WE MAKE COOL VIDEOS
Minifridge Media is a Toronto video production company that creates effective video content for businesses, agencies, brands & organizations.
We make commercials, corporate videos, and social media content. If you have an idea, we can bring it to life. And if you don't know where to start, we'll come up with video concepts that'll sell your products, tell your story, and get your business noticed.
We also offer individual script-writing, directing, and video editing services. You can either do your whole video with us, or just the parts you need.
Minifridge Media is located in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district. Get in touch with us today for a free consultation and quote for your video project.
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Portfolio
Coffee Culture, EY, Aviva, Chuck's Roadhouse Grill, Trisura, Messagepoint, Concordia University, Mayor John Tory, Braingrid, Mortgages.ca
Messagepoint / “Evil Genius”
In this humorous piece, an evil genius is convinced by his totally ordinary employees to start using a new customer communication software. Sounds diabolical!
Toronto Pearson Airport / “New Website Launch”
We went to the airport with a camera crew and showed passengers Pearson's new websites. Their genuine reactions were then edited into this social media promo.
Honk / "Introducing HonkTAP"
This 15-second spot was created to announce the revolutionary new parking technology from Honk.
Chuck's Roadhouse Grill / "Yeehaw!"
TV commercial produced for growing restaurant chain Chuck's Roadhouse Bar & Grill. Played on TV for months, including a prominent run on CP24.
Reliable Corporation / "Action Dad"
This humorous commercial makes steam-cleaning your house look like a great time.
Minifridge Media / 2020 Demo Reel
A short sizzle reel featuring some of Minifridge Media's best projects over the last 4 years.
Reviews
the project
Video Production for Garment Care Manufacturer
"They were able to find ideal actors and the right set for this project."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
At Reliable, I was the Marketing Manager. My role was to develop content for a wide variety of products. Reliable manufacturers consumer and professional products in garment care, steam cleaning and a wide variety of other markets.
For what projects/services did your company hire Minifridge Media?
We hired Minifridge Media to produce a video for our new home steam cleaner launch.
What were your goals for this project?
For years, our commercials (for web) were missing the mark on production value, entertainment and delivering the overall product value. We wanted to create an exciting video that showcased the product in a creative way.
How did you select this vendor?
Over the course of a few weeks, I researched a variety of vendors. This included browsing videos reels, multiple discussions over the phone and receiving proposals. After talking to Andrew at Minifridge Media I knew his team was right for the job. He was professional and friendly and provided an explanation of his team would handle this project.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
Once we began working together, we collaborated on the idea we spoke about during our initial discussions. They asked the right questions to find out about the product and its key attributes. They were able to create a script, hire the write actors and find the right set. After shooting, we worked together on the edits and the process was a breeze
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
We worked together through the entire process. I approved the script, I was brought on set and provided feedback during shooting and was part of the post-processing process. Feedback and edits were easy for Minifridge Media to manage.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The video ended up being one of our best yet. The production value, overall entertainment and feedback were all positive (internal and external).
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
I worked directly with one person so that it made it easy to discuss everything from the script, to edits and more.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The creativity and talent acquisition. They were able to find ideal actors and the right set for this project. Watching the video being directed was also a real treat. Andrew has great vision and leadership that was on display during the shooting process.
Are there any areas for improvement?
My team and I were very impressed with the overall experience.
the project
Explainer Video for Executive Coaching Company
"Minifridge Media was attentive at every stage of the relationship."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I own an Executive Coaching consultancy practice.
For what projects/services did your company hire Minifridge Media?
I hired Minifridge Media to create an explainer video for my services
What were your goals for this engagement?
My goal was to create an inviting video to clearly demonstrate the services I provide, and to give potential clients a sense of my style. The work I do is very dependent upon personal chemistry so it was important to me to reflect a genuine sense of who I am, in a professional calibre video.
How did you select this vendor?
I have known Andrew for a long time and am aware of his history in the film industry. I knew I could rely on his creativity, and I had complete confidence the would provide a professional level of service.
Describe the engagement in detail.
The engagement involved collaboration on script writing, arranging locations, filming in 3 locations, and editing.
What was the team composition?
In addition to the Director, the team comprised a cameraperson, lighting and sound technician and a professional makeup artist.
Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?
After posting my video in 2014, web traffic to my site increased. I have had a number of inquiries come through since, from qualified prospects who have become clients.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow was seamless.
What did you find most impressive about this vendor?
Minifridge Media was attentive at every stage of the relationship. I appreciated the care taken with scriptwriting, and the patience and attention to detail demonstrated on the day of filming.
Are there any areas for improvement?
None.
the project
Videography for Full-Service Ad Agency
"I really enjoyed getting to know them and work with them."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm Senior Producer at a full-service ad agency in the U.S. Under one roof we have direct mail and digital sales, content developers, media buyers, a signage print company, digital content marketing, data base developers, one of the Midwest's largest studios, full pre-and post production, and more. I drive video projects through the creative, writing and producing stages, as well as the vetting and hiring of on location crews.
For what projects/services did your company hire Minifridge Media?
I needed a crew to do a multi-camera recording, and photographs, of a keynote presentation at a world leading company, along with documenting the activities around it, from registration, to executive panels, to interviews to cocktail hour. We also asked Minifridge to edit, on site, a day-of video featuring interviews that played at the end of the day to wrap the meeting.
What were your goals for this project?
We needed professional footage to thoroughly document the event that we could later edit into a variety of videos, from the Keynote to highlights of the day.
How did you select this vendor?
