CoPilot Productions: production servicing foreign projects in Canada from coast (Atlantic) to coast (Pacific) to coast (Arctic).

"Canada’s low dollar and amazing production value has continued to help keep us busy in these uncertain inflationary times. Here is a quick look at what we’ve been up to so far this year:

• Five interesting mise-en-situation/fictional corporate films about protecting corporate data for Deloitte.
• Three Audi TVCs and photoshoot combos.
• One awesome three-day photoshoot for a fashion client to highlight Montreal’s European vibe.
• One full episode of an ESPN+ TV show 'PK’s Places'.
• One segment of HBO’s 'Real Sports' with Bryant Gumbel filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba."

"I am a photographer based in Montreal, specialising in advertising photography and portraiture.

I mainly work with cultural companies like Just for Laughs and various television production companies. I also works with advertising agencies with whom I have done campaigns for the Quebec Government, Volkswagen and McDonald's, among others.

A good image, for me, is the encounter between people — with all their stories and their humanity — and light. I always try to have, as a subtext, the vulnerability of people in my images. I don't like fixed situations.

The main challenge is to harmonise all those things to leave room for the story I want to tell with the photo; whether through a simple portrait or a complex staging, the story, for me, is always the most important. And it is created by adding the experience, talent and passion of each person in the team."

"Montreal-based, but we cover all of Canada from coast (Atlantic) to coast (Pacific) to coast (Arctic). Because it’s all about locations, locations, locations."

Since 1999, Jim Edward and his team @ COPILOTproductions has acted as production service producer for over 450 large scale commercial productions / photoshoots / TV series and IMAX films throughout Canada for local, Canadian as well as international clients from the USA, UK, Europe and South Korea. From pre-production and Canadian immigration paperwork for their foreign clients and crew, to location scouting services to complete production management solutions on the ground, COPILOT helps land your job smoothly and professionally.

"COPILOT productions provides you with more production value for a lower cost than any comparable shoot in Europe or the USA, with the flexibility to accommodate our clients budgets in a competitive global market with our low Canadian dollar.

You are the Pilot, we are here to assist you."

"We production serviced several US, UK and European based projects shooting in Canada this year; and we also produced a YouTube Originals and Google UK project, filming on British Columbia’s glaciers.

In collaboration with Silverback Studios from Bristol, we filmed on location across five days with 13 cameras and an FPV drone to follow the stunt action. This was part of a series called 'Climate Games', matching professional skier JT Holmes with YouTuber and science expert Physics Girl. The project was for the benefit of the COP climate conference and we are really proud of the outcome. Being able to shoot on the glaciers really showcases what this part of the country offers for foreign producers. Part of this work was also included in another, longer YouTube campaign called Dear Planet Earth.

We also production serviced the Canadian portion of an international photoshoot for Marriott Hotels. The strategy was to shoot Montreal for European looking locations, all while spending CAD dollars in lieu of filming in expensive European locations.

Another highlight was filming portions of a TV series for National Geographic on Great White Sharks in Atlantic waters."

Cécile Gariépy is an illustrator based in Montreal. She creates images that tell stories. She illustrates for various mediums and clients, from editorial to food packaging and advertising campaigns, plus the annual birthday card for her mother.

Her work is playful with emphasis on colour, composition and character design. Apparently Cécile is afraid of finding a monster under her bed, but other than that, it’s all good.

Clients include: Apple, Blue Moon, Spotify, Aesop, Esquire, The New York Times and many more.

Cécile Gariépy is an illustrator based in Montreal. She creates images that tell stories. She illustrates for various mediums and clients, from editorial to food packaging and advertising campaigns, plus the annual birthday card for her mother.

Her work is playful with emphasis on colour, composition and character design. Apparently Cécile is afraid of finding a monster under her bed, but other than that, it’s all good.

Clients include: Apple, Blue Moon, Spotify, Aesop, Esquire, The New York Times and many more.

Malek Fayoumi is an international photographer and videographer based in UAE and Canada, With over 10 years of experience in the commercial and editorial sectors, he is now translating his passion for everything with wheels into a real life career. With in-house equipment for photo shoot and film productions as well as post-production, Malek has built a reputation as an all-in-one solution.

Malek been recognised as one of top commercial/editorial automotive photographers in Dubai and the Middle East. His recent projects include: 2019 Ramadan campaigns for Lexus UAE and BMW Middle East, 2020 Nissan Patrol, Sunny and X-Trail digital library photos, this wide range portfolio helped him getting quickly  into the Canadian market and establish a good affairs with local dealers and regional manufactures offices, his Audi Q3 pics can be seen on Audi Canada website.

Top clients: Nissan Middle East, Toyota UAE, Porsche ME, BMW Middle East, Lexus UAE, BBC Topgear UK, Bentley UAE, and Aston Martin UAE.

"Being born in Sorel, growing up in Granby, having an Indian first name and an Italian last name, this doesn’t automatically create a complicated girl! A young woman with a wondering smile, she’s dragged her backpack and worn-out Converse from Paris to Bali, making a stop at Machu Picchu, and she’s not ready to slow down; travelling is literally tattooed on her skin.

Her idea of a perfect afternoon? Sipping a latte and listening to AC/DC while adding pins on Pinterest, where she has over 170,000 followers.

Savitri is still a five-year-old little girl in the body of an accomplished photographer. Her brain is always on spin cycle and whites and colours are never separated, especially when she’s due for a load of new ideas. Her flaws? Stubborn, anti conformist and a dreamer... but after all, isn’t perfection slightly boring?"

Montreal-based Foodivine Studio specialises in food and drink, creating social media videos, stop-motion and short promo videos alongside high-end photography and image creation services.

Professionalism, uniqueness and great talents were the stepping stone for the company to expand its studio in 2018, opening doors for more creative projects and bigger production crews.

Foodivine Studio was awarded second place in the 'Pink Lady Apple a Day' category in the 2018 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards, adding to the 'honorable mentions' received from the 2018 International Photo Awards.

The company has created social media branding content, still images and videos for brands such as McDonald's Canada, Remy Martin, Cayman Jack, Luden’s, P28 Foods, Boréale Brewery, Nestlé Canada and many local brands.

"Being born in Sorel, growing up in Granby, having an Indian first name and an Italian last name, this doesn’t automatically create a complicated girl! A young woman with a wondering smile, she’s dragged her backpack and worn-out Converse from Paris to Bali, making a stop at Machu Picchu, and she’s not ready to slow down; travelling is literally tattooed on her skin.

Her idea of a perfect afternoon? Sipping a latte and listening to AC/DC while adding pins on Pinterest, where she has over 170,000 followers.

Savitri is still a five-year-old little girl in the body of an accomplished photographer. Her brain is always on spin cycle and whites and colours are never separated, especially when she’s due for a load of new ideas. Her flaws? Stubborn, anti conformist and a dreamer... but after all, isn’t perfection slightly boring?"