We Don't Make Videos.
We Create Brand Currency.
Circus Media House is a brand strategy and engagement agency that helps organizations earn attention instead of buying it. We uncover the stories, people and moments others overlook, then transform them into remarkable content that builds relevance, reputation and demand. From corporate narratives to the lives, lifestyles and communities that surround them, we create authentic stories that people choose to watch, share and remember.
Everything Under One Tent.
Most agencies create campaigns. Most production companies create videos. We do both — and refuse to treat them as separate jobs. Under one tent, strategy, storytelling and production sit side by side, so every piece of content is built on a plan and every plan is built to be seen.
That means we go further than a brief. We embed where the action is — the events, the athletes, the brands and the communities around them — and build content programs that don't just look incredible, but move the metrics that matter: reach, engagement, loyalty and demand. The payoff isn't a one-off spike in views. It's relevance that carries from one season to the next, an audience that keeps coming back, and momentum you can build a business on.
Meet the Team
Every shot, every story and every strategy comes from a small crew that lives and breathes this world. We're photographers, filmmakers, editors and strategists who'd rather be trackside, dockside or in the mud than behind a desk. Get to know the people under the tent.
Founder & Lead Storyteller
Matthew Hledin
Matthew Hledin is a Cannes Lions Award-winning Director of Photographer and the Founder of Circus Media House. After launching the company while attending the University of Waterloo, he expanded operations into the U.S. market founded Circus Media USA.
Since then, his work has been featured by Monster Energy, ESPN, Discovery Channel, Lexus Canada, and more.
Senior Content Creator
Olivia Hledin
Olivia joined Circus Media House in Spring 2025 and quickly became a key part of the team, serving as the primary account representative for Caldwell Racing in the IHRA Pro Watercraft Series.
A former Team Canada Junior field hockey player and Western University business graduate, Olivia brings strong communication, production, and high-performance experience to Circus Media.
Brand Strategist & Growth Lead
Phillip Stainton
Phillip turns attention into revenue. With more than 25 years of industry experience, he pairs old-school brand discipline with data-driven strategy and real sales instinct — sharpened inside global brands and early-stage startups alike — to build go-to-market systems that move fast and hit the numbers.
Video Editor
William Nault
William (aka. “Monty”) joined Circus Media House in early 2025 and has since played a major role in leading post-production efforts across a variety of sport-fishing and offshore boating projects.
A Graphic Design student at Concordia University, Monty brings a unique blend of creative design knowledge and technical editing ability to the team.
Photographer
Tyler Reardon
Tyler broke onto the IHRA Pro Watercraft scene as an independent shooter, turning out some of the most striking PWC racing images we'd ever seen. We didn't think twice — we brought him under the tent. He's now our lead photographer on the IHRA Pro Watercraft series, capturing standout work for the likes of Caldwell Racing, Kommander Industries and Unlimited Watersports USA.
Junior Editor / Content Creator
Sydney King
When she’s not competing as a standout NCAA Division I Volleyball athlete at California State University - Northridge, Sydney helps bring the fast-paced Circus lifestyle to life across digital platforms.
From producing engaging reels and BTS content to managing the Circus Media TikTok presence, she helps showcase the personality, energy, and culture behind the brand