ALL ABOUT JOHN DELA CRUZ
He/Him/They.
Hello! JDC here, I am a passionate Queer filmmaker located in Toronto, Canada. I am an alumni at Sheridan College for their Bachelor of Film and Tv program with 5-years of experience in On-Location production and 4-years of Post-Sound editing experience. My main focus in the film industry is working in the Art and Post-Sound department.
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I am constantly working on my crafts as a filmmaker to better myself and also to educate myself in the film industry to keep up with the current trends. I am a good communicator who's willing to learn every day and continue to grow and enhance my skills.
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If you would like to learn more about me don't be a stranger and get in touch with me today.
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SKILLS AND PROJECTS
What I've Done
Present
ON-LOCATION SKILLS
SOUND
Zoom F8/F4 KIT
664 Sound Device/Sound Devices
Lav Wiring
Boom Operating
Recording Mixer
Timecode SYNC
Timecode Tentacle Sync
Lectrosonic Dual recording
CAMERA & LIGHTING​
CANON C300 MARK II
ARRI AMIRA / ARRI MINI
ARRI ALEXA PLUS
16mm Bolex
150-2kW Arri Lights
2K LED Fresnel Lights
ARRI Sky Panel
ARRI L5-C & L7
Kino Light Flo
Moderate Lighting Setups
On-Set Safety
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Present
POST SOUND SKILLS
SOUND
ProTools
ADR
Foley
Mixing
Re-Recording Mixer
IZotope Plugins
Music Producing (Moderate)
2022
MEMORIA (THESIS FILM)
Location Sound Mixer
Responsible for mixing audio to necessary levels.
Performed sound check before actor's performance.
Mixed during rush hour in Downtown Toronto.
Managed perfect sound levels.
Managed to problem solve when problems arose.
2022
TO MY OWN BLOOD (THESIS FILM)
1st AD
Provided Callsheets early for Cast and Crew.
Responsible for creating daily shooting schedules.
Planned accordingly to Chef's schedule.
Assisted and oversee multiple departments, as well as assisted the director with daily needs
Led cast and crew for a 4-day shoot
Organized a Health and Safety meeting at the start of the day.
Worked in a time-sensitive shoot.
Re-Recording Artist
Recorded ADR with two mic setups
Prepped ADR session with actor lines
Developed a spotting session
Recorded Foley for the Entire film.
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2022
WONDER (THESIS FILM)
Post-Sound Supervisor (In Progress)
​Developed a vision statement for a period piece film.
Provided a Soundscape and auditory world-building.
Responsible for Re-recording and overall Final Mix of the film.
Collaborated with a Music composer to score the film at necessary placements.
2022
MOON IN THE DAYTIME (THESIS FILM)
D.O.P & Post-Sound Supervisor
Work during pre-production stages
Developed a shot-list and floor plan in a week.
Collaborated with the camera team.
Problem solved during production
June - August 2021
ROTARY -Â PROJECT MANAGER (INTERNSHIP)
Managed and Scheduled Deadlines for the Team
Monitored and Organized Team members
Wrote notes to ensure the project team is following the client's order.
Developed a basic Graphics & Animation using Adobe After Effects
Provided a soundscape for 8 Different Projects in a course of two days.
Sept. 2020 - Dec 2020
CRUZ (DOCUMENTARY) INSIDE OUT TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL 2021Â SHORTS CATEGORY.
PRODUCER. DIR. SOUND. EDITOR. DOP.
Responsible for writing and interviewing the subjects
Managed and created individual schedules
Collaborated with Music Composers in the Industry
Completed additional adhoc tasks as needed
Sept. 2020 - Dec. 2020
AND SHE ROSE (DOCUMENTARY)
SOUND EDITOR
Responsible for post-production audio work
Developed multiple mix for the director
Problem solved interview audio distortion
Provided a soundscape for scenes, adding sound effects, background and music.
Applied music theory to the film
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Dec. 2019 - Jan. 2020
HAPPY TOGETHER
​Boom Operator
Operated the boom microphone, caught good quality dialogue and background sound
Developed floor plan for boom and mic placement
Collaborated with the camera crew and director to have an accurate microphone setup.
Ability to wire actors effectively
Prepared the site and adjusted working hours as needed
Sept. - Dec. 2019
MEMORY (SHORT)
Sound, DOP, Co-Dir.
Demonstrated a creative functional input, storytelling using sound design no dialogue
Collaborated with other Dir.
Music editing
Linear and non-linear sound design and Storytelling
Jan. 2019 - April 2019
BENCHED (SHORT FILM) PEOPLES CHOICE NOMINEE
Producer & Sound
Demonstrated great leadership
Problem solved any challenges onset and development
Maintained all paper works
Collaborated with Dir.
Held daily meetings with crew.
Nov. 2015 - June 2016
AUDIO TECHNICIAN (THEATRE JOB)
Provided a good theatrical display by doing cues, mixing, and handling heavy equipment.
Responsible for Microphone setup
Operated Lighting board.
Trained new hires to learn the soundboard and setting up equipment