Work Update and Mental Health Awareness // 25.01.23

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted anything to my website. Life has been busy so I haven’t had much time to post work I’ve been doing. Last year I started a new job at George Brown College in Toronto as their Video Producer. I’m excited to post some of the backlog of work I’ve accumulated in the last year or so.

Today, like every other day, it is important to keep tabs on your mental health - just like your physical health. That is why I created this video with the GBC Huskies to raise some awareness around some of the counselling and other mental health resources at George Brown College.

Music Therapy Month 2022

Here is a video I created for Trillium Health Partners.

March is Music Therapy month. At THP, we’re fortunate to have two Music Therapists who work with patients. They use music to improve motor skills and work towards cognitive and socialization goals.

"Music therapy is important because it really allows people to pay attention to all parts of who they are; physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and find ways for them to connect to those areas in a way that is natural and fun for them.” Christina Weldon, Music Therapist, THP.

COVID Unit Portrait // POTD 20.01.21

Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti stops for a quick portrait between seeing COVID positive patients at Trillium Health Partners. Dr. Chakrabarti and fellow infectious disease specialists have been key players in not only keeping us safe but also keeping us informed throughout this pandemic. Over the past year he’s been volunteering his time to provide daily interviews to media.

While on the unit we also shot some b-roll for virtual discussion with a group of front-line doctors from across Canada that aired on Global News. You can watch the discussion HERE.

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THP 3D Prints PPE for Frontline Staff

Shot for Trillium Health Partners.

As we continue working together against COVID-19, the world of health care has had to adapt quickly to deal with the widespread shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). At THP, the Command Centre PPE Innovations Team is meeting that challenge head on, using 3D printers to create face shields and mask extenders for frontline staff.

Woodbine Turf Cup Race Simulator

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to win a major stakes race on the Woodbine turf? Well here is your chance to feel like a champion jockey! Saddle up on this cutting-edge race simulator and compete in the Woodbine Turf Cup.

When the EFP department at Woodbine Entertainment was approached to assist with the video and audio elements of this activation I was all in. As an avid gamer myself, I was excited by the idea of working on an arcade-style interactive race simulator. I recorded hundreds of canned audio sound bites with track announcer, Robert Geller as well as video elements with TV and radio personality Jason Portuondo.

After everything came together and the Woodbine Turf Cup was ready to roll out we obviously had to get some top tier jockeys on it to test it out. Before a day of racing we got Eurico Da Silva and Rafael Hernandez, both former Queen's Plate winners, as well as Jason Portuondo to go head to head to head. Who won? I guess you'll have to watch to find out! #WoodbineTurfCup

This segment aired on TSN on August 28, 2019. It has been shared across Woodbine's social media platforms as well as Woodbine Simulcast.