Lauren Halsted

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Hi, I'm Lauren Halsted, a passionate filmmaker and videographer currently based in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

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Hi, I’m Lauren Halsted, a passionate filmmaker and videographer currently based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. I have experience working on various projects such as documentaries, animated films, and social media content creation. I enjoy collaborating with directors and producers to bring stories to life through video and have a strong background in editing, shooting, and managing production schedules.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Image Arts Film Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University, I also bring customer service experience from roles in hospitality. Fluent in French and skilled in multitasking, I am always eager to learn and take on new challenges within the film and media industry.

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • FrenchFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education

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Work experience· 7 roles

Editor (Pre-Madonna) · TMU (Thesis Film)Dec 2025 – Jul 2025

Skilled in using Premiere Pro 2025, organized and managed hours of footage, ensured cuts were done before deadlines, performed basic colour and sound editing.

Videographer/Editor · Everlasting Moments Photography & CinemaMay 2025 – Sep 2025 · 5 mos

Filmed full-day wedding events including pre-ceremony preparations, ceremony, and reception, capturing cinematic footage under dynamic conditions. Edited short-form highlight videos optimized for social media platforms. Coordinated and directed large-scale group photoshoots. Assisted in planning and structuring wedding day itineraries and production timelines.

First Assistant Director (Out of the Toil) · TMU (Thesis Film)Apr 2025 – Jul 2025 · 4 mos

Scheduled and coordinated all shifts daily for animators and assistant animators. Organized training sessions and planned marketing and fundraising strategies.

Cinematographer/Producer (What's Left of Us) · TMU Documentary FilmDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos
Shift Leader and Trainer · Moxie’s Bar and GrillDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Server · Ballroom BowlDec 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos
Events Coordinator · Image Arts Student UnionDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Education· 6

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Toronto Metropolitan University2021 – 2025
High School Diploma · Aurora High School2017 – 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Toronto Metropolitan University2021 – 2025
High School Diploma · Aurora High School2017 – 2021

Certifications and awards· 5

Degree in Film Studies2030 – 2025
French Immersion Degree2030 – 2025
Co-operative Education Program Certificate2030 – 2025
Ontario Scholar2017 – 2021

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