PIX FILM COLLECTIVE

What PIX FILM COLLECTIVE does

PIX FILM Collective is a Toronto-based not-for-profit charitable organization founded in 2020 that operates a gallery, studio, and study space for artists working in experimental film and media arts. It supports both analog formats (8mm, Super 8mm, 16mm) and digital filmmaking alongside hybrid, multidisciplinary practices including animation, experimental cinema, and augmented reality installations. The organization is governed by independent practicing artists Alexandra Gelis, Greg Boa, and Andrew Lennox, with Madi Piller serving as Artistic Director and Curator.

Its core program is the Studio Immersion Program, a residency funded primarily by The Petman Foundation that provides space, mentoring, and equipment to Canadian artists for research, creation, and exhibition. Around this anchor, the collective runs a portfolio of exhibitions, screenings, workshops, and international projects, including the Translunar Formations geo-mapping AR exhibition on the Moon (commissioning 11 Canadian artists), the From A to Z in Vienna showcase at Setzkasten Wien, the My Home Here project in Peru, and recurring community events such as Home Movie Day. It co-develops a recurring AR exhibition platform with Vienna-based Artificial Museum and technical partner SystemKollectiv, enabling GPS-anchored virtual exhibitions viewable via smartphone.

PIX FILM Collective's revenue is generated entirely through donations, charitable contributions, and grants from foundations and government arts bodies (notably Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and The Petman Foundation). Most programs and events are free to attend, no pricing is publicly disclosed, and the organization operates with a small governing-artist leadership structure rather than disclosed paid staff. Its geographic footprint spans Canada (primary), Austria, and Peru, with partnerships extending into LIFT, ALUCINE, Harbour Collective, Coyle Films, Described Video Canada, and others.

Name

PIX FILM COLLECTIVE

Legal name

PIX FILM Collective

Website

https://pixfilmcollective.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PIX FILM Collective is a Toronto-based not-for-profit arts organization that supports experimental filmmakers and media artists through studio residencies, exhibitions, screenings, and workshops, with an international footprint in Vienna and Peru.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts and Cultural Services

NAICS

Other Performing Arts Companies (71119), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (71151)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fringe & Experimental Performing Arts (MPAGABAI)

Keywords

• Experimental film programming
• Artist residency programs
• Augmented reality exhibitions
• Analog filmmaking workshops
• Community arts space

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: PIX FILM Collective operates as a Not-For-Profit/Charitable Organization relying on donations from supporters and members to fund operations and artistic programs.
2. Foundation and Government Grants: Primary funding from organizations including The Petman Foundation (Studio Immersion Program support), Canada Council for the Arts, and Ontario Arts Council for specific projects and programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PIX FILM Collective is a not-for-profit charitable organization that supports independent practicing artists through a physical gallery and studio space in Toronto, the Studio Immersion Program residency/grant offering, public exhibitions and screenings, and educational workshops covering experimental analog and digital filmmaking, augmented reality art, and cameraless/sound performance. Its activities span creation, exhibition, screening, discussion, research, and study in experimental cinema, animation, AR installations, and hybrid multimedia art forms.

Product overview

PIX FILM Collective operates as a not-for-profit production and exhibition organization governed by independent practicing artists. Their offerings center on the Studio Immersion Program as the core platform providing residency, mentoring, and equipment resources for multimedia art exploration. Supporting this are exhibitions including MOVEMENT and Translunar Formations (augmented reality projects in partnership with the Artificial Museum platform), Window Art outdoor exhibitions, Full Circle Exhibition, and various international projects in Vienna and Peru. Additional offerings include Home Movie Day events, workshops on cameraless film techniques and sound performance, and accessibility-focused programs like VIEW | REGARD featuring described video. The collective supports both analog (8mm, Super8mm, 16mm) and digital filmmaking, with a focus on experimental, hybrid, and multidisciplinary art practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Studio Immersion Program: A program that provides grants and support for Canadian artists to create artwork, mentored by PIX FILM Collective artists, with particular focus on augmented reality and experimental media arts.

Products and services

• Studio Immersion Program Artist residency and grant program offering studio space, mentoring from governing artists, equipment access, and exhibition support for independent multimedia artists, with focus on AR and experimental media arts.
• Home Movie Day Annual community event where members of the public bring personal home movies on 8mm, Super8mm and 16mm film for shared public screenings and celebration of personal film heritage.
• Cameraless/Sound Performance Workshop Educational workshop covering 16mm hand-painted film, cut-out techniques, found-footage methods, and sound performance practice for artists interested in cameraless filmmaking.
• Piezas en Celuloide (Film Workshop in Peru) Intensive 10-day analog filmmaking workshop held in Lima, Peru with 12 participants working on Super 8mm and 16mm film, mentored by Canadian and Latin artists, co-produced with ALUCINE and Espacio y Tiempo.
• Translunar Formations (Augmented Reality Exhibition) Geo-mapping augmented reality exhibition commissioning Canadian artists to create AR works placed at GPS coordinates on real-world and lunar locations, accessible via smartphone and the Artificial Museum platform.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Setzkasten WiencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Vienna-based gallery partner for international exhibitions including Hello Amiga and From A to Z in Vienna. The gallery serves as a venue for Canadian art exhibitions in Austria.
• LIFT (Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in From A to Z in Vienna exhibition, supporting the presentation of Ontario experimental filmmakers internationally.
• Artificial Museum (ARM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration for augmented reality art exhibitions. PIX FILM Collective partners with the Vienna-based Artificial Museum to present AR exhibitions including Translunar Formations (Toronto<>Vienna), Site Unseen, Art et Imaginaire, and other projects using geo-mapping AR technology.
• SystemKollectivcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical development partner (Litto/ Daniela Weiss and Jascha Ehrenreich) for the Artificial Museum platform, providing programming and technical support for AR exhibitions.
• ALUCINEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Film Workshop in Peru (Piezas en Celuloide) providing collaboration for intensive film workshops in Lima, Peru.
• Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Discoverability for Creative Content SEO project, collaborating on search engine optimization education for artists.
• Coyle FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiator of the Discoverability for Creative Content project in collaboration with PIX FILM Collective and other arts organizations.
• Espacio y Tiempo (Peru)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cultural partner in Peru for the Film Workshop Intensive and My Home Here project, providing venue and support for workshops.
• Southern Currents Film +Video CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of the Site Unseen AR Project at Philosopher's Walk in Toronto in partnership with PIX FILM Collective.
• Harbour CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer of La Leun Waashisho augmented reality exhibition in collaboration with PIX FILM Collective, with international presentation in Vienna.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PIXFILMGallery
• Instagraminstagram.com/pixfilmgallery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about PIX FILM COLLECTIVE