Hot Shoe Productions

09/05/2026

To everyone who came to our screenings, shared our posts, told a friend, or believed in this film, thank you.

Because of you, Cassandra is now available to rent or purchase on Apple TV and on Amazon in the US and UK. Cassandra is a 72-min film about a non-verbal autistic musician finding his way through music and connection with the people in his life.

Please help Cassandra find its audience. Watch Cassandra today. Leave a review. Share it with someone who needs to see it.

06/29/2026

Get the Cassandra DVD! Link in Bio

06/21/2026

Not only is Michael an essential part of Seymour's life, he is something of a musician himself!

04/08/2026

Come see our movie!

06/30/2025

Day 1 of Pop-Up Film School!

Instructors & ran a workshop on the production process in the morning, with a lighting workshop in the afternoon!

06/20/2025

🎬 Reminder: Pop-Up Film School Applications Close June 25 at Midnight! 🎬

There’s still time to apply for our FREE 5-day hands-on filmmaking intensive — running June 30–July 4 just west of downtown Ottawa!

Work alongside professional filmmakers to explore cinematography, sound, lighting, grip, and more. By the end of the week, you'll have shot a short film that will premiere at the Ottawa Youth Film Festival on August 8!

🎥 We’re also excited to welcome Affinity Production Group as our official Equipment Sponsor, providing professional-grade gear to power the entire workshop experience.

Workshop Details:
✔️ Ages 18–30 (16–17 considered case-by-case)
✔️ Applicants from diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged
✔️ Only 16 participants selected
🗓️ June 30–July 4
🕓 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily
🚨 Application deadline: June 25 at 11:59 PM
👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/QhsWH8LDvMNT3j3b8

Presented by Sol One Arts Inc. , Hot Shoe Productions , and the Ottawa Film Office / Bureau du cinéma d'Ottawa
Sponsored by Production Group

06/18/2025

Applications are NOW OPEN for our next Pop-Up Film School – a 5-day hands-on filmmaking intensive from June 30–July 4, just west of downtown!
This FREE workshop is your chance to explore cinematography, sound, lighting, grip, and more – all while working alongside professional filmmakers. You’ll train, plan, and then shoot a short film in a real production setting.

✔️Ages 18–30 (16–17 considered case-by-case)

✔️ Strongly encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds

✔️ Only 16 spots available – selected by a review committee

✔️ Final film will screen at the Ottawa Youth Film Festival on August 8

🗓️ When: June 30–July 4

🕓 Time: 10 AM – 4:30 PM
🚨 Don’t wait – applications close June 24 at noon!

👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/QhsWH8LDvMNT3j3b8

Presented by Sol One Arts Inc., Hot Shoe Productions, and the Ottawa Film Office / Bureau du cinéma d'Ottawa

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08/14/2024

Hey folks,

On the hunt for some more background actors for this project!

This would be for our shoot next Monday. Email my AD at the email in the graphic if you'd like to learn more!

If you are already on our list, we will be in touch!

Unpaid, but catered lunch, snacks & refreshments will be provided.

If you've ever wanted to be on TV, here's a great opportunity to give it a shot! Should make for a great evening!

07/20/2024

Hey folks,

On the hunt for some background actors for a new project! Email me if you'd like to learn more!

Unpaid, but catered lunch, snacks & refreshments will be provided.

If you've ever wanted to be on TV, here's a great opportunity to give it a shot! Should make for a fun afternoon!

04/12/2024

Thank you to Graeme Hay for having us on his podcast to discuss Twelve Tales Films.

And appreciative as always of Sol One Arts Inc. for making this screening happen!

See Twelve Tales at the Mayfair tomorrow! Advance tickets on sale here (tickets will also be available at the door):
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/soloneproductions/1129795 #

Listen to the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE_aZBdVb6Y

I interviewed the filmmakers behind Twelve Tales, an anthology feature film created by Ben Bergeron & Colin Ziraldo. Over the course of one year, the two you...