Max AttwoodMax Attwood brings over 10 years of experience as an award winning cinematographer. His works have been featured on Discovery Channel, HBO, A&E, VICE, National Geographic, ESPN, TSN, Bell Media, CBC and many more. He has travelled the globe working in some of the most extreme shooting conditions, documenting austere icebergs, jungle tribes, bug-eating survivalists, MMA fighters, visual and musical artists, and pro golfers.
Midnight Print StudiosIn 2015, three friends — composer Andrew Gordon Macpherson (Dark Side of the Ring, Random Acts of Violence, Far Cry), screenwriter Vivian Lin (Killjoys, Carter, Hudson & Rex), and producer Jennifer Millington (In the Room, And They Watched, The Embargo Project) — came together to build a dreamatorium. We started Midnight Print Studios to provide an affordable professional space for creative work.
Dark Horse Espresso BarFounded in 2006 by Deanna Zunde and Ed Lynds, Dark Horse Espresso Bar is one of Toronto’s original indie cafés. This location is where all the coffee shops’ breads and baked goods are made. Artisanal pizzas are exclusive to this take-out-centric outpost, and patrons of this spot get to try whatever else they’re experimenting with in the kitchen.
Andrew GrintonAndrew's love for taking photos all started off in Australia. Nineteen years old and broke all he could afford was an old Ricoh from a pawn shop ..... and 25 years later, he still feels very fortunate to be doing this for a living. Although he has a studio in the city, his weekends are often filled with long walks through High Park with his wife, daughter and son.
Porch ModernColen Colthurst has been collecting and selling only the finest examples of craftsmanship and design for over 20 years. His focus is on well known International designers but is not limited to this. Any object seen as well designed, unique, or interesting is fair game and interests range from Bauhaus to modern day objects. Porch Modern sells items from a simple Dansk candle holder to a Charles Eames Organic Design chair or a Bertoia sculpture.
Colin PenmanColin Penman is an Emmy Award-winning makeup artist with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industries. He has worked with many top talents on some of your favourite films and TV shows, including Star Trek: Discovery, American Gods, Killjoys, the Saw franchise, Pacific Rim, Hairspray, Total Recall, and many more.
Forté EntertainmentFORTÉ is helmed by internationally award-winning creators and producers, Andrea and Mitch Gabourie. We produce content in the factual, lifestyle, scripted and kids spaces for broadcasters around the globe. Trusted for our experience and sought-out for our dedication to quality production, we are known for taking creative risks, making great content and working with amazing people.
Freedom JarsFreedom Jars are all-natural vegan breakfast jars packed with superfoods. They’re handmade and prepared daily, created to provide you with the energy to take on your busy day. Our mission is to provide food that has a positive impact on your health and happiness. We use only the best quality ingredients, picking the freshest fruits, finest nuts and tastiest yogurts from the city’s best local suppliers.
The Influence AgencyThe Influence Agency is a team of digital marketing professionals that specialize in custom digital advertising strategies for brands and influencers around the globe. We use multiple strategies to maximize the reach of every campaign. We absolutely LOVE what we do, and pride ourselves on being not only the top Influencer Marketing Agency in Toronto, but one of the industry leaders in the digital marketing world.
Gaucho Pie CoGaucho Pie Co. is a family-run bakery brought to you by the Arevalo siblings. We specialize in savoury and sweet Argentinian delicacies. Our empanadas are made from grass fed beef, organic eggs, sliced olives and only the finest ingredients. Our alfajores are gluten-free and made with dulce de leche and shaved coconut. Ask us about our custom varieties, available upon request.
Live Good NutritionMy name is Dusty and I live in Toronto, Canada. I’m a nutritionist and dietitian. I grew up in a smaller town and spent a lot of my time learning about food in my parents garden and cooking meals for my family and friends. These days I spend most of my time talking about nutrition and food with clients, cooking or some other type of kitchen project, or reading up on food-related topics.
Thrush HolmesThrush Holmes, a self-taught Toronto-based artist, has exhibited throughout Canada and the US and is placed among Canada’s top-selling living artists. His work can be found in numerous celebrity and high-profile collections, including the Government of Ontario Art Collection, and Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Art Collection (Canada), and has garnered national and international critical acclaim.
aN-hydraSusanne Langmuir’s resumé includes being an extremely successful perfumer as well as the woman responsible for Bite Beauty, which she launched in 2012 right here at The Artisan Factory. After leaving Bite in 2018, she's back at it with her newest venture: aN-hydra, a waterless, environmentally sustainable skin care powder that restores balance, cleanses, and purifies.
Unbun FoodsIn 2018, Unbun Foods founder Gus Klemos wanted to be able to enjoy his favourite burgers and sandwiches, but without the guilt, gluten, and empty carbs found in buns made from processed white flour. The result was a development of products that not only taste amazing, but are also keto, paleo, grain-free and gluten-free. Unbun has grown to over 1,500 locations, including Loblaws, Metro, Whole Foods, The Burger’s Priest, and more.
Famiglia BaldassarreFamiglia Baldassarre has been supplying Toronto’s most discerning chefs with traditional, fresh pasta of the highest quality since 2010. Leandro Baldassarre shares his passion of true Italian culture through pasta the way it once was: uncomplicated, humble, and wholly gratifying. With a variety of fresh pastas and condiments made daily, take some home or join us for lunch and we will prepare you some of our favorite dishes.
