Bernard Bourret
Adjunct Professor - Creative Industries Management (Post Graduate) at Sheridan College- Claim this Profile
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Bernard Bourret -- and I almost feel like calling him Sir Bernard -- is a true knight of the Canadian film industry. Blessed with a deep roster of film biz contacts, some seriously solid professional networks, and several "back in the day" anecdotes that'll make your head "do a Kylie Minogue," a brief chat with Bernard is like an amble down Canadian Success Lane. BB will regale you with his tales of shooting episodes in a handful of Canadian coast to coast cities over his illustrious career. With his ear to the ground amongst those in the film-y know, Bernard discovered the PMDing concept (my beat) from some mutual colleagues and reached out through his networks to learn more. We agreed to meet, we clicked, and now we're buds...this is relationship-building in the movie business. I'm glad to have him here, and anticipate a flourishing professional comradeship as I continue to learn about this wildly creative industry of ours with the passing of each day.
Jean D
Bernard’s greatest trait is his insatiable curiousity, about people and his profession. Bernard continues to reinvent himself, forge new ideas and possibilities. He possesses a great command for detail and precision but always returns to the larger perspective when making difficult decisions. It is a life approach that makes him so effective as a business executive, a film producer and as a teacher. I have known Bernard many years and we have worked effectively together on many film productions in numerous capacities. He expects a great deal from the people he works with and from the students he mentors. He delivers what he promises to deliver with reliability and with great charm.
LinkedIn User
Bernard Bourret -- and I almost feel like calling him Sir Bernard -- is a true knight of the Canadian film industry. Blessed with a deep roster of film biz contacts, some seriously solid professional networks, and several "back in the day" anecdotes that'll make your head "do a Kylie Minogue," a brief chat with Bernard is like an amble down Canadian Success Lane. BB will regale you with his tales of shooting episodes in a handful of Canadian coast to coast cities over his illustrious career. With his ear to the ground amongst those in the film-y know, Bernard discovered the PMDing concept (my beat) from some mutual colleagues and reached out through his networks to learn more. We agreed to meet, we clicked, and now we're buds...this is relationship-building in the movie business. I'm glad to have him here, and anticipate a flourishing professional comradeship as I continue to learn about this wildly creative industry of ours with the passing of each day.
Jean D
Bernard’s greatest trait is his insatiable curiousity, about people and his profession. Bernard continues to reinvent himself, forge new ideas and possibilities. He possesses a great command for detail and precision but always returns to the larger perspective when making difficult decisions. It is a life approach that makes him so effective as a business executive, a film producer and as a teacher. I have known Bernard many years and we have worked effectively together on many film productions in numerous capacities. He expects a great deal from the people he works with and from the students he mentors. He delivers what he promises to deliver with reliability and with great charm.
LinkedIn User
Bernard Bourret -- and I almost feel like calling him Sir Bernard -- is a true knight of the Canadian film industry. Blessed with a deep roster of film biz contacts, some seriously solid professional networks, and several "back in the day" anecdotes that'll make your head "do a Kylie Minogue," a brief chat with Bernard is like an amble down Canadian Success Lane. BB will regale you with his tales of shooting episodes in a handful of Canadian coast to coast cities over his illustrious career. With his ear to the ground amongst those in the film-y know, Bernard discovered the PMDing concept (my beat) from some mutual colleagues and reached out through his networks to learn more. We agreed to meet, we clicked, and now we're buds...this is relationship-building in the movie business. I'm glad to have him here, and anticipate a flourishing professional comradeship as I continue to learn about this wildly creative industry of ours with the passing of each day.
Jean D
Bernard’s greatest trait is his insatiable curiousity, about people and his profession. Bernard continues to reinvent himself, forge new ideas and possibilities. He possesses a great command for detail and precision but always returns to the larger perspective when making difficult decisions. It is a life approach that makes him so effective as a business executive, a film producer and as a teacher. I have known Bernard many years and we have worked effectively together on many film productions in numerous capacities. He expects a great deal from the people he works with and from the students he mentors. He delivers what he promises to deliver with reliability and with great charm.
