Hi, I’m Arvin Farsyad, a Toronto-based producer and production leader who founded and scaled a full-service video production company to deliver 50+ projects annually across Canada and the US, including music videos, brand films, and commercial content. I also specialize in editing social content that align with any brand's media planning. Most recently, I’ve directed productions for major artists under Universal Music, EMPIRE Recordings, and Atlantic Records. I manage budgets, crews, and marketing efforts across all stages of production.

Arvin Farsyad

Hi, I’m Arvin Farsyad, a Toronto-based producer and production leader who founded and scaled a full-service video production company to deliver 50+ projects annually across Canada and the US, including music videos, brand films, and commercial content. I also specialize in editing social content that align with any brand's media planning. Most recently, I’ve directed productions for major artists under Universal Music, EMPIRE Recordings, and Atlantic Records. I manage budgets, crews, and marketing efforts across all stages of production.

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Hi, I’m Arvin Farsyad, a Toronto-based producer and production leader who founded and scaled a full-service video production company to deliver 50+ projects annually across Canada and the US, including music videos, brand films, and commercial content. I also specialize in editing social content that align with any brand’s media planning.

Most recently, I’ve directed productions for major artists under Universal Music, EMPIRE Recordings, and Atlantic Records. I manage budgets, crews, and marketing efforts across all stages of production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer at Simply Living Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and scaled a full-service video production company to 50+ projects annually, delivering music videos, brand films, and commercial content for clients across Canada and the US. Directed productions for Universal Music Canada and Empire Distribution artists, managing budgets from $1,000 to $50,000 and coordinating crews of up to 30 people per shoot. Established end-to-end workflows from creative brief and casting through final delivery, maintaining a 100% on-time delivery rate across all 50+ annual engagements. Managed all business operations including contracts, cash handling, and client accounting, growing the client base year-over-year.
Production Coordinator at Hideout Productions
December 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Managed end-to-end coordination for multiple concurrent projects — from developing pitch decks during bidding through on-set execution, and post-production delivery. Recruited, contracted, and directed crews of up to 30 people per shoot, negotiating with talent agencies and vendors while maintaining clear stakeholder communication. Designed standardized schedules, call sheets, and daily crew report templates adopted company-wide, reducing pre-production admin time by 30%.
On-Call Production Assistant at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Supported lead producers on commercial shoots for the Toronto Raptors, Maple Leafs, and Toronto FC, contributing to campaigns reaching millions of fans across North America.
Marketing & Content Intern at Ace It Edu Inc.
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Planned and produced organic content across Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, generating 1,000,000+ impressions within 6 months with zero paid promotion budget. Secured top 32 placement in the Buildspace Startup Incubator (5,000+ applicants), owning all copywriting and content strategy across 7 weeks. Presented product demos to investors from DMZ and Velocity, directly contributing to $10,000 in funding secured.
Producer at Simply Living Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Continued production leadership and client management across ongoing projects, expanding service offerings and refining production processes.
Studio & Marketing Manager at Unity Studio
May 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Spearheaded brand and marketing strategy across Instagram, TikTok, Meta Ads, and email newsletters, driving 90% follower growth in under 6 months. Directed bi-monthly Meta Ads video campaigns end-to-end—scripts, shooting, and editing—achieving 150% CTR improvement through iterative testing. Led copywriting across all platforms and Mailchimp newsletters, lifting email open rates by 50% and establishing a consistent brand voice across channels.
Production Coordinator at Hideo Ut Productions
December 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Managed end-to-end coordination for multiple concurrent projects—from developing pitch decks during bidding through pre-production, on-set execution, and post-production delivery. Recruited, contracted, and directed crews of up to 30 people per shoot, negotiating with talent agencies and vendors while maintaining clear stakeholder communication. Designed standardized schedules, call sheets, and daily crew report templates adopted company-wide, reducing pre-production admin time by 30%.

Education

Honours BSc — Biotechnology & Business Management at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Honours BSc at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Google Project Management Professional Certificate
November 1, 2024 - April 23, 2026
Client Relationship Management Professional — Coursera
January 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026
Salesforce Certified
March 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
November 1, 2024 - April 23, 2026
Client Relationship Management Professional
January 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026
Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist
March 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet