Jawad Mir
toronto, ontario
647.294.1187
contact@jawadmir.com
My specialization is in script writing, directing and editing. With over three years of experience in the industry, I am extremely passionate about each stage of the production.
Professional Skills
Panasonic HVX 200, Canon XH A1, DVX-100B, Sony HVR A1U, Final Cut Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro , Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Media Cleaner.
Professional Experience
Freelancer - (2001-Present)
Current clients include production companies, artists, filmmakers, corporations & commercial businesses including names like Cathay Pacific, cYoucMe, Ellis Don Constructions & MCI Communication.
Documentary: Zaccheaus - (editor) (2008)
Edited documentary on the historical day Obama won the election and the coming together of the world.
Music Video: Pandamonia - (director, editor) (2008)
Director and Editor for Pandamonia’s music video entitled ‘Needle in the Vein’.
Short Film: The New Job - (Editor) - (2008)
Edited the 20 min short and it’s trailer that was filmed on Sony EX1.
EllisDon - (director) - (2008)
Directed & produced President’s Message for Canada’s largest construction company.
Projects: Webcast.TV - (cameraman & editor) - (2008)
Worked on various projects including Anti Aging Show, Niagara Parks and Meditech.
Toronto Police Association - (director) - (2008)
Directed & produced President’s Message for Toronto Police Association
Demo Reel: Positive Living Productions - (editor) - (2008)
Edited 5-minute demo reel for Positive Living Productions with an embedded animation.
Corporate: Hydro One - (cameraman & assist. dir) - (2008)
Cameraman & Assistant Director on a corporate video for Hydro One filmed for promotional purposes.
Corporate: ShredIt - (cameraman & assist. dir) - (2008)
Cameraman & Assistant Director on a corporate video for ShredIt to be used at international level.
Informational: Cara Foods - (assistant director) - (2008)
Served as an Assitant Director on the set of informational videos for Cara Food’s Chain Harvey’s & Swiss Chalet.
Corporate: Kenaidan Constructions - (editor & cameraman) - (2008)
Editor & Cameraman on a corporate video for Kenaidan Constructions to appear on their website.
TV: Beyond Belief - (editor) - (2007)
Editor on a community show that airs on SUN TV dealing with Teen issues such as drugs, violence and smoking.
Instructional: Stephen McGarvey - (editor) - (2007)
Edited 8 part series of modules for renowned Doctor Stephen McGarvey who is the master in art of influence and persuasion.
Documentary: The Kids are Alright - (editor) - (2007)
Edited a documentary highlighting the effect of 2006 Israel/Lebanese war on Lebanese children.
Commercials: cYoucMe - (director & editor) - (2007)
Created commercials for a new kind of a dating website at www.cyoucme.com.
LifeStyle Media- (director, editor) - (2007-Present)
Freelance videographer & editor capturing live events such as stand up comedy, life performances & more.
Corporate: MCI Communication - (director & editor) - (2007)
Created a testimonial video for MCI Comm by highlighting their lead clients like Molson, Royal Le Page and Forum.
Documentary: Travel Feature China - (editor) - (2006)
Worked as an editor on ‘Travel Feature: China’ documentary that was aired on Cathay Pacific Airlines.
The Leeward Tide - (first a.d., producer) - (2006)
Served as producer, first assistant director on the Award Winning Short The Leeward Tide, featured at film festivals across North America & Europe.
The Passion of Jim - (writer, editor, director) - (2004)
Filmed at Ryerson Sound Stage, ‘The Passion of Jim’ was the first student short that received Nomination for Best Editing.
Education
Certified in Film Production from Ryerson University.
Bachelor of Arts in Administration & Info Management from Ryerson University.