Sanremo CanadaSanremo is an internationally recognized brand of premium quality, commercial grade espresso coffee machines. Originating from a family business in Treviso, Italy, and driven by a passion for building espresso machines for generations, Sanremo represents an unprecedented quality of craftsmanship, design, and innovation.
Samara ShuterSamara Marlee Shuter is a contemporary Canadian artist known for her strikingly bold paintings of men’s suits. Born in Montreal, Shuter is an untrained artist who began her career in the film industry. Since 2012, Shuter has staged multiple solo exhibitions and her work has been showcased throughout Canada and the United States at such esteemed sites as the Rockefeller Center in NYC and the Bronx Museum of the Arts.
Palmerston DesignAs today’s interiors move from hard-edged minimalism towards comfortable simplicity, Palmerston seeks to provide its clients with warm, inviting interiors that are chic and timeless. Clients provide inspiration and much of Palmerston’s work is enhanced and improved by the client relationship. Palmerston’s signature is that there is not one look. From modern to traditional we work to create the best space for our client.
Janna WatsonCanadian painter Janna Watson uses abstraction as both an escape from and return to the real. As the world we know dematerializes into paint strokes, so too does her paint take stage as its very own character in a multi-act drama of composition. Her work has appeared in notable public collections including those of TD Bank, CIBC, Telus, the Ritz-Carlton, ONi ONE, the Soho Metropolitan Hotel, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Limn Designlimn: to outline in clear sharp detail; to suffuse or highlight (something) with a bright color or light.
Just like our name, we’re a few different things. A detail-obsessed design agency. A powerful web development team. A few fellow humans driven to make handsome, hard-working web experiences for people like you.
Just like our name, we’re a few different things. A detail-obsessed design agency. A powerful web development team. A few fellow humans driven to make handsome, hard-working web experiences for people like you.
Van Harten & TossellVan Harten & Tossell is about art, design and expression. Our work is geared towards creating dynamic and impactful pieces that push the traditional skills of floristry towards the world of sculpture. This vision is built on a strong foundation of customer care and communication, because we believe that every piece is collaborative, and that the happiness of our clients is the inspiration for our work.
Look Again EyewearLook Again Eyewear is a design and manufacturing studio brought to you by Odin Cappello and Kenny Nguyen. We specialize in custom handmade acetate frames, produced 100% by us. We sell our optical and sun frames through select retailers and we offer a full bespoke service at our studio inside The Artisan Factory by appointment only.
Canvas GalleryCanvas Gallery offers a regularly changing, extensive inventory of original artworks by more than 80 established and emerging artists from across Canada. It’s a place for customers to make a personal statement in their home or office through the creativity of local and national working artists. Owners Megan Less and Mark Hunter believe in making original art accessible and the purchasing experience unintimidating and fun.
Ace Hill BeerAt Ace Hill, we’re passionate about good times with good friends. We make simple, premium drinks for those occasions — on the dock, at concerts and even in the skies. It began with our co-founder Blake, who brewed award-winning beer in his garage for friends’ weddings and parties. That inspired our founding team to come together and start Ace Hill: a beverage company focused on quality, simplicity and good times.
Knockout Ice CreamThe latest ice cream venture from the originator of the Hong Kong waffle cone, Arthur Pezzelli, Knockout Ice Cream brings you the best tasting, most inventive ice cream flavours around. Producing wholesale and serving retail, this place promises to keep your sweet tooth satisfied all year long. Check out the latest ideas in frozen treats, just around the corner.
Northern LinesNorthern Lines strives to provide the cleanest, most consistent line cleaning and maintenance service in Ontario adhering to the highest industry standard, as set by the Brewers' Association. We are proud to act as your draught advisors and strive to work collaboratively to ensure you are pulling the fullest profit potential with every pour.
Mongrel MediaMongrel Media is a leading independent film distributor focused on bringing the best of local and world cinema to Canadian audiences. Founded in 1994 by Hussain Amarshi, the company has built a reputation as an innovative and distinct brand, with a discerning taste. Mongrel Media prides itself on building bold and uniquely customized distribution strategies for each film.
Boochin'Boochin’ Jun Kombucha is handmade, locally, in small batches using only all natural ingredients: water, organic green tea, raw Ontario honey, active culture, fruit and/or organic spices. The fermation processes takes up to 10 days, but the wait is worth it as the end result is a lightly fizzy, oh so tasty champagne like drink. It’s so refreshing that it’s often compared to being as refreshing as jumping in a swimming pool on summer day.
Mike FordSince 2009, Mike has professionally photographed many exceptional faces. He approaches portraiture as an opportunity to tell a story about amazing people living extraordinary lives. Paying fine attention to detail, Mike is remarkably easy going and confident with his subjects. Clients include CBC, VISA, GM, HGTV, ScotiaBank, Corus Entertainment, Big Brother Canada, Infiniti, York University, & Report On Business Magazine.
House of MonsteraHouse of Monstera is a family-run online plant store offering enthusiasts just like us the best access to uncommon and extraordinary tropical plants. From our micronursery to your doorstep, we serve Toronto locals and ship nationwide.
Studio SophomoreFor brands that need photography, video, copy writing, graphic design, creative strategy, and social media management, Sophomore is your out-of-house content arm. Co-founders Cainan Querido and Chelsey Burnside don’t believe in cranking out mediocre content simply to keep your channels filled. We focus on making truly excellent content — the kind of stuff that makes your audience want to read/watch/click/listen.