About Us
Meet the Team
Based in Metro Vancouver and operating internationally, our team brings extensive experience in creating innovative new media products using cutting-edge technology. Discover more about who we are and what we do below!
Our Team
Paul Romein
CEO & Chief Project Manager
Paul founded TM Media in 2003 and has led it to become a leader in new media production. He is passionate about computational videography and the fusion of physical and digital storytelling. Paul shares his industry expertise through teaching media production and web development courses as a sessional instructor at BCIT and remains active in his community through various volunteer roles. He has produced two feature films, traveled to five continents, and his work has garnered over 25 million views on YouTube.
Spencer Rieu
Production Manager
Spencer has been a part of Techno Monkey Media since 2006. He completed the Professional Recording Arts program at The Art Institute of Vancouver by following his passion for film and music. With over two decades of experience within the media production industry, his creative skills have been widely recognized through various award-winning projects.
Brandon Crema
Senior Video Producer
Brandon is a graduate of the Television & Video Production program from BCIT. From a young age, his excitement for video has driven his creativity through many projects. Brandon is always up to date on the latest video technologies, including stabilizers and sensor technology. Outside of work, you can be sure to find him on a climbing wall in Squamish.
Erin Russell
Video Producer
A graduate of BCIT's Television and Video Production program, Erin brings experience coordinating projects, managing logistics, and supporting creative teams in fast-paced environments. From freelance videography to production management, she's overseen everything from planning and budgeting to administrative support and client communication. She thrives in roles where she can keep operations running smoothly while contributing to dynamic, creative work.
Dalena Nguyen
Operations Coordinator
Dalena brings a strong background in healthcare and technology, combined with skills in communication, organization, and time management. Since graduating from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2014, she has successfully blended her passions for dance and photography with her professional expertise. Dalena ensures a seamless contract-to-close process with attention to every detail. In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing, and attending music festivals.
Extended Team
Tim Schafli
Accounting & Technical Creative
Tim has been part of the Techno Monkey team since 2008, where he plays a key role in our bookkeeping and accounting operations. Outside of Techno Monkey, his professional focus is in software development and automation tools. With a background in photography and design, Tim brings a unique blend of creativity and precision to both his financial and technical work.
Marco Calara
Photographer & Content Creator
Marco Calara is an adventure photographer and content creator based in Vancouver, BC. Through his vision and storytelling, he is able to produce unique visuals which engages an audience. He specializes in capturing a subject in a natural environment that produces a compelling story and experience with that feeling of awe. He spends his free time travelling in his old 1984 Volkswagen Westfalia, "Esmeralda". If you haven't seen or heard from him in a while, he is probably broken down somewhere with no cell service.
Matt Pidutti
Video Producer
Matt Pidutti is a freelance artist, filmmaker, photographer, and creative brand consultant in Vancouver, BC. He has worked with many world class artists, musicians, and companies on producing captivating custom media. Matt graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario.
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