Makers

As an award-winning producer with a background in journalism and documentary filmmaking, Irina knows how to clear the way for a great idea to become reality. She lives by the mantra: chaos is merely order waiting to be deciphered.

A strategic thinker with tenacious curiosity, Lily was drawn to production with her knack for untangling problems and making sense of chaos. And she brings a polished, creative flair to all her work — exemplified by her coordinated Zoom backdrops.

Tasha’s depth of production experience, empathy, and eye for spotting fresh talent—along with her skills executing complicated creative projects, at times on extraordinarily challenged budgets—has made her a go-to leader in the production industry.

As Partner and General Manager of Makers, Paul’s responsible for our overall excellence in production and fulfillment of the Makers vision. He’s built Makers from the early days, and continues to lead Makers as it expands its footprint globally.

Angela is a triple threat producing advertising, creative content, and experience on a global stage. Calmly poised yet ferocious in her pursuits, Angela’s multi-disciplinary skills combine interactive technology into live branded experiences.

Victoria has many years of experience producing and writing docu-style films and branded content. With a Master’s degree in Film Theory, she has a strong sense of cinematic history and an innate director’s eye – highly valued on any production.

With an artist’s heart, innate warmth and an eagle eye, Kirsten’s decade of international production experience informs her work as our Talent Lead. No detail goes unnoticed nor stone unturned in her journey to source the next Makers.

One of the most practiced Executive Producers on the Makers team, Dana’s held roles like Head of Commercial Production for some of the world’s top agencies and publications, including Sid Lee and Vice Canada.

Cat’s track record producing activations for global brands is best in class. She became obsessed with experiential after working in digital for Paramount, and is one of the most versatile and competent premium experience Producers on the team.

Antonietta is a multifaceted Producer adept at running simultaneous projects. Having worked both agency and client side, she’s able to approach challenges from every angle, creating thoughtful, authentic work.

With a background in journalism, TV and film, Jeremy has an eye for the human story. He leverages this human-centric approach on productions for massive clients like The Four Seasons and Tim Hortons, and when creating new opportunities for Makers.

Your friendly neighborhood global brand manager. After a decade of designing brand identities and experiences for fortune500 companies, startups, and silicon valley unicorns, Shawheen’s life path was divinely intervened by Makers.

Alyssa is a true unicorn and perfect finance type for Makers, having both keen financial prowess and being a trained musician and actress – as well as having held a post as an accounting teacher.

With a background in the technical roles on set, Scott has a unique understanding of the production machine, and the versatility needed to fix anything. He also has a knack for elevating creative productions, consistently achieving exemplary campaign results for major global brands.

From the worlds of fashion, storytelling and documentary, Shayda is a Producer with keen creative acumen. Shayda views producing like hosting a dinner party: it’s only successful when everyone involved – from clients to crew – are fully satisfied.

Not your traditional VP of finance, Alex brings a depth of financial and operational expertise to Makers that will allow Makers to scale and reach greater heights.

Maria Elena Lopez-Frank is an Executive Producer with 15+ years experience making the unmakeable across fashion, sports and tech. We love her heart for projects with social and environmental impact.

As Operations Coordinator and collaborator at heart, Sam provides organizational and structural support, allowing the Makers team to focus their energy on what they do best: solving problems and getting things done.

Nicole has worked experiential production for major brands including BMW and Lyft. She’s quickly expanding her portfolio and rep as Makers’ secret weapon, consistently and relentlessly finding the path forward in event as well as content production.

Zaabelle ensures Makers remain on track without losing our core character. As our HR coordinator she is the heart that beats for and with our people, keeping our HR systems free and flexible for our creative efforts in a competitive corporate world.

Originally hailing from the unscripted content world, Jackie Pal’s love of storytelling is at the forefront of any project she takes on, while remaining a decisive Producer whose boundless experience is only matched by her strategic approach.

Piper’s experience on both sides of the camera has served her well when producing for brands like Indigo, Canada Goose, and RBC. Her ability to keep a sunny mood on set while addressing client needs means every aspect of her projects flows smoothly.

A seasoned producer drawn to stories of beating the odds, Katie’s cred includes showrunner for TESSA & SCOTT and EMPLOYABLE ME, a series about job seekers who prove that having a disability doesn’t make them unemployable.

