A boutique cinematic media consultant company creating a visual relationship between a brand and its viewer. Powerful story telling, concept development and creative direction, cinematography, still photography, editing, motion graphics and sound engineering enable us to provide a cutting edge and innovative journey from beginning to end.
Concept Development
Creative Direction
Writing (english + french)
Pre + Post Production
Cinematography
Still Photography
Editing
Motion Graphics
Sound Engineering
Both Michael Krauss and Lhara Eben come from the land of television where story telling, whether it be visual, auditory or conceptual, is the foundation of their talents.
Michael Krauss - cinematographer, postproduction and photographer, has a style comparable to none. He exceeds a client’s expectation and discovers new insight at all turns.
With a degree in graphic design, Michael headed off on his own to Vancouver where he owned and operated a corporate/industrial photography studio. After five years of enjoying much success, Michael returned to his home in Montréal to further his education, and put his design and photographic skills to use in the communications and entertainment industry which lead to the next phase in his journey – a prestigious position as Broadcast Designer, Department Head for CTV News in Toronto.
As most creative beings discover, constant challenge is a necessity. Michael’s talent and respected work ethic propelled him towards various opportunities with cutting edge companies where he landed positions such as, Art Director, Senior Designer, Producer and Creative Consultant.
Michael has been on his own for 15 years now. He combines cinematography, design and photography making for exceptionally creative and provocative work, and resulting in a various Promax awards.
Michael continues to carve the way for new and exciting visual relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction – Major: Design Art. Concordia University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. (1995-1997)
D.E.C. in Graphic Design – Dawson College, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. (1986-1990)
Awards
Silver ProMax – TFO Brand Identity.
Gold ProMax – Bell TV / Express Vu! – HD Promo.
Gold ProMax – Bell TV / Express Vu! – HD Video Capsule.
Lhara Eben tells a story no matter what the subject. From heartbreaking personal interest, to fascinating artificial intelligence, from corporate leadership recognition to new strides in company policy of inclusion and diversity, Lhara excels in finding the core and exploring the journey.
Lhara has worked as a producer, field director, writer and host in the television industry for over 12 years. Fresh out of school with a double honours degree in French and English, Lhara started her own entertainment show for cable TV. She was quickly snatched up by YTV as a producer for the popular Dayparts department producing The Zone, Treehouse, and many special events. This experience led to a thriving freelance career working for Corus, CBC, TVO, Much Music, Slice and HBO.
Lhara likes to keep things interesting, so while producing, she also pursues her acting career. This enables her to understand the needs of both in front and behind the camera.
Education
Double Honours Degree in French and English
McMaster University. (1990-1994)
Journalism
Ryerson University (1996)
Awards
Platinum award Houston Film Festival –documentary on street youth
Stories are everywhere; and they need to be told. Lhara’s forte has always been listening to people and helping them share their story. Michael can tell a story with stunning cinematography. When moulded together, a sense of symmetry is brought to life.
Agency X
B.Agency
Ballet British Columbia
Banff Sport Medicine
Bell TV / Bell ExpressVu
Big Studios
Blast Athletics
Campbell’s Soup
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Castle Vacation Parks
Centre for Social Innovation
Cineflex
CityTV
Chalkboard Marketing
Chopper Pictures
Cool TV
Copper Marketing
Corus
CTV
Dancing With Parkinson’s
Deluxe Laboratories
Discovery / National Geographic
Dog Does Tricks
Elevate Organizations
Epilepsy Toronto
Fashion Cares
Global
Global Furniture
GolTV
HBO
HM&E
Humanis Brand Culture
ICE
Insight Sports
INTV International
Jelly Funk
Liberal Party of Ontario
Lift Communications
Liquid
Magna Corporate
Maple Leafs Television
March of Dimes Canada
MeldMedia
Metro
Microsoft
Mix Tape Social
Much Music
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Community Support
Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC)
Resonator
Richland Academy
Rogers
Slice
Soho Post & Graphics
SPIN Productions
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Steadfast Television
Sovereign State
Summerhill Entertainment
Tech TV
TFO
TWG Digital Strategy
Three Sixty Three
Trillium Foundation
Vector Institute
Wanted Post
Whirl
Whitecap Publishing
Yellow Brick Communications
YTV
I have worked with Lhara and Michael of Michael Krauss Productions on numerous projects. The first piece created for Catalyst, awarding trailblazing women from the past 100 years was such a successful experience that we went on to have them produce a series for our Inclusion, Diversity and He for She campaigns. Their professionalism, creativity and dedication ensured powerful stories were told with integrity and precision.
Leigh Chalmers - SVP, Head of Investor Relations and Capital Management, Sun Life.
Lhara & Michael were the consummate professionals and their creativity brought our vision to life even better than I had anticipated. They captured the essence of our stories really connecting to people's hearts and brought a dimension to it through their innovative vision that surpassed our own. Looking forward to working together again!
Mona Ghiami - CPA, CA, BSc, Chief Inclusion Officer, PwC.
Over the past number of years B.Agency has had, and continues to have the pleasure of working with Michael Krauss Productions. Michael and his team are professional, enthusiastic and extremely well versed in cinematography, capturing exceptional visuals and emotive moments that speak volumes through the lens. Michael and Lhara are an incredible force, beautifully synchronized in bringing out the best in not just the subjects on camera, but with the collaborative team around them. Open to suggestions, and offering incredible insight on how best to capture the message and translate the essence of a project onto film, Michael Krauss Productions truly is a thriving team that exceeds expectations and delivers confidence and pride in all that they do.
Abigail Pinto Correia, Partner, Executive Producer, B Agency.
The video produced by Michael Krauss Productions perfectly represents the uniqueness of TWG. Michael and Lhara helped tell our story with innovation, creativity and integrity. The ease at which they guided us through the experience enabled us to feel comfortable and confident that our journey would be captured and represented from beginning to end. Our expectations were exceeded and jived perfectly throughout the entire process. We look forward to working together again.
Chris Eben - Managing Partner, TWG Digital Strategy, Design & Development, Toronto | New York.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael on several projects. Always concise and professional, Michael works closely with creative to ensure a tight final product. I gladly recommend Michael and his work.
Joel Gregorio - Principal | Creative Director, Sovereign State.
Michael is both a creative force to be reckoned with and one of the nicest guys you’ll meet. Michael approaches every project with a passion rarely seen – you just know you’re keeping him up at night while he finds the best way to capture your essence on video. If you want top quality, unique thinking and enjoy the process – Michael’s your guy.
Barbara Morris-Blake - Business Coach | Speaker, Elevate Organizations. Creator of The Valued Leader Program™.