Schuyler Willson • DIRECTOR
ABOUT ME
EXPERIENCE
I've been directing and creating films, music videos and content for over 20 years. I live and work in Toronto but have done work across the GTA and Southern Ontario as well as in Los Angeles. Short films I've directed have been exhibited across North America, the UK, Russia, and Australia.
TOOLS
I've done both digital and film work. Lately I shoot mostly on the Sony A7Siii, but I really love the look of 16mm, for which I shoot with Bolex cameras, and Super 8, for which I use a Beaulieu 4008 ZMii. I also have a few mini DV cameras that are getting used more often.
BENEFITS
I'm also an experienced stills photographer. My photography portfolio + services are here. I have experience with promotional shots, documenting rehearsals, and live performances on either film or digital. I've also worked as a unit photograher on film sets. I shoot digitally on a Fuji GFX 50R and too many film cameras to list here.
TASTES
I like it colourful and weird, there's no question. I can get as wild as you'd like, but I'm happy to produce more subtle music video work that showcases an artist or group as well. I prefer natural light but do have a small light setup of my own when I'm required to double as director/cinematographer.
SERVICES
DIRECTION
Got a DP and treatment for your film, music video or content ready to go? Just looking for someone to direct? Reach out with your budget, schedule, and whatever else you'd like me to know.
WRITING
If you've got talent lined up but don't know quite what to do with them, I'm happy to help develop a treatment.
Concept development suited to your budget or location is critical. If you'd like help developing an idea with an eye on what's possible according to your conditions, I can help with that. I've written and directed short films on limited $$ that have screened at film festivals around the world.
Concept development suited to your budget or location is critical. If you'd like help developing an idea with an eye on what's possible according to your conditions, I can help with that. I've written and directed short films on limited $$ that have screened at film festivals around the world.
FILMING
Just let me know what you're looking for. I've shot it all.
If you're a group or artist and would like a rehearsal turned into a performance video, that's a great way to create a relationship. That way you can see what working with me is like and whether you'd like to develop a more significant project in the future. Charges for a performance video are per member, so they're very affordable, and can be done in a rehearsal space or venue that's comfortable for you.
If you're a group or artist and would like a rehearsal turned into a performance video, that's a great way to create a relationship. That way you can see what working with me is like and whether you'd like to develop a more significant project in the future. Charges for a performance video are per member, so they're very affordable, and can be done in a rehearsal space or venue that's comfortable for you.
EDITING
Got footage ready to go but don't know where to go with it? I can help turn it into a finished product. I can stabilize and colour correct your footage, add effects, and whatever else you need.
Shot some performance footage with a cellphone? Let me know what kind of look you're going for and send it over. I use Premiere Pro, After Effects, and various 3D rendering softwares.
Shot some performance footage with a cellphone? Let me know what kind of look you're going for and send it over. I use Premiere Pro, After Effects, and various 3D rendering softwares.
AI
Really constrained on your budget? We can get creative with whatever limited resources you have. AI video can get pretty wild, so this is definitely the least amount of control you'll have over your finished product, but if you like it strange and abstract, maybe AI is the way to go for you. I mostly use Runway, but also have some background in Stable Diffusion, Ganbreeder, and some other services.