Productions

At the production leg of Media with Mo, our mission is clear: To create real opportunities for Black creatives and Women of Colour—brilliant, highly skilled individuals who too often go unseen in Canada’s film industry. We believe talent shouldn’t be overlooked, and it’s our personal commitment to change that narrative. By centering those historically pushed to the margins, we’re not just making films — we’re building a future where representation is real, and excellence is seen.

Here’s a look at some of the work my team and I have been part of — and we’re beyond excited to have three short films headed to the festival circuit in 2026: Cold Ride, Perils of Otranto, and Maneater.

EMANCIPATION DAY CANADA

Genre: Feature Documentary

Lead Producer: National Film Board/Heritage Canada/Oya Media Group

Credited Role: Production Manager

Released: 2021

MANIC STATE

Genre: Short form Narrative

Lead Producer: Black Women Film Canada

Credited Role: Program Director

Released: 2022

SOLSTICE STORIES

Genre: Short Form Narrative

Lead Producer: Black Women Film Canada

Credited Role: Program Director

Released: 2022

A middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard, wearing glasses, a black sweater over a collared shirt, sitting in an armchair with striped upholstery in a room with floral wallpaper and windows in the background.

Perils of Otranto

PRESENTLY IN THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

Short Film | Psychological thriller | 12 mins | 4K | Colour

A young caregiver whose client has survived a tragic past, gets wrapped up in a sinister game of "House.

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: TANZEIL MOUSTAPHA
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: EMILY POTTS
PRODUCED BY: MONIQUE ARMSTRONG & TANZEIL MOUSTAPHA
EDITOR: SHAFFIN

TRISH KANU, DEXTER FREEMAN, RYAN O’NEILL

Status: Available for Festivals, Sales & Distribution

A woman and a child inside a car at night, with the woman in the driver's seat and the child in the back seat, both looking ahead.

THE COld ride

PRESENTLY IN THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

Short Film | Sci-fi Drama | 12 mins | 4K | Colour

Two women. Two worlds. One road out.

WRITTEN BY: FALLON BOWMAN & INDIRA LAYNE

DIRECTED BY: CHARENE FRANCIS
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: RUTENDO SANGANZA
PRODUCED BY: MONIQUE ARMSTRONG
EDITOR: SYDNEY GOULD
MUSIC: ABADDON BEATS

STARRING
FALLON BOWMAN, INDIRA LAYNE

Status: Available for Festivals, Sales & Distribution

Illustration of red lips with vampire fangs, a small drop of blood on the lower lip, and a mischievous smile.

Maneater

COMING SOON

Short Film |Horror | 12 mins | 4K | Colour

Anita Mann’s complicated views on sex, love and death leaves much to the imagination, and  her therapist is about to find out how deep the rabbit hole goes.

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: TESS J. FRANCIS
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: GAURAV VIKAR
PRODUCED BY: MONIQUE ARMSTRONG
Status
: In Production