Brenda Tracy Nietupski
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Dave Barton Thomas
The energy behind any studio or production is generated at the top and radiates out to the entire staff and crew, setting the tone and creating the work environment sensibility. Brenda's energy is upbeat, passionate and true, and she cares deeply for the productions she is involved with and for the people who work alongside her. She is dedicated to producing high-quality work, engaging content and inspiring media. She brings calm focus, attention to detail, and a wonderful sense of humour to every situation. I would work with Brenda again in a heartbeat.
Dolores Keating-Mallen
Brenda and I worked at Corus together for over 20 years. She was Director of Programming, Treehouse and Discovery kids and earlier we both worked on YTV. Brenda is just an awesome person to work with. She has tons of knowledge of children and programming and most recently has shown her skills in creating and developing great kid content - that carries across all media, wherever children can be found. Brenda is collaborative, creative, client oriented and uber organized - she gets things done on time and on budget! She makes work fun and and has the best sense of humour, an incredible positive attitude and an amazing work ethic. She goes above and beyond on every project, doing extra and thinking of new innovative ideas and processes to maximize resources. Needless to say, she is a fabulous team player, helping other departments as well as clients, employees and stakeholders to get the best outcomes possible. She has strong leadership skills and creates an environment where people love to work. Brenda is an asset to any company that is lucky enough to connect with her!
Dave Barton Thomas
The energy behind any studio or production is generated at the top and radiates out to the entire staff and crew, setting the tone and creating the work environment sensibility. Brenda's energy is upbeat, passionate and true, and she cares deeply for the productions she is involved with and for the people who work alongside her. She is dedicated to producing high-quality work, engaging content and inspiring media. She brings calm focus, attention to detail, and a wonderful sense of humour to every situation. I would work with Brenda again in a heartbeat.
Dolores Keating-Mallen
Brenda and I worked at Corus together for over 20 years. She was Director of Programming, Treehouse and Discovery kids and earlier we both worked on YTV. Brenda is just an awesome person to work with. She has tons of knowledge of children and programming and most recently has shown her skills in creating and developing great kid content - that carries across all media, wherever children can be found. Brenda is collaborative, creative, client oriented and uber organized - she gets things done on time and on budget! She makes work fun and and has the best sense of humour, an incredible positive attitude and an amazing work ethic. She goes above and beyond on every project, doing extra and thinking of new innovative ideas and processes to maximize resources. Needless to say, she is a fabulous team player, helping other departments as well as clients, employees and stakeholders to get the best outcomes possible. She has strong leadership skills and creates an environment where people love to work. Brenda is an asset to any company that is lucky enough to connect with her!
Dave Barton Thomas
The energy behind any studio or production is generated at the top and radiates out to the entire staff and crew, setting the tone and creating the work environment sensibility. Brenda's energy is upbeat, passionate and true, and she cares deeply for the productions she is involved with and for the people who work alongside her. She is dedicated to producing high-quality work, engaging content and inspiring media. She brings calm focus, attention to detail, and a wonderful sense of humour to every situation. I would work with Brenda again in a heartbeat.
Dolores Keating-Mallen
Brenda and I worked at Corus together for over 20 years. She was Director of Programming, Treehouse and Discovery kids and earlier we both worked on YTV. Brenda is just an awesome person to work with. She has tons of knowledge of children and programming and most recently has shown her skills in creating and developing great kid content - that carries across all media, wherever children can be found. Brenda is collaborative, creative, client oriented and uber organized - she gets things done on time and on budget! She makes work fun and and has the best sense of humour, an incredible positive attitude and an amazing work ethic. She goes above and beyond on every project, doing extra and thinking of new innovative ideas and processes to maximize resources. Needless to say, she is a fabulous team player, helping other departments as well as clients, employees and stakeholders to get the best outcomes possible. She has strong leadership skills and creates an environment where people love to work. Brenda is an asset to any company that is lucky enough to connect with her!
Dave Barton Thomas
The energy behind any studio or production is generated at the top and radiates out to the entire staff and crew, setting the tone and creating the work environment sensibility. Brenda's energy is upbeat, passionate and true, and she cares deeply for the productions she is involved with and for the people who work alongside her. She is dedicated to producing high-quality work, engaging content and inspiring media. She brings calm focus, attention to detail, and a wonderful sense of humour to every situation. I would work with Brenda again in a heartbeat.
