Each month, DARC highlights one of our incredible Members and one of the many exciting projects they’re working on. This month, our Member Highlight is Gaganpreet Singh, a local filmmaker and Extended Access member of DARC.

MEET GAGAN
Gaganpreet Singh is a cinematographer, dolly grip, and visual storyteller with a passion for uncovering authentic narratives. Born in Faridabad, India, and holding a Master’s in Fashion Design from Italy, he has worked globally on projects such as television commercials in India, travel documentaries in Europe, and films in Canada. His recent project as a Director of Photography, “I am Canadian,” won the Best Technical Award at Digi 60.
A graduate of Algonquin College’s Film and Media Production program and a recipient of its cinematography award, Gaganpreet now shares his passion as a teacher at the college. He believes that storytelling through visuals transcends language and culture, striving to craft work that inspires, moves, and brings real stories to life, particularly from underrepresented cultures and communities, as he feels that these stories deserve to be heard.
This year, Gagan is currently in the pre-production phase of his short film “Paper Plane,” a story about love and grief that follows a first-generation sikh immigrant. Other than that, he is currently working on small documentaries with various poets and writers in Ottawa to portray the authenticity of everyday life.

As a DARC Member, Gagan gets access to equipment, facilities, grants, residencies, workshop discounts, and so much more! Want to become a member like Gagan? Check out our website to get started.
Psst! Want to be featured in our next Member Highlight? Active DARC Members can apply now through the Member Highlight submission form.