Rooted in
what matters.
WHY WE EXIST
At Arché (pronounced ar-kay) — from the Greek word meaning origin — we believe every story begins at its core: with humanity.
We exist to return stories to their essence. To tell them with care and conviction. To shape work that doesn’t chase spectacle, but builds trust, invites truth, and stays with you long after the screen fades.
Humanity first. Always.
OUR PROCESS
Not every story should be told the same way.
Some need quiet restraint. Others call for scale.
We shape the approach around what the story asks for - never forcing it into a formula.
OUR SERVICES – THE GOOD STUFF.
What we bring to the story
No templates. No shortcuts.
We don’t chase volume.
We choose projects where care makes the difference.
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Stories that reveal the human heartbeat behind a brand, mission, or movement - filmed with intention and shaped to leave a lasting emotional imprint.
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Cinematic campaigns that connect before they convince - designed to move audiences from feeling to action.
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Stories rooted in dignity, care, and truth - created to honor lived experience and inspire meaningful change.
Humans, not headshots.
MEET THE TEAM
Very good listeners.
Tanya Martineau
Founder + Director
Tanya is a Korean-American filmmaker and founded Arché Studio to tell stories guided by curiosity, empathy, and integrity - stories that shape perspective, provoke reflection, and inspire meaningful change.
With over 17 years in creative content and film production, Tanya has collaborated with global brands including NBC Sports, National Geographic, Chick-fil-A, Spotify, Food for the Hungry, and Lululemon. She is also the co-founder of Unseen, a nonprofit dedicated to combating human trafficking.
As a lifelong explorer, she’s experienced different countries and cultures. She is also a capoeira martial artist and motorcyclist.
Van Dihn
Producer
With nearly a decade in film and production, Van has worked across documentary, commercial, and large-scale studio projects, contributing to productions with Marvel Studios, Stranger Things, Hennessy, and The Home Depot. His work is defined by a steady, hands-on approach and a commitment to bringing clarity and cohesion to complex productions.
Drawn to both the scale of large crews and the intimacy of documentary storytelling, Van is driven by the process of shaping stories that connect people.
Gabriel Diaz Arp
Producer + Director
Gabriela’s work explores the complexities of being human through form-driven storytelling that challenges convention and invites deeper reflection. She has directed and produced short films, commercials, and immersive exhibits, and is currently developing her debut feature documentary, Matininó.
Her work has been supported by organizations including Sundance Institute, Firelight Media, Ford Foundation, Film Independent, Chicken & Egg Films, Doc Society, and Adobe, and has screened at festivals including Tribeca Festival, Cannes NEXT, Hot Docs, and Sheffield DocFest.