Professional Steadicam Operator in the International Cinematographers Guild - Local 669.
Speaks five languages.
Holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Drama from the University of Alberta.
Has won awards for cinematography, directing, screenwriting, editing, and producing.
Lived on a small island in Japan for two years while studying Kyokushin Karate and Japanese cinema.
Has traveled to approximately 40 countries.
Has been a martial artist and instructor for more than 26 years and holds advanced rank in seven different martial arts. He teaches Brazilian Jiujitsu and has coordinated and shot fight scenes in several films.
His biggest influences are Roger Deakins, Emmanuel Lubeszki, Janusz Kaminski, Rob Hardy, and Hoyte Van Hoyema.
Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers.