Curious people creating curious content, that is our motif.
Onlymotif, founded by Mike Canale, Elisa Garcia, and Amanda Sarabia, explores filmmaking in the commercial and corporate environment. With our extensive background in narrative production through short films, features, and television, the creation of Onlymotif allows us to extend our skills to businesses and corporations. We are curious people in love with the art of storytelling and we work hard to produce compelling and engaging marketing for each company we collaborate with.
Amanda Sarabia is a Latina producer and director who's made her mark in both the documentary and commercial realms. With more than half a decade of experience, Amanda has ventured into a diverse array of creative avenues, ranging from curating music videos to producing and directing indie features and commercials. She’s worked with companies such as PBS, Sundance, Investis Digital, Con Alma and Latino Filmmakers Network. Amanda's passion lies in crafting narratives that resonate deeply, evoking heartfelt emotions while offering an invigorating new outlook.
Elisa Garcia is a Latina director and cinematographer who came up in the commercial and corporate realm as she pursues her passion in directing narratives and music videos . She’s worked as a DP with clients such Element, Hey Let’s Go, The Video Garage, Midnight Brunch and many more between Boston & NY. She’s dedicated her life to learning the craft of filmmaking extending beyond just cinematography as she works frequently on lighting teams as a gaffer and being heavily involved with post production process.
Mike Canale is a Fillipino director and cinematographer who cut his teeth on dramatic narratives ranging from features and shorts to TV and web series. He has produced over 50+ projects in many genres but specializes in interpersonal dramas and horror. He has DP’d several feature films and web series, his keen sense of cinematography and deep understanding of the editing process saves time and money on set. He has worked as a DP for companies such as Harvard, Holland+Mark, Ovia, IDEXX, and many more. His expertise extends into all facets of the filmmaking process, from pre-production, creating look books and scheduling, to onset production blocking, lighting and shooting, to post-production such as editing, coloring, and sound design.