LinkedIn User
Bernard Bourret -- and I almost feel like calling him Sir Bernard -- is a true knight of the Canadian film industry. Blessed with a deep roster of film biz contacts, some seriously solid professional networks, and several "back in the day" anecdotes that'll make your head "do a Kylie Minogue," a brief chat with Bernard is like an amble down Canadian Success Lane. BB will regale you with his tales of shooting episodes in a handful of Canadian coast to coast cities over his illustrious career. With his ear to the ground amongst those in the film-y know, Bernard discovered the PMDing concept (my beat) from some mutual colleagues and reached out through his networks to learn more. We agreed to meet, we clicked, and now we're buds...this is relationship-building in the movie business. I'm glad to have him here, and anticipate a flourishing professional comradeship as I continue to learn about this wildly creative industry of ours with the passing of each day.
Jean D
Bernard’s greatest trait is his insatiable curiousity, about people and his profession. Bernard continues to reinvent himself, forge new ideas and possibilities. He possesses a great command for detail and precision but always returns to the larger perspective when making difficult decisions. It is a life approach that makes him so effective as a business executive, a film producer and as a teacher. I have known Bernard many years and we have worked effectively together on many film productions in numerous capacities. He expects a great deal from the people he works with and from the students he mentors. He delivers what he promises to deliver with reliability and with great charm.
Experience
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Sheridan College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor - Creative Industries Management (Post Graduate)
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Sep 2019 - Present
- Budgeting for Creative Industries- Financing of Creative Industries
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Program Advisor
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
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Adjunct Professor - Advanced Film & Television Programme (Post Graduate)
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Sep 2016 - May 2019
Advanced Film & Television Program - Post Graduate Teacher- Project Management - Producing in the Global Marketplace - Film / Television Financing
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Ontario Creates
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Tax Credit Analyst
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Apr 2016 - Present
Chairs tax credit meetings Analyzes and reviews OFTTC tax credit applications Reviews all French language OFTTC applications Reviews International and interprovincial co-productions Researched various jurisdiction's tax credits fee structures to determine Ontario's tax credit administration fees Delivered tax credit seminars and webinars Chairs tax credit meetings Analyzes and reviews OFTTC tax credit applications Reviews all French language OFTTC applications Reviews International and interprovincial co-productions Researched various jurisdiction's tax credits fee structures to determine Ontario's tax credit administration fees Delivered tax credit seminars and webinars
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Thumbzup!
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Canada
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Market Research
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Principal
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Apr 2014 - Present
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Besa Entertainment Inc
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Principal
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Jun 1996 - Present
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The Total Frat Movie - Digerati Films Inc
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Line Producer
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Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
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Standoff
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Sault Ste Marie
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Executive Producer / Line Producer
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Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
A Great Thriller starring Laurence Fishburne and Thomas Jane A Great Thriller starring Laurence Fishburne and Thomas Jane
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Dreamworks / ABC Studios
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Production Manager - Lucky 7
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
One Hour - DreamWorks / ABC Studios U.S. primetime television series. One Hour - DreamWorks / ABC Studios U.S. primetime television series.
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IIFF
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder of the Toronto Chapter
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
The Institute for International Film Financing ("IIFF") is an innovative, independent social-impact organization dedicated to bridging the gap between the worlds of filmmaking and finance. IIFF's one-of-a-kind mission is to prudently expand the scope and appeal of film financing in an economically sustainable manner, for the benefit of all stakeholders including the public at large. The Institute for International Film Financing ("IIFF") is an innovative, independent social-impact organization dedicated to bridging the gap between the worlds of filmmaking and finance. IIFF's one-of-a-kind mission is to prudently expand the scope and appeal of film financing in an economically sustainable manner, for the benefit of all stakeholders including the public at large.
