Strut for a Cure 2010



Ballet

A short piece showcasing a National Ballet of Canada principal dancer performing on white. The focus here was to edit her movement into one flowing sequence of physical movement; the antithesis to RGB Move.

Inside trailer

The official trailer for Yaz Rabadi’s latest short film, Inside is now available. This refreshing project gave me a chance to work on dramatic subject matter and RED footage! The goal was to summarize the important elements of the film, evoke intrigue and leave the viewer wanting more.

I have only edited a handful of trailers but I really pushed to make this one professional and commercially appealing. Check it out!

Bugs!


The latest short I edited for Ryan Enn Hughes is now available online. I really enjoyed working on this project because of the creative freedom allowed. I wanted the twitch-like movement of the insects to transcend the entire short, which resulted in an intense edit. The music by Professor Kliq also helped to sustain that intensity. Check it out below!

RGB Move

RGB MOVE from Ryan Enn Hughes on Vimeo.

Ryan Enn Hughes just posted an hd version of the video so please check it out below or go here to view it in HD.

Parkinson’s PSA

Red Head




Director: Arash Moallemi

Amber Heard FASHION April 2010 cover shoot

A behind the scenes look at Amber Heards FASHION Magazine cover shoot in L.A. with photographer Michael Williams. When you’re working with footage of such beautiful talent it’s hard not to go all out on the video edit.
Colour footage shot on a Canon 5D MKII. The B&W was shot with a consumer digital still camera.

Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Celebrations in Toronto!

Last night was nothing short of a gong show in Toronto as my friends and I celebrated the 3-2 win over Team U.S.A. for the Men’s Hockey Olympic Gold Medal game. I couldn’t snap many pictures since we were always moving but I did manage to get a few.

Yonge and Dundas Square, GO CANADA! Post hockey game celebration

One of a Kind Show (2010)




Client: MMPI Canada
Directed by: Arash Moallemi

NYC, October 2009

Here’s another set of photos from my recent trip to New York City. 30 Rock was the highlight of the sites but there are a few from Grand Central, Times Square, and of course the Empire State Building.

*Click the image below to view the photo set on flickr.

30 Rock Plaza Fountain

2009 ING New York City Marathon (Photos)

I’m finally back from New York and it was absolutely exhilerating. Covering the marathon was such a rush. From getting great access to the start line and pro runners, the Maasai Marathon group, getting a media motorcade to transport us to Central Park from Staten Island to cover the finish, it was more than someone covering the event could ask for.

NYRR club should really be commended for how well they operated the race. Everything went smoothly. I captured a few inspiring shots at the end where all the runners showed their true emotions. Alanis Morissette, Anthony Edwards, and Edward Norton were also among those I covered. The real highlight was Parashi, who came all the way from Kenya to run as part of the Maasai Marathon to raise money for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust.
Overall a great experience and I’m definitely signing up next year. Here’s hoping I get in.

*Click on the images below to view the photo set on flickr.
Samson and Sunte walking to the start
Alanis Morissette and Andrew Wolfe, pre-race

Winner: Best Video @ 2009 COPAs

Kudos from the Maasai Marathon Organizers

Had a pleasant surprise in my inbox this morning: Shauna, a Maasai Marathon Organizer sent this after watching the short fundraiser video I did for my Dad:

“Just wanted to say that your video is so awesome. Edward and I just
watched it and it really is great. We are having the web master put it
in the main videos section.”

Follow Edward Norton’s training for the run and donate to the cause!

More Maasai Marathon Updates

What started as a simple promo video has now exploded into a documentary! I’m heading south at the end of the month to cover the ING New York City Marathon where I will be following the Maasai Marathon Team from start to finish. Along with the race day shoot I will be interviewing  the Maasai warriors and Edward Norton about what makes the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust such an important cause.

Missing Paris

Well I just got back from a wonderful holiday in Paris and I’m already missing it. There was so much history and culture that I couldn’t possibly see it all in one trip but I tried my best. Highlights included ice cream at Berthillon and all the world class food!

*Click the picture to view the photo set on flickr.
Swing ride and ferris wheel, Terrasse des Feuillants

Maroc (teaser)

A teaser for my upcoming short about my journey through Morocco.

Photos from Morocco Day 7-10: Tangier, Marrakech

*Click the picture to view the photo set on flickr.
Cyber Park waterfountain, Marrakech

Photos from Morocco Day 5 & 6: Chefchaouen, Rif Mountains

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Colourful powders, Chefchaouen

Photos from Morocco Day 4: Fes

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Tannery and dye factory, Fes Medina

Photos from Morocco Day 3: Moulay Idriss, Volubilis, Mekenes, Fes

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Entering the Place el Hedim

Photos from Morocco Day 2: Rabat, Meknes, and Moulay Idriss

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Atay bi nana

Photos from Morocco Day 1: Casablanca

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Place Mohammed V

Day 10: Ma’Salama Shukran Bizzaf Al-Maghreb

For my last day in Morocco I spent time taking photos and exploring what I could before making the long journey home. At the end of the day all I could say is goodbye and thank you very much Morocco for a wonderful experience. View the journey in Google Maps.

Day 9: Marrakech and the Djemaa el Fna

My second day in Marrakech was spent exploring the Djemaa el Fna. A place to find teeth pullers, snake charmers, monkeys and more. It’s even more exciting at night when everyone comes out to socialize and enjoy the bustling activity. View the journey in Google Maps.