THOSE CANADIANS
ABOUT US
We're a content creation and production agency that specializes in creating engaging high quality video and photo content for a wide range of clients.
We partner with our clients to help develop strategy, creative direction and production planning for their projects. We can handle everything production related from A to Z.
We play extremely well with others and can step in wherever we are needed... at any part of the process. Some clients have a great idea or a creative approach and just need help to execute their vision... we're here to do just that.
MEET THE TEAM
Mike Wetmore is the co-founder of Those Canadians Media Group, a full-service, bilingual video agency serving clients across the sports, entertainment, corporate, and information sectors. As a Producer and Creative Lead, Mike is known for his hands-on leadership style, blending a strong sense of humor with a relentless work ethic. He excels at keeping projects on budget and on track, while fostering environments that promote trust, open communication, and teamwork. Mike was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Reality / Competition program or series.
Fluently bilingual in English and French, Mike is adept at overcoming challenges through creative, practical solutions. His leadership has built confident, motivated teams that consistently deliver high-quality results. With a proven track record in both traditional and cutting-edge productions, Mike is committed to driving success by balancing creative vision with operational efficiency.
In today’s evolving landscape, Mike has been instrumental in implementing efficiencies, reducing costs through remote meetings and content capture. As the driving force behind Those Canadians’ remote productions, he has streamlined workflows, resulting in significant cost savings for clients.
With a blend of professionalism, humour, and an unwavering work ethic, Mike leads productions with a results-driven approach. He’s a hands-on leader, ensuring that projects stay on budget and meet deadlines. His strength lies in understanding both the creative vision and the practical execution of getting projects delivered. Mike's success is a result of his ability to tackle challenges with sound, actionable solutions. His leadership fosters an environment of open communication, trust, and collaboration, resulting in highly motivated, proficient teams. Over his career, Mike has overseen hundreds of hours of content creation for ad agencies, TV networks, corporate clients, and government organizations. Fluently bilingual, he excels in working seamlessly in both official languages.
Dave Bigelow is the co-founder of Those Canadians Media Group, a full-service, bilingual video production agency serving clients across the sports, entertainment, corporate, and information sectors. With over 30 years of experience as a producer, director, editor, and motion graphic artist, Dave has honed an exceptional skill set that enables him to lead innovative, high-impact video productions. His accomplishments include a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Direction in a Reality/Competition Program or Series.
Widely regarded as one of Canada’s foremost VR 360 directors, directors of photography, and editors, Dave has built a reputation as a highly versatile, multi-talented production expert. Whether directing, filming, capturing audio, or operating drones, Dave’s ability to manage all facets of production makes him an invaluable asset in today’s fast-paced media landscape. His extensive experience filming in diverse global locations enables him to deliver exceptional content with agility and efficiency—a hallmark of Those Canadians Media Group.
Over the course of his career, Dave has successfully collaborated with advertising agencies, television networks, production companies, as well as corporate and government clients.
Dave’s career began in the arts as a musician and songwriter, which led to his work as a music producer in the late 1980s, where he engineered over 50 music projects for various artists. In 1995, after earning an honors diploma in Television Broadcasting from Algonquin College, Dave co-founded Atomic Productions, a music and video production studio. Over the following 11 years, he produced a wide range of audio and video projects, from live-action and animated series to documentaries, music videos, and TV commercials. His directorial experience includes over 120 episodes of animation and feature-length documentaries for major broadcasters such as Discovery Channel, CBC, and CTV.
