Our video team is creative, passionate and award winning – with multiple international awards. This enthusiastic and professional group lives and breathes video. Communicating information in innovative and effective ways is their forte and expertise.
- Dave Chalk
Executive Producer / Host Connected Life & Dave Chalk Connected - Bradley Shende
Executive Producer / Host Connected Life - Terra Bell
Producer/Director - Brian Sword
Senior Segment Producer - Felicity Wong
Production Manager - Nigel Williamson
Video Editor & Post Production Manager
Dave Chalk
Executive Producer / Host Connected Life & Dave Chalk Connected
Dave has 25 years of experience in the technology industry. He is an entrepreneur whose goal of inspiring people through technology led him to television. The down-to-earth tech guru has used his television programs to help millions of people worldwide become more comfortable with the digital world. Rather than focusing solely on technical aspects, Dave uses fun and familiar examples of how technology can help viewers enhance their lives and productivity. Dave also takes his inspirational and enthusiastic personality to public speaking forums. He has been the spokesperson for companies such as Microsoft, HP and Sony, and is also a sought after keynote speaker.
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Bradley Shende
Executive Producer / Host Connected Life
With 15 years of creative experience as a Producer of innovative multimedia content, Bradley has an infectious passion for video. Some of Bradley’s accolades include 4 Telly awards for Outstanding Video Direction and Creativity, Producer through six seasons of the show Dave Chalk Connected, and Director of the AMA award-winning Future Shop Digital Camera Starter Kit. He is a pioneer in media-rich computer-based and mobile content and a well-versed commentator on new media and web 2.0. Bradley is also a speaker, panelist and pundit on new media, consumer technology, computers and the internet.
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Terra Bell
Producer/Director
Terra brings a multi facet of talents to the Chalk video team. Armed with an educational background from the Art Institute in production, multimedia and the technical arts, and experience in award-winning music video and film work. Terra infuses Chalk's segments with creativity and vision. In addition to producing and directing the segments, Terra can also often be found behind the camera. With a trained eye for composition, Terra can be found in the field with camera or in front of the camera interviewing the public. With a Telly Award for Creativity under her belt, Terra is a creative force to be reckoned with.
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Brian Sword
Senior Segment Producer
With a rich history in lifestyle, how-to and feature film production, Brian ensures that our shows, corporate videos and field pieces are both engaging and succinct. Armed with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies Degree from the University of Waterloo and a Diploma in Film Studies from Capilano College, he has an innate understanding of how to take ideas and make them into clear, concise messages. Prior to working at Chalk, Brian was Co-Producer and 2nd Unit Director on the feature film "Crossing", released by Equinox Films in April 2007. In addition, he has worked in various roles – including Producer, Editor and Director – for James Barber and Urban Peasant Productions.
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Felicity Wong
Production Manager
As Chalk's Production Manager, Felicity ensures that the process – from pre-production through to post-production - is seamless. She has a talent for managing logistics, and ensuring the shoot day runs efficiently and on budget. Felicity is also the main point of contact for crew and product suppliers and she liaises with our clients to ensure expectations are met. And she's not done there. Felicity is active in acquiring new products and innovations for evaluation, plus she coordinates media appearances for our in-house talent. With this very full plate, it’s a good thing Felicity has a degree in Communications from Simon Fraser University.
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Nigel Williamson
Video Editor & Post Production Manager
Nigel has been editing films, TV shows, commercials and documentaries for close to a decade. For five years Nigel worked as Senior Editor for MojoPartners, one of the largest advertising agencies in Australia - contributing to numerous award-winning television commercials and corporate videos. His products won accolades including a South African Golden Loerie Award, 2 Gold and 3 Silver Art Directors Awards and a Silver New York ANDY Award. With a degree in Screen Production and Film/Media Studies, a scholarship diploma in 2D Special Effects and Compositing from the internationally acclaimed Silicone Studios and a certificate in Video Production & Photography from the Balmoral Design and Technology Center in Australia, Nigel is our secret weapon – turning raw tape into unique and captivating end products.
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