Makers

People in advertising don’t actually wear suits anymore but the nomenclature remains. And while that’s where Carol began her career, as a “suit”, she knew she was destined to move into production. As a natural born problem-solver, she’s a natural born producer.

Andrea loves producing because it allows her to nurture her endless passions. Whether working with clients in music, food, retail—you name it—she always brings a fine balance of insight and intensity when helping to tell the stories of international brands.

Growing up as a classically-trained singer, Antonietta has always been drawn to creative expression.

Sumit’s strategy is simple: empower your employees as people, step aside, and then take pride in their success. It’s what’s made Makers a leading creative studio in Canada and an emerging force on the world stage.

She's a huge Star Wars fan, loves to talk camera tech and can quickly get lost in a 1,000 page fantasy novel at the drop of a dime.

Shayda believes that producing is like hosting a dinner party: it’s only successful when everyone involved—clients, crew, colleagues and talent—is satisfied.

From broadcast and automotive to fintech and pharma, Jess boasts an exceptionally diverse resume. She’s succeeded at every stage of her career and is living proof that great producers can (and should) come from unexpected places.

Growing up hell bent on becoming a professional musician, Brock had a fateful meeting with the production manager of Metallica in his freshman year. After witnessing soundcheck and opening act change over - he instantly knew that his true calling was production. Starting as a stagehand, his producer mindset was born and the rest is history.

Katie Lafferty grew up watching Star! and E! Channel in her living room all throughout high school - dreaming of working in celebrity reporting. Unlike many dreamers, she put the plan into action and has been chasing character-driven stories ever since.

What is any true film buff drawn to? Dialogue-heavy, character driven films inspired by Kevin Smith and Quentin Tarantino of course.

For Lily, producing is like baking. It’s not just the right combination of ingredients, it’s how they come together, that makes a project shine.

Mike is a swiss army knife of a swiss army knife.

Jeremy is a great producer because he loves working with people. He listens, learns, and collaborates, turning clients’ ideas and concepts into products to be proud of.

Tasha is a chameleon Executive Producer, with roots in film production, post-production, live & virtual events. In short, a great fit for Makers' model of leading projects no matter the challenge / no matter the channel.

Victoria is a native New Yorker - yes they exist - with more than twelve years of experience producing / writing for film / branded content.

A producer that’s held senior roles across several industries, Paul leads the teams business development initiatives while lending a strategic eye to pretty much everything else. He fosters client relationships (old and new) and culls resources that fuel long-term growth.

With a mother in showbiz, Roma grew up on sets and in studios gaining an interest in what happens behind the scenes. This led to a career spanning photography, production, television, and advertising. And having lived in 23 cities, 10 states, 2 provinces, and 5 countries, Roma's sense of adventure and adaptability is unquestionable.

For Sam, problem solving is not about becoming an expert in one thing, but instead, being an expert at bringing experts together. This ethos has rung true throughout Sam's career and her time at Makers.

Ever heard of a reality TV casting super-spotter? You have now. Meet Andrew, a dedicated Maker who brings a unique background in talent scouting for reality TV, experiential production, and an insatiable curiosity for people and POP music.

Picture this: a spry 10-year old with a Canon DSLR that's bigger than her head. For most kids, the camera would be too heavy to lug around. But Trisha's natural instinct to capture moments and piece them together was simply too potent to be stopped. She was a vlogger before vlogging was a thing.

Too organized for traditional art; too creative for corporate life, Julia and her skillset are a natural fit for the Makers mindset. A born leader with a strong sense of aesthetics, she’s comfortable working with or without the rule book for our growing stable of patrons.

In the fast-paced job of production, Ziyad knows the value of living in the moment. Clear of mind and fluid in his process, Ziyad fosters calm by keeping projects on-time, on-budget, and on-brand.

Jonny is not afraid to fight for a client’s creative vision. Determined in everything he does, Jonny’s production style is equal parts expertise and sheer force of will.

In layman’s terms, Pat makes things happen. He’s a steward of quality, ensuring projects are onboarded smoothly and delivered correctly. Most importantly, Pat empowers teammates to get the job done by equipping them with the right tools for success.

Booker believes that no matter the medium, breathtaking work should always start with a compelling message. And this passion for storytelling has fuelled his award-winning career for over two decades.

Agile, judicious, and process-driven, Amit oversees the Operations and Finance that makes Makers go. Designer of the operational machinery and proud of it, he helps run the show from behind the scenes.

Bryan’s curiosity and drive is top drawer in our books. When a good tech idea presents itself, he immediately opens up his computer and starts writing code. And sees where it takes him.

Dan is a builder. Having spent 15 years within a large industrial construction company, he made a radical career change and started his own business creating and producing content for brands and companies all over the world.

Cat Cares. It's not a radio call-in show. It exemplifies everything we love and admire about Cat Chiang.

Whether leading a crew 10 people or 100, Kirsten always remembers the value of teamwork. No matter the production goal, she believes every project must be built on a culture of trust, respect, and, of course, fun.

After spending 20 years in dance and theatre performance, it is no surprise the value that Lori places on creativity, collaboration and relationships. For her each of these play a vital role in development and production and losing even one piece of that puzzle could compromise the integrity of the whole.

Gregarious by nature and determined in her craft, Tiffany is most fulfilled when showcasing the visions of other people. She loves the variety of her work, knowing that no two projects are ever alike—nor should they be.

One of the most skilled producers on the Makers team, Dana loves learning as much as she does mentoring. With a depth of knowledge and strong instincts, she recognizes talent immediately, never failing to turn a crew’s weaknesses into strengths.

As an award-winning producer with a background in journalism and documentary filmmaking, Irina knows how to clear the way so great ideas can transform into reality. The mantra she lives by? Chaos is merely order waiting to be deciphered.

It was destined in the stars that Piper would end up as a Producer. Born into a creative household with a Producer mother and a Director father, it was no surprise when Piper began her career as an actor. From there, she became more curious about how productions come together, moved to the other side of the camera, and hasn’t looked back.

Alberta’s loss is our gain when we met Vanessa. With a track record of over 10 years in the music industry as a show promoter and running her own music festival, New Friends Fest, plus a defined love for most things arts and culture, Vanessa’s desire to take on any challenge has earned the respect of every producer on our team.

Jess Lewis fuels and guides Makers in the US. Why? Because she shares our DNA — an unrelenting desire to create, matched with conscious leadership via empathy and kindness.

When it came time to hire an Accounting Associate, we naturally gravitated to Alyssa. How could we not fall for someone with financial prowess who trained as a musician and actress and just this past year wrote and released her own music?

Nicole is the exact definition of "No. 1 in team." Like many at Makers, she began producing at an early age being the go-to event planner for her family and friends in her high school and college years.

As a child, Jess Holloway could be found with her sisters writing, producing, acting and film 'soap operas' replete with elaborate storylines and complex characters.