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 2025: 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

Perils of Otranto

COMING SOON

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
EDITORS: SHAFFIN
CASTING DIRECTOR: JESSE GRIFFITHS, CSA, CDC

STARRING

TRISH KANU, DEXTER FREEMAN, RYAN O’NEILL

Status: Available for Festivals, Sales & Distribution

THE COld ride

COMING SOON

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

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