Synopsis

Walter Ruston, born just outside of Windsor, moved to Toronto in the late 60s to attend the Ontario College of Art (OCADU). Walt spent his time freelancing throughout Ontario painting various murals and doing other art installations during the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Over the course of those forty years he called the Gladstone Hotel penthouse suite his home, where he also housed his life drawing classes. Walt is an inspiring artist that persevered through the toughest time in Toronto, which helped his artistic integrity. 

Adam Bowman

Writer/Director

Adam has lived in Toronto his entire life, and is dedicated to telling stories about his city through the medium of film. He’s only just had his foot in the industry for a short five years, but he is a hardworking creative who excels at networking and collaboration.

Käthe Zahn

Producer/Post Production Supervisor

Käthe Zahn is the Producer of A Man and His Murals. She was born in Ottawa and moved to Toronto in 2015 to follow her filmmaking passion. After studying Journalism and working in the field, she realized that journalism wasn't the right medium for her to tell the stories she wanted to. Her love for writing scripts and making films led her to Humber College to study in the Film and Television Production program where she graduated in 2018. She is currently going into her final year of the Bachelor of Film and Media Production program at Humber College. She hopes to continue a career in producing, writing, and directing.

Julian Orzel

Cinematographer/Colorist/VFX

An avid cinematographer with a keen attention to colour and aesthetic character. Julian uses his lens and lighting choices to paint beautiful images that convey Walter Ruston's story in an emotionally compelling way. A Man and His Murals is the second non-fiction film on this growing documentarian’s portfolio.

Nicholas Lamanna

Editor

Nicholas Lamanna is an aspiring writer with a similar passion for editing. He's aiming for a position in the animation industry. He spends time drawing every day, and believes everyone should spend at least an hour a day exercising their creativity.

Andrew Robichaud

Camera Operator/Sound Recordist

Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. Andrew came to Toronto in 2018 to pursue a career in film. Since then, he has completed six semesters of the Film and Media Production Program at Humber and has worked on various short films in the camera and lighting department, and have also done some acting.

Dana Masternak

Post Sound Wizard

Dana Masternak’s professional interests focus on the post production areas of media development. She is currently working towards pursing a career that is focused in editorial sound design. This project is the first official showcase of her work in her specialty field. You can find more of her work at www.masternakmedia.com.