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Sheridan College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor - Advanced Film & Television Programme (Post Graduate)
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Sep 2002 - 2012
Advanced Film & Television Programme - Post Graduate Teacher (seasonal) - Project Management - Producing in the Global Marketplace - Film / Television Financing Advanced Film & Television Programme - Post Graduate Teacher (seasonal) - Project Management - Producing in the Global Marketplace - Film / Television Financing
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White Pine Pictures
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Canada
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supervising Producer on the CBC Pilot "Cracked" (Ordered to Series)
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
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Head of Production
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Dec 2007 - Jul 2009
Vérité Films is a project-driven company that creates, produces and co-produces television, film and interactive products designed for wide viewing audiences. Vérité has produced the smash hit narrative comedy Corner Gas (69x30 minutes) www.cornergas.com as well as the award winning youth dramatic television series Renegade Press (44 x 30 minutes) www.renegadepress.com. Corner Gas' audience grew from 1.2 million when it first premiered in 2004 to its record-breaking peak of 2.9 million viewers in Canada (English speaking population: 24 million).
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Verite Films / Canwest TV / Freemantle Television
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Producer - The Dealership (Pilot)
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Feb 2009 - Jun 2009
Global / Canwest TV / Freemantle Television pilot starring William Devane, Trisha Helfer and Patrick Adams. (Verite Films) Global / Canwest TV / Freemantle Television pilot starring William Devane, Trisha Helfer and Patrick Adams. (Verite Films)
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CBC - Verite Films
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Winnipeg, Canada Area
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Line Producer - B Team aka Insecurity - Pilot (Ordered to Series)
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Sep 2008 - Nov 2008
Half hour CBC pilot Half hour CBC pilot
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Blueprint Entertainment
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Production
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Oct 2006 - Dec 2007
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The Best Years - Global TV / The N
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Exec. in Charge of Production (11 x 1 hr) & Producer (2 x 1hr)
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Oct 2006 - Jul 2007
The N / Global TV college life drama series. Exec. Produced by John Morayniss, Noreen Halpern & Aaron Martin. Cast Charity Shea, Brandon Jay McLaren, Randall Edwards, Jennifer Miller, Athena Karkanis & Niall Matter. (Blueprint Entertainment) The N / Global TV college life drama series. Exec. Produced by John Morayniss, Noreen Halpern & Aaron Martin. Cast Charity Shea, Brandon Jay McLaren, Randall Edwards, Jennifer Miller, Athena Karkanis & Niall Matter. (Blueprint Entertainment)
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Lifetime / Global TV / Freemantle - Blueprint
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Area
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Producer - How I Married My High School Crush
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Feb 2007 - May 2007
Lifetime / Global TV / Freemantle - TV MOW directed by David Winkler starring Katie Sackhoff, Sage Brooklebank, Tommy Lioutas & Kim Poirier. (Blueprint Entertainment) Lifetime / Global TV / Freemantle - TV MOW directed by David Winkler starring Katie Sackhoff, Sage Brooklebank, Tommy Lioutas & Kim Poirier. (Blueprint Entertainment)
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Til Death Do Us Part - Court TV / Global TV / Freemantle
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Producer & Exec. in Charge of Production (13 x 1 hr)
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Oct 2006 - Apr 2007
Court TV /Global TV / Freemantle TV Series starrign Jon Waters. (Blueprint Entertainment) Court TV /Global TV / Freemantle TV Series starrign Jon Waters. (Blueprint Entertainment)
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T-42
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Fanta Touche-Touche Commercial
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Nov 2005 - Dec 2005
Service Producer for a McCann-Erikson Fanta commercial for the Belgium company T-42. Set up of the Canadian entity, produced the commercial with T-42 and McCann Erikson executives on set. Service Producer for a McCann-Erikson Fanta commercial for the Belgium company T-42. Set up of the Canadian entity, produced the commercial with T-42 and McCann Erikson executives on set.
