Expertly crafted documentary films + branded content

Based in Collingwood, ON

 

Trust has become the real currency — and authentic storytelling is how you earn it.

This is where we come in. We expertly produce documentaries and branded content that moves the needle. It’s all about connecting and aligning with the values that drive your audience and we do this with visually captivating, candid, story-first content that builds affinity and fosters a deeper connection.

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Projects

Storytelling that moves the needle

Behind-the-scenes look at a tourism series we’ve been shooting in Grey County

Behind-the-scenes of a tourism campaign we produced for Experience Simcoe County and Discover Ontario

Voices Trailer | Documentary Funded by Canada Council for the Arts)

Highlights from some corporate projects we’ve done for the City of Barrie.

The GOOD Farm Trailer | Branded Documentary

A Better Tent City Trailer | Branded Documentary

Commercial work for Greenworks.

Mash-up of branded videos we created with Alair over the past 5+ years.

MORE PROJECTS

  • Jon and Noah are masters of creativity. Their approach is both unique and captivating. A spectacular experience. A+++

    Dan Saso, Beaver Rock Coffee

  • The world of digital marketing and social media is fast-paced, and the competition for attention, and to hold attention, is steep. Whilst Jon and Noah understand that world, they don’t lose sight of the opportunity to shoot the story behind the promo, not just the commercial.

    Jacqueline Tyler, Alair.

  • Always a pleasure shooting with Early Bird Films. We use many crews, and EBF always delivers with care and passion. Love Only Beyond This Point.

    Roger Mooking, Celebrity Chef

  • Jon & Noah 'aka; The Dynamic Duo! Dedicated to capturing the best possible shots. Love these guys.

    Jeff Eden, Studio 8

  • “Jon and Noah helped take our brand presence to the next level. The entire process was seamless, they're both down-to-earth guys and truly a lot of fun to work with!”

    Kristi Greco, Chilly Moose

  • These guys are incredible! Jon was lead on our event and his videography and editing style exceeded our expectations!

    Jennifer Gerynowicz, Ivy Smit Agency

  • I'm so impressed working with you guys, I couldn't be happier with the service you provided! Thank you for the fun filming day, ease of communication, creativity and fast paced result of the final high quality product, you truly leveled up my marketing material.

    Amy Mota

This is from a video shoot with Experience Simcoe County. This photo is of us filming a scene outdoors in the snow at Duntroon Cider, near Collingwood, Ontario. Early Bird Films DP / operator Jon Meyer is holding a stabilizer-mounted camera.
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Filming some branded content for an athlete in Elmvale, Ontario.
Early Bird Films, filming an interview for a documentary. This was shot at a beautiful home in the Beaver Valley, near Kimberley, Ontario.
Behind-the-scenes of an interview with the CEO of Alair Homes . We shot this in Collingwood Ontario.
A person wearing a black cap and dark shirt Noah of Early Bird Films operating a professional camera on an Ottawa city street for the documentary "Voices"
Jon filming an some b-roll for a tourism campaign for Grey County. This was shot high up in the Beaver Valley area, at Roost winery.
Jon and Noah filming the 2025 Dragonboat Festival for the Barrie Public Library, in Barrie Ontario.
Early Bird Films, capturing interviews at Casero Restaurant in Owen Sound. This was for the Gather tourism campaign for The County of Grey
Filming a tourism campaign for the Experience Simcoe County and Discover Ontario. This was shot on the trails in Wasaga Beach, Ontario.
Documentary filmmaking at the top of Blue Mountain at sunrise.

We Offer

  • Creative Development & Pre-Production Plan, Concept Development, Client Meetings, Scheduling & Production Prep, Location Survey, Drone Survey & Prep, Script Writing/Curation.

  • Director of Photography (DOP) with standard 4k equipment package (8k package available) Standard Lighting and Grip Package.

    Audio Tech with Advanced Audio Package.

    Drone Pilot with Advanced Drone License and 5k Drone Package. Craft. Prep & Insurance.

  • Professional Editor w/ full 4k-8k Editing System. This includes Colour Correction, Colour Grading, Motion Graphics Design, File Compressions, Master File Creation, Cloud-Based Delivery, Digitize/Log Footage.

    Audio Production Effects and Music Search and Rights Clearances (1 x online & internal use), Final Audio Mix

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Who we are

The crew is anchored by creatives Jon Meyer and Noah Campbell, who have been writing, producing, scripting and broadcasting media content for a combined 35+ years.

After 15+ years as a Broadcast Journalist, Jon teamed-up with Noah back in 2017 to launch their first creative endeavor together. Noah has been script-writing and teaching the craft for the past 15+ years, with a professional photography background as well.

The two officially launched Early Bird Films in 2018, with Night Owl Photography taking flight shortly afterwards.

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