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Factual, Narrative, and Commercial Filmmakers
Founded in 2013 and based in Toronto, Billet Media is a leading name in commercial video production, operated by a team of experienced creatives specializing in short films, documentaries, and event video production for clients across various categories. We don't handle wedding videos, bar mitzvahs, or retirement parties. Instead, we focus on creating stunning visuals that allow your organization to connect with your target audience.
Our executive team has extensive experience with the largest media companies and advertising agencies in Canada, equipping us with the skills to structure stories, film captivating visuals, and convey your unique proposition effectively. We pride ourselves on being 'hands-on craft,' working directly with clients without subcontracting to other companies or inexperienced freelancers. When you choose Billet Media, you gain an award-winning team of producers, directors, photographers, and cinematographers, each bringing their rich experience and meticulous attention to detail to your project. Our lean and minimalist operation ensures there are no unnecessary middle layers that could increase project costs or dilute your message. You envision it, we make it happen.
Our talented team includes veteran producers and directors who have contributed to some of the world's best production houses, delivering documentary-style branded content for some of the biggest global clients. We love telling stories through video, effectively crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.
We’ve collaborated with clients ranging from single-operator start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. Regardless of project size, our commitment to excellence shines through; we generate great ideas, produce stunning visuals, and deliver impactful narratives tailored for video production for web and factual programming for television and streaming.
Factual. Narrative. Commercial.
Video you can feel. ™
Our team
The creative team at Billet Media is headed by two industry veterans, each with over 20 years of production experience. Billet Media is small enough to be nimble, but experienced enough to deliver great results every time.
Company founder Jarrod Stark is an award-winning filmmaker with 25 years of experience in the film and television production space. As a Producer/Director, Jarrod's films have been seen on TV, in film festivals, and on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ and Tubi. Jarrod's commercial work has been used in TV campaigns, client websites, and numerous social media and search engine marketing campaigns.
Billet Media's Head of Production, Paedric O'Sullivan started his career at Much Music working with some of the world's top recording artists. A gifted animator, producer, and photographer in his own right, Paedric went on to manage production operations for two of the world's largest advertising agencies, amassing a wealth of knowledge that keeps Billet Media productions looking great, and coming in on time and on budget.
In addition to Billet Media's senior management team, the company enjoys an outstanding roster of award-winning freelance talent in the areas of cinematograhy, post-production, and design.
When you absolutely need it done well, and don't want to waste time and money with AI prompts that don't work, or off-shore freelancers who just don't get it, call on the team at Billet Media. Video you can feel.
Hands-on Production
We don't farm out our production to junior people. When you hire Billet Media, your project gets the attention of our senior team.
Experience that Matters
Our veteran team has made every mistake you can imagine over a combined 50 years of shooting video, so your project benefits from hard-won hands-on experience.
Great Results
Proven outcomes that speak for themselves; high-end production value and narrative-driven content that actually makes people feel something.
ai implementation
We have been using AI-based tools in our workflow for almost three years, and now, we want to teach you how to do the same thing. Most technical AI consultants focus entirely on logic, data pipelines, and code, but they completely ignore human adoption, communication, and real-world workflow integration. At Billet Media, we have a 13+ year track record that proves we can command human attention, structure complex narratives, and build "hands-on craft" workflows.
1. We Don't Teach "Prompts" We Teach Creative Systems
Most businesses fail at AI implementation because they think it’s about writing clever text prompts, which often yield terrible, generic results. As video storytellers, we know that high-quality output requires a system.
2. We Help Clients Guard their Brand Against "Generic AI" (The Human Element)
Mid-sized businesses and non-profits are terrified that adopting AI will make their brand feel cold, robotic, and detached. We have spent the over a decade helping massive agencies, non-profits, and businesses to connect with audiencs on a deeply human level. We implement AI workflows that handle the heavy lifting, freeing up your team to focus on strategy, empathy, and creativity.
3. Change Management Through Storytelling
The hardest part of AI implementation is getting employees to actually use it. As filmmakers, our entire career has been about change management; convincing an audience to shift their perspective within a few minutes. We teach our clients how to get their teams to buy into the AI systems we help them to integrate, by using our narrative-driven storytelling.
You know your operation could benefit from integrating AI. We'll show you how to get started.
Quality First
We deliver exceptional results in everything we do, ensuring your satisfaction at every step.
Expert Care
Our experienced team brings skill and passion to every project, no matter the size.
Real Results
Proven outcomes that speak for themselves and make a meaningful difference for your business.
Billet Media Clients
