Jay North

Background

About Jay North

Since graduation I volunteered as Boom operator, Sound mixer and Recordist on the set of “Suffer” an independent live action film that is currently in post production. • I am a 2012 Leo Award Nominee for Best Overall Sound in a Short Drama. “Suffer” • I assisted with the Transport department which led to becoming the transport captain. On a independent film called "Klapstock Syndrome" which has now been renamed as."Camera Shy" as a driver of various vehicles. & also was able to assist with the Sound department as a Boom Op. & now its off to Post for editing. • I was brought on as Transport Captain on a independent film called " To Save Ones Self " for various vehicles. • I was brought on as Transport Captain on a independent film called " With Child " for various vehicles. & also was able to assist with the Sound department as a Boom Op. & Mixer when needed. • I was brought on as a Transport Driver on a independent film called " The Cover UP " for various vehicles. & also was able to assist with the Sound department as a Boom Op. & Mixer when needed. & also helped with Griping & Electric departments as well. • I was the Foley Artist/Recordist/Editor for all student short films, animations, games, personal projects that were either assigned to me or I volunteered for. Such as The Test. • I was the ADR Recordist for all student short films, animations, games, personal projects that were either assigned to me or I volunteered for. Such as Disappearing Act. • Prior to Vancouver Film School I assisted in my father’s stereo shop which was based in Calgary AB under the name Comfort & Sound until 2003 when he retired and closed the shop. • Received a scholarship grant from Government of Alberta.