REBEKAH REIKO PHOTOGRAPHY INC.

What REBEKAH REIKO PHOTOGRAPHY INC. does

REBEKAH REIKO PHOTOGRAPHY INC. is a Montreal-based solo creative studio founded in 2013 by photographer, filmmaker, and gallerist Rebekah Reiko following the completion of her MFA in Documentary Media at Ryerson University. The studio operates as a sole proprietorship-style practice, with the founder as the primary creator and occasional collaborator with other artists, including through the affiliated Espace Reiko gallery. Its product portfolio comprises two main lines: (1) documentary films, most notably Mandala Beats (2017), which has screened at multiple film festivals and aired on the CBC documentary channel, plus the earlier thesis film In Art We Trust; and (2) fine art photography collections documenting cultural subjects across Asia (Angkor, Hampi, Beijing), Africa (Senegal), South America (Alpaca/Bolivia), the Middle East (Sufi Festival/Israel), and North America (Wynwood Walls, LA), including UNESCO World Heritage sites and major cultural events such as Art Basel.

The studio's underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and traditional: archival photographic prints are produced using professional-grade Epson inkjet printers on archival paper and HP satin canvas, with gallery-wrap and custom framing options. No software platform, AI tooling, or technical IP is associated with the operation. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer email-based print sales with film licensing through multi-territory distributors (Films We Like in Canada, 7th Art in the USA) and consumer platforms (Vimeo, iTunes). Pricing for prints ranges from $50 for unframed small formats to $1,270 for custom-framed 40" x 60" archival prints, billed as one-time purchases.

The business model is essentially transactional and creator-driven: revenue is generated through episodic one-time print sales, occasional editorial commissions (e.g., Atlantic Salmon Journal), and licensing of finished documentary works. The customer base consists of individual art collectors and enthusiasts purchasing prints, plus documentary film audiences accessing content via streaming platforms and festival circuits. The studio has no external funding, no disclosed financial figures, and operates with effectively one full-time creative principal, positioning it as a personal creative practice rather than a scalable enterprise.

Name

REBEKAH REIKO PHOTOGRAPHY INC.

Legal name

Rebekah Reiko Photography Inc.

Website

https://rebekahreiko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Montreal-based solo creative studio founded in 2013 by Rebekah Reiko, producing documentary films (including Mandala Beats) and international fine art photography collections, selling archival prints directly to art collectors and licensing films through distributors and streaming platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Art Photography

NAICS

Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts & Culture Documentaries (MPADADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historical, Biographical & Archival Documentaries (MPADADAE), Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Documentary filmmaking
• Fine art photography
• Travel photography prints
• Archival photo prints
• Photo gallery curation

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Photographic Print Sales: Sale of archival photographic prints in various sizes and formats (Epson inkjet, HP satin canvas, gallery-wrap) as one-time purchases. Custom framing available.
2. Documentary Film Distribution: Documentary films distributed through platforms including Vimeo, iTunes, and film festivals. Films like Mandala Beats distributed through Films We Like (Canada) and 7th Art (USA).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The studio produces and sells fine art photographic prints and documentary films. Photographic prints are archival-grade reproductions of themed travel and cultural photography collections (e.g., Angkor, HAMPI, Alpaca, Sufi Festival, Wynwood Walls) offered in multiple sizes and substrates including Epson inkjet on archival paper, HP satin canvas, and gallery-wrap formats. Documentary films, including Mandala Beats and In Art We Trust, are distributed through online video platforms and film festivals.

