Our Team

Our Team

01

Ryan Wang

CEO & FOUNDER

ryan.wang@magzcp.com

After graduating Ryerson University with a BFA, Ryan has worked on many major and indie budget productions in China, as a Director and Director of Photography. Seeing that motion control can often be complicated, time consuming and expensive, Ryan started Mag-Z with all productions in mind. He and his partner in China designed the Atom to make motion control more enjoyable for all DP’s and Directors. Ryan is a proud accredited member of the International Cinematographers Guild – I.A.T.S.E 667 and the Commercial Production Association of Toronto -C/PAT

02

David Daniloff

GENERAL MANAGING PARTNER

ddaniloff@magzcp.com

David Daniloff is a film and commercial producer, business manager and marketing guru who has been immersed in the industry for more than 20 years. He has also produced events for, and represented many movie veterans in North America and Europe such as Alejandro Jodorowsky, Ken Russell, John Waters, Karen Black, Wes Craven, George Romero, Crispin Glover, Tobe Hooper, Dario Argento and John McNaughton. David’s years of industry knowledge, wisdom, experience and connections are indispensible. MAG-Z is proud to include David as an integral part of the team.

03

Conor McNeilly

MOTION CONTROL OPERATOR

cmneilly@magzcp.com

Conor’s industry roots arrive from a Fine Arts and Technical background. He applies vast knowledge and experience in Colour, Lighting, Iconography and Design to bring fresh, creative and technical perspectives to MAG-Z. Although Conor’s primary position is in-house ATOM Operator, his multifaceted proficiency extends to studio tech support, storyboard artist and creative shot design. Conor also loves retro-video games.

04

Zefred Ansaldo

MOTION CONTROL & STEDICAM OPERATOR

zefred@magzcp.com

Zefred is an award winning Canadian based, French born Cinematographer and Director. After several short films, music videos and commercial projects, and in-between Steadicam and Cinematography jobs, Zefred is developing his feature film debut called Abducted, and a new TV series called: La Fin du Monde. He is also the founder of a popular monthly Toronto film networking event called Film Mercenaries. Zefred’s versatility and talent with cameras and rigs are an essential component in rounding out the MAG-Z team.

05

John Tarver-CSC

CINEMATOGRAPHER

john.tarver@magzcp.com

Born in New York City, raised in Alberta, Canada. When a close call convinced him that the Ski Patrol was not a career for him, he went to film school at The University of Southern California, where he was awarded the Kodak Scholarship in Cinematography. Continually active as a Director of Photography, he is also currently an instructor.

06

Barry Veerkamp

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

barry@magzcp.com

Barry Veerkamp has been developing websites and Web-based applications for over 20 years. He has worked on hundreds of projects, both locally and internationally and has a number of technical specialties, from custom website development to graphic design, database development and maintenance, technical consulting, support and training. He brings a creative, fun and personalized approach to IT and Web-based solutions.

07

Emma Bai

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER & ASIAN REGIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR

emma.bai@magzcp.com

Emma studied at University of Toronto and Ryerson Univerisity. She specialized in Human Resource Management. Prior to working with Mag-Z, she operated her own tutoring firm and had experienced managing a business for 6 years. In 2016, she attended Beijing film academy to become a professional make up artist and has practiced for 2 years.