I researched production companies online and asked for bids based on my objectives. I contacted Minifridge based on the content of their website and the quality of their video work samples. I hired Minifridge because Andrew was knowledgeable about the industry, didn't balk at my requests, offered ideas and solutions to achieving our goals, and was willing to work within our budget.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
I needed content to edit into several videos. Minifridge worked with me to schedule what we needed to do to work around the event schedule. We covered the event with two cameras, from b-roll to recording sessions and keynotes, to shooting interviews. In addition Andrew took the interviews while on site and turned around an edited video featuring interviews of participants that played at the end of the day; with graphics, no less.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
Leading up to the shoot we had several pre-production meetings over the phone, and lots of email correspondence. Andrew was very active in helping plan the day to be sure we could capture everything we needed. He hired a crew, arranged the gear and showed up promptly the day of. During the shoot I never heard a complaint; they were always helpful and because of our pre-planning they were self-motivated to get what I needed on video. Our client was also very happy with their hustle and impressed with their professionalism.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The event and the subsequent videos helped cement the relationship between our client and his client. Everyone was thrilled with the final products and that client relationship, and ours, is still going strong.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow before, during and after the shoot went smoothly, and because we enjoyed working with Minifridge we have since rehired the crew.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Andrew and his crew are dedicated to providing a professional end product. My end product was the b-roll, which was well shot and composed, the interviews, which looked great and had high quality audio, plus event photography. They were careful to make themselves as invisible as possible to the meeting participants. I saw and appreciated the effort they went to to make sure I got exactly what I needed. And, they're nice, I really enjoyed getting to know them and work with them.
Are there any areas for improvement?
If you're looking to hire a crew, Minifridge Media is your professional solution.
the project
Branding Video Series for Vitamin Company
"They handled everything and there was nothing for me to stress about."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am CEO of a vitamin company. We offer first sugar free plant based gummy vitamins.
For what projects/services did your company hire Minifridge Media?
We hired Minifridge Media for video production for brand intro video as well as various videos for different vendors and social media. They are one of best trending video production firms in Toronto.
What were your goals for this project?
We needed to produce more than 5+ videos and shoots in less than 3 weeks.
How did you select this vendor?
After extensive communications with various video production companies, Minifridge was the best and honest one stop shop in Video Production in Toronto. He was honest and informative in every process.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
They were very quick. They handled everything and there was nothing for me to stress about. From actor selections to locations and more, he was very cost effective too. He was on point with the deadline and actually gave all our videos few days early. He worked on weekends too and replied right away.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
We worked together in every stage. He offered his suggestions and we discussed together. He was honest, detailed and very organized. He met all the deadlines and provided drafts in advance so we also had time to review.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We use all his videos regularly with all our channel partners and vendors.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Andrew from Minifridge was super communicative. He replies fast and opens up his schedule for you. He always provide his thoughts in detail and suggestions so there is always a next step or better step. He is also very creative.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
I was blown away with his editing skills and his ability to coordinate various shots with the cameraman to know which shots/angle would be best. He does everything in video production - training, production, filming, and editing - best all-in-one video production company in Toronto!
Are there any areas for improvement?
Everything was good! Looking forward to work on our next projects with Minifridge Media soon!
the project
Video Production for Real Estate Company
"It was nice to see that he was so open to making changes and edits."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
My company is myself. I'm a real estate agent trying to brand myself as a trustworthy guy to help clients out with their real estate transactions
For what projects/services did your company hire Minifridge Media?
I hire Minifridge media to produce the entire commercial which was a commercial that was "about me". They handled script, shoot, all equipment, editing, color grading, and final delivery.
What were your goals for this project?
To help establish trust with my social media followers and family/friends and even new prospective clients.
How did you select this vendor?
I saw a previous video he made for Cameron Miller and decided to hire him.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
We met first to discuss my goals, he asked me questions and mentioned he would get back to me in a few days with a script. When he sent me the script I was instantly excited to work on it. He organized everything for me, including where to shoot, who to hire, what wardrobe to wear. I pretty much just had to show up
What was the team composition?
it was him, a videographer, and location contact. I didn't have a high budget so I didn't allocate much to for extra equipment/lighting, but he did make the appropriate recommendations...it was my choice to fore-go on certain things.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
At first cut, we saw it and it wasn't what him or I envisioned but Andrew promptly came to my office, we discussed changes and ideas and came up with an idea that made the video exactly what I was looking for. It was nice to see that he was so open to making changes and edits to make sure that I was completely satisfied and that I did not feel like "just another client"
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
very effective. we have 3-4 so things worked nicely.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
his creative talent and ideas
Are there any areas for improvement?
Not really, he did the best he could with the budget I allocated for him in my opinion.
the project
Promotional Video for Real Estate Agency
"The creative director was incredible to work with."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Im a real estate broker at condos.ca. Helping people buy and sell real estate.
For what projects/services did your company hire Minifridge Media?
We hired Minifridge media to create a commercial to promote our services.
What were your goals for this project?
Brand awareness
How did you select this vendor?
Referral
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Minifridge media wrote a script, came up with a concep and directed my whole commeecial.. the work was organized and on time.
What was the team composition?
I worked closley with the director and camera man. They exceeded my expectations on delivery.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Website traffic and brand awareness
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Very effective
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The creative director was incredible to work with. They came up with the whole concept and thinga turned out better than i expected.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Everything can be done faster
Minifridge Media's video has received great feedback for its high-quality production value and entertainment properties. Their creativity and ability to cast the ideal actor was highly impressive. The shooting and direction process was very effective.