https://benlcomeau.com Ben Comeau's Portfolio Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:13:02 +0000 https://benlcomeau.com en https://benlcomeau.com/07-The-Sunny-Side-1 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:36:56 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/07-The-Sunny-Side-1 Teaser Trailer 07. The Sunny SideFor our capstone project I was approached by director Sam Kilpatrick to produce a short documentary on Toronto-based artist Alfred Engerer. Alfred’s artistic works span decades, and his mediums include glass art and photography. It’s not an easy task to distill one life story into a single project. We found focus in Alfred’s work as a glass artist and exploration of Toronto’s dying arts scene, as evidenced by the demolition of his studio space in the West End to accommodate the development of yet another condominium. For more information on The Sunny Side please visit our website www.thesunnysidedoc.com or follow us on Instagram @thesunnysidedoc. Gallery (Click to enlarge) <img width="1200" height="1846" width_o="1200" height_o="1846" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ebf469c39ddbf287871b978aca7f42f351a3fe92cb8a5876a0a9aba4088e1d66/748339_426508.png" data-mid="156986035" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ebf469c39ddbf287871b978aca7f42f351a3fe92cb8a5876a0a9aba4088e1d66/748339_426508.png" /> <img width="1954" height="1464" width_o="1954" height_o="1464" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a797e18d48f1005f2d9c92b3fcd839e9d8c78272e4d8931caeaf19ede9f7a9f9/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.20.50-PM.png" data-mid="156985856" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a797e18d48f1005f2d9c92b3fcd839e9d8c78272e4d8931caeaf19ede9f7a9f9/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.20.50-PM.png" /> <img width="1954" height="1464" width_o="1954" height_o="1464" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a46d411d340e93df6184a0d65251c7fd83d7b51ff5235f6d330c6ca3c873237c/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.20.59-PM.png" data-mid="156985889" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a46d411d340e93df6184a0d65251c7fd83d7b51ff5235f6d330c6ca3c873237c/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.20.59-PM.png" /> <img width="1954" height="1464" width_o="1954" height_o="1464" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1360dcde8fbbebfa681d7af60885dbb50e6ce921a000f8ad3de8f02dada2c635/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.21.03-PM.png" data-mid="156985891" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1360dcde8fbbebfa681d7af60885dbb50e6ce921a000f8ad3de8f02dada2c635/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.21.03-PM.png" /> <img width="1954" height="1464" width_o="1954" height_o="1464" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/10d4241789abb65fd336624d9f0c4fb8548be3efd9a3260aaa1fbe39b5b840fe/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.23.24-PM.png" data-mid="156985971" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/10d4241789abb65fd336624d9f0c4fb8548be3efd9a3260aaa1fbe39b5b840fe/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.23.24-PM.png" /> <img width="1954" height="1464" width_o="1954" height_o="1464" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c8d2b64b45fb7005c93110d135f3f8fcf303471d19bc8e03044c358093f1e1c6/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.17.55-PM.png" data-mid="156985975" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c8d2b64b45fb7005c93110d135f3f8fcf303471d19bc8e03044c358093f1e1c6/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.17.55-PM.png" /> <img width="1954" height="1464" width_o="1954" height_o="1464" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/25aefb769b5776fb3413995dd7e4a71022e1a787fcf38bc31473f8403985ac50/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.18.01-PM.png" data-mid="156985974" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/25aefb769b5776fb3413995dd7e4a71022e1a787fcf38bc31473f8403985ac50/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.18.01-PM.png" /> <img width="1954" height="1464" width_o="1954" height_o="1464" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7cd418cd0a5f587274af33d3234ebe0bdb6d1713f982783b37c313550207f207/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.20.54-PM.png" data-mid="156985972" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7cd418cd0a5f587274af33d3234ebe0bdb6d1713f982783b37c313550207f207/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.20.54-PM.png" /> <img width="1954" height="1464" width_o="1954" height_o="1464" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2ea59a338d1bfd0e9e5caf60479ac9e5f0b1923ce0e818b84afa4cbc315f4dbd/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.18.21-PM.png" data-mid="156985835" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2ea59a338d1bfd0e9e5caf60479ac9e5f0b1923ce0e818b84afa4cbc315f4dbd/Screenshot-2022-10-25-at-7.18.21-PM.png" /> Notes 1 Festival Selections: - Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival 2022 - New York International Film Awards May 2022 - Guelph Film Festival 2022 - Montréal Independent Film Festival 2022 - Toronto Youth Shorts 20222 Awards: - New York International Film Festival May 2022 - Honorable Mention - Toronto Youth Shorts 2022 - Audience Choice Award3 