Leia Hutchings
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- Camera & 2nd Supervising Field Producer - Great Pacific Television/Discovery ChannelBroadcast Media | British Columbia, Canada, CASummary
For as long as I can remember I've been a seeker of knowledge and experience- my inquisitive nature always fueling my direction in life. This innate curiosity led to years of travelling and living across Canada & overseas. I'm as equally inspired by the geography of this planet and its inhabitants as I am by its humans. Whether it’s my best friend or a Kyrgyz nomad, I'm at my best when engaging people and listening to their stories.
As for formal education, I picked up my first SLR (note the lack of 'D') early on in high school. I later trained in photography at Langara College. I discovered image-making was a deep passion of mine I simply could not ignore. Later, I submersed myself in French, Political Science and Women's Studies courses at Capilano University. While researching and writing about these topics, I found all I could do was think of ways to bring these stories ALIVE. It was perhaps inevitable I chose broadcasting.
Because of this outstanding medium I have flown across Canada at 1,000 feet with 100 civilian aircraft; helped a small community change their lives forever; become BFFs with beautiful B.C. and every day, people let me into their little universes for an intimate look at the interesting lives they lead.
...and I'm able to say emphatically I love what I do.Experience- Nov 2012 - PresentCamera, 2nd Supervising Field Producer / Great Pacific Television -- Discovery Channel Canada
DISCOVERY CHANNEL CANADA: Camera for second season of "HIGHWAY THRU HELL" docu-series.
This is not your typical camera operator; it's also described as "One Man Band"- a camera operator that works solo and self-directs in the field.
I also work part time as the 2nd Supervising Field Producer: daily crew assignment/scheduling/management/field support; on-call 24/7 for the action! - Oct 2011 - Oct 2012Videojournalist, Editor / CBC Television
Okanagan bureau reporter for CBC Vancouver TV newscasts. Report, shoot, write, edit and FTP stories for daily broadcast from anywhere in the Southern Interior of BC. Radio hits and file for web. Based in Kelowna.
camera: Sony EX3
editing software: Avid Media Composer, Dalet
additional software: iNews; Dalet. - Sept 2010 - Sept 2011Videojournalist, Camera, Editor / CKPG-TV
Report, shoot & edit stories for broadcast on daily TV & radio newscasts as well as feature stories for half-hour programs; camera operator for live TV newscasts; production shooter for TV commercials, weekly TV sports show "Cougar View" & WHL hockey games.
cameras: JVC 750, Panasonic 450
editing software: Final Cut Pro - Mar 2010 - Dec 2010Communications Director, Camera Assist, Stills Photographer, Researcher / Force Four Entertainment
"Village on a Diet"
Episode 11: Camera Assist
Episode 1-10: Communications Director, Stills Photographer, Researcher, Camera Assist: Independently created, designed & oversaw all outgoing communications to the town that was subject of an 11 episode CBC docu-series, including posters and a 16-page weekly information booklet; assisted camera operators in the field, including lighting for interviews and large-scale events; still photographs used to help promote the series through various media outlets.
cameras: Panasonic 950, Canon 7D (HD)
DSLR: Nikon D90 - Feb 2010 - Mar 2010Story & Field Producer / Mark Miller Media
Produced politically-centered news stories for CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel) & stories for Daily Planet.
- Feb 2010 - Feb 2010Production Assistant / X-Weighted
Logged timecode of action on set; assisted DOP and directors.
- Jan 2010 - Jan 2010Production Assistant / Mark Miller Media
"Scared of my Shadow" documentary for CBC.
Research, camera assist, on set PA. - Nov 2009 - Dec 2009Talent, Associate Producer / John Lovelace Corporation
Voice-overs for commercials and promotional videos; coordination of a group flight event and documentary film.
- Sept 2009 - Sept 2009Videographer / Jack Webster Foundation
Videographer for the Print and Online categories in the Webster’s Awards presentation video.
camera: Panasonic HVX200 - Jun 2009 - Sept 2009Communications & Media Relations, Program Development / Musqueam Ecosystem Conservation Society
Created new summer program including poster design; established communication strategy to engage media, funders and volunteers; continuous correspondence with media, volunteers and funders; technical support.
- Jun 2009 - Aug 2009Field Producer, Additional Camera, Stills Photographer / John Lovelace Corporation- Cross Canada Century Flight documentary
Supplementary roles: French language media spokesperson; logger; communications; coordinator.
camera: Sony HVR270 (HD)
DSLR: Nikon D90 - May 2009 - May 2009Gala Video Producer / Canadian Association of Journalists
Co-creation of the CAJ’s 45-minute awards ceremony video: all voice-overs; creation of visuals (video and photography); editor; coordinator.
camera: Panasonic HVX200
DSLR: Nikon D90 - 2007 - 2008Sales Representative / Real Estate Weekly
Established and maintained relationships with advertisers in Tri-cities & Maple Ridge areas; applied adept communication skills in person, over the phone and by email; acted as liaison between clients and production team; maintained positive attitude while working in deadline-driven environment; proofread advertising material.
- 2005 - 2006English Teacher / Eikaiwa Block
Employed time-management and problem-solving skills; independently initiated a French curriculum; class planning; interacted with Japanese parents daily; submitted regular student reports.
- May 1999 - Dec 2004Flight Attendant / Air Canada
Application of conflict management and resolution skills; received several Commendations of Performance; time management; adherence & enforcement of government-regulated safety standards; intensive safety and emergency training; customer service.
Education-
2008 - 2010British Columbia Institute of TechnologyDiploma in Broadcast Journalism Program, Distinction
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2006 - 2007Capilano CollegeFrench, Political Science and Women’s Studies
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2000 - 2004Langara CollegePhotography Certificate Program
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1997 - 1997Capilano CollegeCreative Writing, Art History and Philosophy
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1991 - 1996Handsworth Secondary SchoolGraduate of the French Immersion Program
Additional Information-
Honors:2012 Recipient: RTDNA Award for Best Short Feature, National for "Mackenzie Hockeyville" 2012 Recipient: RTDNA Award for Best Short Feature, Regional for "Mackenzie Hockeyville" 2009 Recipient: Jack Webster Award for Student Journalism
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Interests:My extensive travel experience provides me with a distinct understanding of a variety of differing cultures and a unique perspective into varying social expectations. This travel experience includes: Australia, Belize, Canada, China, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mexico, Pakistan, Scotland, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey and United States.
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Tweets
- RT @HWYThruHell: http://t.co/iWFbIo7KBz up all night in the canyon clearing a b train with lumber everywhere! hwythruhell-Jamie
- RT @More604: That's a wrap folks! Season 2 of #HighwayTHRUHell #HWYthruHELL should air in the fall. Can't wait to show you.
- RT @kevinritchie7: @adamgazzola and @kevinritchie7 made it home safe tonite back in the #hwythruhell hood http://t.co/zvi1ncvand
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