Makers Original Content creates impactful branded content, feature films, documentaries, episodic series and live broadcasts for a global audience.
IN PRODUCTION
The Blind Couple from Mali
Feature Documentary
A Documentary about the remarkable lives and Career of blind African music sensations Amadou & Mariam set against the backdrop of recording their latest album. This is the story of triumph over adversity, finding hope in a chaotic world, and most of all spreading joy through music.
Prism
Music Video Awards Show
The Prism Prize is a national juried award recognizing the artistry of the modern music video in Canada. A jury of over 120 Canadian music and film industry professionals, including members of the print and web media, broadcasting, film, radio, and video art communities, nominate the 10 best videos of the year to comprise the Prism Prize shortlist.
Hair of the Bear
Feature Film
Dramatic. Timely. Fiercely inspiring. Hair of the Bear is an examination of teenage mental health amidst the heart-pounding momentum of an action thriller. It tracks the journey of Tori as she transitions from victim of anxiety to born survivor in a brutal and unforgiving environment.
Carnival
Documentary Series
Documentary series taking you into the hidden worlds of six carnivals around the world. To understand what really happens when 100 million people come together every year we’re telling the story of the communities for whom Carnival is a way of life. The full spectrum of the human experience played out on our streets - from struggle, persecution and conflict to joy, identity and freedom.
IN DEVELOPMENT
Death: A Series About Life
Documentary Series: 6 x 60min
A sweeping documentary series project that aims to demystify death by examining the beliefs, practices, traditions and art on the subject of Death and dying.
World By Drone
Documentary Series: 6 x 30min
This epic series offers rare glimpses of our earth's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From the otherworldly landscapes of Zion National Park to the impossible greenery of the Amazon, WORLD BY DRONE offers a birds eye view of our magnificent planet, all captured with a 4k drone.
Down With Love
Documentary Series
An enlightening documentary series that explores love and relationships among individuals with Down syndrome. From a couple who are moving into their first apartment together to a gay man navigating dating in the LGBTQ+ community, DOWN WITH LOVE explores the unpredictable world of love, dating and relationships while revealing unexpected joys and challenges along the way.
The Mermaid Club
Animated Short
LAYLA is a playful, curious, athletic mermaid with something that sets her apart from her fellow undersea citizens—in a world full of merfolk with tails, she has tentacles. Yes, this makes her look different from her friends, but more importantly, because she’s always had to move through the world differently, she is able to see things in a unique way and thus create adventure, magic, and learning wherever she goes.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
PARTNERS
TEAM
Katie Lafferty
Drawn to stories of beating the odds and reflecting diverse voices, Katie's greatest hits include the groundbreaking documentary series EMPLOYABLE ME, which tells the stories of job seekers who prove that having a physical disability or neurological condition shouldn't make them unemployable. The show won a Diversify Excellence Award at MIPCOM 2017 & 202, a 2018, 2019 & 2020 Rockie Award and a 2022 Canadian Screen Award. Her latest documentary CANDIDATO 34, details the extraordinary journey of Bryan Russell, the first person in the world with Down syndrome to ever run for public office. The film won the Audience Choice Award at the Oscar-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival.
Jonny Pottins
As a producer of branded Content, documentary television, and Feature Films, Jonny has a longstanding history of creating moving, story driven content with large, well known brands. He has produced for brands like Coke, Harlequin, Mattel, MasterCard, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Budweiser, BMW and more. His feature film “White Lie” premiered at TIFF ‘19, was nominated for 4 CSAs and chosen as TIFF’s “Best of Canada 2019”. It is currently airing on CraveTV.
Sumit Ajwani
As Founder and Executive Producer of Makers, Sumit leads a multi-disciplinary team that can, without hesitation, produce anything for anyone. From movies and experiential installations to animation and digital campaigns, Sumit leads the team at Makers in embracing the challenge of answering the uncommon ask for global brands. He loves tackling that which seems impossible, using collaboration and unconventional thinking to conceive, execute, and deliver projects for clients that have included Toyota, Sony, and the United Nations. With roots in film and TV, he is a natural-born Producer for whom the distance between thought and action is exceedingly small.