JASON GEORGE
CINEMATOGRAPHER-ASSOCIATE MEMBER, CSC / IATSE LOCAL 667
JASON@JASONGEORGE.COM
WWW.JASONGEORGE.COM
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+1-416-821-1457
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Veteran Cinematographer with over fifteen years of experience in commercial, music videos, narrative, show promos, documentary and other.
Skills include working with Directors to achieve their vision, collaborating with all departments in prep and planning as well as in production, to achieve the perfect shots for the story/ project, while staying within budget.
Strengths include creating stunning images through composition, staging, blocking. lighting, camera movement and selection of cameras, lenses and lighting . Expert in lighting ; beauty and realism.
Experienced in special effects work, including blue and green screen, VR Volumes, high speed cinematography (Phantom) as well and many other types. Proficient with geared heads and hand-wheels. Recent short film shot live action and generated in AI.
Pride of workmanship and a team player with a focus on execution while making the process enjoyable.
EXPERIENCE
CINEMATOGRAPHER (2005-PRESENT)
COMMERCIALS. : (over 500) Partial list:
2024- Lexus, NuBorrow, Udemy, Xero, Market Masters, Nature Conservancy of Canada
2023- Tim Tok, Toyota, Mountain Dew, Ikea, TD Easytrade, CIBC Client Stories, Greenshield…..
2022- Pur Sang Vodka, Greenshield, Bodacious Shisheido, Policaro / Porsche, Freshco, Toyota, Advil…
2021- Telus, CP24, Ontario Power Generation, Pediasure, Manulife, Gaviscon, Aviation Gin, Foodland…
2020- Indochino, Walmart / Star Wars, Hasbro, Nutrience, Kelloggs, Surehealth, Tallboyz Promo…..
2019- Master Chef, Gund, Toyota, Mercedes, Brisk, Amazing Race Promo, Jann Arden Promo……
2018-2005- Various commercials including: Taco Bell, Ford, Turtles, GMC, Lowes, Quaker, Black cellar, Walmart, Joe Fresh, Presidents Choice, Scotiabank, Chrysler, Playtex, Rickards, Iniskillin, Crest, Tropicana, Caramilk, Mr. Sub, Visa Rushcard, Bell Raptors, NHL CBC, and more.
FILM AND TV: (SHORTS)
Utopiverse DIR: William Yong
Land Dances Us (Live-action AI) DIR: Sandra Laronde
Eden Planted DIR: Lisa Mann
Gravity Of Descent DIR: William Yong
Aloo Tikki DIR: Ashish Varma
Just One Word DIR: Jani Lauzon
The Cycle of Broken Grace DIR: Telford Kennedy
Five Beans For George DIR: Sean Anicic
Unspoken DIR: Dean Ifill
Prodigal Son: DIR: Tad Munnings
Blue Like Jazz: DIR: Tad Munnings
MUSIC VIDEO: (Partial list)
“En Route to Mayhem”- Apocalyptica, “Rise”- Apocalyptica, “Christmas Kisses” Serena Ryder, “Space Opus”Brandy Alexanders, “Just One Voice” Silent Rival, “Mansplainin’” Nice Horse, and many, many more……
P.S.A’s:
Raptors PSA, Millenium Kids PSA, Heart and Stroke, Cystic Fibrosis, Salvation Army and more…
DOCUMENTARY:
MCF- The Multi Children’s Family
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS:
2020 CSC AWARD NOMINEE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY MUSIC VIDEO CATEGORY
2019 CSC AWARD NOMINEE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY MUSIC VIDEO CATEGORY
2018 CSC AWARD NOMINEE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY MUSIC VIDEO CATEGORY
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
CINEMATOGRAPHER 2005- PRESENT
GAFFER 1994- 2005
PHOTOGRAPHER- OUTPOST MAGAZINE ASSIGNMENTS FROM 2000-2009
EDUCATION:
RYERSON UNIVERSITY-FILM STUDIES 1994-1996
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO-ENGLISH STUDIES- 1993-1994
NORTH TORONTO COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE- OSSHGD
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
WHIMIS
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
AERIAL LIFT OPERATOR
ST JOHN EMERGENCY FIRST AID
BOAT PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATOR CARD
CANADIAN FORCES BASIC PARACHUTIST COURSE/ INFANTRYMAN
PADI CERTIFIED DIVER
CLASS G DRIVERS LICENSE