Hi, I’m Chris. I consider myself a do-all AC; I wear a lot of hats in the doc world – Assistant, Second Camera, Data Management, Stills, Grip/Gaff. I’m well versed in travel from check-in to carnet navigation.
Education:
Select Credits:
https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/tv/crave/an-optimists-guide-to-the-planet-with-nikolaj-coster-waldau/
Documentary Series: “The Tragically Hip – No Dress Rehearsal” – Fully and Complete Productions, Dir. Mike Downie, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM
https://gem.cbc.ca/media/arctic-blue-with-peter-mansbridge/s01e01
https://www.tvo.org/video/documentaries/borealis-feature-version
https://www.tvo.org/video/documentaries/propaganda-the-art-of-selling-lies-feature-version
Branded Content: “WestJet 12 Flights of Christmas” – Studio M, Dir. Navin Ramaswaran, DP, John Tran. -AC/CAM OP/DMT
Television: “Sinking Cities – New York” – PBS/Cineflix, Dir. Martin Pupp, DP. Chris Romeike. -AC/DMT, Addtional Camera
Documentary Short: “Turning Tables” – Dir. Chrisann Hessing, DP. John Tran -BCAM, AC
Documentary Feature: “Carmine Street Guitars” – Sphinx Productions, Dir. Ron Mann, DP. John Tran -BCAM
Commercial: “Harley Davidson: Common Ground” – Artifact, Non-Fiction, Dir. David Grabias, DP. John Tran – BCAM, AC
Television: “Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas” – Riddle Films, Dir. Larry Weinstein, DP. Kiarash Sadigh – BCAM 1st AC, Additional Camera
Documentary Feature: “The Heat” – Alice B Productions, Dir. Maya Gallus, Pro. Howard Frailberg, DP. John Tran -AC/DMT
Documentary Feature: “Stand Up Toronto” – Proximity Films, Dir. Geeta Sondhi, Pro. Howard Frailberg, DP. John Tran -AC/DMT
2016:
Commercial: “Bar Zero” – LCBO BPG, Dir. Jim Fitzpatrick, DP. Michel Bisson – AC
Corporate: “Red Bull Sound Select” – Raging Indifference/GYK Antler, DP. Dan Dunn – Camera Operator
Documentary: “My Piece of the City” – 100 Dragons, Dir. Moze Mossanen, Pro. Teresa Ho, DP. Chris Romeike -AC/BCAM
PSA: “World Vision: Tom Cochrane” – Untitled Films, Dir. Hubert Davis, DP. Chris Romeike – AC/BCAM
Corporate: “LCBO All Managers Conference” – LCBO BPG, Dir. Jim Fitzpatrick, DP. Michel Bisson, John Tran, Henry Sansom – AC/BCAM
PSA: “Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation” – Content & Brand, Dir. Jessica Edwards, DP. Chris Romeike – AC/DMT
Documentary Feature: “Roses/Deliciously Disabled” – National Film Board Of Canada, Dir. Jari Osborne, Pro. Lea Marin, DP. David Cain -AC, Additional Camera (Daily)
Corporate: “CFL 2016 VR” – Pound & Grain, Dir. Michael Hamilton + Ian Tuason – AC
Documentary Feature: “Unarmed Verses” – National Film Board Of Canada, Dir. Charles Officer, Pro. Lea Marin, DP. Mike McLaughlin -AC/DMT
Documentary Feature: “What is Democracy?” – National Film Board Of Canada, Dir. Astra Taylor, Pro. Lea Marin, DP. Maya Bankovic -AC/DMT
2015:
Documentary: “Big Cities” – National Film Board Of Canada, Dir. Brett Story, DP. Chris Romeike – AC
Television: “House Of Bryan” – SI Entertainment (for HGTV), Dir. Peter Iglezos, DP. Joe Queenan – B Cam Operator (daily)
VR Trailer: “Bang Bang Baby VR Trailer” – DimensionGate, Dir. Ian Tuason, Prod. Nyla Innuksuk, DP. Chris Goll
Commercial: “Scribble – Hilroy” – Rouse and Fable, Dir. Paul Matthews, DP. John Tran – 1st AC
