Shae Paterson is a Canadian filmmaker with over seven years professional experience in the industry. He has worked as a director of photography for a variety of projects including content for Google socials, CBC Olympics, The United Nations, and HBO's
Dolph Lundgren doc featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, to name a few. He's shot music videos for Brett Kissel, Selci, Mitchell Lawler and Damien La-grange, the latter which landed in Northwest Fest International Film Festival. He shot the documentary for Calgary noise-punk band Dri Hiev, which ended up with multiple festival placements in 2021.
Shae's professional training in entertainment production has brought him all over the world. His extensive work as a camera operator, grip and gaffer provides him with a multifaceted approach to cinematography.
Beautiful Distraction
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Film
by Shae Paterson Media
Director/ Editor/ DP Damian La Grange is a singing and rapping piano player whose production style blends live instruments with synthesizers. Beautiful Distraction, his newest single, released January 4, 2017 incorporates elements of indie rock, hip hop and R&B. The lyrical content dives into the difficulty of balancing a romantic relationship with the pursuit of a creative career. Finding someone who understands your passion and whose demons dance well with your own.
Rath Bicycle
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Documentary
by Micheal Manus
DP A short doc about a small family run bicycle restoration company based out of Calgary, Alberta.
FrankenStyle
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Film
by Shaelee Crzybull
First AC A music video shot in the style of classic horror movies. I got the chance to assist DOP, Josh Engel as the first AC on the production.
KnowGMO
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Documentary
by Nick Saik
First AC A short film about the use of GMO's in our society today.
RDPSD - Teacher Efficacy
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Documentary
by Red Deer Public School District
Director/ Editor/ DP This video was created in collaboration with Red Deer Public School District to help promote Teacher Efficacy within schools.
ef·fi·ca·cy
ˈefəkəsē/
noun
the ability to produce a desired or intended result.
Its important that we help promote good learning in schools and crafting a positive learning environment for every student.
The Isolated Incident
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Film (short)
by Paterson-Peters
Director/Producer A short film about a different reality with an apocalyptic setting and clones.
CAFF Music Video Award (Placed)
(2017)
Featured at WESTFEST
(2017)
Second Place at Frugal Film Festival
(2017)
Second Place at Skills Canada Provincials
(2015)
First Place at Skills Canada Regionals
(2015)
Red Deer College
(2015-2017)
Hunting Hills High School
(2015-2017)