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Viacom
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Producer - Jake 2.0 TV Series (Pilot Ordered to Series) & (Series)
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Feb 2003 - Feb 2004
Producer for the TV Series Jake 2.0 Production managed the Pilot which was at the time the highest rated UPN pilot to date. Producer for the TV Series Jake 2.0 Production managed the Pilot which was at the time the highest rated UPN pilot to date.
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Knightscove Entertainment
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Vice President - Canadian Production
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Jan 2000 - May 2002
Created of the production department for this start-up company, Negotiated all corporate agreements, Prep and supervision of the 2000 - 2002 Feature Film Production Slate, Supervised Jay-Jay the Jetplane TV series and its ancillary agreements with Co-Producers Our Productions have won (2) Crystal Heart Awards, (1) 1st prize at the Chicago Festival and many others. Created of the production department for this start-up company, Negotiated all corporate agreements, Prep and supervision of the 2000 - 2002 Feature Film Production Slate, Supervised Jay-Jay the Jetplane TV series and its ancillary agreements with Co-Producers Our Productions have won (2) Crystal Heart Awards, (1) 1st prize at the Chicago Festival and many others.
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Virginia's Run - Knightscove / Alliance
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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Producer
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Jan 2001 - Aug 2001
Alliance / Knightscove feature film directed by Peter Markle starring Gabriel Byrne, Joanne Whalley, Lindze Letherman, Kevin Zegers. Won the Crystal Heart Award and was part of the official selection at Berliin, Santa Barbara and Toronto International Film Festival(Sprockets). Alliance / Knightscove feature film directed by Peter Markle starring Gabriel Byrne, Joanne Whalley, Lindze Letherman, Kevin Zegers. Won the Crystal Heart Award and was part of the official selection at Berliin, Santa Barbara and Toronto International Film Festival(Sprockets).
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Coscient / Motion International
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Montreal, Canada Area
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Executive in Charge of Production, Int'l Drama & Co-Productions
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Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
Canada's Second Largest Production Company in 1999 Creation of the corporate production book outlining all our production policies. Supervision of Productions for: Paramount, HBO, M6, ProSieben, Lifetime, SRC. Canada's Second Largest Production Company in 1999 Creation of the corporate production book outlining all our production policies. Supervision of Productions for: Paramount, HBO, M6, ProSieben, Lifetime, SRC.
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The Courage to Love - Lifetime
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Montreal, Canada Area
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Executive in Charge of Production
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May 1999 - Sep 1999
Lifetime high profile TV Movie directed by Kari Skogland and starring Venessa Williams, Gil Bellows and Stacy Keach. 2nd Highest rated TV Movie on Lifetime at the time release. (Motion International) Lifetime high profile TV Movie directed by Kari Skogland and starring Venessa Williams, Gil Bellows and Stacy Keach. 2nd Highest rated TV Movie on Lifetime at the time release. (Motion International)
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No Alibi - HBO
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Montreal, Canada Area
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Executive in Charge of Production
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Mar 1999 - Apr 1999
HBO MOW Thriller directed by Bruce Pittman, produced by Jean Desormeaux and Stepahne Reichel starring Dean Cain and Eric Roberts. (Motion International) HBO MOW Thriller directed by Bruce Pittman, produced by Jean Desormeaux and Stepahne Reichel starring Dean Cain and Eric Roberts. (Motion International)
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Incredible Story Studio - YTV
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Area
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Line Producer
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May 1998 - Dec 1998
YTV / Minds Eye - Hit Kids series purchased by Disney & Discovery Kids USA produced by Virginia Thompson and Robert de Lint. Gemini Award (Canadian Emmys) nominated for Best Series, Best Editing and Best Original Score. YTV / Minds Eye - Hit Kids series purchased by Disney & Discovery Kids USA produced by Virginia Thompson and Robert de Lint. Gemini Award (Canadian Emmys) nominated for Best Series, Best Editing and Best Original Score.
