Musician · Filmmaker · Photographer

DAVID
PORTEOUS

“not only a talented singer/songwriter,
but a talented filmmaker.”
JANICE FORSYTH, BBC

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Music

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LATEST SINGLE

MALOTRU

by David Porteous

COMING FRIDAY OCT 23, 2026

Discography

ROBBER'S JOY

2026

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THEIA

2026

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Resolute Heart

2026

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tigerlily

2020

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Film

Official Selection — Madrid Human Rights Film Festival 2020

Official Selection — Short to the Point 2020

Official Selection — Reel Teal Film Festival 2021

Official Selection — Festival Angaelica 2020

Official Selection — Catalyst International Film Festival 2021

Official Selection — Hidalgo Film Fest 2020

Official Selection — River Arts Festival 2010

257 Down

DOCUMENTARY · 2022

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Baja

DOCUMENTARY - 2020

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War Music

DOCUMENTARY · 2009

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The Streets of Toronto

DOCUMENTARY · 2026

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The Fine Print

DOCUMENTARY · 2019

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Fatboy Racing!

DOCUMENTARY - 2020

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Boy Meets Girl

Feature

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Before I Go

FEATURE FILM - 2021

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Photography

Motorsports

TRACKSIDE · 2018-2026

Formula car through the esses — CASC, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2026)

Carvana IndyCar through the fence with the CN Tower behind — Jimmie Johnson, Toronto Indy (2022)

Car in the trailer at dawn — Jim Locke, Road America (2019)

Ryan behind the visor — Ryan, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2019)

Engine bay with Porteous Media decal — Porteous Media, St. Petersburg Florida (2020)

Hinch through Canada Corner — James Hinchcliffe, Road America (2019)

TC America touring cars at Mosport — IMSA, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2022)

IndyCar start in Toronto — IndyCar, Toronto Indy (2019)

Gainbridge IndyCar panning through the Toronto street circuit — Colton Herta, Toronto Indy (2022)

Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi — IMSA, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2022)

Rahal's IndyCar up close — Graham Rahal, Portland International Raceway (2019)

Racing Point F1 car in the pits — F1 Livery Reveal, Toronto AutoShow (2018)

Marco Andretti listening on the radio — Marco Andretti, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2019)

BAJA trophy truck at speed — BAJA 1000, Mexico (2019)

Motocross through the trees — Alex Abbott, Northumberland, Ontario (2021)

Formula 2000 car cornering — FatBoy Racing!, Mid Ohio (2019)

Hinch peeking over his sunglasses — James Hinchcliffe, Road America (2019)

Formula 2000 at Mid-Ohio — FatBoy Racing!, Mid Ohio (2019)

BMW M4 under the Michelin bridge — IMSA, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2022)

The pagoda at Indianapolis — Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2019)

Formula Vee field through the esses — CASC, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2026)

Misc. Photography

Small dog running joyfully through a grassy field at sunset

Shows

2025

May 15

Colborne, ON

The Royal Crown Pub & Grill · 8:00pm

May 14

Warkworth, ON

St Paul's United Church · 6:30pm

May 7

Cobourg, ON

The Cat & Fiddle · 7:30pm

Apr 30

Stirling, ON

Longtooth Beverage Co.

Apr 28

Trenton, ON

The Cardinal

More shows to be announced — join the mailing list for advance notice.

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Music Videos

Resolute Heart

7.8 billion dreams of tomorrow, the resolute heart beats for unity and peace. A song and music video featuring only one character — unity.

The Dirt — a music video for the deaf

The world's first music video for the deaf — an attempt at translating music into a visual form, so the deaf community can experience the song.

"London" by David Porteous

Live off the floor recording of "London", recorded at the Whisper Gallery, Northumberland, Ontario.

Round & Round

“Round & Round” from David Porteous’ EP THEIA — a music release that was written entirely via meditation.

Little Spoon

Filmed on-location in Colborne, Ontario using the latest in musician tracking technology. Bug spray was used many times.

The Blue (live in Toronto)

Recorded live in Toronto at The Piston.

Fighting Talk (live in Toronto)

Recorded live in Toronto at The Piston.

The Dirt (live at Sundlaugin Studio, Iceland)

Recorded live-off-the-floor at Sundlaugin Studios in Iceland.

Ed Sheeran "Shivers" (Full Band Mix)

The acoustic version of Ed Sheeran’s "Shivers" turned into a David Porteous-style tune.

"Plasticine Figures" — Thom Yorke (Full Band Mix)

Thom Yorke’s "Plasticine Figures" turned into a David Porteous-style tune.

Forevermore — a song in dedication to the nurses

This music video was put together in honour of International Nurses Day.

Music & Media Production

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About

A multidisciplinary Canadian artist who aims to use their creative capacity to make the world a better place.

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David Porteous — Recording at The Whisper Gallery - Northumberland, Ontario (2020)

David Porteous — Applefest Northumberland (2024)

David Porteous — With Alex Abbott at the 257 Down Toronto Premiere (2021)

David Porteous — Alter Baeckerei - Großhennersdorf, Germany (2013)

David Porteous — Appearance on Top Gear - Ensenada, Mexico (2019)

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Press

“David’s soulful voice, combined with his passionate guitar playing ended with the audience loudly demanding several encores.”

— — BLICKPUNKT

“257 Down, a ilm ocused on patience, endurance, and courae, to raise awareness about individuals who experience barriers in our society and inspire them, as well as open public discussion about this vital subject matter... a great example of how we can progress as a contemporary society."

— — PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU