ABOUT US
時 Toki (jap.): time, moment
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時 Toki (jap.): time, moment |
Founded in Montreal in 2020, Maison Toki is a creative infrastructure and representation ecosystem that connects emerging young artists, agencies, and brands through structured, ethical, and collaborative solutions. We facilitate local connections and cultivate lasting professional relationships to support talent development.
We are the agency behind the agencies: a partner that builds the invisible foundations of creation—management systems, production spaces, representation, and brand strategies—to enable creativity to grow in a sustainable and organized manner. Our role is to strengthen the operational and strategic capabilities of creative teams so they can focus on artistic excellence.
Maison Toki provides high-quality visual content creation services for local businesses in Montreal, including photography, video, and visual storytelling tailored to the specific needs of local businesses and brands, with a focus on storytelling, aesthetics, and impact.
Inspired by the Japanese word Toki (time, moment), Maison Toki celebrates the balance between rigor and expression, supporting talented individuals and businesses in building a more equitable, inclusive, and strategic creative future, where each project finds its right tempo and resonance.
Our role
Maison Toki operates at the crossroads of creative production, artistic representation and strategic consulting.
AsMontreal's creative infrastructure, we combine structure, creativity and human accompaniment to help artists, brands and agencies evolve in a sustainable professional ecosystem.
Our Services
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Representation and career management
Maison Toki acts as an agent and representation structure for emerging photographers, directors, stylists and visual artists in Canada.
We offer ethical, administrative and strategic support, including contract negotiation, client management and copyright protection.Our goal: to enable creators to focus on their art while building a stable, internationally recognized career.
Through our network of cultural and business partners, we connect artists to opportunities aligned with their vision and values. -
Production infrastructure
We offer complete art direction, shoot coordination, location scouting, post-production and team management services.
We support agencies, brands and cultural institutions in the creation of coherent, powerful and meaningful visual content.Maison Toki acts as a B4B creative infrastructure, optimizing production processes and offering companies a structure that promotes efficiency, quality and collaboration.
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Partnerships and development B4B
Maison Toki operates on a B4B - Business for Business- model, developing tailor-made partnerships with Canadian and international agencies, cultural institutions and brands.
We co-construct creative programs, visual campaigns and joint branding projects where structure becomes a driver of innovation.Our team implements collaborative models, joint ventures and shared growth strategies that support both the visibility of artists and the performance of partner companies.
FOUNDER
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Philippe Nguyen
Founder / Creative Director / Producer
With over ten years of experience in the image industry, Philippe combines artistic direction, strategy, and operational management to connect visual talents with companies and cultural institutions.
He embodies Maison Toki's vision: a structure where creativity is based on rigor and where each project becomes an ecosystem of collaboration. -

Jason Pitsilis
Co-founder / Producer
With extensive experience in strategic coordination and public management, Jason ensures the organizational fluidity of projects and consistency between artistic vision and production requirements. He is the go-to person for business development.
His collaborative and inclusive approach positions Maison Toki as an agile, human cultural player rooted in its Montreal ecosystem.
THE TEAM
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Rosemary Gosselin
CREATIVE PRODUCER
Trained in fashion design at LaSalle College, she creates worlds where clothing, body, and image interact. Halfway between editorial styling, production, and costume design, Rosemary coordinates each step with precision. She favors durable pieces, authentic aesthetics, and consistent artistic direction. Through collaboration and boldness, she transforms creative intentions into striking visual experiences.
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Phuong Ngo
Art Director & Creative Strategy Consultant
A multidisciplinary creator at the crossroads of design, fashion and marketing, Phuong develops strong visual identities and innovative content strategies.
She contributes to Maison Toki's vision by uniting visual storytelling, cultural impact and creative excellence. -

Jansen Abalos
Creative Strategy Consultant & Liaison Officer – France
Jansen facilitates the development of artistic and commercial partnerships between Canada and France.
Her transatlantic vision helps Maison Toki shine on the international stage by building bridges between talent, brands, and cultural institutions. -

Marie-Annie Dionne-Lanthier
Production Assistant
A Montreal native, she oscillates between musical creation and artistic production, approaching each project as an experience. She composes for pleasure, exploring and sharing sensitive and personal worlds. As a production assistant at Maison Toki, she coordinates and streamlines projects while respecting artistic intentions, combining organizational rigor with creative sensitivity.
THE VISUAL ARTISTS WE REPRESENT