2011 got off to a very exciting start for me professionally. It was one of the most productive 3 month periods of my career.
January started off with a couple of goals and aspirations. First off was my Photo365 Project. Unfortunately, I lasted only the month of January, and then got way too busy to dedicate my time to the project. Below is my favourite photo that I took.
February was the month that I was the busiest. On February 2nd, I filmed the music video for “Sunflower” by Stacey Zegers. The video was received very well and has gained over 10,000 combined views online.
The Anti-Bullying message was so well received that Stacey and I did numerous press interviews discussing the video and it’s message.
LFPress.com Interview
View Video Online
A-Channel Interview
View Video Online
London Free Press – Front Page Article
Ontario Morning interview with Wei Chen – CBC Radio
CBC Radio interview with Stacey Zegers & Edward Platero by redcatfilm
As a result of the video, Kid’s Help Phone invited Stacey to take part in their “Celebrity Ambassador” program. Below is a PSA that I shot for the Kid’s Help Phone website.
In February, I was fortunate to land on the front page of the London Free Press promoting the Shot on Mobile Film Showcase
I ended the month shooting the music video for the track “Televised” by The Rescue
In March, I participated in the Fringe 62-Hour Short film contest. I teamed up with Jason Clarke and Darryl Calcott from Sunny Day Jazz to create the film “Frantic”
Cast and Crew Credits
Director: Darryl Callcott
Written By: Jason Clarke and Darryl Callcott
Cast: Pat Dryburgh, Gerrick Winston, Andrew Jiggins, Kayla Rock, Tammy Chrest and Craig White.
Producer: Jason Clarke
Original Music: Darryl Callcott
Cinematographer: Edward Platero
Editor: Jason Clarke
Colour Grading and Special Effects: Edward Platero
We were fortunate to win this years contest.
2011 has already shaped up to be a great year, can’t wait to see whats ahead.