As production lead for all things digital, Jess is exacting, diligent, and amazing with people. While her tech expertise itself is inspiring, her tempered approach to process and communication brings to her team and clients assurance in delivery.

Brock is best known for leading cross-functional teams to bring events and experiences to life from concept to execution. His creative and production work has been recognized by Cannes, Event Marketer, Shots, The Guinness Book, and The Pro Awards.

Mikayla has years of experience managing large teams across multiple countries, on tight deadlines, with always-shrinking budgets and ever-growing demands. As Development Director she creates innovative partnerships through which amazing shit gets made.

Lauren is a Producer who thrives on being the thread that weaves people together for stellar outcomes. After years of building her portfolio across industries, she's a pro at production detail and the way those details fit together.

Roma is an accomplished Executive Producer who has honed her craft and network across the US and Canada in equal measure. She spent the first decade of her career producing film, TV, and live events, and the second as a lauded production studio head.

A brilliant developer aka Makers’ secret weapon, Bryan has worked with university professors on theoretical models, conceptualized and led fundraising efforts in advanced manufacturing, and prototyped an Astronomy app for space enthusiasts.

Dannielle spent the bulk of her career producing some of the biggest TV launches in Canada for networks like HGTV and the Food Network. Her experience in the world of broadcasting and advertising make her a formidable addition to the Makers team.

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.

Ziyad is a master of all things digital. His love of teamwork and knowledge of advertising, project management and website and app development have made him a trusted partner  for clients such as GM, WestJet, and Delta Hotels.

A veteran agency producer for global lifestyle brands, Andrea uses process, practicality, and problem-solving to exceed clients’ expectations. With the sole intention of striking the bullseye, Andrea targets challenging projects for the best clients.

A Producer with chops in live-action and animation, Carol gets things done with a solutions-first approach no matter how challenging or seemingly impossible the task. As a born problem-solver the Producer’s Mindset is in her very DNA.

Dan is a builder with an exceptional talent for identifying opportunity. He leads Makers’ Ventures Initiative, sourcing potential acquisitions and partners that will increase Makers best-in-class production capability on a global scale.

One of the original Makers, Jonny regularly works on projects that demand high levels of imagination and innovation. He now brings those skills to Makers’ Original Content arm, where he develops branded content, episodic series and feature films.

As a veteran of documentary film and digital experiences, the rigors of production live in Booker’s DNA. Having worked in and traveled to over 40 countries, Booker has lightning-quick instincts, a vast network, and a hunger to learn more.

Andrew is a dedicated Producer and collaborator at heart. He’s a cross-discipline producer; his unique production cred includes talent scouting for reality TV, video and experiential production, and an insatiable curiosity for people and pop music.

A tenured agency producer with a formidable background, Julia thrives on the opportunity to foster the next-gen of producers as a Producer Lead. Her mission is to empower her team to have a voice and stand proud in their value as a problem solver.

Mike is a Swiss Army knife. His background in directing, editing and music composition makes him one of Makers’ most resourceful and refined producers, and he’ll always go the distance to ensure his projects are both on time and under budget.

Lori is a highly-focused Producer with exceptional creative IQ. She leverages her integrated left and right brain thinking flowing from art to finance to consistently deliver above expectations, always praised for the value she places on partnership.

Jordan is a multidisciplinary producer and creative with experience ranging from live events to experiential activations to music video production. He remains driven by creative projects where both his directing and producing abilities intersect.

Jessica is one of Makers’ triple-threat Producers, with deep expertise in experiential, content, and tech production. On a human level, she’s driven to seek opportunities to create positive impact and disrupt the status quo.

Gregarious by nature, compassionate in sprint and determined in her craft, Tiffany has produced everything from large scale music festivals to global industry conferences, always providing one-of-a-kind solutions.

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

Samantha Sheppard is a Producer with deep roots in content—from indie films to social media to short form and tech. We dig her tenacity and determination to always find the path forward.

Vanessa has over a decade of experience as a promoter in the music industry, and is the ideator and founder of an original festival – New Friends Fest. She has the expertise to produce any event, anywhere, from the Arctic North to a local concert hall.