Mac Downey
Festival Director / Co-Founder at Toronto International Music Video Festival- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Experience
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Toronto International Music Video Festival
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Festival Director / Co-Founder
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Jan 2023 - Present
The Toronto International Music Video Festival (TIMVF) is bringing musicians and film professionals together annually in a collaborative environment. In its inaugural year, TIMVF will be a 1-day event providing the opportunity for filmmakers & artists to have their music videos screened to the public. The Toronto International Music Video Festival (TIMVF) is bringing musicians and film professionals together annually in a collaborative environment. In its inaugural year, TIMVF will be a 1-day event providing the opportunity for filmmakers & artists to have their music videos screened to the public.
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Secodo Productions
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Canada
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer/Director/Co-Founder
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Jun 2017 - Present
Producer/Director of media content including: Music Videos, Commercials, Short/Feature Films, Showcase/Promo Videos, Branding, Photography or TV. - Maintain large crews and productions, while sustaining high quality work. - Coordinate and Schedule productions for a variety of different medias. - Budget and plan productions for clients. - Notable Clients include: Warner Bros Music, Universal Music, Heavy Aux Records, Sheridan College, Dipkoi, Uther Supply, Alexis Lodge Retirement Homes Show less
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Freelance Photograper
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Photography
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Photographer
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Jan 2016 - Present
- Create Photography in multiple styles for clients. Portfolio Includes: - Publications/Organizations/Brands: The Come Up Show, Spill Magazine, The Heavy Press, Papa Herb, Female Eye Film Festival, Heavy Aux Records, Cloak and Dagger Magazine, Nuance Music Label, Cap-Off Inc., Velkow Lift Truck Services, Among Others. - Artists/Events : July Talk, Snoop Dogg, Juice Wrld, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Jazz Cartier, 2 Chainz, Jessie Reyez, Ice Cube, Rex Orange County, Death Cab for Cutie, The Menzingers, Gang of Youths, J.I.D, The Internet, The Wu-Tang Clan, Osheaga Music Festival, CBC Music Festival, NXNE, among others. Show less
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1st Assistant Production Coordinator
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Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
- Maintain scheduling/organization of production. - Work with upper management to coordinate production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance. - Maintain scheduling/organization of production. - Work with upper management to coordinate production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance.
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Netflix
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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2nd Assistant Production Coordinator - Glamorous Season 1
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
- Complete Daily Production Reports.- Complete purchase orders and arrange other expenses for the production.- Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance.
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Office Production Assistant - Glamorous Season 1
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
- Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office.- Help with administrative roles within production.- Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance
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1st Assistant Production Coordinator - Don't Hang Up - Feature Film
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Sep 2021 - Nov 2021
- Assist the Production Coordinator with scheduling/maintaining the production. - Complete purchase orders and arrange other expenses for the production - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance - Assist the Production Coordinator with scheduling/maintaining the production. - Complete purchase orders and arrange other expenses for the production - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance
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VORTEX Media
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Assistant Props Master / On Set Props - Christmas in Trinket Town (Feature Film)
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
- Attend to on set needs of the props department. - Organize and maintain props of the feature film. - Assist with all needs of the Props Master including: administrative, financial, transport, among other tasks. - Attend to on set needs of the props department. - Organize and maintain props of the feature film. - Assist with all needs of the Props Master including: administrative, financial, transport, among other tasks.
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NBCUniversal Media, LLC
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Media Production
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Office Production Assistant - CHUCKY SEASON 1
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Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
- Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance - Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance
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The Come Up Show
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Canada
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Entertainment
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Photographer/ Journalist
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Feb 2017 - Feb 2021
- Research/Write news stories on a variety of music topics including but not limited to concerts, fashion and pop culture.- Photograph concerts/events in the GTA focusing on the arts.
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Social Media Manager/ Event and Concert Listing Associate
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Feb 2017 - Aug 2019
The Come Up Show is a multimedia presentation of Hip Hop culture, dedicated to sharing the latest and greatest in Canadian & International Hip Hop and providing fresh, cutting edge programming.Job Description:- Research and keep up to date on all up-coming music events in the GTA.- Keep superiors well informed on up-coming events and current developments in the music industry.- Collect info and document events taking place in the GTA for superiors. - Write stories on up coming events.- Market up-coming events through Social Media. Show less
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Office Production Assistant - NightBooks - A Netflix Feature Film
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
- Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance. - Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance.
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Production Assistant - Lullaby - Feature Film
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Aug 2020 - Sep 2020
- Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - maintain studio used for production - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance. - Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - maintain studio used for production - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance.
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The Heavy Press
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Canada
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter/Photographer
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2020
- Research/Write news stories on a variety of music topics including but not limited to concerts, fashion and pop culture. - Research and keep up to date on all up-coming music events in the GTA. - Photograph and Review concerts/events in the GTA. - Research/Write news stories on a variety of music topics including but not limited to concerts, fashion and pop culture. - Research and keep up to date on all up-coming music events in the GTA. - Photograph and Review concerts/events in the GTA.
