ABOUT
BIG LAKE CINEMATIC
Creative ~ Reliable ~ Experienced
Leading Big Lake Cinematic is Dave Clement. Dave brings over 20 years of filmmaking, video and photography experience to the table whether it's cinematography, drone aerials, photography, picture editing, writing, lighting, or sound editing. He has produced a dramatic feature film, edited tv dramas and feature films, worked as a cinematographer with the best in television journalism and created over a dozen international award-winning short films and documentaries over the years.
Dave also has a proven record of commitment to community development through helping individuals, businesses and organizations see the best of themselves through media. He is currently a key organizer and board member of the Big Sound International Film Festival. Environmental responsibility, ally-ship to marginalized communities and social justice are guiding principles when doing business or volunteering in the community.
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Award-winning video production
Best Film - Angelique's Isle (feature drama) - American Indian Film Festival, San Francisco
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Cinematographer of the Year - Return to Manomin (feature documentary) - Northern Arts Awards - Music & Film in Motion
Best Film - Seeking Bimaadiziiwin (Short Drama)- Northern Arts Awards - Music & Film in Motion
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Best Director - Seeking Bimaadiziiwin (Short Drama)- Northern Arts Awards - Music & Film in Motion
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Cinematographer of the Year - Seeking Bimaadiziiwin - Northern Arts Awards - Music & Film in Motion
Best Live Action Short Film - Seeking Bimaadiziiwin (Short Drama)- 35th Annual American Indian Film Festival, San Francisco
Best Film - Seeking Bimaadiziiwin (Short Drama) - Algoma International Film Festival
Mayor's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Business Award - City of Thunder Bay
Citizen of Exceptional Achievement Award - City of Thunder Bay
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Bronze Drum Award - Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival - Eagle vs. Sparrow (Short Film)