Barry Kopulos
Filmmaker in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Taught computer classes for the City of Winnipeg and a local computer store.
Designed a company web site and few personal ones and as well trained 2 librarians how to create web sites for major library conference. I also collaborated with a colleague to setup a web site to a Fringe Festival play.
Founded and president of 3 clubs in the city; one a social club and two others were computer user groups.
Launched TV show in conjunction with the clubs I was leader of. I was the host of the show, writing all scripts, booking the guests and designing a set for each show.
Have conducted seminars for a major Canadian seminar company.
Worked for local computer store/Internet provider in customer service and also taught computer classes for the store.
Helped create a radio show to promote the store and educate listeners about computers and the computer industry.
Wrote the scripts for all shows and formulated topic ideas then booked guests for each show. I was also in charge of and publicity for the show and with publicity and marketing divisions of various computer companies to acquire products to giveaway as prizes for shows. I was on the air for about 7 years on local community cable channel.
Public relations director for a local theatre group to create a marketing campaign to promote the theatre play they produced using new media technologies, printing of posters and radio/TV announcements.
Have attended many seminars by film industry personnel to learn about the film industry.
as a background extra for a major feature film and for TV movies.
Worked as a Productions Assistant in Locations Dept. on the film Elijah. Graduated from a Film Making course taught by a local film director.
in FTM courses(Locations/Flags),Intro to Paper and Propane Safety and Safety Awareness to complete required courses for membership in DGC film union.
Completed 2 day on 3D Film Production sponsored by Film Training MB
Currently president and executive produicer of non-profit group Manitoba Multi-Media Foundation whose main objective is to offer mentorship from professionals in fields of film, media and broadcasting to graduates of media, broadcasting or film schools.