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Services for Manitoba's film community
Links
Unions, Guilds & Associations
- ACTRA
ACTRA is the Union of professional performers engaged in film, television, radio and other recorded media. Our membership stands at over 350 individuals, and includes actors, dancers, choreographers, singers, stunt performers, stunt coordinators, pupperteers and voice specialists. - Canadian Film & Television Production Association (CFTPA)
A non-profit trade association representing Canadian companies involved in the media content production industry, the CFTPA promotes members' interests by lobbying government, negotiating labour agreements, offering mentorship programs, copyright initiatives, holding an annual conference, and producing industry publications. - Directors Guild of Canada - Manitoba District Council
The Directors Guild of Canada (Manitoba District Council) is a national labour organization representing key creative and logistical personnel in the film and television industry. - IATSE Local 669 - Camera Local
Representing camera personnel. - IATSE Local 856 - Motion Picture Technicians
Representing: Animal Wrangling, Art, Catering, Construction, Continuity, Costume, Divers/Underwater, Extras Casting, First Aid/Craft Services, Greens, Grips, Hair, Lighting, Make-Up, Paint, Props, Publicity, Security, Set Decorating, Sound, Special Effects, Transportation. Please see our website for all membership resumes. - Manitoba Motion Picture Industry Association (MMPIA)
MMPIA is a non-profit organization representing the interests of Manitoba's film and television industries. MMPIA administers the film programs of the Manitoba Music & Motion Pictures Development Project (M3P). See our website for more info! - Manitoba Writer's Guild
Manitoba Writer's Guild is the pre-eminent writing organization in Manitoba. The primary aim of the Manitoba Writer's guild is to provide services and support to writers throughout their writing lives. - Winnipeg Film Group
An artist-run film education, production, distribution and exhibition centre. The WFG is a member-driven, non-profit arts organization, commited to enhancing the art of film by providing equal opportunites to make, view and discuss film.
Production Companies
Film & Television Producers
- BG Focus Inc.
BG Focus Inc. was established in 2003 by Beatrice Gaudet, an independent, bilinguial Producer/Writer/Director. With her extensive experience in television and film, she specializes in documentary, DRTV and corporate productions. - Buffalo Gal Pictures Inc.
Bufalo Gal Pictures develops and produces diverse theatrical and television projects by creating collaborative relationships with creative talent and building succesful co-production partnerships. Our team included experienced producers and staf with expertise in business affairs, accounting and tax credit administration.
Buffalo Gal producers have completed over 20 feature films, 10 television dramas, 8 documentaries and over 50 hours of television series.
AWARDS:
Best Feature, Best Screenplay, Los Angeles Methodfest - Seven Times Lucky; Banff Televsion Festival Rockie Award - Gabrielle Roy; Genie - Costumes, Editing, Music - Saddest Music in the World; Gemini - Genius of Lennie Breau
PROJECTS
The Stone Angel (Feature); Niagara Motel (Feature); Saddest Music in the World (Feature); Seven Times Lucky (Feature); 2030 CE, Seasons 1 and 2 (Youth Series); Gabrielle Roy (Documentary)
- CLG Communications
CLG Communications develops and produces original and commissioned television, video and new media programming. CLG's production focus is television documentaries, and lifestyle programming. - Eagle Vision Inc.
Eagle Vision is one of Canada's leading Aboriginally-owned production companies, producing exceptional Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal film and television projects. President, Lisa Meeches is one of Canada's most dynamic and well-respected Producers and her series, The Sharing Circle, is entering its 15th season. Eagle Vision opened the doors to its production offices in 2003, and is under the same roof as MidCanada Production Services, Manitoba's most technologically advanced production house.
AWARDS:
The Sharing Circle, 2006 Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival Award, 2003 CAB Blue Ribbon Award; Tipi Tales, 2003/2005 Parents Choice Award; Capote, Nominated for 5 Acadmey Awards & BAFTA Awards including Best Picture, Best Feature, Gotham Awards 2005
PROJECTS:
The Elijah Harper Story, CTV 2006 MOW (Co-Production, Anagram Pictures); The Aboriginal People's TChoice Awards, APTN 2006; Blue State, Feature Film, 2006 (Co-Production, Paquin Films); Tipi Tales Seasons 1-3, Children's Series, Treehouse/APTN; Lost Boys, Global 2006, 1 hr documentary (Co-Production, Bountiful films); We Joggin', APTN 2006, 1 hr variety; Capote, Feature Film 2005 (Co-Production, Infinity Media)
- Farpoint Films Inc.
