Proof of work.
The projects, platforms, and partnerships that shaped the practice.
2015 - 2020
Free Space
A 6,500 sqft. studio and cultural hub in the heart of Toronto's creative core. Gallery, co-work, and event space that defined a formative period in creator culture.
100s of events, 1000s of creators through the doors
Featured Virgil Abloh, Drake, Alex Strohl and more
5 year partnership with Canon Creator Lab
2013- 2020
CEO at Free Agency
As founder and CEO, Chris built Free into a creator-powered creative agency operating as the content engine behind AAA brands — through community-first thinking rather than conventional agency models.
Long-term partnerships with Canon, Red Bull, Ford, Sony, Microsoft, and MTV
Built on a community-first model — cultural relevance as the primary growth engine
Operated across brand strategy, content, creative direction, and partnerships
2015 - 2020
EP for The Creator Class
As Executive Producer, Chris built The Creator Class into a community-powered media platform — growing a global audience through content and cultural conviction before the creator economy had a mainstream vocabulary.
15+ Million Global Impressions
260,000 Instagram followers
70,000 YouTube subscribers
Corporate partnerships w/ Canon, Red Bull, Top Shop, etc.
Recognized by Fast Company, Highsnobiety, Hypebeast, Dazed, Nowness, and Booooooom
2017
EP for A Kid from Somewhere
As Executive Producer, Chris developed and brought to market a feature documentary following three young creatives navigating the reality of building a life from their art.
Independent Feature — Toronto International Film Festival
Acquired by Red Bull Media House for global distribution
Licensed by Air Canada for in-flight programming