ABOUT
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
We are award-winning entertainment industry executives providing storytelling expertise, video strategy and content production for any business looking to reach and influence audiences on digital platforms.
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storytelling is the new social media currency
Telling great stories is no longer exclusively the domain of the entertainment industry. Social media has changed that. Now companies from all industries must be as good as, if not better than Hollywood at telling stories and engaging audiences with messaging that moves them.
why storytelling matters
Telling great stories is no longer exclusively the domain of the entertainment industry. Social media has changed that. Now companies from all industries must be as good as, if not better than Hollywood at telling stories and engaging audiences with messaging that moves them.
our secret sauce is execution
Anyone can promise good storytelling, but at Canvass we have years of experience working on some of the biggest hits in television. We have C-level relationships in both traditional and digital media and access to top talent across a variety of creative disciplines.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Canvas Media Studios finances, produces and distributes award-winning original programming for domestic and global television and streaming platforms. Our work includes feature films and television series, as well as original content for digital media, advertisers and technology companies.
Canvas employs efficient, scalable production models and is driving new financial and distribution models via unique co-financing partnerships.
Our expertise includes strategic content and video production, innovative storytelling expertise and social marketing optimization for any business looking to reach and influence audiences on today's diverse digital and social platforms.
Canvas has also developed and produced original branded entertainment content for clients including P&G, Conde Nast, Marriott, Maybelline NY, Macy's, JWT and Mindshare Entertainment. Case Studies available.
Our ability to execute at the highest level is what sets Canvas apart. We create for every Canvas.
Innovative Storytelling For Every Canvas
OUR TEAM
dAVID TOCHTERMAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
David is an Emmy-nominated media executive, producer and entrepreneur with a track record of launching award-winning properties for film, television, streaming platforms, and digital media. He is currently producing a six film slate focusing on diversity and emerging directors in partnership with global distribution powerhouse Mar Vista Entertainment.
Prior to founding Canvas, David was an early digital content pioneer and a partner in the production company Pemberley Digital, winners of two Interactive Emmy Awards for video adaptations of literary classics on YouTube. He has also been a digital strategy consultant for clients including ABC, PBS and Starz.
In television, David has developed and executive produced programming for all major networks, and worked on successful series’ that have won multiple Emmy awards and nominations. He was Executive Vice President of Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment and Senior Vice President of the Carsey Werner Company, where he developed hit shows including That 70's Show, 3rd Rock From the Sun, and was an Executive Producer of Grace Under Fire.
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ALLISON VANORE
Production Consultant
Allison Vanore is the Emmy Award-winning producer of the acclaimed series “After Forever” and Emmy nominated producer of “Dark/Web” and “Vanity.”
She is the producer of digital entertainment content for Barbie & Dolls for Mattel where she produces for iconic brands including Barbie, American Girl, Polly Pocket, Enchantimals, and Monster High.
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Between 2015-2019 Allison served as the Head of Production for Canvas Media Studios where she is an Executive Producer for Canvas' film slate with MarVista Entertainment, starting with Native American horror film “Don’t Let it In.” For Canvas she also produced the pilot "Socio" for MTV and the MGM feature "Keep Hope Alive"
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Allison’s other film credits include “Death in Texas” (Vertical Entertainment 2020), “Buck Run” (Freestyle Digital Media 2019), “The Rainbow Experiment” (Gravitas 2018), and “42 Seconds of Happiness” (Indie Rights 2017).
Cynthia Hollen
CHIEF Financial OFFICER
Throughout her career, Cynthia has demonstrated expertise in business strategy, market analysis, and execution, and has been instrumental in driving growth for various companies in the retail and eCommerce sectors. Cynthia is currently the CEO and Co-founder of Mavi.io, focusing on in-car retail and selling to customers on the go. Prior to Mavi.io, Cynthia served as the Director on the Board of Directors at Bear Down Brands and was President U.S. at eShop World. Cynthia founded and managed a consulting firm Omintail Strategies that specialized in strategy, technology, and operations consulting for retailers, wholesalers, and CPG brands.
OUR ADVISORS
ALLEN DEBEVOISE
MANAGING PARTNER
THIRD WAVE DIGITAL
SCOTT EHRLICH
VICE PRESIDENT
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP
SANDY GRUSHOW
FORMER CHAIRMAIN
FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
LEE RIERSON
FORMER COO
FREMANTLE NORTH AMERICA
PETER TORTORICI
FORMER PRESIDENT
CBS ENTERTAINMENT
Strategic PARTNERS
