Welcome
At DeltaTIME, we harness the transformative power of documentaries. With every project, we explore profound questions, challenge perspectives, spark curiosity, and inspire change.
Services
DeltaTIME is a full-service production company specializing in documentary —from feature films to shorts and podcasts. From concept to execution, our award-winning team draws on a wide range of experience and creativity to find every project's unique voice.
Expertise
Known for making award-winning documentaries on music, social issues, the environment, and pop culture. Our films, broadcast globally, are known for their distinct storytelling approach and fresh perspectives.
Location
We are located in Toronto, Canada, however our projects and their subjects span the globe.
Meet the team
SUMMER LOVE
Director, producer, writer and cinematographer, Summer Love gained a reputation early on as Canada’s “it” girl for fresh, edgy pop culture docs. From films that explore the underground music and fashion scene in Montreal to pop and politics, Love’s films have one thing in common; they aim to enlighten and inspire.
In 2005, Summer Love founded DeltaTIME with Jane Michener. Their production company quickly made its mark with their first feature documentary, Sounds Like a Revolution which captured the emergence of a new wave of protest music in America in the lead up to the 2008 Presidential election. This thought-provoking documentary garnered critical acclaim worldwide, winning "Best Documentary" at Raindance Film Festival, "Most Inspiring Film" at Orlando Film Festival and was honoured to open the Amnesty International Film Festival. Broadcast globally and on The Current TV in the US to over 30 million viewers, "Sounds Like a Revolution could be a tonic for the activists still trying to improve the world.”– JASON ANDERSON, SPINNER
Since 2004, DeltaTIME has enjoyed exclusive collaborations with Spin Master, Canada's largest toy company. Through this partnership, Summer Love and her team have produced a range of short and long-form documentaries, including The Great Canadian Toy Story for Netflix Canada and more recently, How to Make a Hit Toy, a 90 minute vérité feature which follows the life a toy, from concept to completion. The film is scored by Todor Kobokov, with music performed by members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and premiered at the Sony Centre for the Arts in 2019.
Current works in development include an in-depth biography on the controversial life and musical legacy of blues legend Johnny “Guitar” Watson, an environmental series on urban forests and a new, secret music feature.
JANE MICHENER
Jane Michener is a seasoned independent director, producer, and scriptwriter specializing in documentary filmmaking. With a 15-year career under her belt, she has crafted both short and feature-length films that have garnered international acclaim, screening at prestigious film festivals globally and finding audiences through television and streaming services.
Her journey began in Toronto, where she honed her skills producing short feature films in collaboration with local artists. One of her early successes was producing the short film "Déseatre," which not only screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) but also earned a coveted Genie Award nomination. Jane's passion for documentaries blossomed with her independent feature "Sounds Like a Revolution," a 7-year labour of love exploring the powerful impact of protest music. This groundbreaking work solidified her reputation as a skilled documentarian. Since then, Jane has continued to contribute her talents to numerous documentary TV series and feature films, captivating audiences with her unique perspectives and unwavering commitment to her craft.
Collaborators
Eamonn O'Connor, CCE
Story Consultant
Award-winning film editor with nearly 20 years of experience. His work has shown at film festivals worldwide and won or been nominated for more than 45 awards, including 2 films at the Oscars in 2023.
Samantha Hodder EP Podcasting
Narrative podcast producer, writer and critic. In 2017, she launched her first narrative podcast, This is Our Time. She is also the creator of Bingeworthy, which offers reviews, critiques, insights, and discussions about the art and craft of narrative podcasts.
Josh Laing
Music Supervisor
A master musicologist, educator, musician and music supervisor, Josh's versatility and knowledge of music is unparalleled. When not consulting on DeltaTIME projects or teaching, Josh is the lead guitarist in The Chameleon Project.
Edwin Janzen
Editor
A seasoned documentary film editor (series & features) with a host of award-winning festival favourites under his belt. He is passionate about story structure, sound design and powerful vérité stories.
