FOREST CITY FILMS

Crafting Captivating Stories for Canadian Businesses

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WELCOME TO FOREST CITY FILMS.

a premier film production company dedicated to bringing your brand’s stories to life. At Forest City Films, we specialize in creating compelling documentaries, captivating commercials, and impactful branded content for businesses throughout Canada. Our mission is to showcase the unique essence of your brand, effectively engaging your audience and leaving a lasting impression.

WHO WE ARE

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BRANDON j. ZAMBONELLI

Co-FOUNDER/Executive Producer

Brandon is a highly skilled and experienced cinematographer based in Ontario, Canada, with a passion for visual storytelling and a proven track record of delivering exceptional cinematography for a diverse range of projects over the past eight years. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to capturing captivating visuals that enhance the narrative and evoke emotions, creating memorable cinematic experiences for all audiences. Just some of his major accomplishments so far include working on TV shows like Big Brother Canada, Top Chef Canada and VICE’s Dark Side of The Ring.

MAURICIO DE SOUZA

Co-FOUNDER/Executive Producer

Mauricio began his career in 2010 as a volunteer for Rogers TV. He then went on to work for the Toronto Blue Jays, whilst also graduating from Loyalist College. He has worked for the MLB, CFL, NBA, NHL, MLS and UFC. He specializes in audio and video in the television broadcast industry. Just some of his major accomplishments so far include Rio Summer Olympics in 2016, South Korea Winter Olympics in 2018, CFL 100th Grey Cup Finals 2012, NBA Finals 2019, World Cup of Hockey 2016. Now he is expanding on his entrepreneurial career as Co-Founder of Forest City films.

PORTFOLIO

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Impactful Branded Content

In today’s digital landscape, branded content plays a crucial role in building a strong connection with your audience. At Forest City Films, we excel in crafting branded videos that seamlessly blend storytelling and brand messaging, effectively conveying your unique values and offerings.

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 Captivating COMMERCIALS

In the competitive world of advertising, we understand the importance of creating commercials that truly stand out. From concept development to post-production, our talented crew collaborates closely with your team to produce visually stunning and emotionally engaging commercials that leave a lasting impact on your target market.

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DOCUMENTARIES THAT INSPIRE

Our experienced team of filmmakers is passionate about capturing authentic stories that resonate with viewers. We delve deep into your subject matter, conducting thorough research and interviews to create powerful narratives that educate, entertain, and provoke thought.

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Let Forest City Films be your creative partner in showcasing the heart and soul of your brand.

Contact us today to embark on a cinematic journey that will leave a lasting impact on your audience.

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"THANK YOU FOREST CITY FILMS"

Brandon Zambonelli Co-Founder of Forest City Films is a graduate of the Starter Company Plus Entrepreneurship Program and it’s been wonderful to watch his journey to success. We were only too happy to engage Forest City Films in a project to showcase our BACD Clients on our Youtube Channel. Working with Brandon and his team was a great experience, they are professional, creative and delivered the project on time and on budget. We highly recommend Forest City Films for telling the stories of brands and businesses!

Thank you Forest City Films!

– Teresa Shaver
CEO
Business Advisory Centre Durham Inc.

"HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL"

We worked with Forest City Films recently and I have to say, not only did they meet our expectations, they truly exceeded them. Brandon and the Forest City team are true professionals, easy to work with, and are highly creative in their suggestions to their clients. The process of scheduling, planning and shooting was painless. Their on-site presence and demeanor is highly professional, while at the same time down-to-earth and very easy-going. The quality of their work is excellent, their creative input and suggestions are spot-on, and they are a joy to work with! We will definitely not hesitate to refer them to clients and call them up for future shoots!

– Mohamed Rizwan Bachani
President & CEO
Unique Accounting Services

"PROFESSIONAL, ORGANIZED"

Forest City Films did an exceptional job telling the story of my company and were a pleasure to work with. They were professional, organized and communicated very well. Brandon set aside time to connect with me in advance to understand who I was and what was important to me as a business owner. He and his team have a gift for storytelling and I will definitely connect with them again when I have a project in need of their talents.

– Toni Grates
Founding Director
The Travelling Stage

 

"EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED"

It’s hard to believe that after what seemed like just a little conversation — you produced this outstanding story of my brand! Thank you so much for your professionalism. Your setup was impressive and how you explained everything along the way was exactly what I needed; I was a bit nervous at first, but I was immediately put at ease with the process.

I highly recommend you guys to businesses of all sizes who want to elevate their brand.

– Lisa Keizer
Lead Curly Girl & Founder/CEO
Up North Naturals Inc.

 

 

"AN ABSOLUTE JOY TO DEAL WITH"

I have done several projects with Forest City Films and each time the final product is so beyond my expectations. The entire crew is an absolute joy to deal with. They are easy to get a hold of, creative and have an extreme attention to detail. I always want to work with like minded, hard working people, who are passionate about their craft, and Forest City Films is all of those things. I recommend them to everyone and anyone, because I know they will find a way to accommodate and give you the best possible result. Thank you guys for everything, and I can’t wait to film the next video!

– Matt Lionetti
Real Estate Agent/Content Creator
The Agency

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