Directors of Photography

John Minh Tran is an award winning Cinematographer. Born in Vietnam and raised in Calgary, John moved to Toronto to attend Ryerson University for film studies. Since graduating in 1995 he has remained in Toronto working as a cinematographer for commercials, industrials, documentary and drama.

A recent winner of the Canadian Society of Cinematographer’s (CSC) Best Documentary Cinematography award for Waterlife (Primitive) – directed by Kevin McMahon, he has also received a Gemini nomination for Cheating Death (NFB) – directed by Eric Geringas, and a CSC Best Documentary Cinematography nomination and Yorkton Golden Sheaf nomination for Mozartballs (Rhombus) – directed by Larry Weinstein.

Director, Director of Photography

Rob Shaw is a talented and experienced Director and Director of Photography of Commercials, Industrials, and Television (including small and large puppet-based shows, which require additional attention).

Born in Kitchener, Rob moved to Toronto to attend Ryerson University’s Film Studies program. There are very few positions Rob has not held on a set since graduating: Writer, Assistant Director, Key Grip, Production Manager, Camera Assistant, Editor, etc., Rob has performed them all admirably. All of this experience has allowed Rob to become an extremely effective Director and Director of Photography. To say Rob has a “keen eye” is a gross understatement, as his sample videos below will attest.

Director of Photography

Sean's passion for filmmaking began at a very young age. During high school Sean made many films and videos. Wanting to pursue his filmmaking he applied and was accepted into Concordia's Film production program. Since graduating, Sean has been applying his skills to commercials, television and dramatic works, including Gaffing on the Best Short winner at TIFF 2010 (Les fleur de L'age).

Sean has an eye for lighting, detail, and beauty. He is experienced in large-scale productions, short films, 3D, High speed cameras 1000+fps, stop motion films and has operated camera for HGTV & Food network.

"The principles of large-scale lighting are still present when shooting in miniature. I still have to light for 50 extras and a set that would be the size of a city block. But since it's stop motion the whole set is only about 20 feet."

Producer, Director, Director of Photography

Contact Info for Zach Zohr

Zach graduated in 2002 from the Television Production program at Seneca College, who never let him leave: impressed with his course work, the college scooped Zach up immediately to help produce their in-house productions and course curriculum.

Later, Zach branched out into Toronto’s commercial production industry as a Key Grip, where he became a sought-after expert in lighting, electrical, and other technical aspects of film and video production. In 2007, Zach began working in children’s television and feature films for the likes of:

CBC
The Space Channel
BBC
Nickelodeon
YTV, and
Disney.

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