Scriptwriting
Filmmaking runs in my blood.
I started life as documentary researcher and location scout, setting up film shoots throughout North America. From there I branched into scripting for A/V, video and, as technologies evolved, interactive digital media.
Hundreds of scripts later, here are some of the highlights:
Window to the Pacific: Ventana Del Pacifico
Video profile on Costa Rica’s largest land developer specializing in luxury eco-friendly communities.
Connecting with eBusiness
A brand-building video demonstrating investments in digital technology at Cadillac Fairview, one of North America's largest owners and managers of commercial real estate.
Reach into Cookie Jar
Sizzle reel for Cookie Jar Group, Canada’s leading supplier of supplemental educational materials for children 18 months to grade 8.
Mapping Our Future
National conference presentation introducing a major business transformation plan.
Show Me
Information kiosk welcoming tourists to St. Louis.
The Revelstoke Story
Visitor Centre exhibit for BC Hydro's Revelstoke dam.
Two-way Streets
Interactive simulation trainer for police, aimed at heightening officer sensitivity to community safety and race relations issues.
The Way We Live
Public health exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre.
Space, Light and Colour
Television series on architectural design.
Pick-a-Flick
Commercial spots launching a national Sony campaign.
Troubleshooters, Inc.
Educational series designed to improve critical thinking skills.
Loud & Clear
Trade show kiosk illustrating the event management specialties of TELAV.
One Company, One Goal
Corporate overview of electro-technology pioneer ABB International.
BTV
Sales presentation for prospective customers of business broadcast services .
Stretch Your Noodle
Milk marketing DVD.
STS
Computer games illustrating interactions among science, technology, society:
• Robots On The Line
• Energy Issues
• Groundwater
• This Changing Climate
• Food Technology
• The “Wild” in Wilderness
WorkStation 2000
Computer simulation teaching HR skills.
Voyage to Vegetable Island
Nutrition-based adventure game.
Tele-Direct Sells
Four-part training series for Tele-Direct sales reps.
Shuttle Command
Arcade-style space exploration game.
New Kid In Town
Social problem solving simulation for students at Dellcrest Children's Centre.
Independent Learning
10-part series for illiterate adults, integrating video, computer, print.
Capital Vision
Visitor information kiosk promoting Ottawa highlights.
A Week in the Life
Lifestyle simulation for teaching decision-making skills to high schoolers.
Mortgage Fact Finder
Interactive CMHC trade show exhibit.
Presenting Videoway
Cable subscriber guide showcasing the online services of Group Vidéotron.
S2-MR
Introduction to the S2-MR railway communications system for CN trainees.
875 LIVE
Quarterly in-house video reports for 33,000 Bank of Montreal employees.
* Gold Award, Employee Communications Category, Mercury Awards
Count the Feet
Trosyd pharmaceutical commercials featuring Olympic cyclist Curt Harnett.
Meet the Future
Orientation for new hires at Chicago’s Harris Bankcorp.
Who We Are
60-second TV spots promoting Public Optical eyewear.
Innovation in Mobility
Sales video demonstrating elevating devices for the disabled.
Ordinary Heroes
Recruitment program for the Huntington Society.
Setting the Pace
Company update on new product and service initiatives from Consumers Distributing.
Healing Power
Video fundraiser for the Ontario Head Injuries Association.
Changing Our World
Recruitment program promoting management opportunities within Procter & Gamble.
Office of the Future
Staff communications vehicle explaining the role of information technologies at the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Shadows of War, Faces of Peace
TV documentary special on Canada’s U.N. peacekeeping role.
Coffee table book published by Key-Porter Books.
Thomas Cook Live
Dramatic vignettes featuring founder of The Thomas Cook Group.
Bred to Win
Showroom demo for Toyota sales staff.
Active Comfort
Product launch for the Lexus SC400 sports coupe.
Careers with Corrections
Information and recruitment video for prospective correctional employees.
Making Our Mark: CSA
Corporate identity video for the Canadian Standards Association.
Technology Update
Sales trainer on advances in the automotive technology.
Straight Talk About Safety
Workplace safety video for entry-level industrial employees.
High Alpha
Pilot safety awareness program stressing caution during aggressive high AOA maneuvers.
Anticipating the Promise
Visual guide to Canada Post's capital investment strategy.
Hidden Heritage
Public information video campaign in support of Ontario's mining industry.
* Gold Award, Houston International Film Festival
Upholding the Best
Tribute to long-service postal carriers.
Lasting Impressions
Training program for customer service personnel operating travel information centers.
Best of the Best
Achievement recognition video for employees of Shell Canada.
John Labatt – Looking Back
Conference presentation celebrating Labatt’s 100-year corporate history.
Nuclear Perspectives
Public information video on issues surrounding nuclear energy.
Disorientation Checklist
Video on in-flight spatial illusions and pilot disorientation.
The HSG Environment
Safety awareness videos for pilots.
Introducing TMS
Sales support videos for employees of American Express.
UCO and You
Retail sales force presentations for United Cooperatives.
35 Years and Growing
Live/ multi-image convention opener for IGA Canada.
Shield of the Homeland
TV documentary on Bahrain Defence Force.
Connoisseur Service
Sanitation procedures for workers in the retail food industry.
The Bally Professional
Sales training series for footwear sales personnel at Bally Shoes.
The Simulator Challenge
Simulator technology in the Canadian armed forces.
Strong and Proud
National convention motivator for IGA Canada.
The Health Group
Patient education series:
• Family Guide to Diabetes
• Dentistry and Your TMJ
• Brushing, Flossing and a Healthy Mouth
• Chiropractic and Nutrition
• Chiropractic and Your TMJ
• Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Sleeping Giant: South America
Time-Life educational series.
How Safe Is Enough?
Risk/benefit analysis and nuclear power.
Supervising for Results
Business seminar package to improve supervisory skills:
• Supervising For Productivity
• Supervisory Communication Skills
• Supervisors And People Problems
• Supervising And The Organization
* Award Winner, National Educational Film Festival
Bon Voyage... But
TV drama on travel safety.
The Uncalculated Risk
Training program on explosives handling.
* Award of Merit, Paris International Film and Television Festival
Proactive Audio Marketing
• Living Trusts
• Real Estate
• Family Stewardship
• Freight Distribution
• Business Taxation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Business Health Insurance
• Kitchen Renovations
• Bathroom Renovations
• Pipe Restoration
• Retirement Strategies
• Employee Productivity
• Financial Planning
• Corporate Asset Utilization
• Investment Models
• Limited Risk Investment
• Market Analysis
• Channel Marketing
HealthWise
Video health library for children.
* Blue and Red Ribbon awards, American Film Festival
Phobias
Video series used in conjunction with behavior modification therapies.
Cardiology
Videos designed to improve doctor-patient communication.
Reach for the Top
Educational TV quiz shows.
Element of the Unknown
One-hour TV documentary special.
What Is Chiropractic?
Video series for chiropractic patients.
Behind the Scene with Jonathan Winters
Television documentary series.
Untamed World
Syndicated nature series.
Friends of Man
Long-running animal series narrated by Glenn Ford.