All Work And some play.

Our broad portfolio is rich in premium content that showcases our visual quality - but you shouldn't only like us for our good looks. We're looking for a serious partner that appreciates our brains too.

Team filming puppet show on set. Behind the scenes shot.

OuR Core TEAM

Video. It's in our blood. Founded 25 years ago in little old kelowna BC, our roots as a family-owned and operated video production house have instilled the importance of our people:

A handpicked team of short-form expertise further complimented by an adopted family of local contractors.

Jen Araki

Owner

Director & Producer

Jen is a multi-award winning director and producer with credits spanning feature length documentaries, TV commercials, shorts and corporate. In 2022, Jen won Best Female Director at the Venice and Chicago Indie Film Festivals for 'Whistle'.

Jen Araki

Jen Araki

Owner

Director & Producer

Dylan Playfair

Owner

Director

Dylan's diverse body of work in front of the camera includes the critically acclaimed comedy series Letterkenny and Disney's reboot of The Mighty Ducks, as well as roles in Netflix, Syfy and a host of theatrical release productions. Behind the camera, Dylan's directing experience includes broadcast commercials, music videos and narrative production.

Dylan Playfair

Dylan Playfair

Owner

Director

Henry Hayhurst-France

Head of Production

Director & Cinematographer

Henry is a multi-skilled British filmmaker who brings rich creative agency experience in writing, strategizing and directing video campaigns across broadcast, digital, OOH and print media. Notable accolades also include cinematography credits for Amazon Prime Exclusives and Sky Sports episodics, among a host of post-production features including laurels from the Cannes Short Film Festival. 

Henry Hayhurst-France

Henry Hayhurst-France

Head of Production

Director & Cinematographer

Ben J Hall

Producer

Director

Ben is a British producer and creative with extensive experience delivering short and long form branded video content for broadcast, social and digital platforms. His strong background in advertising includes servicing international brands such as Subaru, WWE, Manchester United, Spotify & Walmart.

Ben J Hall

Ben J Hall

Producer

Director

Lynette Garrison

General Manager

Associate Producer

Lynette Garrison is an executive assistant and associate producer. She thrives in an environment where she is challenged and the unexpected in achieved. Her credits include Production Coordinator on a range of TV commercials, as well as Associate Producer on the award-winning short film drama “Whistle” (2021) and more recently “Dragon Fruit” (2022). Always motivated and proactive - she brings a strong skillset from her background in finance, private investments and community relations.

Lynette Garrison

Lynette Garrison

General Manager

Associate Producer

Teddy

Head of Communications

Runner

Teddy is Media Button's distinguished Head of Communication originally from Texas, USA. Before Teddy joined the team, visitors often entered the office unnoticed and without introduction. His recent credits include your last zoom call, and he's currently working on a new musical.

Teddy

Teddy

Head of Communications

Runner

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