Best Film & TV Studios Companies in Canada
The 326 best Film & TV Studios companies in Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Anthem Entertainment.
Ranking the best Film & TV Studios companies in Canada by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum, this directory tracks 326 studios and production outfits with a combined $596M in disclosed capital behind them. That's a real pool. Anthem Entertainment alone accounts for $400M of it, which tells you something about how concentrated the funding story actually is here. Legend3D sits at $53M, OverActive Media at $45M, and Peace Arch Entertainment and Thunderbird round out the upper tier. No unicorns yet, but the capital is stacking in fewer hands than you might expect.
So what's moving the needle right now? Coverage is broadly flat, but search momentum is clustering hard around Christmas content and awards-season titles, which tracks with how studios are greenlit projects this quarter. Motion picture and film apps are clocking median install growth of roughly 15% year-over-year across 21 tracked apps, a signal that audience engagement is outpacing production headlines. I'd watch that gap. Investors like A+E Networks and Morrison Financial are the names showing up most actively in Canadian deals, and as studios adapt to digital distribution pressures, the question for you isn't whether Canada's sector is growing, it's which of these 326 companies is positioned to capture the next funding cycle.
Ranked: Best Film & TV Studios companies in Canada
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem Entertainment Offers music publishing, record label, audiovisual rights, & music production services | $400M | 63 mo ago | Seed | — | 2012 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+14 | 1 award |
| 2 | Legend3D VR, FX and 3D video production company | $53M | 141 mo ago | Deadpooled | Aidan Foley CEO | 2000 | — | — |
| 3 | OverActive Media Owner and operator of esports teams and event production | $45M | 5 mo ago | Public | Babak Pedram Co-Founder | 2017 | ShopifyShop PayApple Pay+12 | 1 award |
| 4 | Peace Arch Entertainment Provider of financial education and investment analysis for retail investors | $34M | 228 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 1986 | — | — |
| 5 | Thunderbird Producer of animated, factual, and scripted television programming | $26M | 57 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2003 | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — |
| 6 | Moment Factory Creator of immersive entertainment experiences | $18M | 122 mo ago | Series A | — | 2001 | ShopifyApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+23 | 2 partnerships · 1 award |
| 7 | Kew Media Group Provider of airport tips and travel advice via blog posts | $13M | 94 mo ago | Series A | Peter Sussman Co-Founder & Chairman | 2015 | UbuntuBootstrapAmazon Web Services+17 | — |
| 8 | PMML Investor and owner operator focused on esports | $4M | 60 mo ago | Series A | Steve Isenberg Founder | 2016 | — | — |
| 9 | Pixcom TV Production & distribution company | $3M | 122 mo ago | Early Stage | — | 1987 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | — |
| 10 | Groupe PVP Producer of animated films & TV shows and provides equipment and post-production services | $399K | 106 mo ago | Late Stage | Francois Trudel Co-Owner | 1985 | FirebaseJSSMUI+10 | 3 awards |
| 11 | Mountainhousemedia Provider of full-service commercial production and post-production services | $150K | 12 mo ago | Seed | — | 2014 | — | — |
Top 12 Film & TV Studios companies in Canada
#1
Public · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2017 · 92 employees$44.8Mraised▾
Owner and operator of esports teams and event production. This entity owns and manages professional esports teams competing in various leagues. It also produces and hosts esports events, providing digital and live event expertise. The organization develops gamer-centric content and merchandise. Future plans include operating a dedicated esports arena.
- Dec 2025Post IPO$663.3K
- Mar 2021Post IPO$652.9K
- Jun 2019Series A—
- Apr 2019Series A—
#2
Seed · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2012 · 150 employees$400Mraised▾
Offers music publishing, record label, audiovisual rights, & music production services
- Mar 2021Conventional Debt$400M
- Mar 2021Seed—
#3
Seed · Rochester, Canada · founded 2014$150Kraised▾
Provider of full-service commercial production and post-production services. This entity offers creative development, pre-production, production, and post-production for advertising and marketing projects. Services encompass video production, post-production, animation (2D and 3D), and photography. They work with businesses of all sizes, assisting with projects ranging from initial advertising campaigns to ongoing marketing initiatives. The company's collaborative process ensures client involvement throughout each project phase.
