Jeffrey Shao
Founder, 416.MOV
// The Founder
Jeffrey
Shao.
"Make every frame count."
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.
// 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
First Camera
Started with a Canon T3i and an obsession with light.
Western University
Refined craft while studying film and media production.
416.MOV Founded
Launched the studio with a focus on premium visual production.
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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