416.MOV
Director / DP / Editor

Jeffrey Shao

Founder, 416.MOV

I didn't choose filmmaking — it chose me.

Growing up, I bounced from one hobby to the next, always curious, rarely settled. The one constant was a camera and a quiet pull toward creating something of my own.

A decade later, that lens has changed. The aesthetic storefront I once admired as a kid was a business fighting to survive. The smiling family in public often wears a mask meant for others, not themselves. What began as curiosity has become perspective.

In today's digital media landscape, trends shift overnight. Short-form platforms like TikTok have raised creative standards while shrinking attention spans. Brand relevance now depends on speed, clarity, and the ability to adapt.

Through years of photography, videography, and editing, paired with formal training in Media & Communications at Western University, I began asking a single question: how do you make content stand out in an oversaturated digital world?

That question became the foundation and inspiration for creating 416.MOV.

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// The Studio

416.MOV

Named after Toronto's iconic area code, 416.MOV is more than a production company — it's a commitment to visual excellence.

Why We Exist

Most video content is forgettable. We exist to create the other kind — the visuals that stop people mid-scroll, that get shared, that drive real business results.

How We Work

We're selective about projects because quality demands focus. Every client gets our full attention, not a rushed production line. We work fast, but never at the expense of craft.

CommercialReal EstateMusic VideoEvent CoverageBrand FilmsSocial Content

// The Philosophy

What We Stand For

Visual Precision

Every frame is deliberate. Every cut serves the story.

Results-Driven

Beautiful footage is vanity. Sales are sanity.

Premium Quality

Cinema-grade production that positions your brand above the rest.

// The Journey

How We Got Here

2014

First Camera

Started with a Canon T3i and an obsession with light.

2020

Western University

Refined craft while studying film and media production.

2022

416.MOV Founded

Launched the studio with a focus on premium visual production.

2024

50+ Projects

Delivered high-impact visuals for brands across industries.

// The Arsenal

Our Gear

Cinema-Grade Equipment

Camera

Sony FX6

Secondary

Sony A7S III

Glass

G Master Series

Gimbal

DJI RS3 Pro

Audio

Rode NTG5

Lighting

Aputure 600D

Edit Suite

DaVinci Resolve

Grade

Baselight

// Ready to Create?

Let's Work
Together.

Every iconic brand started with a conversation. Let's start yours.

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