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Founder Story Video Production in Toronto
One Story Worth Telling
People trust a face before they trust a logo. Gambit Motion's Founder Story is an interview-led film for the chefs, owners, and makers behind Toronto food and drink brands, at a real turning point: an opening, a launch, a pitch to a new store, or simply a story that deserves better than a website bio.
Opening, launching, or pitching a new store? Your story needs to be ready before that moment, not after. Book early to protect your timeline.
The Film That Builds Trust Before You Say A Word
People don't buy from companies. They buy from people they trust. We sit down with you, pull out the story only you can tell, and turn it into a film that does the trust-building for you.
An interview-led format. A crew that knows how to make founders comfortable on camera. And a strategy session first, so we know what your story needs to do before we shoot it.
This is the film that goes on your About page, plays when you pitch a new store, and gets forwarded when someone asks "who are these guys, really?"
Best For
You are the brand. People trust your face before they trust your logo. Maybe you're opening a new spot, launching a product, pitching grocery buyers, or just tired of a website that says less about you than your last interview did. This is the film that finally sounds like you.
You Should Choose Founder Story If
- You're the face people connect with your food or drink
- You're comfortable on camera, or willing to get comfortable with our help
- You need something that works for customers, store buyers, and partners alike
- You want something personal, not corporate
What's Included
- One polished 2-3 minute film
- Delivered in all platform formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1)
- 2 revision rounds
- Pre-interview prep session included
- First cut delivered within 5 days of your shoot day
Our Guarantee
If the direction we land on during your pre-interview prep session isn't right, we'll adjust before we shoot, at no extra cost.
A Few Extras, On Us
The Shoot Day Ready Kit
A simple prep checklist so you know exactly what to have ready, no guessing.
- Think through the story points you want to hit before your prep session
- Wear something simple and solid-coloured, nothing too busy on camera
- Have the key people who'll appear on camera available and briefed
- Let your team or staff know filming is happening, so the day runs smoothly
- Come in with your pre-interview prep takeaways in mind, we'll already be aligned on the story
Short Social Clips
Beyond your core film, a couple of short vertical clips built for Instagram and TikTok.
Behind-the-Scenes Gallery
A handful of stills from the shoot day, ready for your own social use.
Post-Delivery Strategy Call
A 30-minute call after delivery on how to actually use the film: where to post it, and how to get the most mileage out of it.
See how we told Tina Orr's founder story for Moonbeams + Marigolds.
View the case study →Common Questions
What's included in a Founder Story project?
One polished 2 to 3 minute film, delivered in all platform formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1), with 2 rounds of revisions and a pre-interview prep session included.
How long until I get the final film?
You'll have a first cut within 5 days of your shoot. From there, we ask for your revision notes within 3 days of receiving each cut, and we turn around the final film within 3 days of your last round of notes.
Who is Founder Story right for?
The chefs, owners, and makers behind Toronto food and drink brands: people opening, launching, pitching new stores, or simply tired of a website that says less about them than their last interview did.
How does payment work?
Every project is split into three payments: 50% on signing, 25% on shoot day, and 25% on final delivery. Monthly Motion works differently: you pay for each month in full, before we start planning or shooting.
Ready to Tell Your Story?
Let's talk about what makes your brand worth watching.
Book a Discovery CallWe take on a limited number of Founder Story projects each month, to keep every shoot day fully resourced.