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Harrison Burton

Harrison Burton

Summary

Harrison Burton is a Multiple Award Winning Canadian Underwater Cinematographer, Filmmaker & Fine Art Aerial photographer. He recently received the 2024 Robert Bateman Award for conservation in the arts from the Canadian Wildlife Federation, acknowledging his efforts in conservation and documentary storytelling.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Documentary Filmmaker

Self Employed
Pine Grove, Nova Scotia
01.2013 - Current
  • Production of fine art aerial photography for the Bright & Brine Fine Art Gallery showcase of both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick's coastlines.
  • Three years of experience as a drone pilot and aerial photographer.
  • Underwater Cinematography, 'The Death Coast' - An upcoming History Channel and Discovery Channel Canada Treasure Hunting Show
  • Underwater Cinematography and Direction of the documentary film, 'Expedition Nictau - Exploring New Brunswick's Herbicide Dilemma' (Winner of two Canadian Cinematography Awards)
  • 7 years producing films and fundraising videos for the Atlantic Canadian chapter of The Nature Conservancy of Canada.
  • 15 years of experience working behind the camera for commercials, corporate ads, instructional videos, and philanthropic fundraising video projects
  • 5 years of experience as a scuba diver and occupational underwater cameraman

Education

Photography

Nova Scotia Community College
Waterfront Campus
06-2011

Padi Advanced Certification
Halifax, NS

Padi Ice Diver Certification
Halifax, NS

Paid Open Water Diver
Halifax, NS

Abelcine Red Cinema Camera Certified
Brooklyn, New York
08-2018

Canadian Advanced Drone Pilot

Skills

  • Fine Art Aerial Photography
  • Advanced Drone Operations
  • Underwater Cinematography
  • Topside Cinema camera operation
  • Film directing
  • Film production
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Audience Engagement
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Visual storytelling
  • Planning
  • Communication
  • Research

Websites

Timeline

Documentary Filmmaker

Self Employed
01.2013 - Current

Photography

Nova Scotia Community College

Padi Advanced Certification

Padi Ice Diver Certification

Paid Open Water Diver

Abelcine Red Cinema Camera Certified

Canadian Advanced Drone Pilot

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