Coffeeshop Film & Creative
We design your visual storytelling
From commercial videography to filmmaking our teams create your compelling narrative.
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Goods
A look at some of our highlights and project shoots. From orchestral music videos to CBC feature footage, its been a busy year of filmmaking for our teams!
Allow us to
introduce ourselves
- Welcome to Coffeeshop Film & Creative. We are a passionate team of visual designers specializing in creating custom digital stories. Proudly based in Liberty Village in Toronto, our award winning team has become recognized as one of the city’s most innovative and creative videography and web design studios. From commercial videography to narrative and feature work, we do it all!
Stephen Bell
Founder & Creative Director
Top 3 Films/Series: 1917, Dune, Ozark
Stephen Bell is an award winning filmmaker and visual designer based in Toronto. Videographer by day and opera singer by night, Stephen is the Founder of Coffeeshop Film & Creative. Recent featured work includes session directing Canadian Screen Awards nominated CBC “2021 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards” as well as direction of photography and editing on the critically acclaimed “Messiah/Complex.” Award highlights include best cinematography at the 2021 New York Cinematography Awards, as well as best COVID-19 film award at the Stockholm City Film Festival.
“Visual storytelling is my inspiration and passion. Filmmaking enables us to capture that unique moment in time unlike anything else.”
Eric Moniz
Director of Photography & Photographer
Top 3 Films/Series: The Count of Monte Christo, Inception, Pans Labyrinth
Toronto based photographer whose love for music brought him into the world of Photography and video. What started as a weekend gig shooting DJ’s turned into a full time career capturing some of Toronto’s top artists and entrepreneurs. From product video and photography to music video direction, Eric’s work has been featured in both publications and print and media campaigns both in Canada, United States as well as Europe.
“I never shy away from an event, but my true passion is portrait and video story telling. Capturing the character of a person is what truly inspires me.”
Joshua McFaul
Wordpress Developer
Top 3 movies/series: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back, The Good Place
A singer and performer who loves to code, Joshua specializes in the development of responsive WordPress websites that look great on any device. Having started his career in IT, he has a fondness for PC hardware and an aptitude for solving computer conundrums of all kinds. When he’s not working on a project, Joshua is likely cycling around town or kicking back and enjoying a good tabletop RPG with friends.
“Creativity is a continual surprise.”
― Ray Bradbury
Bahareh Adham
Front-End Developer
Top 3 Films/Series: It's Always Sunny, The Mummy, The Simpsons
With a passion for bringing beautiful designs to life, Bahareh began her web development journey in 2018 at Coffeeshop Creative. When she isn’t coding, you can find her at an aerials studio hanging upside-down, or trying out the latest pizza joint down the street.
“The best website is a user-friendly one.”
Our Best Work
A look at some of the exciting projects we have had the privilege of working on. Music Videos, interviews, Narrative work, and brand videos, every film still tells a unique story!
Music Video
2021 CBC GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PREFORMING ARTS AWARDS
We had the pleasure of filming the 2021 Canadian Screen Award Nominated “Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards.” In a tribute to actor and writer Catherine O’Hara, singer-songwriter and actor Noah Reid performed Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You,” filmed in Toronto, Ontario. The televised special honouring the 2021 GGPAA laureates aired on CBC and CBC Gem on November 26, 2021.
Brand Feature & Music Video
Title Gustavo Gimeno | In Real Time
Maestro Gustavo Gimeno, up close and personal. The TSO collaborated with award-winning director Joel Ivany on this beautiful video putting a spotlight on the TSO’s Music Director.
Focus Spotlight Mini Documentary
Yana Retreat | Sarana Institute
Focus spotlight on the The Yana Mindfulness Retreat in Ontario. Participants building a deeper connection with themselves, others, and the earth.
Film Trailer
Shelter
Short film for the award winning thriller short, Shelter. Produced by Coffeeshop Film & Creative. In a desolate world survivors Taryn and Conor stumble upon an abandoned research facility buried beneath the ruins, it promises safety—but the silence hides secrets more terrifying than the wasteland itself.
Product Launch Video
Scotland Air
DJI Product launch for the DJI Mavic 3 Pro. Filmed on location in the Isle of Sky, Scotland.
Music Video
That Choir | Water Night
Featured That Choir music video. From shot list setup to location and production sourcing. Showcasing That Choir’s talented voices in Eric Whitacre’s master choral work “Water Night.”
Music Video
Antara | Exultate Chamber Singers
Commissioned choral work by Malaysian-Canadian composer Tracy Wong to help celebrate our 40th anniversary of Exultant Chamber Singers. ANTARA (Between), has been one of our most popular commissions and has been performed around the world.
Film Trailer
MESSIAH/COMPLEX
From direction of photography to editing, we worked with Against the Grain Theatre and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to create this award winning, Juno Nominated Feature work. A modern and innovative presentation on Handel’s classic, Messiah.