Product overview

REBEKAH REIKO PHOTOGRAPHY INC. is a creative studio offering documentary filmmaking and photography services. The core offerings consist of documentary films (including 'Mandala Beats' and 'In Art We Trust') and photography series documenting cultural subjects across multiple continents (Asia, Africa, Middle East, and North America). Photography collections include Angkor, HAMPI, Alpaca, Sufi Festival, Wynwood Walls, Beijing, Senegal, LA, and Behind the Scenes. The company also sells fine art photography prints in various formats (EPSON inkjet archival paper, HP satin canvas, gallery-wrap) through their price list. Distribution for films includes Vimeo, iTunes, and festival screenings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mandala Beats Documentary A documentary film following Israeli bassist and producer Yossi Fine as he discovers his Indian heritage and finds inspiration to take his music in new directions. Screened at multiple film festivals and on the CBC documentary channel.
• In Art We Trust Documentary A thesis film completed at Ryerson University that served as the opening film for the IFFCA Film Festival in Beverly Hills.
• Angkor Photography Collection Photography collection documenting the UNESCO World Heritage temple sites in Northwestern Cambodia, including the Angkor Wat temple city and ancient Vijayanagara Empire ruins.
• HAMPI Photography Collection Photography series of the mystical landscape in Karnataka province, Southern India, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former capital of the ancient Vijayanagara Empire.
• Alpaca Photography Collection Photography documentation of alpacas in Bolivia's Sajama National Park at 16,000-foot elevation, captured in October 2018.
• Sufi Festival Photography Collection Photography series from the Sufi Festival at the Desert Ashram in Shitim, Israel, documenting the mystical Islamic faith practice.
• Wynwood Walls Photography Collection Photography of street art murals at Wynwood Walls in Miami's art district, captured during Art Basel 2013.
• Beijing Photography Collection Street photography documenting daily life in Beijing during the 2008 Summer Olympics, including documentation of displaced residents.
• Senegal Photography Collection Photography documentation from Dakar and Saint-Louis (former capital of French West Africa), created while studying abroad with the SIT program.
• Fine Art Photography Prints Fine art photography prints available in various sizes and formats including Epson inkjet on archival paper, HP satin canvas, and gallery-wrap options. Available from Angkor, Alpaca, and other site collections. Prices range from $50 for small prints to $1,270 for custom-framed large-format prints.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mandala Beats documentary screened at multiple film festivals and on CBC documentary channel

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Espace ReikominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Espace Reiko for artists interested in collaborating or displaying their work. Rebekah Reiko directs interested parties to contact Espace Reiko for exhibition and collaboration opportunities.
• Films We LikecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian film distributor for Mandala Beats documentary. Handles theatrical and digital distribution in Canada.
• 7th ArtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS film distributor for Mandala Beats documentary. Handles distribution in the United States market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Geographic Image Collection: Produces and licenses premium documentary photography from international locations, including UNESCO heritage sites. Comparable as a major rights-holder and distributor of the same content category Rebekah Reiko produces.
• Getty Images: Global stock and editorial imagery marketplace that licenses cultural, travel, and documentary photography. Comparable as a downstream licensing channel for the same content type Rebekah Reiko produces.
• PBS Distribution: Public broadcaster and distributor of documentary films to U.S. audiences. Comparable as the kind of mainstream broadcast partner that elevated Mandala Beats on CBC — i.e., the institutional counterpart that indie documentary filmmakers target for reach.
• Magnum Photos: Cooperative of documentary photographers producing international cultural and social imagery. Comparable as the dominant institutional model for monetizing fine-art documentary photography through prints, licensing, and exhibitions.
• Participant Media: Media company producing and distributing issue-driven documentary and feature films. Comparable as a larger player monetizing culturally and socially driven nonfiction through streaming, theatrical, and broadcast windows.
• Films We Like: Canadian indie documentary distributor that already distributes Mandala Beats. Comparable as the channel partner governing the Canadian theatrical/digital release of Rebekah Reiko's documentary output.

Direct peers

• Kartemquin Films: Independent documentary production company specializing in culturally and socially driven nonfiction films with festival and broadcast distribution. Closely comparable as a similarly sized indie documentary producer.
• Annie Leibovitz: Solo fine-art photographer selling premium archival prints and exhibiting internationally through partner galleries. Comparable as a single-artist brand monetizing cultural/portrait imagery at the high end of the market.
• Dogwoof: Specialist independent distributor of culturally focused documentary films with strong festival and digital footprints. Comparable as an indie-doc release infrastructure analogous to Films We Like/7th Art.
• Steve McCurry Photography: Solo fine-art documentary photographer famous for international cultural and UNESCO-site imagery (e.g., 'Afghan Girl'). Directly comparable as an independent artist selling limited-edition archival prints and licensing cultural photography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user8979791
• Instagraminstagram.com/rebekah_reiko

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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