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The Spill Magazine
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Canada
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist/ Photographer
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2020
- Write articles on the music scene in the Greater Toronto Area. - Provide coverage and photography on concerts in the Greater Toronto Area. - Interview musicians and other individuals in the music scene. - Write stories on up coming events in the GTA. - Write articles on the music scene in the Greater Toronto Area. - Provide coverage and photography on concerts in the Greater Toronto Area. - Interview musicians and other individuals in the music scene. - Write stories on up coming events in the GTA.
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Office Production Assistant - Trigger Point - Feature Film
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
High Park Entertainment Inc. is a Toronto based Film and TV production company that produces high quality, large budget film and TV projects. Previous productions include: V Wars (2019 TV Series), October Faction (2020 TV Series) - Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance. High Park Entertainment Inc. is a Toronto based Film and TV production company that produces high quality, large budget film and TV projects. Previous productions include: V Wars (2019 TV Series), October Faction (2020 TV Series) - Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance.
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Office Production Assistant - Tiny Pretty Things “Season 1” - A Netflix Production
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
- Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance. - Assist with all needs with production on set and at the office. - Help with administrative roles within production. - Complete and Archive documentation related to Production: Purchases, Schedule, Maintenance & Performance.
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Location Support Personnel for “Suits” Season 9
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
- Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set - Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set
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Location Support Personnel for “Star Trek Discovery” Season 3
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
- Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set - Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Location Support Personnel for "Titans” Season 2
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
- Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set - Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Location Support Personnel for “Work It” Feature Film
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
- Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set - Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set
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Location Support Personnel for “Short Treks: Season 2”
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May 2019 - May 2019
- Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set - Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set
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Hulu
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Location Support Personnel for "Handmaid's Tale” Season 3
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Feb 2019 - Mar 2019
- Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set - Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set
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Location Support Personnel for "It Part 2" Feature Film
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Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
- Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set - Maintain the location of the set for production - Ensure production equipment is secure during the shoot - Manage/Problem solve issues within set
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Chesler/Perlmutter Productions
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office PA/Development Intern
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May 2017 - Sep 2017
Job Description: - Script Coverage - Breakdown feature length scripts into 2-3 pages of development details and synopsis. - Scheduling of meetings and work related events. - Organize administrative work. - Research industry related topics for superiors. - Filing & Organization - Transcribe meetings and take notes for superiors. - Develop new scripts and film storylines - Make deliveries for superiors Job Description: - Script Coverage - Breakdown feature length scripts into 2-3 pages of development details and synopsis. - Scheduling of meetings and work related events. - Organize administrative work. - Research industry related topics for superiors. - Filing & Organization - Transcribe meetings and take notes for superiors. - Develop new scripts and film storylines - Make deliveries for superiors
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The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF)
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Canada
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant to Festival Director
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
Festivals Bio/Mandate - "FeFF, an international film festival for women directors, bridges the gap between the written, visual, and media arts with an eclectic program of films, script readings, book signings, a photo exhibit, music nights, industry-initiative panels, and best-in-the-biz tributes. FeFF provides an exclusive showcase for Canadian and international independent women filmmakers. We present high-calibre short and feature films in drama, comedy, sci-fi, action, horror, documentary, animation, and experimental genres. The directors and their casts and crews participate in Q & As with audiences following their film screenings. In addition to the annual festival, FeFF also curates film programs throughout the year and produces community-outreach programs to raise awareness of issues that pertain to women." Job Description: - Maintain organization and order of Theatre during the course of the festival. - Managing Volunteers and staff on hand. - See to that registration for guests, filmmakers, sponsors and other people of importance goes accordingly and smoothly. - See to that Festival Director Leslie-Ann Coles has everything she needs or requires to host the festival. - See to that guests are comfortable and happy during the Festival. - See to that all films are properly prepared for screenings before hand. Show less
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National Thrift
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Canada
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Floor Manager/ Cashier
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
- Responsible for organizing and stocking a constant flow of items being shipped in. - Maintained the cleanliness of the store. - Maintain order in the store. - Signing off on new items donated to the store. - Managing and tracking new items donated. - Responsible for organizing and stocking a constant flow of items being shipped in. - Maintained the cleanliness of the store. - Maintain order in the store. - Signing off on new items donated to the store. - Managing and tracking new items donated.
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Canada's Wonderland
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Canada
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Entertainment Providers
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500 - 600 Employee
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Rides Attendent
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
- Operated popular ride attractions. - Responsible for safety of all passengers. - Maintain order of customers in line. - Operated popular ride attractions. - Responsible for safety of all passengers. - Maintain order of customers in line.
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Park Services Attendent
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Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
- Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds
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Games attendent
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Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
- Managed all aspects of business in several games booths.- Responsible for money transactions and balance of cash at end of shift.
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Tennis Canada
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Canada
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Janitor
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Job Description: - Maintain cleanliness of grounds. - Water plants - ensure a clean and positive experience for all guests Job Description: - Maintain cleanliness of grounds. - Water plants - ensure a clean and positive experience for all guests
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Education
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Sheridan College
Bachelors, Bachelors of Film and TV -
Sheridan College
Certificate, Performing Arts -
Crestwood School
High School Diploma