Industrial Construction Commercial
Kings Valley Group Inc.
Rock inspired visuals featuring landscaping and pavings services of Kings Valley Group Inc. From drone aerials to steady cam footage, this video has been one of their most successful videos with over half a million views on Youtube.
Film Trailer
400 Days Later
When a global pandemic hits and theaters shut down nationwide, stage actress Natalie finds herself coping with isolation, dwindling options and redefining what really matters in the wake of a changed world. 400 Days Later was our first short narrative film which received 16 official selections worldwide and 6 screen awards.
WordPress, PHP, e-commerce
Tracy Wong Music
A clean engaging UX Design featuring composer, and conductor Tracy Wong. From portfolio showcase to online purchase portal of scores and recordings.
WordPress, PHP
Shelter Short Film
Short Film Official Website. Showcasing trailer/teaser film cast and crew along with press kit and downloadable film materials for festivals.
WordPress, PHP
Old Town Toronto
Web portal and showcase of Toronto’s iconic Old Town district. Multi-page with updated events and display along with organization links and resource tools.
WordPress, PHP
Shawna Lucey
A clean engaging UX Design featuring operatic stage director and Opera San Jose artistic director Shawna Lucey. A portfolio showcase, along with calendar and event portal.
Wordpress, PHP
Sound Symposium
Music arts festival website with company details and event information/ticketing. Sound Symposium is an international celebration of sound which takes place every second year in St.John’s NL.
Wordpress, PHP
ArtsBoost
Module learning for arts based companies. This minimal clean design features this innovative organization that offers modern skills development for the arts through online learning modules.
Gatsby
Kings Valley Paving Inc
A clean and interactive marketing website that uses stunning drone video to highlight the amazing work of this Greater Toronto Area paving company, family owned and operated since 1977.
WordPress, PHP
Alison Moritz
Bold, colourful, creative and user-friendly, this custom portfolio website features the work of American opera and stage director Alison Moritz.
javaScript, CSS
Miriam Khalil
A new & fresh, easy-to-navigate UX/UI design featuring one of Canada’s leading sopranos, Miriam Khalil.
Wordpress, PHP
Opera Going Toronto
Advocate for the arts and reviewer, Ian Ritchie is one of Toronto’s leading journalists in the opera and classical music industry.
Gatsby
Aria Umezawa
A portfolio website with a fun and minimalist design that features the work of innovative Canadian director, producer, and writer Aria Umezawa.
Our Full Service Menu
Creating custom content is our passion. From creative design and video production to full end post-production services, we offer the full range of services catered to your unique film project.
Pre-Production
From Creative Consultation & Design- we ensure your project is fully planned ahead of shooting. Our teams Can assist in art and story board direction, as well as creating a dedicated shot list Ahead of filming.
- Creative Consultation
- Concept Development
- Storyboard & Shot Listing
- Team Build Out and Production Coordination
- Location Scouting
Video Production
Frame, Roll Sound and Action – our teams are set to cover your project With industry leading professionals. From music videos to feature films And television, we are excited to capture your project on film!
- Commercial Videography
- Music Videos
- Documentary
- Short and Feature Film Creation
- Sizzle Reels & Social Media
Drone Videography
Aerial photography or videography on your list? We have you covered. Our licensed and insured pilots have the solutions for 6k/4k/Pro Res 422 Footage.
- Licensed & Insured Drone Operation
- Dji Inspire 2 Operation (6K/4K 22-Bit Footage)
- Film & Television Ready
- Travel and On Site Location Operation
Post Production
Thats a wrap, now lets head to post production. From video editing To graphic design we offer a full array of support in motion graphics And sound design to create a finished product you are proud of!
- Video Editing & Creation
- Sound Mixing and Editing
- Graphic Editing And Animations
- Video Coloring
- Music And Scoring Needs
UX/UI Web Design
UX/UI Web Design
From detailed Adobe XD mockups to working prototypes, we create your 100% custom website from the ground up and offer free hosting for all of our clients.
- Prototype & Wireframe Design
- Adobe Xd Creation
- User Journey Creation and Testing
- Working Mockups & Static Design
Web Development
Web Development
Whether its app, mobile or desktop development, we have you covered to ensure your website/web app or app is created with full stability on all display platforms. Our developer teams work directly with our designers and you to bring your custom development to life
- Front End Development & Support
- JavaScript Development
- WordPress Development
- Accessibility Testing and Implementation
- ReactJs and Gatsby Code Development
- SEO & Google Analytic Support
Brand & Social Media
Brand & Social Media
Looking for custom logo or brand design, and social media coverage? We have packages tailored to you and your business to ensure your Brand is presented in a modern and beautiful light.
- Logo & Typography Design
- Branded Copy & Print Design
- Social Media Accounting Management
- YouTube and Video Creation
- SEO & Google Analytic Support
"For a cinematographer, every frame has to be important."
Karthik Subbaraj