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My career has been defined by the high standards and ethical rigor of Canada’s most respected newsrooms. I spent over a decade working full-time for TV News networks, followed by…
When a national reporter flies into Kelowna or Kamloops to cover a developing story, they are often stepping into a high-stakes environment with very little lead time. I view my…
Field production in the British Columbia Interior requires a high level of self-sufficiency. You cannot always rely on finding a local rental house if a piece of gear fails or…
In the world of breaking news, the window of opportunity is often measured in minutes rather than hours. My career in national newsrooms taught me that a story is only…
The technology used to connect a field assignment to the broadcast center has evolved significantly since I began my career, but the high stakes of a live hit remain constant.…
In the high-pressure environment of national news, there is rarely a guarantee of a full crew on the scene. My two decades in this industry have taught me how to…
My coverage area runs from Hope to Golden, from the US border up to Prince George and beyond. After twenty years working these routes, I know them the way most…
There are a lot of talented videographers in British Columbia. What makes Distill Media different starts with where Curtis Allen came from before he picked up a camera for clients.Before…
Not every municipal communications team comes to a video project from the same starting point. Some have a fully developed concept, internal approvals in place, and just need a professional…
Video production pricing can be surprisingly hard to get a straight answer on. We prefer a different approach.At Distill Media, our pricing is structured around Half-Day and Full-Day shoot rates…
One of the things local government clients appreciate most about working with Distill Media is knowing exactly what to expect at each stage of a project. Government communications teams work…
Navigating the financial side of video production does not have to be a complicated process. At Distill Media, we believe that every organization operates within specific fiscal realities and approval…
One of the questions we get most often from new municipal clients is: can you handle this specific type of video? The answer is almost always yes. Over the years,…
In any service business, repeat clients are the real measure of success. You can impress someone once with good equipment and a polished final cut. Getting them to come back,…
Local government communication is not like marketing a product. You are not trying to create desire, you are trying to build understanding, trust, and connection between a city and the…
The most powerful moments in a video often come from unscripted, genuine human experiences. Distill Media specializes in capturing these moments through a conversational interview style. Drawing on years of…
