Our Team
Cinematographers. Filmmakers. Storytellers.
We are passionate about everything that we do. You see it in our films. We're a fun bunch, working together to create your story. We are a Marketing Communications agency that understands your needs, right from the start!
Whether it's a Commercial for TV, the Web, a Corporate Video, Web Video for your business, we can meet your every need.
In studio there are writers, graphic artists, 2D and 3D animators, sound mixers, Blu-ray authors, and editors. Out of studio, an entire crew will meet your every need.
The process is truly collaborative. That means that there is a shorter turn around for produced videos because everyone works together.
It's better this way.
You're now ready to meet the creative beasts
who work tirelessly to produce the
videos of your dreams.
DARREN SAGER
Studio Owner / Director
LIKES
The Toronto Maple Leafs
Aruba
Steak, but only Ribeye Certified Angus
English Breakfast Tea
DISLIKES
Flight delays
Vertical cellphone video files
Mosquito bites
Toronto traffic
FACTS
Darren's voice has not changed since he was a baby
Darren can gourmet cook
He can parallel park any vehicle
NICO ALCALDE
DOP / Cinematographer
LIKES
Smiling
Salsa Dancing
Tupperware
Camping, and being at one with nature
DISLIKES
Negativity
Line Dancing
Greasy Junk Food
FACTS
Nico can bench press his own body weight
Nico once smiled for 2 weeks, without a break
He was born in Argentina
He won third place in a salsa-eating competition
GAVIN MORGENTHAL
Cinematographer, First AD
LIKES
Happy people
The Toronto Blue Jays
Being told his shots are the "best"
iPhone apps
His Iced Coffee
DISLIKES
Slow moving people
Being tickled
His Birthday
Long Airplane Flights
FACTS
Gavin loves the Village People
He loves to Cruise
Gavin prefers his subs cold
He can't relax on holiday
DAN MOSHE
Cinematographer
LIKES
Breakfast specials
Avocado, but not the pre-packaged kind
Grimace, the purple McDonald's guy
Bagged salads
Game of Thrones
DISLIKES
Used towels
Toilet paper that is put on the wrong way
People who ignore the recycling bin
Being touched
FACTS
Dan has attended over 200 Phish concerts
He's comfortable lifting 50lb containers of cheese
He once drove nonstop to Vegas - only got 1 ticket!
NICHOLAS MULLER
Editor / Animator / DaVinci Colourist
LIKES
His wife and baby boy
Recycling
Italian Sodas
Chewing Gum
The Simpsons
DISLIKES
Family Guy
Loud people
Re-edits
FACTS
Nicolas gives a great massage
He can arrive at work with no one knowing
His dream is to be a contestant on America's Got Talent
KATE SHUMAKOVA
Editor / Animator
LIKES
Painting Art
Camping
Nature
Rock Climbing
DISLIKES
Change
Loud people
Re-edits
FACTS
Kate's real name is Ekaterina
Kate plays Basketball better than you!
Kate learns at incredible speeds
LEE KESTENBERG
First Assistant Director/ Writer
LIKES
Double chocolate stuffed cookies
Speed Dating
Anything to do with the Movies
Mini Skirts
Colombian Coffee
DISLIKES
People who are late
Excuses
Overcooked Spaghetti
Disorganization
FACTS
Lee has written 4 novels
He once acted in The Great Pumpkin
His favourite holiday is President's Day
Lee can run a mile in 5 minutes
CHRISTO KALAYDZHIEV
Movi / Steadicam Operator
LIKES
His wife and two sons
Johnny Walker Black
Bulgarian and Russian Cinema
DISLIKES
Domestic Beer
Strong winds on his Steadicam
Being late for anything
Snow Storms
FACTS
It's impossible to pronounce his last name
He performed a Shakespearean play in German, even though he doesn't speak any German
He can speak Hebrew, Russian & Bulgarian
RYAN KESTENBERG
Lead Gaffer
LIKES
Lighting, Soft and Hard
Working out
His new Van
Hats of any kind
DISLIKES
Lack of AC Power
Small Dogs
MAC vs PC debate
Video Games
FACTS
Ryan once lit a football field
He once swam 40 laps, in a row
Ryan prefers Tinder over Speed dating
He loves the colour Blue
DANIEL CARUSO
First Assistant Camera
LIKES
Everything tech & camera related
His German-Sheppard puppy
Halloween-sized chocolate bars
Uber-fitted, tailored pants
Vans (the shoes)
DISLIKES
Disorganization
Bad exposure
Small-talk
Anyone's cooking other than his mother's.
FACTS
Daniel is DC. DC is Superman. Daniel is
Clark Kent.
He once ate 15 sliders in a single sitting.
His grip-strength rivals a fully-grown gorilla
BENI HARPER
Sound Operator
LIKES
Quiet locations
Rock and Roll
Road Trips
Quaint Hotels
DISLIKES
Heavy nose breathers
HVAC noise of any kinds
People who pull off their own lavs
Batman
FACTS
Beni can hear better than some canines
He loves walking on the beach
He is a romance writer in his spare time
He once slept for 15 hours straight
LESLIE GRAY
Makeup Artist
LIKES
Smooth Skin
Lattes
Fruity Drinks, especially with Vodka
Really good makeup
DISLIKES
Poor skin
Bad breath
People who talk in movies
People who tailgate
FACTS
Leslie loves books more than movies
She once went mountain climbing, and lived to tell about it
She can name all the teams in the NHL
RON FINE
Senior Writer
LIKES
Stephen King Novels
A good massage
Hockey, hockey, hockey
Rare steaks
DISLIKES
Impatience
Travel
Phony people
Hyperbole
FACTS
Ron's voice is actually deeper than Darren's
Ron can count to 10 in less than 2 seconds
He worked as a Producer on the W5 on TV
Ron is a romantic
MONICA KROESEN
Studio Coordinator
LIKES
Good Coffee
Her Blackberry
Trains over planes
Organized people
DISLIKES
Chaos
Long Lines
Pasta al dente
Deceiving weather
FACTS
Monica has lived in over 5 countries
Monica can change a flat tire
She speaks various languages and accents
She can read minds
GRANT BUTTERWORTH
Hair Sylist
LIKES
Starbucks
Fast Cars
Great Smelling Salons
Thick luxurious hair
DISLIKES
Dandruf
Toll Roads
Long lines
Bad breath
FACTS
Grant loves walking dogs
He once read a whole novel in one night
Grant dresses to impress
He is always last to the craft table
BUSTER (RIP😢)
Former Studio Mascott
LIKES
Chicken
Steak
Lamb
Pork
DISLIKES
Cats
Cats
Cats
Cats
FACTS
Buster is a Golden Retriever
Buster can smell treats 2 rooms away
Buster loves a good ear rub
Buster really doesn't dislike cats