BROADCAST WORK POSTMAN FILMS

This is an area where years of experience is valuable. Having a flair for storytelling, managing technical demands and paying precise attention to detail are all critical aspects of
successful broadcast work. Gord McFarlane is proud to have been involved with
these examples of broadcast excellence.

DIRECTOR (DIR): a person who supervises the production of a show usually with responsibility for camera placement and movement, action of the scene, flow of the narrative string, lighting, music and overall feel of a piece.

*AS DIRECTOR*

• Health Hunters, Demo Reel (2009) Producer: Allan Novak, Temple Street Productions. Gord Shoots/Directs in HD.
• THE UNSELLABLES (2009) 4of 13 episodes, Producer: Jen Scott, NEXTfilm, HGTV, Gord Directs in HD.
• KIM’S RUDE AWAKENINGS (2008) 7 of 13 episodes, W Network, Gord Directs in HD.
• THE ADRENALINE PROJECT (2008) (Teen Survivor/Fear Factor), 2 of 26 episodes, Marblemedia, YTV, Gord Directs in HD.
• EAT YOURSELF SEXY (2008) pilot episode, Gord Shoots/Directs in HD.
• THE LIST (2008) 13 episodes, SLICE Network, Gord Directs in HD.
• SHIP2SHORE (2007) Episode #1 , “River Cruising the Middle Rhine” Gord Directs/Shoots in HD.
• BEHAVE! (2007) Pilot, ELLIS Entertainment, Gord Directs/Shoots/Edits.
• TAKE THIS HOUSE AND SELL IT (2007) UPFRONT Entertainment, 13*30, W Network, Gord Directs.
• NDP FEDERAL ELECTION SPOTS (2008) NOW Communications, Wins Polly Award.
• SO YOU WANNA BE A CHEF (2006) AJE Productions, Gord Directs/Shoots/Edits.
• WHERE TV (2006) Travel Show, Ottawa and Toronto episodes. Gord Directs/Shoots. Postman Edit Farm Edits.
• DESIGNER SUPERSTAR CHALLENGE (2005) 6*1 hour episodes, HGTV Canada. Gord Field Produces.
• HANDYMAN SUPERSTAR CHALLENGE (2005) 6*1 hour episodes, HGTV Canada, Gord Field Produces.
• HOME TO STAY w/ Peter Fallico, (2005) Segment Director, 5 episodes, also directed show opening. HGTV.
• FEASTIVALS (2005) 1 Hour special for CTV TRAVEL, Directed, Shot and Edited this food motivated travel show. Episode based around the Kodiak, Alaska, King Crab Festival. Postman Edit Farm Edits.
• KING OF THE Q, GRILLING ADVENTURES (2005) 13 episodes, Dominican Republic, CTV TRAVEL,Gord Directs/Shoots.
• SORTING HOUSE WITH SUSANNAH (2004) Pilot/W Network, Gord Directs/Shoots, Postman Edit Farm Edits.

PICTURE EDITOR (PE): Arranges a series of visual and aural images into proper sequence and story form.

*AS EDITOR*
• 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium, Senior Feature Editor (Fall 2009/Winter 2010)
• Service supplier & Consultant to CTV Agincourt, HD content Delivery. CTV & EPI.
• "World’s Smallest Airplanes", Smithsonian Channel HD, 30 minutes (2007)
• "True Sport", Government of Canada, 6 minutes, Eng & Fre, (2007)
• "Steve Nash Charity Classic", SportsNET, 1 hour (2006)
• “Valerie Pringle/New Zealand”,CTV, 1.5 hours (2005)
• “Disney’s Family Adventure”, CTV, 1.5 hour DOC.(2005)
• “Hacktavista”, TVO, 3 hours for “View from Here” (2003)
• “GAMEFACE”, Comedy Network, season 2, (2002)
• “Grand Theft Auto” Marketplace Special, CBC, (2002), Gemini Best Info Special
• “Undercurrents”, CBC, 1995-1996, 1997-1998 Seasons
• “EPK And Trailers for MOW’s”, Alliance, (1996)
• “Youth Achievement Awards”, YTV, (1997)
• “PUMPED”, TVO & ESPN, Senior Editor, (1996)
• “The Legend of Lonewolf”, Dramatic, Ovation Ent., Editor/PP Supervisor (1995)
• “Girl Talk”, Upfront Entertainment for WTN, 1994-1995 Season
• “The Health Show”, CBC, Pilot Episode & First Season, (1994)
• “Prime Time News”, CBC, Bumper & Opening Design, (1994)
• “Life: The Program”, Editor/Post Supervisor, 1990-1993 Gemini winner in 1993
• “News and Documentaries”, CBC Winnipeg, (1988-1990)