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 artists, agencies and brands through structured, ethical and collaborative solutions.
We are the agency behind the agencies: a partner who builds the invisible foundations of creation, management systems, production spaces, representation and brand strategies to enable creativity to grow sustainably.
Inspired by the Japanese word Toki (time, moment), Maison Toki celebrates the balance between rigor and expression, supporting talent and companies in building a more equitable, inclusive and strategic creative future.
        
        
      
    
    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.
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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.
 
THE TEAM
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Philippe Nguyen
Founder / Creative Director / Senior Manager
With more than ten years' experience in the image industry, Philippe combines artistic direction, strategy and operational management to connect visual talent with companies and cultural institutions.
He embodies Maison Toki's vision: a structure where creativity is underpinned by rigor, and where each project becomes a collaborative ecosystem. - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Jason Pitsilis
Co-founder / Project Manager
With a wealth of experience in strategic coordination and public management, Jason ensures the organizational fluidity of projects and coherence between artistic vision and production requirements.
His collaborative and inclusive approach positions Maison Toki as an agile, humane cultural player rooted in its Montreal ecosystem. - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

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

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.