Edward O'Keefe
Filmmaker, Photographer
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About
Filmmaker and photographer based in Toronto
Experience
Director / Producer Freelance 2010 - Present
● Present inventive ideas and curate a vision for production and delivery through scripts and decks.
● Spearhead meetings with producers, production crew and post-production teams to keep projects in step with creative vision and timelines.
● Coordinate with above and below-the-line crews to facilitate specialized projects and contribute to each stage of production.
● Collaborate from pre-production through post-production to find solutions for potential challenges.
● Maintain tight deadlines and budgetary control with producers to avoid waste and streamline costs.
● Develop stories and ideas for agency/client to engage their target audiences.
● Lead with compassion and conviction in very fast-paced, often stressful and constantly changing environments, providing optimal leadership to achieve results that exceed expectations.
Cinematographer / Producer Freelance 2010 - Present
● Collaborate with directors to plan and implement the desired look and feel that best fits the story.
● Advise camera selection, lens choice, filtration, aspect ratio and set looks with the colorist.
● Arrange lighting, actor blocking, camera movement and framing for every scene.
● Research and scout locations, making note of sun position, lighting and weather conditions.
● Liaise with camera, electric, grip, sound, art and wardrobe departments to world-build.
● Analyze script, characters and story structure to decide on visual approach with director/producers.
● Maintain shooting schedules, manage deadlines and interface with teammates to support production.
Video Editor / Post-Supervisor Freelance 2010 - Present
● Clarify the director’s artistic vision and maintain alignment throughout editing.
● Oversee multiple aspects of post-production such as color, motion graphics, visual effects, sound design, voice-over and music.
● Prioritize and balance story, beats, pacing and flow with visual flare.
● Produce motion design elements such as titles, words, shapes and manipulate pre-fab 3D renders.
● Coordinate creative meetings to develop ideas, define project deadlines and keep team members on track.
● Develop and manage post-production workflow, final deliverables and formats.
● Interpret notes and revisions to keep edits moving forward efficiently.
● Rewrite or tweak voiceovers and copy to improve pacing and story.
● Supervise assistants to develop their storytelling ability and use of non-linear editing (NLE) systems.
Photographer Freelance 2010 - Present
● Develop high-impact creative for promotional and editorial content (print, web, social) from concept to completion to meet client needs.
● Collaborate with outside agencies to manage project vision, progress and milestones.
● Plan and execute artistic visual concepts while working within defined technical and budget constraints.
● Recruit new and maintain existing relationships with clients, agencies, stylists, hair and makeup artists, assistants and on-camera talent.
Education
OCADU
Studio, Fine Art
2013
