UNDERSCORE STUDIOS

@wealthsimple @wealthsimplefoundation Money Masterclass Season 3 Directed by @paulanerdormiendo Produced by US_ @wealthsimple Head Writer: Jay Young @jennayfahhr Director, Strategy & Community Growth: Emily Naddaf Consulting Producer: Marc Tavas @marcbymarctavas Production Company: Underscore Studios @underscorestudios_ Executive Producer: Danny Simpson @wavegodszn Director: Paula Ner Dormiendo @paulanerdormiendo Producer: Melany Ruiz Production Coordinator: Sophie Peralta @sophperalta 1st AD: Sophia Evangelista @sophsophev DOP: Tony Truong @tonyskuji 1st AC: Vy Nguyen @viinusaur 2nd AC: Sammy Chien @schien8 Key Grip: Dexter Calleja @dexters_laaaaaaaaaaaaab Gaffer: William Nguyen @itsgodswill_ G&E Truck Driver: Carl Zhang Sound Mixer: Tristan Walsh @twaudioinc Production Designer: Sarah Mae Polak @maepix Set Dresser: Bryn Rutherford Makeup Artist: Tenzin Palkyi @tenzinpalkyiii Wardrobe Stylist: Tani Riches @taniriches Starring: Zhané Stimpson @ziosaaa Editor: Jenny Balite @jenbalite Colourist: Ana Escorse @animal.chain Production Assistants: Jamal Omar @jamalamaj & Ajani Morales @ajani.morales & Marva Trim @_marvaa.j

Photos from UnderStated Episode 9 Between The Sheets: The Halle Hirota Interview Creative Director: @cyriledet9830 Photographer: @christinedang_ Full photo archive available on are.na. Link in bio.

With femininity as her playground, @hallehirota blends the erotic and erudite. Her latest exhibition, “Between The Sheets” captures the utility of the sensual with its textile focus. We caught up with Halle last November at her exhibit, and chatted about stripping, shooting and censorship. Full interview available now, link in bio. Creative Director/Interviewer: @cyriledet9830 Photographer/Graphic Designer: @christinedang_

UnderStated - Halle Hirota Full interview out on Monday, subscribe to our Substack to be notitied. Link in bio. Director: @cyriledet9830 Videographer: @christinedang_ @siiiiiiiiiia Editor: @christinedang_ Colourist: @tw00bytw00 @christinedang_

@charlottedaywilson for @teethmag Interviewer: @gabriellaoness Photographer: @juliencadena Art Direction & Styling: @jaykimvalentine Makeup: @graceleebeauty Executive Producer: @wavegodszn @underscorestudios_ Line Producer: @juelzsantania Props/Coordinator: @trent_hurst Thank you @stoneisland @shop_boketto @garmentservice @mineandyours @cadreartists & Joe and Niki of @generalhardware

@shopgitika - YEAR ONE Directed By @jenbalite Creative Director: @gitikaaaaaaaaaa Executive Producer: @wavegodszn Production Company: @underscorestudios_ Producer: @melevision Dir. Of Photography: @filipn_ 1st AC: @gabetvilla Photographer: @tigersaysavanh Lead MUA: @emilylaurenm MUA: @ilovetrayy Lead Wardrobe Stylist: @gitikaaaaaaaaaa Wardrobe Stylist: mortalkambatt Clothing Sourced by: @kinokolekta PA: @_marvaa.j Models: @jussnanc , @th3yungbrat , @taniriches , @alicia_garland , @tandietyrell , @karrishhma , @elena.bennetto Special thanks to @gdigottadance

“Hands On Me” - @youlovegus Directed by - Sophia Evangelista @sophsophev Production House - Underscore Studios @underscorestudios_ Dir. Of Photography - Danny Oh @dannyohcw Executive Producer + Creative Producer - Danny Simpson @wavegodszn Producer - Jesse Roberto-Biggs @jes.se_rb Head of Music & Content - Trent Hurst @trent_hurst HOP - Melany Ruiz @melevision 1st AC - Andrew Ouzounis @theandouz 1st AC Pick Up + Best Electric - Ilya Slastnikov @spotvpreispodne Gaffer - Mariana Diaz @marianaxdiazzz Key Grip - Levi Jack @birdpolicy Swing - Raynell Manabat @raynellmanabat Swing - Dylan Merrick @dylanmerrickfilms Swing - Khai Prendergast @khai_prendergast Production Designer - Adriana Roy-Rohozneanu @adrianaroyy Set Dresser - Zoe Virola @itsmezoev Post House - Birthday Edit @birthdayedit Editor - Steven Tsinokas @steventsinokas Assistant Editor - Carlos Alcordo @carlosalcordo Producer - Renzo Sunga @iirmsunga Colour House - Fort York VFX @fortyorkvfx Senior Colourist - Jason Zukowski @jasonzukowski / Colour Assistant - Jose Arturo Torres Salinas @doncompa90 Colour Producer - Julie Neff @julieneffmusic BTS Photo + Video - Ben Carmichael @bencarmichael_ BTS Photo - Samuel Parnahaj @samuel.parnahaj Special Thanks to Masterkey @masterkeyculture & Chad Cohall @chadleumas / @formsfunctions for Creative Consulting + Development

@646yf4t for @annexhotels Late Check Out Episode 2 shot by @alexte_ @underscorestudios_

@annexhotels Late Check Out EP2: Presented by @socanmusic featuring @646yf4t with @chrislarocca_ Directed by @wavegodszn 💫 Produced this one with the best crew, shoutout to everyone involved 🫡 full video on YouTube Head of Music & Content / Producer: Trent Hurst @trent_hurst HOP: Melany Ruiz @melevision Dir. of Photography: Alex Te @alexte_ Gaffer/B-Cam: Michael Cao @michael_ca0 Recording/Mix Engineer: Seren Jacob @serenjacob Colourist: Sahil Kumar @sunsetsahil Editor: Danny Simpson @wavegodszn Graphic Designer: Mikey Elliston @mikeyelliston Executive Producer: Chieff Bosompra @goaskchieff PA: Laura Olsen Production Company: Underscore Studios @underscorestudios_

Ali has 24 hours to fix a problem he thinks is his to solve. After overhearing his mom stressed about their future, he tries to help the only way he knows how. By Any Means is a story about pressure, choice, and chasing your dreams without losing yourself. By Any Means directed by Jamal Omar premieres at Yorkwoods Theatre on February 5th. Trailer edited by @jamalamaj Coloured by @banginbucks 
Song by @dndtopboy

By Any Means is Jamal Omar’s directorial debut, written and directed by the Toronto-based photographer and filmmaker. A first-generation Somali Canadian raised in Jane & Finch, Jamal’s work is deeply shaped by lived experience and a sensitivity to how places and people are often misunderstood before they’re truly seen. This film is a defining extension of his practice. Set in Jane & Finch, By Any Means explores ambition, responsibility, and the pressure that comes with wanting more. The story follows characters navigating expectations, growth, and the uncertainty of chasing their dreams while staying true to themselves. Grounded in observation, the film balances humour, tension, and vulnerability, creating a narrative that feels lived-in, familiar, and emotionally present. Made with care and intention, By Any Means was supported by the City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot and produced by Underscore Studios. The process was deeply collaborative and would not have been possible without the support of so many people. We hope the film inspires young filmmakers to dream big and create their own opportunities. Please join us on February 5th for an evening filled with art, laughter, and popcorn. We hope to see you there! TICKETS IN BIO

The character Mike is played by our young star, Musaab. @musaab.k_ In his acting debut, we couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated, eager to learn, down to earth individual. Grateful to have him on this journey.