Credits: Sam Kilpatrick (Director) Julian Orzel (DoP, Colourist, VFX) Adam Bowman (Editor, Associate Producer, 1st AC) Dana Masternak (Sound Design) Jason Raso (Original Score) Josh Straver (Location Sound Mixer) Karensa McCarthy (Story Editor) Liam Young (Poster Design) https://benlcomeau.com/06-You-Me-Natalie-1 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:36:57 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/06-You-Me-Natalie-1 Gallery (click to enlarge) <img width="2838" height="1496" width_o="2838" height_o="1496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b5de3539eb338a8912fd1b278d466085651d2efd4ad1a42a05089e73f2ca3611/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.00.25-AM.png" data-mid="156501260" border="0" data-scale="92" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b5de3539eb338a8912fd1b278d466085651d2efd4ad1a42a05089e73f2ca3611/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.00.25-AM.png" /> 06. You, Me + NatalieInterfacing with technology is a recurring theme in my works. In considering our embedded relationship with tech, I wanted to explore the consequences of such deep personal integration in this horror-inspired short about a jealous AI that interferes with a couple’s relationship. This project was an unforgettable learning experience as I was able to safely write, direct, and produce a short film in the uncertain, early stages of the pandemic. It pushed me to adapt my production experience to an entirely new context. Completing school online meant running a virtual production office out of my bedroom! This included casting calls + auditions, location scouting, drafting floor plans, budgets, schedules, post-production coordination, as well as on-set safety including COVID screenings. <img width="3748" height="2014" width_o="3748" height_o="2014" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/26b122636b658529fbfdc1d3f3e8fc77d2255dbefebdfe9ac90619bca1de481a/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.01.55-AM.png" data-mid="156501447" border="0" data-scale="46" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/26b122636b658529fbfdc1d3f3e8fc77d2255dbefebdfe9ac90619bca1de481a/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.01.55-AM.png" /><img width="3748" height="2014" width_o="3748" height_o="2014" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0359048577178e2929bea2f6a74708c6e1b469ba940ad3be2edcf9194ae44bc6/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.08.12-AM.png" data-mid="156501967" border="0" data-scale="46" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0359048577178e2929bea2f6a74708c6e1b469ba940ad3be2edcf9194ae44bc6/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.08.12-AM.png" /> <img width="3748" height="2014" width_o="3748" height_o="2014" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8a340dee22b183b64c6e8feb3eb1b104a7819463b80254e9aff0a19a306a73c0/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.06.46-AM.png" data-mid="156501810" border="0" data-scale="46" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8a340dee22b183b64c6e8feb3eb1b104a7819463b80254e9aff0a19a306a73c0/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.06.46-AM.png" /><img width="3748" height="2014" width_o="3748" height_o="2014" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ec9d7496de2678929edabb97fbe2e3cdf22c75cbe2794e6f0bb3b4a8a5090bfd/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.05.32-AM.png" data-mid="156501683" border="0" data-scale="46" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ec9d7496de2678929edabb97fbe2e3cdf22c75cbe2794e6f0bb3b4a8a5090bfd/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.05.32-AM.png" /><img width="3748" height="2014" width_o="3748" height_o="2014" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f0ce41866ffb17f29055ac7b319a196b74c10ed517d460401160e2ac69f44df2/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.21.04-AM.png" data-mid="156503619" border="0" data-scale="92" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f0ce41866ffb17f29055ac7b319a196b74c10ed517d460401160e2ac69f44df2/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-11.21.04-AM.png" /> Notes1 Starring Chase Lo and Michael Guiga, and featuring the voiceover talent of Misha Vo (formerly Allard)2 This was the first major project of our pandemic-era schooling, and was submitted for our fiction directing unit &nbsp;3 Big thank you to my incredible crew: Julian Orzel (DoP), Vrishub Merai (Editor) Adam Bowman (Sound Recordist) Andrew Robichaud (1st AC) Adam Hwang (Key Grip) Dana Masternak (COVID Officer). https://benlcomeau.com/05-Crip-the-Script-1 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:36:58 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/05-Crip-the-Script-1 Gallery (click to enlarge) <img width="2838" height="1496" width_o="2838" height_o="1496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c5902335c871dfa8ded67ac2cbccca85fa486de6f952e80228c388d18640187d/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-8.54.19-AM.png" data-mid="156485810" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c5902335c871dfa8ded67ac2cbccca85fa486de6f952e80228c388d18640187d/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-8.54.19-AM.png" /> Director, Lucia Linares (left) speaking with Ophira Calof (right) 05. Crip the ScriptFor our documentary