MARKUS PRADA
Aspiring Filmmaker
ABOUT ME
Born and raised in Brampton, Ontario, for my whole life I've had an interest in the arts, but I never knew which art form I appreciated the most. I tried music, which wasn't for me and for a majority of my life I have been interested in the visual arts; drawing, painting, sculpting, etc. I went to Mayfield Secondary School in their visual arts program and realized it wasn't what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I then discovered film, and was accepted into Humber colleges film and television production program and I have since discovered my deep love and passion for filmmaking. The ability to showcase so many brand new stories with complex and interesting characters are the main aspects that catch my eye, there are truly endless possibilities! My specific areas of interest are screenwriting and directing for action/drama features. My history of drawing and painting helps me as a visual story teller, as with all my films I try to make each frame its own painting in a way.
PROJECTS
I have partaken in a variety of projects ranging in tones, genres, and formats as well as accepting various roles on set.
These roles include,
- Life Easy: Sound Recordist and Boom Mic Operator (December 2022)
- Improbable Valentine Season 1: Assistant Craft Server (June 2022)
- Where Shadows Lie: Social Media Manager (February - May 2022)
- Anodyne: Boom Mic Operator (March 2022)
- Sauced: Key Grip and Driver (February 2022)
- Talking Rosie: Transport Captain, Boom Mic Operator (November 2021) and Colourist (February - Present 2022)
- He, Who Loves Me: Gaffer (October 2021)
- Meet me in the Hallway: Camera Operator (March 2021)
- I am Peace: Camera Operator (October 2020)
- Stare: Director and Screenwriter (February 2020)
By taking on these roles, I have been able to expand my understanding of the on set dynamics in almost every department.
“When I looked at life through the camera, I felt like I could finally see it.”