alex tomaszewski

Have worked on a range of projects specializing in film production and digital design. My various clients including Bite TV, Canadian Press, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Cyberboxx, Hockey Canada, Health Ontario, Humber College, McElwain & Company, Nike, Orange Lounge Recordings, Pocket Social, Shaftesbury, SickKids Foundation, Take A Bow Productions, TedTalks, Tendril, Toronto Argonauts, the Town of Beaumont and many more.

Production managed and audio recorded large-scale wedding films, including same-day edits. Duties pertained to scheduling, footage compiling, and camera assisting - while ultimately making the day go smoother for the production team. Lead camera and editor for independently contracted small-scale weddings.

Help lead and create a national Canadian rebrand for the third largest insurance brokerage and risk management services firm in the world. Tasks include filming and editing video campaigns and designing digital and printed advertisements that are highly distributed in national and local publications (such as Maclean's, Canadian Business, Winnipeg Free Press and many more). I also assist with designing the company's website that allows for better mobile use and SEO compliance.

Filmed highlights and live streams for all Ryerson home games, special events and promo shoots. Edited and organized file footage, as well as produced, directed and promoted online videos pertaining to the new Mattamy Athletic Centre (formally Maple Leaf Gardens). In addition, created large-scale floor decals, elevator / stair wraps, animated digital signage and poster designs for year-round campaigns held at the Ryerson Student Learning Centre.

Created numerous print and on-screen pre-show advertisements that have been displayed across Canada at all theatre chain locations - including promotions for special screenings, events, concession deals and menu boards. Also comfortable working with film reel, digital prints, and tape. The 2015 Oscar Telecast Promos were featured on BlogTO.

Worked closely with producers in generating and pre-approving show topics reflecting viewer interests, pitch preparations, reader reports and budget management. Also credited with production and sound on 2013 TIFF Selection, "When Jews Were Funny", and Hollywood-based web-series, "Craft Truck". Assisted with the 2016 feature "The Big Fix".

Established web-based design, video and communications for a cutting-edge interactive agency with clients that include Harvey's, Swiss Chalet, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, Milestones, Spring Rolls Restaurants and many more.

Directed and produced web-based content for a variety of partnerships within the 680 Media brand. Productions included directing and editing a weekly news-based web series, viral comedic skits, online commercials and comedy albums - including one produced by Ken Rutkowski who has worked with notable musicians such as Eminem and Raheem DeVaughn.

Worked alongside the VP and Head of Business Affairs helping with various tasks pertaining to the business and development of character driven animation - such as applying for funding applications, organizing schedules, managing collective rights and preparing licensing bibles.