Christian Tyler

Managing Director / EP | Denim

Christian Tyler is a producer and creative executive shaping a new generation of commercial filmmaking in Canada. He began his career unconventionally, launching his first production company early on as a creative proving ground, and quickly established himself as a champion of bold, artist-driven work.

At Denim, Christian has cultivated a creative environment rooted in experimentation, taste, and intention. He has built a roster of directors whose work extends beyond traditional advertising – filmmakers, animators, musicians, VFX artists, skateboarders, and multidisciplinary storytellers who bring singular perspectives and unexpected creative instincts to every project. Under his leadership, Denim has become known for work that feels cinematic, emotionally resonant, and culturally aware.

Christian is especially passionate about developing emerging talent and collaborating with directors at pivotal moments in their careers. His experience mentoring artists with unconventional creative backgrounds has helped shape a body of work defined by strong visual language, originality, and a clear creative point of view.

Most recently, Christian served as a juror for the 2026 SHOTS Awards in the New Director category.

enter work

Jury

Auguste Bas

Executive Producer | Partizan

Cheyenne Shannon

Creative Representative | Lark Creative

Christian Tyler

Managing Director / EP | Denim

Curro Piqueras

Chief Creative Officer | DUDE London

Dion Holla

Brand / Development Director | Sizzer

Jacob Burckhardt

Executive Producer | upperfast

Julia Gordon

Executive Producer | Phantasm

Kayt Hall

Managing Director | Cabin Edit

Larisa Kline

Creative Agent | Jelly

Mark Taylor

Creative Director | TBWA Switzerland

Maximilian Müller

Creative Director | BBDO Germany

Simon Fessler

Managing Partner / EP | Simon & Paul

Sofia Kerpan

Editor | Modern Post

Tommy Hill

Editor | Whitehouse Post

Veronica Diaferia

Founder / EP | Tinygiant