unit project, I teamed up with director Lucia Linares to produce this short documentary on theatre performer and disability activist Ophira Calof. On the day of our scheduled studio shoot an essential component of Ophira’s mobility device malfunctioned, which made safe travel impossible. We took inspiration from how other outlets including news media had adapted during the pandemic to successfully shoot the interview remotely instead. <img width="2838" height="1496" width_o="2838" height_o="1496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f7deae01c569a931de88599cccd5e2a761f9d826d9c0a711a8dbebe43a65e969/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-9.02.49-AM.png" data-mid="156486453" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f7deae01c569a931de88599cccd5e2a761f9d826d9c0a711a8dbebe43a65e969/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-9.02.49-AM.png" /> <img width="2838" height="1496" width_o="2838" height_o="1496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9f35e343b7a1338179cb7cb58259f6da7262a43e7c1ffb3b0369aefe12066728/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-8.56.56-AM.png" data-mid="156485995" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9f35e343b7a1338179cb7cb58259f6da7262a43e7c1ffb3b0369aefe12066728/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-8.56.56-AM.png" /> <img width="2838" height="1496" width_o="2838" height_o="1496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/78d79cd0d467b539ab057d7f899107c96cdb55dc5685d7128a52bf77f76af447/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-9.02.29-AM.png" data-mid="156486444" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/78d79cd0d467b539ab057d7f899107c96cdb55dc5685d7128a52bf77f76af447/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-9.02.29-AM.png" /> <img width="2838" height="1496" width_o="2838" height_o="1496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0930bab9e79c78db00dea34b7169ffe8c903ba16ced1eab8d45eebacbb4faf2a/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-9.01.26-AM.png" data-mid="156486391" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0930bab9e79c78db00dea34b7169ffe8c903ba16ced1eab8d45eebacbb4faf2a/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-9.01.26-AM.png" /> <img width="2838" height="1496" width_o="2838" height_o="1496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/90c5a035a86bb825243877d69ee044b72549815c8f7f8a1757bacae96f3ae1dc/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-8.58.44-AM.png" data-mid="156486135" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/90c5a035a86bb825243877d69ee044b72549815c8f7f8a1757bacae96f3ae1dc/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-8.58.44-AM.png" /> Notes1 This project explores navigating accessibility in arts spaces2 The title comes from Ophira’s initiative Crip the Script, which raises awareness of how inclusivity in the arts can be baked-in from the development stage rather than being treated as an afterthought3 Full documentary available online soon https://benlcomeau.com/04-Technophonic-1 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:12:36 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/04-Technophonic-1 Watch on Youtube 04. TechnophonicThis project was originally concieved as an in-person audio/visual installation, but facing a pandemic we decided to pitch this as a VR proof of concept instead. The goal was for the participant to continuously see new screens wherever they looked popping up on a loop. Second-screening is a commonplace practice to describe our fractured focus and need for constant stimulation while we’re already consuming media. Our intent was to create a claustrophobic experience to simulate the never-ending feed scrolling that became our main information gateway during the early stages and uncertainty of the pandemic. Notes1 Inspired by an art installation set piece in season 2 episode 3 of Girls and the overwhelming experience of Chantal Ackerman’s installation NOW2 Screens connect or comfort us with their content, and we wanted to explore the idea of too much of a good thing3 Headphones and fullscreen recommended https://benlcomeau.com/03-Musicless-Music-Video-1 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:13:02 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/03-Musicless-Music-Video-1 Watch on YouTube 03. Musicless Music VideoAll original audio was stripped from the video except for an a cappella vocal track, and then we layered in soundscapes and effects for ambience. We initially had plans to record all foley on the campus soundstage, but we had to pivot and use location sound when we went into lockdown Spring 2020 and were not able to access campus resources. The final result might not have included wind if not for the pandemic, but I got to live my backup dancer fantasy recording ADR to a video of trained choreographers and had fun regardless! Notes1 Focus for this assignment was audio editing and mixing, foley, and using sound effect libraries2 Made in collaboration with Joseph Gonzales3 Features vocals and the video for Kiezsa’s smash hit Hideaway https://benlcomeau.com/02-Comics-for-All-1 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:12:43 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/02-Comics-for-All-1 Watch on Youtube 02. Comics for AllOur team successfully