We help purpose-driven organizations captivate audiences and get results with creative, holistic and scalable visual storytelling. Storytelling, storyfinding and story development are our key expertise. We use a highly regarded process to find and develop a story, amplified with creative direction to reach your goals with storytelling and video. Specialising in non-fiction production for organisations, agencies and producers.

Skillen & Co.

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We help purpose-driven organizations captivate audiences and get results with creative, holistic and scalable visual storytelling. Storytelling, storyfinding and story development are our key expertise. We use a highly regarded process to find and develop a story, amplified with creative direction to reach your goals with storytelling and video. Specialising in non-fiction production for organisations, agencies and producers.

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We help purpose-driven organizations captivate audiences and get results with creative, holistic and scalable visual storytelling.

Storytelling, storyfinding and story development are our key expertise. We use a highly regarded process to find and develop a story, amplified with creative direction to reach your goals with storytelling and video. Specialising in non-fiction production for organisations, agencies and producers.

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Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro
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Corporate Video
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Explainer Video
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Promo Video
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Short Film
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Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Explainer Video
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Video Advert
Expert
Pitch Deck
Expert
Google Drive
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Education

Broadcast Television and Video Production at British Columbia Institute of Technology
September 5, 2006 - May 30, 2008
Two year diploma program with focus on broadcast television (news, sports and live studio produced programs) and video production.

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Government, Transportation & Logistics
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