Hi, I'm Mikaela. I'm a visual designer, filmmaker and photographer, and storyteller based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Hi! I'm Mikaela.

I graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in Film Production, and have an Ontario College Diploma in Interactive Media Design from Algonquin College.

I work across documentary film, photography, and graphic design to tell human-centred stories that inform, inspire, and drive social change.

My work often explores unique Canadian identities and communities: their challenges, resilience, and cultural memory. I've directed award-winning documentaries, and worked with both public-sector and non-profit organizations, often focusing on themes of feminism, equality, cultural heritage, local stories, and the diverse lived experiences that shape our communities.

I've worked with some awesome people. Some of my past clients include Arctic Youth Network, Stepping Stone Family Shelter, VegOttawa, Choo Communities, the Ottawa Catholic School Board, the Bank of Canada, BeanFair Fair Trade Coffee, Newfoundland West SPCA, and more.

Skills

• Visual storytelling and narrative development
• Documentary filmmaking and video production
• Photo journalism and photography
• Multimedia content creation
• Content strategy and editorial planning
• Graphic design and illustration
• UX research
• Accessibility (WCAG, AODA)
• Content writing and proofreading
• Project coordination and stakeholder engagement

Creative toolkit

• Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Content management systems (WordPress, Expression Engine, Webflow)
• HTML and CSS
• AVID Media Composer
• DSLR and cinema cameras, lighting kits, and audio equipment
• Remote collaboration tools (Teams, Slack, Zoom)
• SAP Ariba