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 that connects emerging artists, agencies, and brands through structured, ethical, and collaborative solutions. We facilitate local connections and cultivate lasting relationships to support talent development.

As an agency of agencies, we build the invisible foundations of brand creation, management, production, representation, and strategy to strengthen the operational and strategic capabilities of creative teams and unleash their artistic excellence.

We offer high-quality visual content (photos, videos, storytelling) tailored to the needs of local businesses and brands, with a focus on narrative, aesthetics, and impact.

Inspired by the Japanese word Toki (time, moment), Maison Toki promotes a balance between rigor and expression for a more equitable, inclusive, and strategic creative future.

Our role

Maison Toki brings together creative production, artist representation, and strategic consulting. Based in Montreal, we combine organization, creativity, and human support to help artists, brands, and agencies grow in a sustainable professional ecosystem.

Our Services

Representation and career management

Maison Toki represents and supports emerging photographers, filmmakers, stylists, and visual artists in Canada. We offer ethical, administrative, and strategic support: contract negotiation, client management, and copyright protection.

Our goal is to enable creators to focus on their art while building a stable and internationally recognized career. Through our cultural and commercial network, we connect them to opportunities that align with their vision and values.
Production infrastructure

Comprehensive services: artistic direction, filming coordination, location scouting, post-production, and team management. We help agencies, brands, and cultural institutions create consistent and meaningful visual content. Maison Toki, a B2B creative infrastructure, optimizes production for greater efficiency, quality, and collaboration.
Partnerships and development B4B

Maison Toki operates in B4B (Business for Business), creating tailor-made partnerships with agencies, cultural institutions, and brands in Canada and internationally.
Together, we design creative programs, visual campaigns, and brand projects where structure stimulates innovation.
Our team sets up collaborations, joint ventures, and shared growth strategies to support artist visibility and partner performance.

FOUNDER

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

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.
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.