Meet the people behind the production.

Capital Arts Productions is a production studio in Ottawa, founded by Zach Spence and built around a close-knit team of filmmakers, editors, sound engineers, animators, and producers. From discovery and pre-production through filming, post-production, and final delivery, each project is handled by the same dedicated team.

The people behind every frame.

Directors, cinematographers, editors, and engineers. The crew that shows up day after day, frame after frame.

Director & Editor

Zach Spence

A seasoned filmmaker and audio/video editor, Zach has over a decade of full-time experience helping businesses and individuals create compelling videos to tell their story. He has a keen eye for detail and works efficiently to deliver high quality results.

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Simon Saumure, Lead Broadcast Technician at Capital Arts Productions
Simon Saumure
Lead Broadcast Technician
Brian MacGowan, Motion Graphics & VFX Artist at Capital Arts Productions
Brian MacGowan
Motion Graphics & VFX Artist
Alma Hadzimustafic, Video Editor at Capital Arts Productions
Alma Hadzimustafic
Video Editor
Categories

Cameras

Cinema bodies and capture systems for every shoot, from corporate to documentary, commercial to live broadcast.


  • Five Sony full-frame and Super 35 Cine cameras
  • Specialty and action cameras
  • Aerial Drone
  • UHD 4K 120 fps 10-bit capture across our core camera line-up

Lenses & Accessories

Cinema-grade glass for every focal length, from ultrawide establishing shots to long-range telephoto.


  • Ultrawide, wide, standard, and telephoto lenses (8mm-350mm range)
  • Fast primes for cinematic depth of field
  • Gimbals and tripods for stabilized shots
  • Creative lens filters for unique looks

Lighting

Full-spectrum control for studio interiors, daylight matching, and on-location flexibility.


  • High-output LED and COB lighting
  • RGB panels & tube lights for color effects and accents
  • Full range of modifiers: softboxes, flags, diffusion
  • Studio backdrops, including green screen
  • Battery power options for shoots off-grid

Audio

Broadcast-grade location sound and post-production capability, from interview to live event.


  • Broadcast-quality microphones (shotgun, lavaliers, studio condensers, podcast dynamics)
  • Portable multi-track recorders
  • Accessories for clean capture: wind filters, shock mounts, stands & booms

Live Production & Broadcast

Multi-camera switching, live streaming, and hybrid event production for conferences and galas.


  • Multi-camera switching and IMAG for large-format screens
  • Live streaming to any platform, including hybrid in-room and remote distribution
  • Broadcast-quality audio with wireless microphone systems for talent, panels, and Q&A
  • Confidence monitors, playback, and integrated graphics
  • Recording, remote presenter integration, and professional lighting for broadcast
Full inventory on request

Stories behind every cut.

Behind the scenes, on set, and in the edit. Stories, insights, and a closer look at the work behind the finished production.

Read The Cut

Where the magic happens.

Capital Arts crew on location
On set with Capital Arts
Capital Arts behind the scenes
The long take
Camera operator framing
Between setups, Capital Arts
Lighting call
Playback
Handheld, 35mm
Wrapped
On location
Mid-shoot
Camera setup
Studio interior
Live event
Crew at work
Director's frame
On set, take two
Pre-roll
Walk-and-talk
Lighting check
Talent direction
B-roll
Production day
End of day