Surgo Studios
Surgo Studios is a Canadian video production company based in Ottawa, trusted by brands across Ontario and Canada. We create cinematic stories that inspire trust and captivate audiences nationwide.
Meet the Surgo Team
We create stories even with our eyes closed.
Daniyal Zafar & Sashien Godakandae, MBA
Managing Partners
Surgo Studios is guided by vision and leadership that balance creativity with strategy. Daniyal brings entrepreneurial drive from scaling businesses across North America, blending technology, marketing, and storytelling. Sashien adds 15+ years of global media and marketing experience, helping startups and Fortune 500 companies build lasting strategies and partnerships. Together, they anchor Surgo with the imagination and discipline that define its identity.
Raha Javidi, MBA
Growth Operations Manager
A global creative force, Raha brings tri-lingual expertise and cross-industry experience to every project. Having led campaigns across continents, she now drives Surgo’s creative edge, ensuring projects are delivered with clarity, precision, and impact.
Vahid Ansari
Head of Production
With over a decade of cinematic production experience, Vahid combines vision with technical mastery. From global brands to local campaigns, he ensures Surgo delivers world-class visuals and storytelling on every project.
Carl Anthony
Production Advisor
An Emmy Award–winning media professional, Carl has shaped productions for NBC Universal, CNBC, and NBC Olympics. At Surgo Studios, he brings global broadcast expertise and strategic insight, ensuring the company’s creative vision is supported with excellence and long-term growth.
Why Brands Across Canada Choose Surgo
Surgo Studios is an Ottawa-based video production company creating cinematic content that connects with audiences. We work closely with local businesses in Ottawa while also serving clients nationwide in cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Our reach also extends into the United States, with projects in Miami and Los Angeles. Whether you are a small business looking to stand out or a brand expanding across North America, Surgo Studios delivers compelling productions designed to inspire, engage, and grow your audience.
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Our Values & Expertise
At Surgo Studios, our values guide every production. Creativity, trust, and innovation shape the way we deliver cinematic impact. With expertise spanning conferences, fashion, music, and e-commerce, we help brands across Ottawa and Canada tell stories that resonate and inspire.
Creativity
Crafting cinematic stories that resonate and inspire.
Trust
Collaborating openly and building strong partnerships.
Innovation
Exploring bold ideas and redefining possibilities.
Impact
Creating content that moves people and builds loyalty.
Conferences & Events
Surgo has delivered impactful campaigns in Conferences & Events, partnering with brands across Ottawa, Montreal, and Ontario.
Fashion
Surgo has delivered impactful campaigns in Fashion, partnering with brands across Ottawa, Montreal, and Ontario.
Music
Surgo has delivered impactful campaigns in Music, partnering with brands across Ottawa, Montreal, and Ontario.
E-commerce
Surgo has delivered impactful campaigns in E-commerce, partnering with brands across Ottawa, Montreal, and Ontario.