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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.…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.

Lauren Halsted

Video Editor, Videographer, Film Director, +4

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

French

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Cinematographer/Producer (What's Left of Us) at TMU Documentary Film

December 30, 2024 - July 21, 2025

Created questions for interviews, conducted interviews with multiple subjects, created lighting plans and shot sheets, shot multiple subjects in different locations.

First Assistant Director (Out of the Toil) at TMU (Thesis Film)

April 29, 2025 - July 21, 2025

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

Editor (Pre-Madonna) at TMU (Thesis Film)

December 29, 2025 - July 20, 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.

Events Coordinator at Image Arts Student Union

December 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025

Scheduled and managed film screenings, art showcases and social events. Managed locations, marketing through social media, finances, fundraisers and event setup and teardown.

Server at Ballroom Bowl

December 31, 2023 - May 1, 2025

Served customers daily while memorizing orders. Skilled in using POS systems.

Shift Leader and Trainer at Moxie’s Bar and Grill

December 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025

Trained new hires and led staff members while on shift. Top leader in customer sales.

Videographer/Editor at Everlasting Moments Photography & Cinema

May 25, 2025 - September 7, 2025

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.