
Marc McPherson
Director | DOP | Steadicam | Aerial Drone Operator

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About me
Creative Director at Fresh Cut Studios
Education

Sir Winston Churchill High School
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Canadian Screen Training Centre
2005 - 2005Director Workshop
Maine Media
2008 - 2008Steadicam Certification
University of Calgary
1997 - 2002Bachelor of Arts Communications & Latin American StudiesActivities and Societies: New University Television

Universitat d'Alacant
2001 - 2001Bachelor of Arts in Communications Spanish Language & Culture
Experience

MJ McPherson
Jan 1996 - nowDirector | DOP | Steadicam | Aerial Drone Operator
Tartan TV & CFTPA
Nov 2002 - Jun 2003Director | Producer | Camera Operator | Sound OperatorTartan TV was a weekly television series based on Scotland and Scottish Culture that aired on CLT (Canadian Learning Television) and a number of US networks.Starting out as a sound operator and cameraman my role expanded to Director and Producer of featurettes for Tartan TVs flagship show.

WestJet
Jan 2004 - Aug 2007FA and Language & Cultural Awareness AmbassadorAs part of the Language and Cultural Awareness Committee I was responsible for creating lesson plans, a language handbook as well as teaching the Spanish onboard workshops for Flight Attendants.My involvement on Language & Culture Committee involved: - writing articles for internal WestJet newsletter - develop & initiate ideas by embracing/understanding cultures and languages within WestJet's operations

Fresh Cut Studios
Jan 2005 - nowCreative DirectorFresh Cut Studios is a Creative Digital Storytelling company utilizing a system of proven processes and methodologies to ensure your goals and expectations are met. One of our experienced ‘creatives’ work side-by-side with you throughout your project to ensure all aspects of the production, from strategy to delivery, are carried out with purpose and cost efficiency. Utilizing our ICEPAC Process in more than one thousand productions to date, we brainstorm creative solutions for company branding & print campaigns, custom videos, and eLearning courses all with a plan.What makes us different is our commitment to your project and the variety of industries we serve. All Fresh Cut creatives are safety certified and have multidisciplinary experience, therefore streamlining ease of production and allowing us to keep a high level of production without the high cost. We love what we do and that ensures that our company produces great work. Show less

ICOM Productions
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008Director/ProducerAs Director/Producer I was responsible for the video production aspect of ICOM's e-learning projects.

Sinha Films Inc
Jan 2007 - Jan 2007DOP
Licenses & Certifications

Steadicam
Steadicam - Maine Media WorkshopsSept 2008
FAA Certified Remote Pilot
Federal Aviation AdministrationJun 2023
Drone Pilot Certificate
Transport Canada - Transports CanadaApr 2019
Drone Flyer & Operator ID
CAA International - Part of the UK CAAApr 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Marc McPhersonMARCOM Gold Winner 2013 - Nov 2013 Writer / Director
- Awarded to Marc McPhersonVideographer Award 2013 - Sep 2013 Director / DOP (Videographer)
- Awarded to Marc McPhersonMARCOM Gold Winner 2009 - Oct 2009 DOP / Steadicam
- Awarded to Marc McPhersonBest Original Screenplay - Best of the North West Festival - 2000 The Watcher - Writer / Director
Languages
- spSpanish
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