Corporate: “Holt Renfrew Style TV x Air Canada” – Nomad Republic, Dir. Duane Crichton, DP. Stephen Chung – AC
Sizzle Reel: “Smart Drugs” – Fathom Films, Dir. Ann Shin, DP. John Tran – AC
Commercial: “Cocktails Series” – LCBO, Dir. Jim Fitzpatrick, DP. John M. Tran – B Camera Operator
Commercial: “Deflate the Elephant Series” – LCBO, Dir. Jim Fitzpatrick, DP. John M. Tran – AC
VR Short Film: “House Guest + 3am” – DimensionGate Inc, Dir. Ian Tuason, DP. John Tran – Camera Operator
Television: “Leave it to Bryan” – Season 5 – SI Entertainment (for HGTV), Casting Dir. Tiffany Chang, Prod. Annelies McConnachie-Howarth – Casting Videographer/Editor/BROLL
2014:
Television: “Fool Canada” – Season 1 – Shaftesbury (for CBC), Dir. Casey Walker, DP. Reuben Denty – AC (Daily)
Commercial:“HR Block Tax Tips” – Mediatarian, Dir. Jim Fitzpatrick, DP. John M. Tran – AC/DMT
Corporate: “Deflate the Elephant” – LCBO, Dir. Jim Fitzpatrick, DP. John M. Tran – AC
Web Series: “Back in the Game” – Artifact/CFL, Dir. David Grabias, DP. John M. Tran – AC
Television: “Leave it to Bryan” – Season 4 – SI Entertainment (for HGTV), Dir. Peter Iglezos, DP. Joe Queenan – DMT, Stills Photographer (Daily)
Commercial: “Starkey Testimonials” – Dog Does Tricks/HousePower Inc., Dir. Terence Babb, DP. David Suddaby – AC, DMT
Web Series Pilot: “Heaven Must Be Boring” – Amythos Media/DEEP Inc., Dir. Michael Kennedy, DP. John M. Tran – 1st AC, DMT
Television: “Tackle My Reno (Sebastian Clovis)” – Season 1 – SI Entertainment (for HGTV), Dir. Cheryl Zalameda, DP. Jen Polo – DMT & Stills Photographer (Series)
Corporate: “Can’t Do Can Do” – LCBO Broadcast Productions, Dir. George Draginov, DP. John M. Tran – AC
Corporate: “Motorola Ecare” -Rabinovici and Associates, Dir. Domingo Olavarria – AC
2013:
Documentary Short: “Eric Peterson – Canadian Famous” -NFB, Dir. Kevin McMahon, DP. John M. Tran – DMT
Canadian Famous, Kevin McMahon, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
Feature Film: “Unhappy Happy” -Dir. Rob Shaw, DP. John M. Tran – AC, 2nd Unit Cinematographer (http://www.unhappyhappythemovie.com)
Workshop: “Philip Bloom Toronto Masterclass” -Philip Bloom, Sarah Estela – Intern, BTS Operator (https://vimeo.com/62222104)
Documentary: “Our Man in Tehran” -Rhombus Media, DP. John M. Tran – Camera Assistant, B camera, DMT (Daily)
2012:
Television: “You and Me Pilot” -DHX Media, Dir. Jason Hopley, DP. John M. Tran – Camera Assistant, DMT
Short Film: “Suburban Goth” -CFC Short, Dir. Virginia Abramovich, DP. John M. Tran – 2nd AC (https://vimeo.com/54755688)
Commercial: “Talking Goat” -Mediatarian, Dir. Jim Fitzpatrick, DP. John M. Tran – Camera Assistant, DMT (https://vimeo.com/54696126)
Corporate: “Go Local 2012” -LCBO, Dir. Michael Anderson, DP. John M. Tran – Camera Assistant, B camera, DMT (https://vimeo.com/54582748)
Television: “Hi Opie Pilot” -Marble Media, Dir. Larry Mirkin, DP. John M. Tran – Camera Assistant, B camera, DMT
Documentary: “The 13th Man” -Frantic Films/TSN, Dir. Larry Weinstein, DP. John M. Tran – Camera Assistant, DMT
Documentary: “The Greatest Team that Never Won” -90th Parallel/TSN, Dir. Christie Callan-Jones, DP. John M. Tran – Camera Assistant, DMT
Television Series: “Pawnathon Canada Season 2” -Suddenly Seemore, Prod. Morgan Elliot – Camera Assistant