Geoffrey Norris

Producer, Director, Writer, Filmmaker

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

About

Outgoing and collaborative story teller with over 10 years of film making, editing, and writing experience. Great relationship builder with strong communications and interpersonal skills who thrives in dynamic and engaging teams.

Experience

  • Producer at Dendrill Productions
    May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Scriptwriter at Writefix Productions
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

    •Draft wide range of innovative scripts for television and film. •Collaborate with other writers on content development and editing. •Pitch series ideas to streaming services and other potential investors.

  • Story Analyst at Forecc
    Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 · 4 mos

    •Reviewed hundreds of hours of content and analyzed wide range of intellectual properties owned by a renowned international animation studio to support of an international project proposal. •Drafted multiple reports examining various components of different properties including plot, themes, characters and important locations. •Created detailed story synopses to support character understanding. •Provided strategic advice regarding themes which supported Forrec’s Ltd’s project vision

  • Writer/Director at Nor Productions
    Mar 2014 - Apr 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

    •Produced and directed a feature length documentary Presence examining expropriation of farmlands in Pickering Ontario for federal airport project. •Interviewed dozens of industry leaders, politicians and community advocates to support the documentary. •Designed and managed online website and social media accounts. •Launched online crowdfunding campaign for the film, exceeding fundraising target. •Created and implemented a strict budget to manage funds raised. •Managed crew members and artists. •Participated in media interviews to promote film.

  • Co-Writer at Aquamarina Productions
    May 2013 - Jul 2013 · 3 mos

    •Co-wrote visual shooting script for Dalila, based on the aria Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix from the opera Samson et Dalila by Camille Saint-Saens. •Collaborated with director Paola Marino to support successful completion of project.