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“Promise me”

This project was my first introduction to the team at OYA Media and the fearless leader and director Alison Duke. Promise Me is inspired by actual events. While Alison was filming the documentary, “The Woman I Have Become” (2008) about eight Black women living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto trying to build awareness about their struggles in Canada’s health care and Child Welfare systems. After hearing about other Black women living with HIV who have experienced hyper surveillance and apprehensions by child welfare, she became motivated to turn the experience in this film and others she produced about women living with HIV into a short drama and worked with writer Lindsey Addawoo to show people what is happening to Black families in our society. Alison's first narrative adaptation follows Charlie played by Breonna Morrison, who is adamant about caring for her mother, Yolonda Thomas, played by Olunike Adelyi, as her health worsens. Loyal, she insists on sticking by her mother’s side until the very end. But when her school begins to notice Charlie’s absence, she is placed under a system of surveillance, and Charlie will soon come to find that some decisions are outside of her control.
Having been a part of Alison’s first narrative project was a true honour, and I knew that I wanted to bring her more than 20+ years of documentary experience through the lens with this project. The visual approach was intended to be naturalistic, relying on the environment and emotional context of the scene to dictate the lighting and camera movement. Can not give enough credit to our incredible cast and the duo of Olunike Adelyi and Breonna Morrison for bringing this story to life. Our crew for the amazing support, many were new to production and did a brilliant job of supporting the cause and learning along the way. Thank you to all of our contributors for their donations and support. Lastly to Alison Duke for trusting me with such an important and emotional project. Please visit https://www.oyamediagroup.com/original-content/promise-me
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How I got into the world of cinematography:
I’ve always been interested in art and technology, with early memories of my father and his cameras documenting our family trips and special occasions. My first introduction to film as a career path was by happenstance. In High school, thinking I was going to be enrolled in an auto shop class, I was redirected to my second option, communication technology. Luckily, I ended up really enjoying the class and gravitated towards editing. In senior year, they offered a co-op program with the local Rogers TV station. I remember saying on my application that I liked working in a “fast paced environment” which didn’t really line up with editing at the station. Thankfully, I was placed with the Rogers TV mobile unit. It was my first “on set” experience. These events would vary from sports to city council meetings and the co-op crew would get the opportunity to rotate though all the positions. The final stage of the program was being able to camera operate at the hockey games. I remember operating the corner camera (to the goalies right) and learning how to pull focus in the hot seat as the players would fly into the glass, then back out to centre ice. Being in that environment and working with the camera and the physicality it takes to make it all happen, I knew this was something I wanted to pursue. I enrolled in film school at Sheridan college back in 2010 where I met many good friends and colleagues still active in the industry to this day. After graduation, I worked my way up though the camera department as a freelance AC and focus puller until I decided to transition to pursue cinematography full time. Starting in the camera department as an AC was a great experience that allowed me a front row seat to learn from the pros and gather a wide range of knowledge of different applications, practices and camera systems. Thanks to all the great cast and crew I’ve been able to work with so far!

(1) Camera operating for Jonathan Lajoie on an EQ Bank commercial
(2) Prepping the infamous Movi M10 on double sliders for DP Martin Wojtunik feature “Witches in the woods”

#LucasJoseph
#AssociateMemberCSC
@WhosLujo

My name is Lucas Joseph and on behalf of the CSC and in commemoration of Black history month, I will be showcasing some of my work and experiences over the next two weeks.
Thank you to Carolyn Wong for the encouragement and invitation.

I am grateful to be able to craft, build and grow as a cinematographer with the help and support of my colleagues and the CSC. I am looking forward to sharing my story, work and helping others see that this is a viable career path available for all who are willing to dedicate themselves to the art form.

I am honoured to be hosting this instagram account over the next two weeks and can’t wait to hear from you! - please feel free to comment or DM me with any questions and ill make sure to get back to you!

With peace and love,
Lucas Joseph

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