Farpoint films Inc. is a film production company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada dedicated to the all-emcompassing world of motion picture design. Our services include award winnipeg producing, directing, writing, story editing, music composition, clearance and product placement services and full service post-production.
AWARDS:
Best Direction Short Dram 2003 Blizzard Awards; Best Editing of a Non-Dramatic Work 2001 Blizzard Awards; Best Narrative Digital Video - Spindletop-Lamar Film festival.
PROJECTS:
Maniotowapow (2007); House Party - Series Pilot (2006); There's Something Out There (2006); Gorilla Trap (2006); Sierra's Song (2006); Legacy in Stone (2005); Uncharted Surveyor: the Peter Fidler Story (2004)
- First Voice Multimedia Inc
Aboriginal multimedia production company, creative documentaries and docudramas, expertly presented, from an Aboriginal point of view. - Goldrayne Media
GoldRayne Media produces film, television and commerical programming from conception to completion including: features, MOW's, television series, documentaries, and music videos. Familliar with HD, Film, Video, and production for online use. No project is too big or too small. Our vast network of skilled freelance crew locally and internationally ensures your project is handled by the best person for the job, not just the one on staff!
AWARDS:
Tourism Media Award 2000; Nominated - Best Music Video - One by One - APCMA's 2006
PROJECTS:
On the Road (TV Series) - FOX/WB; Destinations (TV Series) - ABC; Kimberly Dawn (Music Video) - One by One - CMT; The Snow Fort (Short Film) - YTV - Corus Entertainment; My Winnipeg (Feature Length Documentary) - PM - Documentary Channel; Platinum Black (Muic Video) - Be With You- Much Music; Eagle & Hawk (Music Video) - Wild West Show - Various; Get Outta Town (TV Series) - AP - Various Canada & US - High Definition Pictures
- Inferno Pictures Inc
Inferno Pictures develops and produces theatrical-release motion pictures. Inferno has a small slate of films in the early stages of development. Most, if not all, of these are co-productions. The company mandate is to grow through domestic and international networking, based on quality productions and service.
PROJECTS:
Who Loves the Sun - theatrical Feature, Inter-Provincial Co-Production, released in 2006; Lost Angels in Hollywood - theatrical Feature, International Co-Production, in development
- Julijette Inc
Juliette Hagopian, a Canadian producer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, provides production services to innovative filmmakers. - Krahn Communications Inc
Produces primarily documentaries, educational programming that has been distributed locally, nationally and internationally since 1998.
AWARDS:
New York Festivals - World Medal (2002/2004); Worldfest Houston (1999/2001); International Film and Video Festival (1998)
NOMINATIONS:
Best Direction Finalist - Dramatic Short, Blizzard Awards (2003); Golden Sheaf Award Finalist (2003/2004); Signature Award Finalist (2003); Festival Screenings; Attache - Panorama Canada program, Montreal World Film Festival (2002); Victoria Independent Film and Video Festival (2002)
PROJECTS:
When You Get the Call...organ donation stories (half-hour doc. for CTV's Manitoba Moments); Attache - dramatic short; Tapestry - half hour video for the Alberta Cancer Board (distributed nationally); Not Alone - Couples Share Candidly About Prostrate Cancer (one-hour documentary, screened internationally)
- Lank/Beach Productions
Lank/Beach Productions has produced international award winning documentaries, television commercials, corporate videos as well as series programming for over twenty years. Recent productions include documentaries for CDC's Passionate Eye, The National.
AWARDS:
Biarritz France - Women on Patrol; World Medal - New York Film Festival - Mission to Kosovo; Special Jury Award- Houston Film Festival - Innocence Under Siege; Award of Excellence - Clio awards, New York TV Campaign for MPI; Gemini Award Nomination - Recreating Eden
PROJECTS:
Documentaries: She's Having Our Baby, Women on Patrol, Scars, Innocence Under Siege, Sabrina's Law (in development)
- Les Productions Rivard
Rivard's core strength lies in creating quality educational television productions in many genres, in addition to working with corporate and community based organizations. These productions including several collaborations with companies form Montreal, Toronto, Quebec, Moncton and France, have garnered many awards and nominations. Les Productions Rivard manages all aspects of film and video productions including financing, research and development, pre-productions, productions, post-productions and multimedia.
