Design. Shoot. Edit. Deliver.

We combine the creative skills of an agency with the technical expertise of a production house.

Filming an explainer at the historic Walper Hotel

Braving -40° weather to film at Banff National Park

Reviewing footage at a hydro plant in Niagara Falls

Providing script feedback on set in Kitchener

Early morning filming in Underpass Park

An intelligent & comprehensive production experience

We manage the entire production process, which simplifies communication and keeps the vision consistent. Every project is a bit different, but in general our process looks something like this:

Design

This is where it all starts. We work with you to establish project goals, design cool concepts, write scripts, and storyboard projects shot for shot. We’re known for taking complicated pieces of information and explaining them in a concise and engaging way.

Shoot

Pre-Production

This is where the planning happens. We audition and hire actors, scout and book locations, build props, and finalize logistics. Putting the necessary time into this phase keeps us organized when we get on set.

Production

This is where the cameras come out. Be it shooting in a secret lab in Waterloo or off a cliff in the Rockies, our crew is well equipped to handle whatever our shoot days may throw our way. We own and maintain a long list of cameras, lenses, lights, tripods, sound equipment as well as a fully equipped grip and lighting trailer.

Edit

This is where it all comes together. We edit, design motion graphics, mix audio, and colour-grade footage using state of the art software and hardware. We send you lots of iterative drafts to make sure you like how everything is coming along.

Deliver

This is where your eyes explode! Once you’ve approved a final draft, we optimize the video for its end destination (web, broadcast, in-store, etc,) send over the files, and do a little happy dance.

A tight-knit team of skilled & passionate people

Strategy, cinematography, editing, writing, animation, woodworking – you name it.

Our agile, multidisciplinary team does it all and does it well. Our strategic design sets us apart and makes us a true partner in every project we work on. Our videos have driven success for clients ranging from large, multinational brands to beloved local microbreweries – that means millions of views, high retention rates, and measurable success.

We’re headquartered in an 1850’s loft in Waterloo Ontario, but you’re just as likely to find us on the road, cameras in tow, all over the world.

Andrew

Partner

Jonathon

Partner

Tallen

Producer

Kaitlyn

Producer

Callan

Junior Producer

Nicole

Production Manager

Tyler

Senior Editor

Sarah

Editor

Ken

VFX Artist

Evan

Motion Graphics Designer

Working with Arc Media has been a fantastic experience. Their technical competence and wealth of creativity enables them to move quickly and turn around high-quality projects under tight timelines. From ideation to editing, they always know how to interpret our needs and help us tell a great story.

- Katie Parkes, Shopify Plus

Over the course of our experience working with Arc (which spans dozens of shoots), we have been consistently delighted by their quality and professionalism. Regardless of tight deadlines and sky-high expectations, we always receive polished videos that we can be proud of. I can't imagine working with another company – Arc makes it too easy.

- Rachel Gould, OTTO Motors

Arc Media has been professional, passionate, creative and outstanding on every video we have worked on together. Their quality of work is some of the best I have seen and they continue to impress us every time!

- Danielle Ryan, FGL Sports

When working with the team at Arc, we have complete confidence in not only their abilities, but also that they will accurately capture what we are about, and the message we are trying to convey. They make our video productions as effortless as possible, and when we have busy schedules and big ideas, this is highly appreciated.

- Jay Smith, St. Jerome’s University