Public Sector

For over a decade we’ve worked with municipalities and their communications teams to get the message out.

Our custom commercials have beckoned newcomers, our explainer animations have educated citizens and our documentaries have shed light on entire industries to drive future investment in growing municipalities.

We’ve developed creative that’s big and small for cities of all sizes, and would love to do the same for yours! Explore our portfolio of municipal work below.

  • Hidden Heroes

    Hidden Heroes

    Our award-winning documentary, produced with the Department of National Defence, that uncovers the often overlooked roles of unsung heroes in Canadian military history. Featuring exclusive interviews with Canada’s top historians and never-before-seen footage, this film celebrates the behind-the-scenes individuals whose logistical support led to pivotal victories over the last century.

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  • Emergency Preparedness Series

    Emergency Preparedness Series

    A dynamic animated video series for Halton Region, Ontario, aimed at educating over half a million individuals on emergency preparedness.

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  • City of Toronto: Climate Strategy

    City of Toronto: Climate Strategy

    Facing climate change and rapid growth, Toronto aims for net zero emissions by 2040. Double Barrel supported this vision with a public awareness video, highlighting strategies and public actions to cut emissions. Filmed across Toronto and enhanced with engaging animations, this piece boosts the city’s sustainability outreach.

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  • Drones For Good – Transport Canada

    Drones For Good – Transport Canada

    This series of short documentaries, filmed from Quebec City to Vancouver Island, highlights the innovative use of drone technology by leading experts in the field. Through a blend of remote interviews and on-location filming, we’ve captured compelling stories that showcase the potential of aerial technology.

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    Canada & Colombia: Teaming Up on Digital

    This past June, Double Barrel was thrilled to be part of a Canadian trade delegation to Colombia. We explored the people, the geography and the…

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  • First Nations Self-Care Program

    First Nations Self-Care Program

    This whiteboard animation, developed with North Shore First Nations, showcases the Mino-Bimaadizidaa program, a transformative self-care initiative for eight communities. Enriched with community contributions like voiceover and drumming, the video encapsulates Mino-Bimaadizidaa’s essence — guiding individuals towards a good life, deeply rooted in tradition.

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  • Our Election Process

    Our Election Process

    This playful animation for the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington distills the essence of what makes a stellar board member and the election process. This engaging 2-minute piece combines humor with education to ensure the message is not just seen, but remembered and acted upon.

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    Digital Careers Campaign

    Bite-sized employment stories we created for Prince Edward County & Career Edge PEC  as part of their recent workforce recruitment campaign. Meet Travis Benson, Master Electrician for…

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    Halton Region

    One in a series of short commercials we produced for the Halton Region focussing on their healthcare philosophy, programs and initiatives.

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    Broadcast Commercial Series

    Hamilton is a city in the midst of a renaissance. From its scrappy Steeltown roots to present day leadership in healthcare, cultural and entrepreneurial innovation.…

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    Healthcare Industry Overview

    If you ask anyone what words come to mind when you say “Hamilton”.  The answer is likely to be “Steeltown”.  And while Hamiltonians are proud…

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    Transit Plan Explainer

    Double Barrel is a firm advocate for #LRT in Hamilton, so when city staff asked us to create a video explaining their BLAST Network transit plan, we…

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