Our
Artists
Since beginning his professional filmmaking career in 2022, Tom has produced over 10 short films, each with unique charm and inventive storytelling. His mission is to cultivate an environment where authenticity thrives, encouraging fellow artists to embrace their most provocative ideas.
Every project is a chance to shake things up, to challenge expectations, and to explore the weird and wonderful sides of storytelling. He believes that art should be messy, unpredictable, and unapologetically bold
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Shayé
Born from the vibrant intersection of French and West African heritage, Shayé is a bilingual photographer, cinematographer, and filmmaker with a profound passion for visual storytelling. Specializing in fashion and music photography, Shayé has carved a niche by infusing bold colors, dynamic angles, and geometric compositions into their work, creating visually striking narratives that resonate with depth and creativity.
Whether behind the camera or in the editing room, Shayé continues to explore new realms of creativity, exploring the intersections of culture, identity, and artistic expression. Their work not only captures moments but also invites viewers to experience the world through their unique perspective—a blend of French sophistication and West African vibrancy.
Gigi
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Coming from a background in theatre, having graduated from Uottawa in 2024 with a double major in Theatre and Communications, Gigi has a wide set of interests and skills. She brings together her passion for the arts with her natural inclination towards organization and management. When she ventured into the film industry, she took the space by storm with her strong motivation to be a part of making masterpieces.
Gigi has established herself as a creative director and model within the artistic and commercial photography industries. Her eye for detail and desire to tell a story with every piece of a production helps her build eye-catching and emotionally impactful images. Transferring these skills over to the film world, Gigi finds herself taking on primarily the roles of director or AD, often also contributing her skills for makeup and styling. What sets her work apart from the rest is her desire to make innovative art that pushes the norm. Overall, Gigi is a multi-faceted artist who has a goal to progress the film industry and build up the community in Ottawa.
Christian
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Christian sees himself as part of a larger movement within indie cinema. Monkey Buziness is about pushing boundaries, giving independent filmmakers the freedom to experiment, to challenge norms, and to create art that speaks to the human experience in fresh and unexpected ways. Christian wants Monkey Buziness to be known not just for the films it produces, but for the change it inspires in the industry.
At the heart of Christian’s work is a commitment to storytelling with depth. He writes and produces films that invite viewers to think critically, to engage with complex narratives that go beyond surface-level entertainment. For him, a film isn’t truly successful unless it lingers in the audience’s mind.