1, 2020 - July 11, 2025
Provided personal, social, and hygienic one-on-one care, prepared diverse meals, and drove clients to errands and appointments.

Education

Bachelor of the Arts at University of Victoria
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Cinematography Certificate
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Agriculture & Mining