Production - Paul Beniaminov

The Production section of the portfolio encompasses all on involvement in pre-production, production or post-production. With work experience ranging from video, to audio or immersive mediums, this section highlights the contributions made on independent films, podcasts, web series and collaborative multi media ventures. Moreover, as a competent director, producer, camera operator, sound operator and designer Paul loves to bring a creative vision to life by working with care and precision in a team. Whether it’s scripted or reality/documentary, Paul is passionate about seamlessly translating the vision of the projects creators. Overall, he believes the greatest special effects are the ones you hardly notice. Sequences that appear completely natural to a projects plot and purpose.

BITE

Role: Editor.
BITE is a short drama film following a young woman named Eve, whose complicated relationship is sent into crisis after discovering her sober girlfriend, Devin, is a vampire. Used professional editing software, structured visual sequences, integrating transitions, special effects and audio tracks, following notes from the producer and director. Led visual post production. BITE is TARA Award nominated film for Best Editing.

Pair of Athletes

Role: Camera Operator, Script Supervisor, PA.
In this web series host Tai tries a new Para-Sport each week to learn what it takes to become an ultimate para athlete! Contributed in a variety of roles on set as a camera operator, script supervisor transcribing accessible notes during productions and as a production assistant.

Wear What!?

Role: Creator, Producer, Editor, Graphics, Promotion.
Exploring fashion and self expression in the big city? It’s Wear What!? the web-series in which young creatives are styled at vibrant locally owned clothing stores in Toronto! Created and produced the first season (five episodes), led the show as an on-screen host and edited the episodes. Led a production team and developed professional connections with Toronto’s local business owners. Created a consistent multi media aesthetic that stood out amongst the MetTV 2024-2025 slate. Watch Wear What!

What’s Good RTA? S2

Role: Editor.
What’s Good, RTA? is a multi camera student-run talk show that explores all things RTA (Faculty of Radio Television Arts, The Creative School, TMU). Worked as a video editor splicing over an hour of footage into an engaging 10 minute episode. Communicated with the director and producer on iterations of the edit. Released 2025 on MetTV.

Across the Universe-City (documentary)

Role: Student Volunteer, Camera Assistant, Sound Assistant
The TMU Employees with Disabilities Community Network created the short film Across the Universe-City about the lived experiences of TMU employees with disabilities. Operated a camera and sound during production outdoors. Released 2023.

The Colour Green (short film)

Role: Actor, Director, Editor
A short experimental film that aimed to utilize keying and a green screen for every shot of the piece. Creating the illusion of space using free to use found footage and independently recorded video with a green screen. Follows a character escaping their capitalist dystopian life to find peace in a natural utopia. Released 2023.

Renascence (short film)

Role: Social Media Marketer
A science fiction film about a young woman and her dying grandmother who has to leave the young woman for another timeline if she is to survive. Created multi purpose social media campaigns and graphic materials. Released 2023. See Renascence IMDB.