planned and executed an interview segment after studying techniques and theory in our second year. This interview was shot on location at the Silver Snail comic book shop in downtown Toronto and features co-owner Brian Hamelin. Brian discusses what sets his shop apart from other competing comic book stores in the city, as well as inclusivity within the comic book fan community. Notes1 This was our first major project to incorporate a paper edit, where an interview transcript is used as a foundation for the initial edit&nbsp;2 The assignment required demonstration of a three-point lighting set up as well as incorporation of b-roll&nbsp; https://benlcomeau.com/01-Blood-Type-1 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:12:23 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/01-Blood-Type-1 Watch Blood Type on YouTube 01. Blood TypeIn 2010 I was denied the opportunity to donate at a blood drive due to homophobic stigma in the eligibility questionnaire, and I wrote a short piece to help process my experience. During my first year at Humber College I adapted it to the screen using found horror film footage to explore how pop culture can be reduced to visual shorthand in emotional communication. I strongly believe media has the ability to inspire and inform perspectives, which is why I chose to adapt and share this particular experience facing outdated policies. Notes 1 Content Advisory: Discussion and depiction of needles2 Visually I was inspired by the romanticized portrayal of the male form in the music video for Charlie XCX’s Boys, and the dreaminess of Annie Lennox’s song No More I Love You’s&nbsp;3 Features clips from Requiem for a Dream, Saw II, The Walking Dead, The Wizard of Oz, and Trainspotting https://benlcomeau.com/About Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:36:58 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/About Everyone has a story // let me help you share it I'm a Toronto-based filmmaker and media producer, as well as a recent graduate from Humber’s Film and Media Production program. I was drawn to the film industry because I’m passionate about how media can shape how people understand both themselves and others. It takes quite a few considerations to get creative projects off the ground - and I'm here to help you through them! I've studied and trained in a wide variety of roles in the filmmaking process, and have a special interest in production management and directing. If there's a story you need help telling, contact me down below and let's figure it out! I look forward to hearing from you. BLC—’22 1 I had a fair bit of musical theatre and performing Shakespeare in the park as a kid. From a young age I learned the hard work and satisfaction that comes from putting on a show for others. 2 I grew up in an area North of Toronto called Muskoka, but was born in the East coast province of New Brunswick. I’ve now lived in Toronto for nearly ten years. Industry experience︎ Film post-production accounting including payroll and petty cash for Complete Post Production Solutions Ltd. (April 2021 - April 2022) ︎ Humber College In-class tutor (Spring 2022) ︎ Script coverage for Stellar Citizens (Feb 2018 - April 2019) ︎ Background performer in CBC’s 2012 film Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town ︎ Documentary pitch selection jury member (Winter 2021)Volunteer ︎ Toronto Food Film Festival 2019 ︎ Inside Out Film Festival 2018 ︎ World Pride Toronto 2014 Serving the public has taught me to be a good listener, a team leader, and to keep calm and focused in stressful situations. ︎ Brick Street Bakery Front of House Server (2016-2017, 2022) ︎ Otto’s Bierhalle Server + Line Cook 2017-2020 ︎ HMV Keyholder 2014-2016 ︎ Starbucks 2014 ︎ Walmart Wireless 2011-2013 ︎ Zellers 2010 ︎ McDonald’s 2009-2011 https://benlcomeau.com/Index Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:36:59 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/Index <img width="80" height="80" width_o="80" height_o="80" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/139b2ee20228106e99551669c70b9613a6cca83b955e79100b5d6ba0305bea6f/joined.svg" data-mid="133344546" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/80/i/139b2ee20228106e99551669c70b9613a6cca83b955e79100b5d6ba0305bea6f/joined.svg" /> benjamin léo comeau:&nbsp; freelance media producer︎&nbsp; &nbsp; About ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; LinkedIn︎︎︎︎&nbsp; &nbsp; Instagram︎ 07.&nbsp;The Sunny Side 06. You, Me + Natalie 05.&nbsp;Crip the Script 04. Technophonic 03. Musicless Music Video 02. Comics for All 01. Blood Type https://benlcomeau.com/Index-Dark Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:36:59 +0000 Ben Comeau's Portfolio https://benlcomeau.com/Index-Dark <img width="80" height="80" width_o="80" height_o="80" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f31826678f2edfccd576220269b5ea7b7466bdb19f9baede90fadf4b6292a130/joined-dark.svg" data-mid="133344547" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/80/i/f31826678f2edfccd576220269b5ea7b7466bdb19f9baede90fadf4b6292a130/joined-dark.svg" /> benjamin léo comeau: freelance media producer︎&nbsp; &nbsp; About︎&nbsp; &nbsp; LinkedIn︎︎︎︎&nbsp; &nbsp; Instagram︎ 07. The Sunny Side 06. You, Me + Natalie 05. Crip the Script 04. Technophonic 03. Musicless Music Video 02. Comics for All 01. Blood Type