Filmmaking
If you're looking for a top-notch filmmaker who has experience in the Northern Ontario region, look no further than Big Lake Cinematic. We're in a unique position to support fellow filmmakers who are bringing their projects to the Parry Sound / Muskoka region.
We offer a wide range of filmmaking services, from pre-production to post-production, and everything in between. Our filmmaking skills and experience will complement any team and help bring your film to life.
Contact us today to discuss!
Select film & television projects we've been a big part of.
Angelique's Isle
Feature film available on CBC Gem, Amazon Prime
Dave produced the film and directed the B-Unit cinematography of this 90-minute desert-island survival story set on Lake Superior. Starring Julia Jones (Longmire, Westworld, The Mandolorian) and Charlie Carrick (The Borgia, Departure), it's the true story of Angelique and Charlie Mott who were marooned and left to die on Isle Royale in 1845.
https://gem.cbc.ca/media/angeliques-isle/s01
Big Sound International Film Festival
Community Event
Bringing years of film festival experience to the table, Dave is the Creative Programmer of Parry Sound's very own international film festival. Founded by Lesley Mapstone, the BSIFF brings films from all over the world to the big screen and connects filmmakers and audiences in the gem of Northern Ontario, the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts.
Hard Rock Medical
Dramatic TV Series - TVO
Dave worked as the Editor on Season 3 of TVO's flagship drama cutting 9 episodes for Producer/Director Derek Diorio.
Wonders of the Arctic IMAX 3D
Large format documentary
Dave spent a month and a half on the frozen ocean in the high-Arctic working with the underwater camera unit on Wonders of the Arctic.
Happy FKN Sunshine
Feature film - recently premiered
Dave worked as the picture editor on this quirky indy feature about a music band of oddballs from a small Northern Ontario mill town produced by Ryan Keller (Other Animal) and directed by Derek Diorio (Distinct Features). Featuring a predominantly Northern cast, it premiered as the showcase of LA Dances With Films Festival in the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Bouvelvard (yes the same theatre Star Wars premiered in 1977).
Return To Manomin
Documentary Feature
Dave was producer, cinematographer and editor on this heartfelt story of an Anishinabe family returning to their traditional wild rice harvest after nearly losing the practice under the pressures of colonialism and loss.
This film won Cinematographer of the Year at the Northern Ontario Film and Music Awards and screened at film festivals around the world.
La Petite Mairesse
Dramatic TV Series (French) - TFO
In the Summer of 2021 Dave spent a week on the set of La Petite Mairesse working as Camera Operator on the Arri Mini with gorgeous Angenieux glass.
How Big Lake Cinematic is an asset to your filmmaking team:
With years of film industry experience in both cinema and TV production ranging from producing, camera department, editing and post (including colour grading), we can make working in the Parry Sound area easier for you.
Let us help with your post workflow. DIT, data wrangling, dailies, assistant editing, picture editing, colour grading - we've got you.
Maybe you need a local fixer or some location scouting? We can do that.