Kaitlyn Krestiankova is an endlessly energetic Ontario-based editor, 1st AD, and permittee of local IATSE 357 with an undying passion for the Film and Television industry.
Her days are usually spent filming and editing original content for clients, or working in various production departments at venues across the local. Combining her love of theatre with her passion for Film and Television, she feels fortunate to be in a position that is truly the best of both worlds.
Outside of work, you’ll find Kaitlyn studying for a Certificate in Public Relations from Ryerson University (she’s always looking to expand her skillset). In her free time, she enjoys practicing hand-lettering and graphic design, reading, filming TikToks, making stickers, producing music with her siblings, and wandering around capturing the world through her camera lens.
2016 – 2020
Toronto Metropolitan University
(formerly Ryerson University)
BA in Media Production
IATSE 357
Crew (Video, LX, Carp)
2025 - Present
Broadcast Utilities
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Video Projections
Head LX
Call of Duty League Championship, 2025
Stratford Festival (filming live productions)
Kitchener Auditorium (Rangers games, Panthers games)
Stratford Festival - Dante's Inferno 2025
Bedazzled Dance Competition
FINE
Co-Writer | Producer | 1st AD | Editor
2024
Xavier, a young queer person, grapples with an internal struggle they can't seem to confess to their closest confidants: their sibling, Erin, and therapist Dr. Sam Stevensons. "FINE" is a short film about the universal truth that we have all lied when saying the words "I'm fine."
"FINE" was an official selection of the 2025 Vancouver Queer Film Festival and the 2025 Stratford Film Festival.
STRATFORD FESTIVAL
Video Production Manager
Digital Content Creator
2021 - 2025
2018 - 2021
- Manage and oversee all aspects of the production pipeline including: video pre-production planning, on-site production activities and post-production.
- Develop and produce/direct video projects.
- Oversee department budget, prepare production paperwork and ensure all production schedules are met.
- Supervise, train and provide direction to the videographer/editor and additional staff (including feelancers, IATSE) to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks and projects.
- Ensure clear communication and alignment on production goals.
- Collaborate in the creative design and production process to effectively communicate the intended message and help define project deliverables.
- Coordinate props, wardrobe, make-up, set design and the direction of all talent during the production.
- Oversee the acquisition of production equipment and ensure equipment is setup properly and in good working condition.
- Manage digital assets (adhere to internal systems; posting to website and social; tags/descriptions/copy.
- Operate DSLR, PTZ, 360, GoPro and Web cameras.
- Edit video; craft storylines and narratives within short- and long-form content using creative techniques (Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Record and edit audio.
- Create motion graphic elements. Insert closed-captioning, graphics or other on-screen text into a video.
- Lead and participate in content planning meetings.
- Assist in the management and creation of multi-camera productions.
- Assist in managing digital displays.
- Stay up-to-date with current video production trends.
- Follow union rules and guidelines as they relate to content creation at the Stratford Festival.
OF AGE
Executive Producer | 1st AD | Production Advisor
2019 - 2020
Of Age is a fourth-year thesis film following a two-timeline story of five young adults on a road trip home to visit the teacher that brought them all together. Max, Camden, Peter, Freddie, and Israel have all changed since they moved from a small town to the big city. The group dynamic has shifted since high school, and not necessarily for the better.
WHEN WE MEET AGAIN
Post Production Advisor
2019 - 2020
When We Meet Again is a fourth-year thesis film following a multiple-timeline story of two star-crossed lovers. Prasha and Esra are soul mates who are destined to fall in love, regardless of the time or place. The only thing standing in their way is the fact that one of them always dies. Can Prasha and Esra find a way to rewrite the stars, or are their fates already sealed?