[1][2] In 2016, Lightfoot directed Horizon, a 9K 22 minute 360 degree film for domes and VR celebrating 150 years of Canadian Confederation.
Lightfoot has directed commercials for clients including Ikea, Apple, Toyota, Bud Light, M&Ms, VW, GM, Sony, and Target.
His music video works include those for k-os,[7] Kate Havnevik, The Raconteurs, Matt Mays and El Torpedo, Constantines, Guster,[8][9] In-Flight Safety, The Trews, Moufette, and The Cure.
He has also worked as Animation Director on several high-profile commercials, including Sony Bravia "Play-Doh", Big Yellow "Tide"[11] and "Frankenweenie" 2012.
In 2008, Lightfoot's video for Kate Havnevik's "Unlike Me" won Best Direction in the Adult Contemporary genre at the MVPA Awards in Los Angeles.