Networking and balance

Hey all,

Just musing on the life of an independent non-union worker.  Bouncing between clients and prospective clients while trying not to double book is a bit of a balancing act but when people are serious about paying their crew it works out best for me.  I get to pick my work schedule (kinda) and I don't have to work a creatively unfulfilling job.  Granted, this doesn't leave much in terms of financial security but with plans to get into the union for next year and with plenty of small work popping up, I feel good about this summer.

I have some travel plans I have to keep in mind.  I want to fly out to my parents in Saskatchewan at least once this summer and I have a roadtrip in August to the states to bring a new roommate into the house.  Besides that, I have a pretty open calendar to fill with various jobs, big or small and I'm putting them all down in my notepad so it stays organized!

Hope to see you on set!

Linley Redford

My Career in a Video

Hey guys,

I don't update this blog often as I'm often out shooting or actively looking for gigs but things have taken a positive turn for me at the end of my formal education at Capilano University.  In 2017 I have shot five student films of various lengths, most of which were on an Arri Alexa Plus cinema camera.  This has led to some of my best work in co-operation with talented directors of photography and graduate directors putting some interesting challenges before the lens.

I've started my summer by finally putting together a camera reel with which to share with prospective employers and it feels fantastic to be publishing footage I can personally feel proud of to call as 'my work'.

You can find it here on vimeo: Camera Reel

As I continue to work freelance and go from project to project, I'm thankful for the choices that led me to my career so far.  I have learned a great deal since I first began operating in 2010 after high school and I find being behind the camera to be one of the most rewarding experiences to call a day to day job.  I don't mind moving car-loads of equipment to visually show these stories!

Its been a blast, I'm hoping for more interesting projects to share with you guys over the summer.

Regards,

Linley Redford