Michael Drabot

With over 30 years of experience in screen-based media, I've traversed roles spanning from lighting design to executive management. This diverse professional journey, encompassing entrepreneurship, production, technical expertise, and business leadership, has furnished me with a comprehensive understanding of both the creative and commercial facets of the industry. Transitioning from an artistic origin to entrepreneurial ventures and eventually evolving into a business designer, my trajectory offers a distinct vantage point for problem-solving and mentorship. A staunch advocate for innovation, I ardently believe in leveraging novel solutions to enhance every pursuit.

As a seasoned business executive, strong strategic leadership underpins my approach. Over the years, I've honed skills in partnership development, program expansion, financial management, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. My unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing team leadership has been a cornerstone of my professional ethos. Proficient in steering organizational transformations, I've consistently delivered notable achievements in both programmatic and operational domains.

Eager to channel my expertise in leadership, coaching, digital strategy development, and business design, I'm poised to support client-centric organizations in achieving their objectives.

• IATSE 871, Member Lighting Department
• IATSE 856, Past President and Member Lighting Department
• ACFC West, Board Member and Member Lighting Department
• Onscreen Manitoba (MMPIA), Board Member
• FTM, Member and Sponsor
• Winnipeg Film Group, Lifetime Member
• National Film Board, Freelance Technician Lighting, Camera
• National Screen Institute, Freelance Technician and Sponsor and Support for the organization with equipment, labour, design
• Video Pool, Video Artist
• LIFT, Instructor
• Board of Directors, Various Organizations (ACFC, OSM, MMPIA, Video Pool, IATSE)

• University of Winnipeg, Psychology and Leadership
• University of Manitoba, Film Studies and Photography
• Rockport Film and Photography, Advanced Film Lighting
• Queens University, Executive Program – General Management
• Queens University (Smith Business School), Executive Program – Digital Transformation, Executive Program – Change Management
• Onscreen Manitoba, Producer Training Program through BDC
• Continuous Skill Development, Attended festivals, screenings and workshops throughout North America
• Several Management and Human Resource Training and Workshops
• Skill development as a film Technician.
• Sales Development workshops, training seminars
• Professional Sales and Marketing Speaker events
• Industry Events for Equipment and Technology
• Attended many Screen-based Events on a wide range of topics, from professional development to forecasting the future needs of infrastructure development

Managed and motivated a team of diverse professionals, resulting in improved productivity and collaboration.