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Ryan Rajcoomar

AJAX,ON

Summary

Creative Independent Filmmaker with extensive experience in various film projects, including award-winning shorts and feature films. Possess strong skills in storytelling, scriptwriting, editing and directing that have been honed through hands-on experience across multiple genres. Demonstrated ability to deliver compelling visual narratives that resonate with audiences. Previous works screened at multiple Toronto Festivals, earning accolades for Best SCI-FI, Horror, and Action.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Filmmaker

Freelance
Toronto, Ontario
01.2023 - Current
  • Created detailed shooting schedules to maximize efficiency during production days.
  • Directed scenes on set while maintaining continuity within the overall story arc.
  • Coordinated transportation, lodging and catering needs for cast and crew on location shoots.
  • Researched potential locations for filming in order to find the most cost effective option.
  • Sourced equipment rentals from local vendors when necessary for specific shots or effects.
  • Operated cameras and other filming equipment to capture high-quality footage.
  • Set up and operated recording equipment, including microphones, mixing consoles, sound processors and other related audio gear.
  • Operated lighting equipment such as reflectors, soft boxes and umbrellas to adjust lighting levels during shoots.
  • Created storyboards for each scene to communicate vision to cast and crew.
  • Assisted in the setup of green screen backgrounds for chroma key effects used in post-production processes.
  • Utilized advanced techniques such as rotoscoping or green screen compositing to achieve desired results.
  • Organized cast and crew members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the duration of filming.

Assistant Director

Graysons Encounter (Feature Film)
Ajax, Ontario
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated activities between departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Led weekly meetings with department heads to review progress towards project milestones.
  • Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication.
  • Created, updated, and monitored project schedules for multiple departments.
  • Communicated schedule changes effectively throughout the organization when necessary.
  • Collaborated with the cinematographer to determine which camera angles would best capture each scene.
  • Monitored footage being shot on location or in studio settings.
  • Compiled daily reports documenting progress of film projects.
  • Organized and maintained production documents, such as call sheets and shooting schedules.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Finance

Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association of Ontario

Skills

  • Shoot scheduling
  • Scene directing
  • Location scouting
  • Camera operation
  • Boom mic proficient
  • Lighting setup
  • Green screen set up
  • VFX and composting
  • Unreal Engine 5 Animation
  • Screenwriting

Accomplishments

  • PROGNOSIS (2024) Selected and screened at the Toronto Indie Horror Festival (2024)
  • The Gallowed (2024) Selected and screened at the Great Canadian Horror Festival (2024)
  • Into The Mainframe: Safehouse (2023) Selected and screened at the ALTIFF film festival (2023)
  • Grayson's Encounter (2024) Winner of Canadian Black Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor

Websites

Timeline

Assistant Director

Graysons Encounter (Feature Film)
03.2023 - 07.2023

Independent Filmmaker

Freelance
01.2023 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Finance

Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association of Ontario

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