This is my portfolio.

The projects found in my portfolio were completed with wild creativity, on time and within budgets, and established a firm hand in constructing compelling stories.

Below you will find an abbreviated list of my clients, some testamonials, and case studies that cover my wide-ranging experience, from broadcast production to live events to digital media content. There are many more examples, but the following case studies represent my depth of experience and well-rounded approach to my work.

If you would like any further information, please contact me at jpd [@] pauldore.com.

Clients.

In addition to my role as a director for the Olympic Broadcasting Service at the 2014 Sochi Games, here are just a few places I've worked for and consulted with as a writer, producer, director, project manager, or editor.

Case Studies

Some of the things I’ve been working on the last few years.

STORY EDITOR: Making changes across generations.

In August 2021, I embarked on a journey with Forte Entertainment. Combining the intimacy of familial history and the humor of grown up parent/child dynamics, How I Got Here is a powerfully entertaining and moving series where second generation children accompany their parents back to their country of origin, to relive the sacrifice, struggle and dramatic circumstances that led to their families coming to North America. How I Got Here is an emotional and transformational journey connecting people to their roots, their culture, and their family.

After the highly successful first season, which was nominated for several Canadian Screen Awards, I was asked back and am currently in post-production on season two.

STORY EDITOR: A fresh approach to storytelling.

In July 2022, I started working on a new documentary series for the CBC called Bollywed. This show was exciting to work on because of the story and the characters, a fresh approach to this kind of genre. Bollywed is a heartwarming and authentic Occu-Doc series that follows the Singh family who have been operating Gerrard Street’s iconic bridal shop, Chandan Fashion, for the last 37 years. The series is a real-life Kim’s Convenience where two generations interact daily blending their old school and new school values as they take on the colourful and ever-changing world of Indian weddings.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Finding the facts behind the story.

In September 2019, I started working for Yap Films as Producer and Senior Researcher. My job was to locate the facts and information that the writers and editors needed in order to shape the narrative. In addition, I helped coordinate all the pieces that went into the production. After completing one season of a factual series for Discovery, we moved on to Battle of the Alphas, an animal documentary series for Blue Ant Media’s Love Nature.

STORY EDITOR: Helping to shape the narrative.

With every new challenge, there comes a bit of a learning curve. I’m naturally curious and enjoy learning new things. When an opportunity appeared to take a role as a story editor for Media Headquarters and the History Channel, I jumped at the chance. Perhaps my favourite part of post-production is sorting through all the footage and organizing the story.

Luckily, I had been operating as my own story editor for many years. I immediately felt comfortable in the role and got down to work. The show is called Salvage Kings and focuses on a demolition company.

EDITING: Various projects across genres, formats, and platforms.

During the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working on a wide range of projects. Whether it be broadcast television projects such as Bob and Doug McKenzie’s 2-4 Anniversary, Drain the Bermuda Triangle for National Geographic, or the Canada’s Walk of Fame for Global, all projects were constructed with a foundation in story.

In addition to the work on my demo reel below, I have edited and story edited numerous commercials, corporate videos, music videos, documentaries, films, live concerts, and many other projects.

NOTE: This demo reel is from a few years ago. I have left it up because it’s still a lot of fun.

OLYMPIC GAMES: How do you help run one of the best produced broadcasts ever?

Being hired as a director at the Olympic Games is one of the highest levels of achievement in broadcasting. The Olympic Broadcasting Service only hires the best of the best.

My role was to direct the fifteen person ISO department where we oversaw the narrative flow of the replays and connecting elements. Intense, fifteen hour days translated into one of the best run ISO departments ever, according to executive producers.

Broadcast television combines technical knowledge, creativity, and the ability to manage a variety of personalities. Not to mention we were producing live television, which leaves no room for errors. Included below is a broadcast of the Olympic Champion, which I helped bring to the world. Click on the image to check it out.

STORIES WE DON’T TELL: Community-driven approach to storytelling.

I am the co-founder and co-producer of Stories We Don’t Tell, a long-running monthly live show, podcast, and publishing group. For over five years, we have produced a monthly live storytelling show that takes place in different houses and apartments across Toronto. We also make a podcast based on the show that has thousands of subscribers. In 2019, we published an anthology of stories that were written, developed, and performed for our event. To learn more, click on the image below.

AUTHOR: In my spare time, I write books.

The Quill & Quire said this about my first book: “The Walking Man flirts with being a confessional chronicle, but, at its best moments, it becomes a globetrotting tale that imagines new ways to get at what’s really going on.” I followed up with the novel Dreams of Being a Kiwi and a short story/essay compilation called I’m Leaving It. In addition, I was a co-editor on the Stories We Don’t Tell anthology. To learn more about these books, click on the images below.