Marc McPherson

Marc McPherson

Director | DOP | Steadicam | Aerial Drone Operator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creative Director at Fresh Cut Studios

  • Education

    • Sir Winston Churchill High School

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    • Canadian Screen Training Centre

      2005 - 2005
      Director Workshop
    • Maine Media

      2008 - 2008
      Steadicam Certification
    • University of Calgary

      1997 - 2002
      Bachelor of Arts Communications & Latin American Studies

      Activities and Societies: New University Television

    • Universitat d'Alacant

      2001 - 2001
      Bachelor of Arts in Communications Spanish Language & Culture
  • Experience

    • MJ McPherson

      Jan 1996 - now
      Director | DOP | Steadicam | Aerial Drone Operator
    • Tartan TV & CFTPA

      Nov 2002 - Jun 2003
      Director | Producer | Camera Operator | Sound Operator

      Tartan 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 2007
      FA and Language & Cultural Awareness Ambassador

      As 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 - now
      Creative Director

      Fresh 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 2008
      Director/Producer

      As Director/Producer I was responsible for the video production aspect of ICOM's e-learning projects.

    • Sinha Films Inc

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2007
      DOP
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Steadicam

      Steadicam - Maine Media Workshops
      Sept 2008
    • FAA Certified Remote Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Jun 2023
    • Drone Pilot Certificate

      Transport Canada - Transports Canada
      Apr 2019
    • Drone Flyer & Operator ID

      CAA International - Part of the UK CAA
      Apr 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Marc McPherson
      MARCOM Gold Winner 2013 - Nov 2013 Writer / Director
    • Awarded to Marc McPherson
      Videographer Award 2013 - Sep 2013 Director / DOP (Videographer)
    • Awarded to Marc McPherson
      MARCOM Gold Winner 2009 - Oct 2009 DOP / Steadicam
    • Awarded to Marc McPherson
      Best Original Screenplay - Best of the North West Festival - 2000 The Watcher - Writer / Director