Oliver Gläser - Director of Photography

Oliver Gläser - IATSE 669 Director of Photography/Camera Operator, Executive Producer

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Oliver has been behind the camera, directing photography on several award winning feature films and numerous shorts. His list of credits is growing steadily. As well as an accomplished Director of Photography and Cinematographer, Oliver also has considerable experience producing films, editing, Gaffing and Gripping and as a Photographer.

Oliver strives to compliment each and every production that he is involved with, bringing the script and story to the screen in an honest and true way, using the art of cinematography to enhance the story and help set the mood of the film.

Experienced in all acquisition formats from 35mm to DV, HD and everything in between, We own several production camera packages including HD, Super16mm and 35mm cameras, lenses and accessories.

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oliver.newsreel@gmail.com

604 802 8459 Mobile

604 216 2574 office

 
     
 

 

 
Craig Hantke - Editor

Craig Hantke - Account Manager / Editor

Craig has an overall rounded practical education in all aspects of the film production environment.

Editing and account management has been his main focus with NewsReel Productions over the last several years. Last year he edited a high profile project for North Vancouver based Oceanworks International, a world leading submersible technology developer and manufacturer, on their new rescue submersible for the US NAVY. This project, for which NewsReel Productions was the only US NAVY approved media outlet,  featured the revolutionary PRMS (Rescue submersible) and was picked up by Discovery Channel HD for broadcast. 

craig.newsreel@gmail.com

 
 
Ryan Povey - Production Manager

Ryan Povey - Production Manager / Producer

Ryan has been working in Real Estate Finance for the past five years,
where he monitors the budget, cost, and schedule of developments under
construction. He deals with lenders, developers, contractors, and
consultants on a daily basis. Ryan is currently monitoring over 20
projects worth over $3.5 billion dollars.
 
Through becoming friends with Oliver and Craig, Ryan decided to venture into the movie industry, bringing his skills of budgeting, resource management, and negotiation into the
company.

ryan.newsreel@gmail.com

 
 
Kevin Perissinotti - Photographer

Kevin Perissinotti - Photographer / Graphic Designer

Over the last five years Kevin has been directly involved in the production of a number of feature films, shorts (… some award winning.), and music videos all the while gratified that the demand for his skills and experience has been steadily growing. Moving from film based to more digital photography has expanded his capabilities in not only shooting, but also his computer and graphic/illustration skills.

Kevin believes that an outgoing attitude, hard work, a wealth of resources and experience combined with a pleasant and professional manner will invariably achieve positive and visible results.

Currently he is in the process of a career expansion and looking forward to bringing his 20 years of experience and existing skills and abilities in photography, film/video production and web development/design to Newsreel Productions.

kevin.newsreel@gmail.com

 
 

 

The story behind Newsreel Productions

- Lew Weekes, the Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit, 1945

Lew Weekes - Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit

 

Several years ago I became aqucainted to one of the last living members of the WWII Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit. The now late Mr. Lew Weekes was a cameraman, cartoonist, artist, and gentleman, shooting war footage for the newsreels of the day. Perhaps by a stroke of a little luck Lew missed D-Day, but he was one of the first Canadians into Paris as it was being liberated. He filmed Charles DeGaulle walking down the Champs-Élysées as snipers were taking pot shots at the crowd. Some of the most notable footage shot during the war was shot by Lew and his comrades in the Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit.

The idea of a combat cameraman, shooting motion pictures amoungst flying bullets, richochetting shrapnel..."these guys who shot with cameras instead of guns? They must have been a special bunch, people who would put their lives on the line for a few short movie clips."

This idea. This dedication to the art and craft of filmaking greatly appealled to me and was how we came to call our company...

NEWSREEL PRODUCTIONS.