I learned a lot of fundamental knowledge in the technical side of television that is still applicable today. That served me in good stead throughout my news career and gave me a basis to build on as I developed other skills. College helped me see the larger picture of what’s possible in the film & television industry and provided, at the time, access to equipment and expertise that I didn’t have at the time. I was encouraged by profs to try new things and always be learning and I’ve carried that over into my professional life.
When Bachiu graduated from Niagara College there was no such thing as YouTube and iPhones were still years out from their market debut. While the technology may have evolved, Bachiu credits the Broadcasting: Radio, Television and Film program with teaching...
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Graeme Bachiu, Program Graduate Documentary Filmmaker, Windecker Road Films
It's the people that stand out most to me. They provided and facilitated all the opportunities that were thrown my way.
While at NC Austin landed an internship at Dome Productions as part of the BRTF Program. He quickly mastered his trade and would move from logistics to working on the production side after being asked to help at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Shortly after, his career would take shape as he was assigned the role of Qball Camera Operator shooting NHL Games across Canada and the United States.
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Austin Munday, Program Graduate Dome Productions – Qball Camera Operator
The BRTF program at Niagara College allows students to get hands on experience using industry equipment within the first month of school. I created great relationships with my professors who graciously helped me prepare for the workforce. One of my personal highlights from this program was interning at City TV where I got to network with industry professionals and work on set of the lifestyle talk show, Cityline. With my College experience, I successfully managed to secure a job in Toronto for CHCH as a Master Control Operator before I graduated my program.
Jessica Hough, program graduate