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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:

  • Ryerson University Radio and Television Arts – Bachelor of Arts (Broadcasting) 2011

Select Credits:

2023:

Documentary Series: “An Optimists Guide To The Planet With Nikolaj Coster-Waldau” – Cream Productions, Dir. Mark Stevenson, DP. John Tran csc – CCAM/AC/DMT/Stills

https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/tv/crave/an-optimists-guide-to-the-planet-with-nikolaj-coster-waldau/

 

 

 

 

 

2022:

Documentary Series: “The Tragically Hip – No Dress Rehearsal” – Fully and Complete Productions, Dir. Mike Downie, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM

Feature Documentary: “Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe” – Marble Media, Dir. Rob McCallum, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

Feature Documentary: “Viral News” – Primitive Entertainment, Dir. Kevin McMahon, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

Feature Documentary: “Crush – Message In A Bottle” – Red Queen, Dir. Maya Gallus, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

Feature Documentary: “Atomic Reaction” – WhistleStop Productions, Dir. Michele Hozer, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

TV Documentary: “The Nature of Things – Bug Sex” – Red Trillium, Dir. Andy Gregg, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

 

2021:

TV Documentary: “Arctic Blue with Peter Mansbridge” – Primitive Entertainment, Dir. Kevin McMahon, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

https://gem.cbc.ca/media/arctic-blue-with-peter-mansbridge/s01e01

Commercial: “Ubisoft Forward June 2021” – Artifact Non-Fiction, Dir. Lindsay Wile, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

Commercial: “Becel w/ Oat Beverage” – Edelman, Dir. Stash Capar, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

 
 

2020:

Feature Documentary: “Surviving The Block” – Yap Films, Dir. Rebecca Snow, DP. Mark Caswell – BCAM/AC

Commercial: “Jake’s House ASD Band” – Edelman, Dir. Andrew Simon, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

Commercial: “Ubisoft Forward Pre Show September 2020” – Artifact Non-Fiction, Dir. Mike Gattanella, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

Commercial: “Ubisoft Forward July 2020” – Artifact Non-Fiction, Dir. Mike Gattanella, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

TV movie: “Citizen Kid: Earth Comes First” – White Pines, Stefan Scaini, Pro. Stefan Paniccia, DP. Chris Romeike csc – BCAM

 

2019:

Docu-drama: “The Cobra Killers” – Yap Films, Dir. Buffy Childerhose; DP. Micha Dahan csc – 1st AC, 2nd Camera

Documentary: “Borealis” – Primitive Entertainment, Dir. Kevin McMahon; DP. John Tran csc – Assistant Camera CSA – Rob Stewart Award for Best Science or Nature Documentary Program or
Series, CSA Best Photography, Documentary or Factual John Tran

https://www.tvo.org/video/documentaries/borealis-feature-version

Documentary: “9/11 Kids” – Saloon Media, Dir. Elizabeth St. Philip, Pro. Steve Gamester; DP. Chris Romeike csc – BCAM (daily)

Commercial: “Classico – Nonna’s Kitchen” – Nimble Content, Dir. Adam Reid; DP. John Tran csc – BCAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdME7VfPLo

Branded Content: “Daffodil – Canadian Cancer Society” – C&B Central, Dir. Scott Turner, DP. Chris Romeike csc – AC

 

2018:

Branded Content: “To Win It All – Rainbow 6 Siege” – Artifact Nonfiction/Ubisoft, Dir. David Grabais, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

Branded Content: “The Away Game – Tim Hortons Kenyan Hockey” – Artifact Nonfiction, Dir. David Grabais, DP. John Tran csc – BCAM/AC

Documentary Feature: “Propaganda – The Art of Selling Lies” – SDR Productions, Dir. Larry Weinstein, DP. John Tran – BCAM/AC

https://www.tvo.org/video/documentaries/propaganda-the-art-of-selling-lies-feature-version

Documentary Feature: “The Impossible Swim” – WMW Productions, Dir. Ali and Larry Weinstein, DP. John Tran – BCAM/AC (daily)

Branded Content:Shop Stories – Green Glass Chile” – Shopify, Dir. Neal Hicks, DP, John Tran. -BCAM

Branded Content:This is Bethesda” – Artifact, Dir. David Grabias, DP, John Tran. -BCAM

Documentary Feature: “Untying The Knot” – Insync Media, Dir. Farzana Shammi, Pro. Lalita Krishna, DP. John Tran – AC

Television:Sinking Cities – Japan” – PBS/Cineflix, Dir. Ben Travers, DP. Chris Romeike. -BCAM

 

2017:

Branded Content:Shell – Fueling Kindness” – Edelman, Dir. Tamara Sullivan, DP, John Tran. -BCAM

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