PDT Studio builds visual systems and emotionally intelligent narratives for brands, artists, and institutions. Our work doesn’t decorate—it clarifies, disrupts, and sharpens presence. Every project is a collaboration shaped by care, edge, and cultural context.

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Always Bold.
Never Boring.

Creative and production,
shaped together.

A creative studio rooted in authorship, crafting story-driven work with cinematic tension and cultural edge. We shape campaigns, content, and design that live beyond the scroll—emotionally resonant, visually exacting, strategically sound. Every project is a world: built with care, made to stand out. Based in Montreal, working globally.

Black-and-white portrait of a woman gazing confidently into the camera, wearing a bold statement earring and dressed in a sleek outfit. This image, part of Jean Malek's 'Eclipsed' series, features on the PDTSTUDIO website.Black-and-white portrait of a woman gazing confidently into the camera, wearing a bold statement earring and dressed in a sleek outfit. This image, part of Jean Malek's 'Eclipsed' series, features on the PDTSTUDIO website.

Here’s our clients never look elsewhere.

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Stories That Hit Hard

We don’t just create content. We build narratives that connect—visually, emotionally, and culturally.

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Everything. Under One Roof.

Creative. Production. Delivery. One team from start to finish. No middlemen. No miscommunication.

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Big Ideas. Real Budgets.

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Creative built with production in mind—so the idea, the budget, and the final result always align.

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Industry Experts. Agile Approach.

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We build productions to fit the project, not the other way around. Industry pros, lean crews, and seamless workflows—so you get big-agency quality without the bloat.

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Crafted, Not Compromised.

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We combine hands-on artistry with modern tech, so execution never feels like an afterthought.

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Montreal-Born. Globally-Minded.

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From one of the world’s most creative cities—where European aesthetics meet North American ambition. Multicultural, bilingual, always ahead of the curve.

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No silos. No friction.

Creative and production live in the same space—ideas move fast, context stays sharp, and execution aligns with intention.

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Story conceived by constraint.

We write with what’s real—directing, designing, and delivering narratives shaped by budget, tension, and emotional precision.

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Concepts grounded in execution.

We work with the full picture from the start—budget, scope, and execution—so nothing breaks when it’s time to build.

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Lean teams, high impact.

We build lean, agile teams around the story—tight, responsive, and engineered to deliver bold, precise work without unnecessary overhead.

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Craft across screen and surface.

We blend screen printing, 3D modeling, photography, and physical builds—where technique meets emotion and ideas become tactile visuals.

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Global scale, cultural sharpness

We’ve built for Fortune 500s and scaled global campaigns—staying nimble, intentional, and sharp across every platform and format.

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No silos. No friction.

Creative and production live in the same space—ideas move fast, context stays sharp, and execution aligns with intention.

02

Story conceived by constraint.

We write with what’s real—directing, designing, and delivering narratives shaped by budget, tension, and emotional precision.

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Concepts grounded in execution.

We work with the full picture from the start—budget, scope, and execution—so nothing breaks when it’s time to build.

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Where disciplines merge into movement.

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We deliver authored work across every touchpoint—campaigns, branded content, creative systems, and more. Our process moves with clarity: concept, direction, production, and build, all held together under one roof. Photo, video, design, and web—distinct formats shaped with a single vision.

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Content & Production

Film Direction
Film Production
Photography
Photo Production
Advertorial
Casting
Casting
Web Design
Webflow Developement
CMS Architecture
E-Commerce
Interactive Motion
UI Design
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Brand Strategy
Visual Identity
Copywriting
Concepts
Campaigns
Editing
Colour Grading
Photo Retouching
Motion Design
CGI
Sound Design
Packaging
Spatial
Screen Printing
Bookmaking
Set Design
Industrial Design
Storyboarding

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Creative Direction & Branding

Film Direction
Film Production
Photography
Photo Production
Advertorial
Casting
Casting
Web Design
Webflow Developement
CMS Architecture
E-Commerce
Interactive Motion
UI Design
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Brand Strategy
Visual Identity
Copywriting
Concepts
Campaigns
Editing
Colour Grading
Photo Retouching
Motion Design
CGI
Sound Design
Packaging
Spatial
Screen Printing
Bookmaking
Set Design
Industrial Design
Storyboarding

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Post-Production & VFX

Film Direction
Film Production
Photography
Photo Production
Advertorial
Casting
Casting
Web Design
Webflow Developement
CMS Architecture
E-Commerce
Interactive Motion
UI Design
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Brand Strategy
Visual Identity
Copywriting
Concepts
Campaigns
Editing
Colour Grading
Photo Retouching
Motion Design
CGI
Sound Design
Packaging
Spatial
Screen Printing
Bookmaking
Set Design
Industrial Design
Storyboarding

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Web & Digital

Film Direction
Film Production
Photography
Photo Production
Advertorial
Casting
Casting
Web Design
Webflow Developement
CMS Architecture
E-Commerce
Interactive Motion
UI Design
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Brand Strategy
Visual Identity
Copywriting
Concepts
Campaigns
Editing
Colour Grading
Photo Retouching
Motion Design
CGI
Sound Design
Packaging
Spatial
Screen Printing
Bookmaking
Set Design
Industrial Design
Storyboarding

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Physical Design

Film Direction
Film Production
Photography
Photo Production
Advertorial
Casting
Casting
Web Design
Webflow Developement
CMS Architecture
E-Commerce
Interactive Motion
UI Design
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Brand Strategy
Visual Identity
Copywriting
Concepts
Campaigns
Editing
Colour Grading
Photo Retouching
Motion Design
CGI
Sound Design
Packaging
Spatial
Screen Printing
Bookmaking
Set Design
Industrial Design
Storyboarding
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Spotlight

What Joker 2 Revealed About Misperception, Form, and Emotional Truth

An exploration of form, misperception, and the quiet tension between image and intent. In this essay, PDT Studio’s Creative Director Jean Malek reflects on Joker: Folie à Deux—not to dissect its structure, but to mirror how emotional work is so often misread when it resists instant interpretation. What begins as an observation on cinematic dissonance becomes a meditation on authorship, maturity, and the discipline it takes to let ambiguity remain intact. A reentry shaped not by announcement, but by clarity. Not by content, but by refusal.

Read the full story
Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in character as Harley Quinn and the Joker from Joker: Folie à Deux, standing side by side in dramatic lighting against a black backdrop.

Collaborating with this team was a fantastic experience. Their dedication to quality and client satisfaction is truly commendable.

Bob Meloche, Head of Marketing, Belron Canada
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Book a 30-min creative chemistry test.

This is your 30-min vibe check. Tell us what you’re trying to solve — we’ll listen, ask smart questions, and show you how we think. If you’ve got stuff to share, bring it. If not, no biggie. It’s free, on Google Meet, and your chance to see if our storytelling, originality, and streamlined process are what your brand’s been missing.