Toronto Canada based Commercial Film Director Brent Foster

Hi! I’m Brent. 

I’m a director blending authentic human performance with cinematic scale.

I started in photojournalism, working in environments where nothing was staged and trust had to be earned. That foundation still shapes how I approach performance, tone and collaboration.

Over the past decade, I’ve directed ambitious commercial campaigns, documentaries and branded films in Canada and internationally, partnering with agencies and institutions across health care, sport, culture and global brands.

My work often combines real people with heightened cinematic worlds to expand a story’s scope while keeping it emotionally grounded.

I collaborate closely with agency creatives and client teams from treatment through post-production, guiding projects with care for tone, craft and performance.

At its core, the work is about people.

Selected collaborators include SickKids, CAMH, Nike, McDonald’s, the NBA, National Geographic, KIA, and Canada Life.

Awards & Accolades

2023 - The One Club's ADC, Shortlist, CAMH, No One Left Behind

2022 - Clio Awards, Shortlist, Sick Kids, The Brave List

2022 - Strategy Marketing Awards, Gold, Sick Kids, One Million Strong

2021 - Strategy Marketing Awards, Bronze, Canada Life

2020 - Strategy Marketing Awards, Gold, PEI Seafood

2019 - Webby Award Honoree, Public Service and Activism

2018 - Young Directors Award, Shortlist

2018 - Shots New Director of the Year, Silver

2018 - Vimeo Staff Pick, ENOUGH

2017 - The Saatchi & Saatchi New Director's Showcase, Shortlist

2017 - Vimeo Staff Pick, The Last Mambabatok 

2016 - Best Documentary, The San Diego Highwayman, Lucent Film Festival 

2016 - Vimeo Staff Pick, The San Diego Highwayman

Let's Collaborate