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Palmer's Bones - HBO / Alliance (Theatrical in Europe)
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Production Manager
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Oct 1997 - Dec 1997
Bone Daddy stared Rutger Hauer & Barbara Williams and was release theatrically in Europe. AKA Palmer's Bones Bone Daddy stared Rutger Hauer & Barbara Williams and was release theatrically in Europe. AKA Palmer's Bones
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Sanctuary - HBO / Applecreek Communications (Theatrical in Europe)
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Line Producer -
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Feb 1997 - May 1997
HBO / Applecreek Feature - Thriller directed by Tibor Takacs starring Marc Dacascos, Alan Scarfe & Jaimz Wolvett. HBO / Applecreek Feature - Thriller directed by Tibor Takacs starring Marc Dacascos, Alan Scarfe & Jaimz Wolvett.
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When Secrets Kill - ABC TV / Rysher
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Production Manager
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Apr 1996 - Jun 1996
ABC / Rysher TV Movie directed by Colin Bucksey starring Gregory Harrison, Roxanne Hart, Timothy Busfield & Lacey Chabert. ABC / Rysher TV Movie directed by Colin Bucksey starring Gregory Harrison, Roxanne Hart, Timothy Busfield & Lacey Chabert.
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Le Grenier de Bisou - TVOntario
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Associate Producer / Production Manager
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Sep 1995 - Dec 1995
(13 x 30 mins) Kids Series Produced by Louise Schekter. (13 x 30 mins) Kids Series Produced by Louise Schekter.
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Kratt's Creatures - MPT / PBS
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Production Manager
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Mar 1995 - Aug 1995
Kids series (65 x 30 mins) created and directed by the Kratt's Brothers. Gemini Award Nominated for Best Editing, WGC Award winner for Best Writing. Kids series (65 x 30 mins) created and directed by the Kratt's Brothers. Gemini Award Nominated for Best Editing, WGC Award winner for Best Writing.
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Romantic Undertaking - Paragon
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Producer / Production Manager
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Nov 1994 - Jan 1995
Romantic Feature Film directed by Peter McCubbin starring Willaim Katt & Valerie Buhagiar. Romantic Feature Film directed by Peter McCubbin starring Willaim Katt & Valerie Buhagiar.
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Carver's Gate - GEL / Prism
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Line Producer
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Sep 1994 - Nov 1994
Sci-Fi Feature starring Michael Pare. Sci-Fi Feature starring Michael Pare.
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Never Talk To Strangers - Alliance / TRI-Star
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Production Manager (Reshoots)
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Jul 1994 - Aug 1994
Feature Film Thriller directed by Sir Peter Hall - Reshoots by Roberto Silvi - Starring Robecca DeMornay, Antonio Banderas & Dennis Miller. Feature Film Thriller directed by Sir Peter Hall - Reshoots by Roberto Silvi - Starring Robecca DeMornay, Antonio Banderas & Dennis Miller.
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Waiting For Michelangelo - Alliance Entertainment
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Production Manager
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Apr 1994 - Jun 1994
Feature Film Margrit Ritzmann directed by Curt Truninger starring Roy Dupuis, Renee Coleman & Rick Roberts Feature Film Margrit Ritzmann directed by Curt Truninger starring Roy Dupuis, Renee Coleman & Rick Roberts
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Line Producer / Production Manager
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1989 - 1992
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Education
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2014 - 2014
York University - Schulich School of Business
Entrepreneurship, Certificate in Entrepreneurship -
2004 - 2004
Cinema Arts & Tech
John J Lee's Producer Business master Class - Film Financing -
1993 - 1994
Norman Jewison's Canadian Film Centre
Producers Program, Producing / Business -
1996 - 1996
Ryerson University
Introduction to Financial Accounting -
1981 - 1985
Ryerson University
B.A.A., Motion Picture Production -
1980 - 1981
Concordia University
Minor, Film Production
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