About
Creative minds, Storytellers and Problem solvers.
At Jump, we believe in the power of stories, our shared experiences, told through video. It doesn’t matter how big or small, if corporate, commercial, film or TV. You have a tale to tell, and we want to help you tell it.
We thrive on challenges — because we like solutions. Everyone at Jump is a problem solver in their own way. Bring all those ways together and you have a team who knows how to scale, perform, and realize your story.
Our Team
Jenn Avis
General Manager
Plant propagator.
With 30 years in media and communications, Jennifer brings calm, focused leadership to Jump Studios' daily operations. Her broadcast news background instilled deadline discipline and priority management. As a producer and publicist, she honed her organizational skills and strategic communication abilities. Building strong relationships with colleagues and clients has always been the best part of her day. Now, as General Manager, she's building a business focused on the next decade, not just the next project.
Liz Bugera
Producer
True crime junkie.
Liz jumped into the world of TV at 16 and never looked back. After studying post-production at SAIT, and gaining 20 years of industry experience, she built a career across networks and production companies, taking on roles in marketing, sales, promotions, post production and production management.
Jeff August
Creative Director
Serious audiophile.
If you’ve watched any of the main Canadian or US networks, chances are you’ve already caught a glimpse of some of Jeff’s work. As director, editor and designer, he hits the television industry “trifecta”. His one-of-a-kind skill set is in high demand throughout North America, and for good reason. Jeff possesses a rare blend of creative excellence and astute technical ability, with 30 years experience to back it up.
Brian Vos
Business Affairs
Numerical enthusiast, gardening guru.
When you have a question about the film and television industry, you can trust Brian has the answer. His realm of experience includes both live and post-produced programming, corporate communications, special event marketing, media strategy and buying, brand marketing and management, as well as project management of broadcast design and animation packages. The meticulous attention he puts into every project guarantees his clients a product of excellence.
Brock Roberts
Graphics / Editing
Boardgame apprentice.
A voracious reader, he brings his love of story to all of his projects. It shows in the short films and award winning projects he has worked on. He is always looking for those special moments to make a piece shine. Some of his favorite Jump projects are the Lux Windows commercials; all are story driven with a humorous twist … a twist Brock interprets like no one else, getting laughs every time.
Paul Gardener
Design / Editing / Animation
Mechanically adept.
With over 15 years of experience, Paul is an award winning motion graphics artist, designer, and editor and has a highly multidisciplinary approach to visual storytelling. From captivating animations to sleek designs, he thrives on bringing ideas to life. Deeply rooted in technology from an early age and natural-born tinkerer, his drive for exploration and discovery has served him well in pushing creative boundaries.
Craig Van Horne
Technical Producer
Philosophy nerd.
What Craig loves most about creating content is the nearly endless opportunity to learn through the stories of documentary, narrative, corporate, and commercial projects. He's been involved with the systems engineering needs of post-production for more than 20 years, including software and hardware beta testing and bespoke workflow design, discovering the most efficient production processes from camera through post-production.
Millie
Director of Pawsitive Vibes
Stealer of sticky notes.
Part Sheepdog, part Poodle, Millie is all positivity at Jump Studios. She has a year of post-production experience keeping editors, designers, and project managers upbeat and focused. She works hard for her cookies and tummy rubs by checking in on Jump's team regularly throughout the day, making sure we take regular breaks for peak performance, and alerting us to any visitors who come to the door with a shockingly loud bark.
