We're sunset chasers. We love the reds, oranges, pinks and purples that paint the sky every morning and night. We crave that hour before the sun comes up or goes down, where everything is illuminated in the most beautiful golden light.
Nature's art display is the inspiration behind the name
Painted Sky Films.
Photography by Erin Wallis
MEET THE FILMMAKERS
We are Karen and Jesse, a husband & wife team with a passion for visual storytelling! We create authentic, emotional, story-driven films for our clients.
We are based in the Cowichan Valley, but we're available up and down Vancouver Island, across Canada and worldwide - wherever there’s a great story to be told!
TOGETHER WE ARE A TEAM, BOTH IN LIFE AND IN OUR BUSINESS.
In case you missed our About Us video on the Home page - click the image below to watch!
KAREN OLSON - Co-Founder, Lead Editor
Karen comes from a Broadcast Journalism background, having completed her Honours Journalism degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, followed by a post-graduate Broadcast Journalism/Documentary program. It was through her education that she discovered her passion for documentary film. She directed and produced "The Camp Home Project," a feature length documentary that premiered at the Planet in Focus Film Festival in Toronto.
In 2013, Karen discovered life at sea and spent three incredible years filming in some of the most beautiful destinations the world has to offer. She had the opportunity to check off some of her top bucket list destinations such as New Zealand, Greece and the South Pacific islands.
Karen's loves include coffee, waterfalls, and Seth Rogen's laugh.
JESSE OLSON - Co-Founder, Lead Cinematographer
Jesse has spent more than ten years in the video production industry since graduating from the Broadcast Journalism program at British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2007.
After working as a News Reporter for CBC Vancouver, Jesse accepted a job working for a cruise line as a Video Producer. His life was forever changed. Seven years and more than 100 countries later, his experience documenting new places and cultures has only enhanced his passion for video.
Always up for an adventure, Jesse takes advantage of living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, kayaking and hiking around Canada’s incredible outdoor playground.
Photo by Your Adventure Wedding
Photo by Erin Wallis
