Our Story
Built on passion,
powered by purpose
We're a student-led media collective in Montréal. We make films for the causes, artists, and communities that deserve to be seen, and we give young creatives the real-world projects they need to grow. We've always believed a story told with care can change something.
How It Started
From a shared belief
in meaningful stories
OtterS started with a question we kept coming back to as Montréal students: why is it so hard to find the kinds of meaningful initiatives and projects we know exist, but rarely ever hear about? We knew there were charities, community projects, and events happening around us, but they often felt invisible, especially if you weren't already in those circles. The real issue was the lack of visibility and storytelling around these organizations. That gap between the event and the people it reached was what pushed us to start OtterS Together.
We quickly realized that OtterS could also serve another purpose, to act as a bridge between emerging creatives looking for real projects to build their portfolios, and charities and nonprofits that often don't have the resources or social media presence to share their story properly.
What started as a simple attempt to get involved rapidly became a growing collective of driven people. Today, we focus on making sure your stories don't just exist, but actually reach the ones they're meant for.
What Drives Us
Three pillars
we believe in
Everything we do comes back to the same beliefs - about storytelling, about community, and about what young creatives are capable of.
Stories That Matter
We only take on work that has a purpose beyond itself. Every project exists to amplify something real - a cause, an artist, a community. We work exclusively with non-profit organizations and fundraising-fueled events.
Students Who Create
We're students too, so we know the only way to get good is to do the real thing. That's what we build together: real projects with real stakes - the kind that grow your portfolio, sharpen your craft, and push what you can create.
Community First
We're rooted in Montréal and the communities we serve. Our model is free and donation-supported because professional media shouldn't depend on budget. Good stories belong to everyone who needs to tell them.
Behind the Lens
The crew in motion
Be Part of the Story
Join the crew or
work with us
Whether you're a creative looking for real experience or a charity that deserves to be seen, there's a place for you at OtterS. Tell us what you're working on, we read every message, and we'd genuinely love to hear from you.