About Darold
Hi, I'm a filmmaker with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of video and television production.
I have proven knowledge and experience in commercial television, news and public affairs, and educational television. Expertise in videography/photography and production of television series, documentaries, educational dramas, television commercials, Electronic Press Kits, corporate and marketing programs, safety and internal training videos and streaming content for the internet.
I have a soulful ability in developing story concepts, proposal writing, client liaison, budgeting, script development, script breakdown, scheduling, casting & crew selection, location scouting, story boarding, directing and shooting, picture and sound editing, music and graphic design, basically all aspects of film and video production from scripting to the delivery of the finished production.
I'm a strong and decisive leader and I work easily and collaboratively with clients, producers, directors, writers, actors, DOP’s, location sound recordists, editors, composers and suppliers.
I'm proficient and experienced in producing, directing and photographing productions in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and The Arctic.
I have produced of more than 400 hours of film, video and television stories and have administered production budgets of over a million dollars.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
· International award-winning producer/director.
· Past member of the Directors Guild of Canada.
· Award-winning editor. Adobe Premier Pro CC and Velocity HD editing platforms.
· Produced videos for some of Canada’s largest corporations.
CP, Air Canada, Shell, Imperial Oil, TransCanada, Royal Bank, Enbridge, Cenovus, Encana, Alcan, Enmax, and many more.
· Freelancer with all major TV networks in North America.