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Steve's fun loving, creative side appears quite often via
his wonderful sense of whimsy and humor. Many of his original
art pieces have appeared in gallery showings in Montreal
and are now in private collections. Many others are from
original
illustrations for various media including film posters,
original logos for corporate ID or Restaurants, business
brochures, articles, exhibitions, film and advertising storyboarding,
RPG Gaming etc.
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Stephen
is a man of multiple talents, humor and dedication. He is
a Professional Writer, Illustrator, Voice Over Artist and
award winning Lecturer, who has appeared in magazine articles,
How To DVD's, and been heard on CBC radio.
His
humorous non fiction book "The Domestic Archaeologist",
based on his world as a Professional Organizer, is set for
completion in 2009. He has written for advertising, radio,
sketch comedy, for corporate CEO's, DVD commercial productions,
articles, short stories, and in 2008 completed his screenplay
for the theatrical thriller 'The Sketches' for Producer
Melissa Demarco and Director Sergio Navaratta set for production
in the fall of 2009.
The
creation of the stories and characterizations for 'Almost
Bent' a Drama comedy series in the works is a work of love
and is allowing him a multicultural 'dramedy' backdrop on
which to make commentary on modern day life in Canada and
beyond. He is working with co-creator David La Thangue and
a team of industry professionals and talented producers
to make this dream TV series a reality some time soon.
He is
also writing on a mystery series of his own creation called
'The Millie MaClean Mysteries' set in the Maritimes in the
1950's. His other company sees him as a Professional Organizer
- which has earned him nominations from his peers in the
field, kudos from the Real Estate Community and interest
from reality TV producers. He uses his experiences extensively
in his writing for Bent and in his well attended lectures.
His true passion is writing about the real emotions and
humour he sees around him.
Also
in the works are a series of children's books which he hopes
to perform as part of their marketing, the first of which
(The Hodge Podge Twins) will be illustrated by his cousin
a known children's book illustrator in Vancouver.
His
professional experience includes thirteen years as a senior
manager with The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in both
Montreal and Toronto. Random training included; Communications
at Concordia University, Radio Theatre with The Midwest
Radio Theatre Company and on air productions with National
Public Radio Columbia Missouri, Voice acting with Susan
Berkely and Voiceworx Toronto, Writing at McGill University,
University of Toronto, National Theatre School, Montreal,
Sayde Bronfman Center, Montreal, Toastmasters International.
Media experience: Set co-ordinator French Soap Operas -
Montreal, background on location with films Mother Night
(Nick Nolte), Avenging Angelo (Sylvester Stallone, Madeleine
Stowe), Once Upon a Time in America (Montreal). Set assistance
on series Leap Years 2003. Also Storyboard Artist for independent
Toronto film productions. Radio Commercial advertising writer,
actor and director for ads such as Mother Tuckers, Sears,
PSA's.
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