Well-Built But Vulnerable
The population of Ontario’s turtles is dwindling. These dinosaurs of the wildlife world are often overlooked, and their hard shells are not enough to protect them from human impact. They need our help. At Toronto Wildlife Centre, turtles are not forgotten. Every life saved makes a big difference to the survival of their species.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Romero Lodge; Experience Climax Rainforest
Climax forest - i.e., predominantly undisturbed by humans. Romero Lodge offers a sustainable, local, yet exciting option for visiting an area of jungle that is so incredibly remote and special.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor
Wandering turkey rescued from busy Scarborough streets
The wild turkey that had been wandering the busy streets of a Scarborough neighbourhood for a few months has been safely rescued and released! The fearless fowl made Toronto news in January 2024 after weaving through heavy traffic and sometimes following or pecking vehicles - dangerously close to a highway 401 on ramp. Concerned residents called the Toronto police who then reached out to our Wildlife Hotline for help. Worried the large bird could be struck at any moment, our Rescue Team was soon on their way.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Narrator (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Eye injuries leave little owls needing emergency care
A little Northern saw-whet owl sat frightened in the middle of a crowd at a busy winter fair in Toronto. Sara was among them, and quickly noticed he could only keep one eye open. The poor bird needed help… Barbara was walking her dog and came across an Eastern screech owl on the street corner. The small bird wasn’t moving, and sat with his eyes closed. Knowing something was wrong, Barbara called the Wildlife Hotline… Both owls were thankfully brought to TWC for emergency care.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Narrator (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre)
Saving injured and orphaned fawns
White-tailed deer are majestic and peaceful animals. But they’re challenging patients to care for due to their size and extreme sensitivity. They can become easily frightened and stressed (which can be fatal), especially around the people trying to help them. As babies, they’re even more vulnerable. Those who become injured and/or orphaned, after tragically losing their mothers, need our help. Thanks to the generosity of the Lindal Family, we have the resources to care for them for the first time in our 30-year history. Four helpless orphaned fawns were carefully raised at TWC this year! Watch them grow day by day, until the wonderful moment they return to the wild.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Experiential Learning Program in the Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peruvian Amazon
The second part of a the two part video series exploring programs offered at the MLC. See the daily experience of a volunteer on site at the Manu Learning Centre, a remote research station in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Translator
Rescuing 11 sick coyote pups
A litter of 11 coyote pups is EXTREMELY large… but to Rescue Team’s Sarrah, their number wasn’t important. “It didn’t matter how many there were, they needed our help.” She and her team had their hands full trying to catch the swift animals one by one and bring them in to be cured of mange. Each time they ventured out, they learned there were more and more sick pups. They were thin, suffering wounds and nearly furless, which could be fatal with winter approaching. But how could the team find and help them all?
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Being a little bat in the big city isn’t easy
This time of year, bats are migrating to warmer areas or hunkering down for winter hibernation. But they face many challenges in urban environments. Hibernators like big brown bats often struggle to find a safe winter spot away from humans, and have been found inside homes and buildings. When disturbed from their slumber, they won’t survive outside in the cold. Migrators like silver-haired bats face disorienting city lights and reflective windows, needing help after colliding with glass.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor, (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Conservation Internships in the Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peruvian Amazon
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, within the Manu Biosphere Reserve, a collection of young interns are kickstarting their own projects to better the national park, as well as explore specific scientific questions. The first of a two part video series exploring programs offered at the Manu Learning Centre, this video aims to explore the goals and backgrounds of two interns, one with a science background, and one just breaking into the conservation realm.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor
Freeing a rabbit caught in a glue trap
Glue traps are inhumane, and cause unnecessary suffering before a fatal end for many small animals and insects. Often set for unwanted wildlife visitors, they do not discriminate. Snakes, songbirds, baby animals and more can become victims… and in this case, an Eastern cottontail almost lost his life, unable to move in the inch-thick adhesive. Watch as TWC’s Veterinary Team work carefully to free the poor rabbit before it’s too late.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Re-nesting Fledgling Birds
TWC’s Rescue Manager discusses the importance of re-nesting birds, and breaks down what exactly it means for a baby bird to be “fledgling” while the Rescue Team work to reunite a baby great horned owl with his family.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Conservation Communication; What is it?
Things are happening. The climate is in crisis, and yes, we’ve known for a while. So who is telling these important stories, so that as many people as possible are aware and THINKING about it? With this short video for the Crees Foundation, the importance of conservation communication is explained, as well as a great program that is offered hands-on in the Peruvian Amazon.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor
Tim Hortons; Rise N Grind
The story of James Dunn, Canadian olympian and para-ice hockey player, and his rise to becoming Canada's youngest paralympic hockey player.
Created on spec in 2021, and sold to Tim Hortons in 2022.
Role: Artistic Director
Rescue Team Saves Sick Coyote
Meet Marg, a dedicated wildlife lover in her golden years, who wanted to help a very sick coyote that frequented her property near the end of winter. Join Rescue Team’s Sarrah, Emily, and Darlene as they set up a plan to capture the elusive animal.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Trailer; Toronto Wildlife Centre’s YouTube Web Series
Experience the heroic action of a wildlife rescue, watch the intricacies of a life-saving surgery, plus so much more … all while getting to know the dedicated people who fight every day to give sick, injured and orphaned patients the chance to return to their wild lives. Join TWC behind the scenes, and witness never-before-seen footage showcasing the incredible people doing all they can to help the wild animals you know and love.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Wildlife Veterinary Team Performs Life-Saving Surgery
See an update about the coyote from the above video, and watch as wildlife veterinarians operate on a red-tailed hawk. After being found in a parking lot with a severe wound on his neck, this bird needed emergency surgery to survive. Step into the operating room and witness the skilled and passionate veterinary staff take on this rare case.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Great Horned Owl Falls Victim to Inhumane Leg Hold Trap
Michelle had called the Wildlife Hotline after she was shocked to see a metal chain dragging behind this great horned owl struggling to fly in her backyard. The rusted links were attached to an awful device that was clamped down onto his foot! TWC’s Rescue Team rushed to help, bringing him back to the centre where multiple teams worked together to free the poor bird’s foot and treat the damage it left behind.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
A Heartbreaking Rescue Takes a Hopeful Turn
Emotions are high when tragedy strikes after a mother raccoon and her babies become stuck deep in a sewer. TWC’s Rescue Team races against time to do all they can for them, and a heartbreaking end takes an unexpected, hopeful turn. Also featuring an update about the great horned owl who had been caught in an inhumane leg-hold trap.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Orphaned Fox Kits Can’t Survive Without Help
After both parents hadn’t returned for days, TWC’s Rescue Team goes to great lengths to help these orphaned baby foxes. But how would they catch such a swift and elusive animal, let alone four little ones?
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Baby Raccoons Orphaned and a Mother who Lost her Own
Part two to the video above - The day after this upsetting situation occurred, five baby raccoons - no more than a few days old - were brought to TWC. Recently orphaned, could these little ones be adopted and raised by the rescued mother raccoon? Watch as this story takes an uplifting turn.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor (created from conception to delivery as the Multimedia Coordinator at the Toronto Wildlife Centre).
Butterfly Surveying at the Manu Learning Centre
Ever wondered how a research station performs and executes a field survey? Biologists at the Manu Learning Centre have been studying butterfly species in their area of rainforest for over 10 years, and are currently working on a written guide to be able to identify and better understand all butterflies within their environment. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot.
Role: Cinematographer, Director, Editor