Elvira Parent

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2017

  Videography

  • Created promotional videos for Ultrafit Bootcamp (2016), Jenny Ritter Band (2015), Vancouver artist Francoise Thibault (2014), and Canadian Parents for French (2013).• Documented and edited live music performance taking place at Hidden City Records for social media content (2017)

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  Zack Embree

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Videographer and Assistant Editor

  • Filmed, logged and edited footage to create library of events and protests taking in place in British Columbia in opposition to Pipeline projects for eventual independent documentary feature release

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  Service de Garde Les Copains

  Dec 2013 - May 2015

  Educator and Administrative Assistant

  • Organised daily educational, artistic or recreational activities for school-age children• Participated in the recruitment and training of new daycare staff

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  Digital Media Academy

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Teacher and Administrative Assistant

  Prepared curriculum and taught a weeklong filmmaking course to 12 to 15 year olds.

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  MEC

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2017

  Bilingual Customer Service Representative, Social Media Team

  • Monitored and respond to outstanding Twitter and French and English Facebook posts (on all 20 stores’ Twitter pages, as well as the National Twitter page)• Answered emails about orders inquiries, technical problems with the website, as well as questions about grants, events and sustainability or sourcing practices.

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  Dear Skies (documentary)

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2018

  Film Director, Producer, Editor

  A 25-minute personal environmental documentary about the Montreal-Portland Pipeline made as thesis project for my Masters in Media Production• Lead the production of a short documentary with a 3-person crew and a budget of $5000• Pitched initial concept, directed the shoot, recruited and interviewed subjects• Wrote and recorded voiceover, assisted in post-production

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  Transmedia Zone, Ryerson University

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Transmedia Zone Associate

  As an associate at the Transmedia Zone, I provide support to start-ups and project innovating in storytelling, media and the creative industries. Transmedia Zone is an incubator for storytelling, media and creative industries operating out of Ryerson University. For more information visit www.transmediazone.ca

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  Evenings and Weekends Productions

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2020

  Story Writer, Interviewer and Editor

  Mum's the Word is an interactive educational documentary about the adoption mandate in Post-War Canada to be released in early 2020. • Worked collaboratively on the structuring and categorization of 30 interviews into a story of six chapters along with production team• Conducted user testing of our interactive documentary prototype. • Directed two-day French language shoot in Quebec, interviewed subject and edited final cut of chapter. • Transcribed and translated French interviews to English Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  Video Editor + Videographer

  Video Editor, Drawing Change Consulting, Vancouver • Video editing for short educational videos for clients such as the Asante Group, the Community Legal Assistance Society and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship CentresVideographer, Kate Duncan Design • Videography for a one-day shoot for a branded Dickies documentary through Sid Lee, LAEditor, Black-Belt Productions • Assembly edit for two 3-minute promotional videos for Gore Mutual Insurance Show less

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  Lopii Productions Inc.

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

  Edited episodes 104 (Timmins) and 205 (Penetanguishene). #Couleurs du Nord: A kids' documentary series set in 10 French-speaking communities across Northern Ontario• Reporting to Post-production Supervisor & Producers and ensuring deadlines are met • Collecting and organizing all the elements needed to edit the series including graphics and music• Preparing projects for online and mix

  • Editor

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  • Assistant Editor

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
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  GROUNDGLASS CASTING

  Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

  Casting Associate

  **Also worked here Jul 2021 - Oct 2021• Worked collaboratively on research and outreach for projects which required ‘real people’ casting across Canada in French and English.• Reviewed submissions and assisted in preparing and running callback sessions, interviewed talent.• Communicated with talent agents, generated and distributed various casting-related documentsincluding run sheets, booking documents, copy for social media posts, etc.

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  Sahkosh Productions

  Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  Production Coordinator

  • Collaborated closely with the casting director and director throughout the casting process for "Ainsi Va Manu S2," ensuring meticulous coordination and optimal talent selection aligned with project vision and requirements.• Orchestrated background talent booking for a diverse group of over 50 kids and teenagers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project needs.• Sourced missing crew members across various roles ensuring a seamless production workflow.• Managed talent bookings, streamlined contract processing, and crafted detailed callsheets for shoot days, ensuring smooth operations.• Secured a production office and assisted in scouting shooting locations to facilitate smooth production processes.• Coordinated catering services, accommodating diverse dietary needs and preferences for cast and crew. Show less

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  Apartment 11 Productions

  Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Wrote and directed two episodes (one in French and one in English)• Conducted pre-interviews with children and families upon approval of kid participants by networks, gathering further information and establishing rapport in collaboration with the researcher.• Wrote treatment for the episodes, contributing to cohesive storytelling.• Directed all aspects of two-day main shoots, ensuring capture of essential elements.• Screened footage and provided direction to editors during post-production. Show less

  • Writer and Director, Sunny's Quest S3 & La Quête de Lumie S1

    Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  • Casting Researcher, Sunny's Quest S3 & La Quête de Lumie S1

    Aug 2023 - Apr 2024