About
Zesty Nobody is a production company based in Toronto, founded and led by women of colour. Co-founded by Chara Ho & Carri Chen, our journey began with a child-like curiosity to explore and understand the world around us. This led to the start of a storytelling journey rooted in purpose and authenticity — our hope is to shine a light on the complex beauty of humanity through stories that resonate and inspire.
Mission
It's simple: to craft meaningful narratives that reflect the world’s richness and complexity while striving to make it better. Through film, digital media, and interactive experiences, we aim to spark conversations, challenge perceptions, and bring people closer together.
VALUES
Representation, DIVERSITY & Inclusion
We are committed to serving underserved communities and championing equity in the Canadian screen industries, both in front of and behind the camera. Our goal is to create space for voices that have too often been left out.
CURIOSITY
We’re driven by a bold curiosity to explore new storytelling frontiers—whether it’s through innovative formats or untold stories that challenge the status quo. We believe in pushing boundaries and embracing new ideas.
COMPASSION
Compassion: At our core, we believe in the power of storytelling to foster empathy and understanding. We aim to tell stories that connect us to ourselves and each other, nurturing a world built on compassion and shared experience.
TESTIMONIALS
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"I had the pleasure of working with Chara and her team in the last year at Zesty Nobody, collaborating on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Chara's ability to handle even the toughest requests effortlessly. She also made sure to check in every week on deliverables and ensure it was up to brand standard. Zesty Nobody always delivers assets way before the deadline to give the team and myself, time to review and request any edits. I would highly recommend her for any big campaign projects you need a creative spin on.
Digital Marketing Manager, Cadillac Fairview
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We engaged Chara to design a screenwriter lookbook for media executives, and the end product hugely impressed our audience and made a valuable first impression for our project. From the start of our engagement, Chara was a clear communicator, very organized and mindful of our timeline. Even when requirements and deadlines changed on our end, she smoothly adapted to our needs. I love how easygoing and collaborative it is to work with her on a project. She is full of creative ideas, and was able to push our project to a new level of excitement and excellence. I would highly recommend working with Chara.”
Senior Coordinator, Talent Development Programs, Canadian Academy
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Chara delivers, with a congenial attitude and impressive skill. We admittedly gave her very limited time and resources to pull off a short-form web content series, and she was still responsive, punctual and communicative throughout the process. Chara has a keen eye for visual storytelling, the technical skill to execute tasks quickly and correctly, and was very open and generous during the notes process. Hoping to work with Chara again very soon!
Senior Manager, Prism Prize & MVP Project @ The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
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We were so thrilled with Chara's work. She listened to our needs and created beautiful images for our website. She collaborated effectively with us to adjust images accordingly and completed the work quickly to help us meet our deadline. She was always responsive. When I looked at our graphics for the first time, I felt an incredible sense of zen. I felt like I could take a deep breath for the first time in weeks. This was exactly what we want for our users. I would recommend her to everyone!
Co-Founder, Brainbot Rehab
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