Shawn Nova
Shawn Nova is an Iranian/French-Canadian director, writer and videographer based in Toronto, Canada. Over the years, Shawn has accumulated a variety of skills while working on TV series, and film productions, branded documentaries, music videos and commercial work. A certified drone pilot and avid lifestyle videographer, Shawn has a keen eye for visual storytelling. Shawn approaches his screenwriting with a passion for strong thematic narratives and universal themes.
Gear:
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Sony A7SIII
DJI AIR 2s Drone
DJI RS2 Gimbal + Accessories
Sachtler ACE Tripod
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Atomos Shinobi 7
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Sony 35mm f/1.8
Sony 20mm f/1.8
Tamron 70-180 f/2.8
Black Pro Mist Filters
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Aputure Amaran 100D x2
Aputure MX x2
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RODE 2 Go
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Neumann U47 FET
Neumann NDH 20
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Cinematography
2022
2021
2021
2011
2010
'94 - Documentary - Crossfield House Productions
HK Grandeur Boutique Summer Selection
HK Grandeur Boutique Fashion Lookbook
The Lottery of Life - Short Film - Directed by Daniel Shulkin
Budz - TV Pilot - Directed by Shawn Nova
Acting
2022
2022
Starved - Role of Benji - Short Film - Directed by Shawn Nova
A Beautiful Rush - Role of Ronnie - Short Film - Directed by Shawn Nova
2019
Human Trials - Blue Mask - Short Film - Directed by Hooman Esmailzadeh
2012
2011
Dumbstruck - Role of Client - Short Film - Directed by Hooman Esmailzadeh
The Lottery of Life - Role of Steve - Short Film - Directed by Daniel Shulkin
2010
Budz - Role of Shawn - TV Pilot - Directed by Shawn Nova
Screenwriting
2022
A Beautiful Rush
2022
Starved
2015
Earworm
2021
Blood And Soil
2010
Budz
2012
Caged
Education
2008-2013
York University Class of 2013
Honors Graduate
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