- May 2025Seed$150K
#4
Acquired · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2003$25.8Mraised▾
Producer of animated, factual, and scripted television programming. This entity develops and produces content for various broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide. Its portfolio includes diverse programming across genres, encompassing children's animation, reality television, and scripted series. The company owns the intellectual property for many of its productions. It collaborates with international partners to create and distribute its programming globally. The focus is on creating high-quality, engaging content.
- Sep 2021Post IPO—
- Oct 2018Post IPO$10.2M
- May 2014Post IPO$11.5M
- Dec 2012Post IPO$4M
#5
Deadpooled · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2000 · 501 employees$52.8Mraised▾
Legend3D, formerly known as Legend Films, is a digital media and visual effects company, offering 2D to 3D conversion services for motion pictures, television shows, advertisements, and other visual entertainment assets for filmmakers. Provides key framing, masking, depth application, and artifact removal service Has branches in San Diego, LA, and Toronto. Clients include WB Studios, Sony Pictures, Walt Disney, Marvel, Lionsgate, among others.
- Sep 2014Series C$10M
- Nov 2013Conventional Debt$3M
- Feb 2013Series B$8M
- Feb 2012Series B$19M
#6
Deadpooled · Toronto, Ontario · founded 1986 · 90 employees$33.9Mraised▾
Provider of financial education and investment analysis for retail investors. It offers articles and analyses on various investment topics, including stocks, funds, and gold. The content is geared towards beginners, providing guidance on how to analyze investments and make informed decisions. The platform also features educational materials to improve financial literacy. The focus is on practical advice and actionable insights to help individuals navigate the investment landscape.
- Jun 2007Post IPO$31.2M
- Jan 2006Post IPO$717.9K
- Aug 2005Post IPO$2M
#7
Series A · Montreal, Montreal · founded 2001 · 459 employees$18Mraised▾
Creator of immersive entertainment experiences. This company designs and produces environments that blend video, sound, lighting, architecture, interactivity, and special effects. They offer both ticketed attractions and scalable services for custom experiences, adapting their expertise to various sectors including themed entertainment, transportation hubs, and brand activations. The company's work focuses on creating shared moments and fostering human connection through innovative multimedia installations. Their approach emphasizes the seamless integration of physical and digital elements to fully immerse audiences and evoke strong emotional responses.
- Apr 2016Series A$18M
#8
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2015 · 171 employees$12.9Mraised▾
Provider of airport tips and travel advice via blog posts. The company offers a collection of blog posts containing tips for navigating various airports worldwide. These posts cover a range of topics designed to assist travelers with their airport experience. The content is created by a single author who shares personal experiences and insights.
- Jul 2018Series A$9.4M
- Apr 2017Series A$3.5M
#9
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2016 · 4 employees$4Mraised▾
Provider of esports investment services in Toronto, Canada. The company offers investors access to the growing esports market through a diversified holding structure, enabling businesses to create long-term value for all stakeholders.
- Jun 2021Series A$4M
#10
Early Stage · Montreal, Montreal · founded 1987 · 162 employees$3Mraised▾
Pixcom is a television production & distribution company. Produces international content focussing on Science & Technology, History, Wildlife and Human Interest. Other services offered include technical design, corporate communications, dubbing, broadcast and technical support. As of Aug 2018, the firm claims to produce 1000+ episodes per year and distribute these productions in 150+ countries.
- Apr 2016Unattributed$3M
#11
Late Stage · Matane, Quebec · founded 1985 · 80 employees$399.4Kraised▾
Producer of animated films & TV shows and provides equipment and post-production services
- Jul 2017PE$399.4K
#12
Funding Raised · Kelowna, British Columbia · founded 1993$55.8Kraised▾
Producer and distributor of films and TV series. It develops and produces various forms of media content, including documentaries, podcasts, and feature series.
- Apr 2019Grant (prize money)$55.8K
- May 2017Grant (prize money)—
- Oct 2016Grant (prize money)—
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