AWARDS:
Our productions have been awarded nominations or awards at the Blizzards (1997, 2002, 2003); Gemini awards (1997, 2001); Festival International du Film d'art et Pedagogique (2000) and Columbus International Film and Video Festival (2000)
PROJECTS:
Raoul Wallenberg, l'Ange de Budapest (1 hr documentary, TV5); Ivresse des sommets (1 hr documentary, Societe Radio-Canada); Rebus (30 min, fiction, Societe radio-Canada); Mon Corps et Mon Environment (13 X 30 min., TFO-TVOntario); VIA TVA V (52 X 30 min., TVA); Sequestres (90 min., fiction, Societe Radio Canada); Etienne Gaboury: With the Eye of an Angel (30 min., CTV's Manitoba Moments)
- Meeches Video Productions Inc
With 100% Aboriginal ownership, Meeches Video Productions is a Canadian leader in quality video productions. From commercials, corporate and educational videos, new media projects to television series. Meeches Video Productions is your best choice for quality. - Merit Motion Pictures
For almost twenty years Merit Motion Pictures (MMP) has worked with Canada's foremost writers and directors to produce top quality award-winning lifestyle, documentary and dramatic programming. Passionate about stories which reflect the comedy, the drama and the pathos of the human experience, the company focuses on stories which entertain, elighten, and teach us how we can learn to better understand ourselves and others.
AWARDS:
Recreating Eden - Season 1 and 2, Gemini Award - Best Direction in a lifestyle/practical information program or series, Gemini Award Nominee - Best Lifestyle/General Interest Series, 2005 Golden Sheaf Award - Best Documentary Series, Houston WorldFest - Silver Remi - Best Leisure and recreation - Film & Video Production, 2006 Blizzard Award - Cinematography Overall: Non-Fiction (Episode 26 - Touched by Luck); Drug Deals - Houston worldFest - Platinum Remi - Public Heatlh - Film & Video Production, Blizzard Awards - Best Documentary; The Pill, time Inc Health Freddie Awards - Women's Health Finalist, Columbus Film Festival - Bronze Plaque, Gemini award Nominee - Best Science Program; Smudge, Humanitas Prize - Writing and Directing, Chicago International Television festival - Silver Hugo, International emmy Award Nominee; Mayor of Odessa, Blizzard Awards - Best Short drama, Gemini Award Nominee.
PROJECTS:
Recreating Eden; Season IV 13x30 minute documentary series for Vision TV (HD format) In Production; Recreading Eden: Season V 13x30 minute documentary series (HD) In Development; Sabrina's Law 1x60 minute documentary for Global (HD format) Co-Production with Lank Beach Productions: In Production; Prairie Fire 1x60 minute documentary for Bravo! Co-Production with Inside Out Productions: In Production; Our Sensual Selves 4x60 minute HD documentary series for CBC (HD format) Co-Production with the CBC In Production; Ballet Girls - The Feature Feature documentary to be distributed by Christal films currently seeking financing; Crush TV 13x30 minute documentary series (HD) Co-Production with fiddle Peak Pictures, Currently seeking production partners and financing
- MidCanada Entertainment (A Division of MidCanada Production Services Inc.)
MidCanada Entertainment is the production arm of Manitoba's largest and most comprehensive independent production facility, MidCanada Production Services Inc., (est. 1977). MidCanada Entertainment Production Services specializes in all genres of film, television and new media production. The company is a respected producer of high-end documentary projects, event, lifestyle, information and children's programming.
AWARDS:
The True Intrepid, 2005 Gemini Nominee "Best Documentary"; Yorkton Film Festival: Canadian Heritage Award; Best Reserach (Tobias Duggan); Avrocar: Saucer Secrets from the Past, 2003 Yorkton Film Festival "Best Documentary" Nominee, "Best Research" winner (Tobias Duggan); Breakfast All Day, 1999 Prairie Wave Winner (Writer, Cam Bennett)
PROJECTS:
As Seen on TV! The K-Tel Story, One Hour doc, CTV (2005); The Final Word: The Road to Canspell, One Hour Doc, Global (2005); The True Intrepid, One Hour Doc, Global (2004); Jazzland with Ross Porter, 39 x 1/2 hr. variety series (2004); Avrocar! Saucer Secrets from the Past, One Hour Doc, Discovery Channel (2003); War Child Concert, One Hour Special, A Channel, MTV Canada (2001); Breakfast All Day, 1/2 Hour Drama CBC/WTN (2000); Panamania: Countdown to the Games, 10x1/2 hours CBC (1999)