Dylan Weller

Film Production | Photography | Digital Media

Creative professional with a diverse background in film production, photography, design, and marketing. Adept at collaborating in dynamic environments and contributing to the storytelling process through innovative visuals and technical skills. Enthusiastic about applying growing expertise in drone operations and WHMIS-certified safety practices to the film industry.

Key Skills

  • Film Production & Lighting: Planning, shooting, and editing visual content with expertise in setting mood and ensuring technical excellence.
  • Digital Design & Content Creation: Proficient in creating visual assets for digital and print media, including posters, advertisements, and branding.
  • Photography & Video Editing: Skilled in capturing moments and editing videos to produce engaging narratives.
  • Web Development & Brand Building: Experience in building and maintaining online platforms and cohesive brand identities.
  • Social Media Management & Automation: Planning and executing campaigns using tools like Zapier, Hootsuite, and MailChimp.
  • Project Management: Proficient in Asana, Google Workspace, and Zapier for efficient team coordination.
  • Set Orientation & Safety: WHMIS-certified and trained in set orientation and safety practices for film production environments.
  • Drone Operations: Recently licensed for basic drone operations, with growing interest in aerial cinematography.

Professional Experience

Gig Guys | A/V Canada | DC MUSIC (2022–2024)

A/V Tech

  • Operated and troubleshooted A/V equipment for events.
  • Streamlined gear management for efficient setup and teardown.
Smoking Room Only (2022–2024)

Director of Digital Media

  • Managed bookings and spearheaded digital and print promotions.
  • Enhanced online presence through strategic branding and social media.
  • Provided live event photography and video services.
Scrap Film Productions (2020–2022)

Director of Photography

  • Directed photography for music videos, short films, and festivals.
  • Produced engaging content achieving over 1,000,000 views on Facebook.
Indie Week (2014–2020)

Director of Digital

  • Led graphic design and branding for international platforms.
  • Executed marketing campaigns to boost artist sign-ups and ticket sales.
  • Managed cross-functional teams in a global context.
DylanWeller.ca (2012–2025)

Freelance Photographer & Designer

  • Partnered with clients for photography, videography, and digital design projects.
  • Specialized in live performances, event photography, and professional portraits.
  • Published in leading music news outlets.
SVS Marketing (2018–2020)

Freelance Digital Designer

  • Designed digital assets for brands like Jack Daniel’s, Mill St., real estate firms, and international talent.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (2014)

Camera Crew Assistant

  • Supported camera operations during TIFF, ensuring smooth production processes.

Education

  • George Brown College: School of Graphic Design
  • George Brown College: Business & Marketing
  • Hollywood Art Institute: Photography Certification
  • Film Training Manitoba: WHMIS, Set Orientation, and Post-Production Certification
  • Online Courses: 14-Day Filmmaker, MasterClass, Coursera (Johns Hopkins University), YouTube Tutorials

Software Proficiency

  • Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign
  • Website Development: WordPress, Squarespace, Elementor, Shopify, WebFlow, GoDaddy
  • Social Media Tools: Hootsuite, Canva, Zapier, MailChimp, MeetEdgar
  • Project Management: Asana, Google Workspace
  • 3D & Animation: SketchUp, Blender, Articulate 360

Certifications

  • WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
  • Set Orientation & Post-Production (Film Training Manitoba)
  • Basic Drone Operations License (Transport Canada)