Dolores Keating-Mallen
Brenda and I worked at Corus together for over 20 years. She was Director of Programming, Treehouse and Discovery kids and earlier we both worked on YTV. Brenda is just an awesome person to work with. She has tons of knowledge of children and programming and most recently has shown her skills in creating and developing great kid content - that carries across all media, wherever children can be found. Brenda is collaborative, creative, client oriented and uber organized - she gets things done on time and on budget! She makes work fun and and has the best sense of humour, an incredible positive attitude and an amazing work ethic. She goes above and beyond on every project, doing extra and thinking of new innovative ideas and processes to maximize resources. Needless to say, she is a fabulous team player, helping other departments as well as clients, employees and stakeholders to get the best outcomes possible. She has strong leadership skills and creates an environment where people love to work. Brenda is an asset to any company that is lucky enough to connect with her!
Experience
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Epic Story Media
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Canada
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Apr 2019 - Present
LUNA, CHIP & INKIE – 2D Children’s series (40 x 11 mins) target: 4-6 years. HAILEY AND THE HERO HEARTS - 2D Children’s series (26 x 11 mins) target: 4-6 years. Overseeing animation through China. 2D Trailer DEVELOPMENTVarious:-scripts, GDD, design, show bibles.-2D/3D Trailer LUNA, CHIP & INKIE – 2D Children’s series (40 x 11 mins) target: 4-6 years. HAILEY AND THE HERO HEARTS - 2D Children’s series (26 x 11 mins) target: 4-6 years. Overseeing animation through China. 2D Trailer DEVELOPMENTVarious:-scripts, GDD, design, show bibles.-2D/3D Trailer
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President/Executive Producer
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Dec 2010 - Dec 2018
Co-founded with partner, Josh Selig, Little Tugboat is a boutique Canadian Production company dedicated to creating quality children's programming. Development on The Adventures of Napkin Man(Test short) and various other projects. Animation service work.
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Producer / Production Executive
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
The Adventures of Napkin Man, Season 3, for CBC, 14 x 11min preschool series, live action/animation. THE ADVENTURES OF NAPKIN MAN is a preschool series about a new kind of superhero, one who helps children better understand and manage their feelings.
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Producer, Production Executive
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Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
The Adventures of Napkin Man Season 2 - 20 x 11 mins, for CBC, Live Action/Animation. YMA Award of Excellence, Best preschool series.
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Producer, Production Executive
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Oct 2012 - Nov 2013
Producer, Production Executive for Little Tugboat, The Adventures of Napkin Man season 1, 26 x 11 min preschool series for CBC. Live Action/Animation. Winner of two Canadian Screen Awards: Best Preschool Program or Series, Best Host. YMA Award of Excellence.
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Apartment 11 Productions
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Series Producer
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Dec 2013 - Sep 2014
Producing the series "LOOK KOOL", an Apartment 11 production for TVO and TFO. LOOK KOOL is a series about Spatial Intelligence and Geometry and Fun! Live Action, for 6-9 year olds. 16 x 30 minutes. International Emmy nominationReal kids help our host explore and discover the amazing powers and possibilities of shapes that shape the space we live in! Producing the series "LOOK KOOL", an Apartment 11 production for TVO and TFO. LOOK KOOL is a series about Spatial Intelligence and Geometry and Fun! Live Action, for 6-9 year olds. 16 x 30 minutes. International Emmy nominationReal kids help our host explore and discover the amazing powers and possibilities of shapes that shape the space we live in!
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Writer, Director
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Small Potatoes "We're all Potatoes at heart" Small Potatoes "We're all Potatoes at heart"
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Corus Entertainment
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Canada
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Programming, Treehouse & Discovery Kids Canada
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Feb 2005 - Jul 2010
As Director of Programming, Brenda Nietupski oversaw the planning and strategizing of programming schedules for Treehouse TV and Discovery Kids Canada.She ensured non-linear strategies were implemented, and was responsible for overseeing program budgets, aquisitions, stunt events, liaising with original productions, as well as working to promote core properties with merchandising partners. Maintaining relationships with independent and international stakeholders was integral in Nietupski’s role.Brenda Nietupski has an extensive broadcast history as Director of Programming for Canada's Treehouse TV and Discovery Kids. Brenda was responsible for building both networks' roster of quality children's programming through acquisitions and triggering Canadian production and international co-production including, Are We There Yet?: World Adventure, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, Big and Small, and Toot & Puddle. Working in the industry for 20 years, Brenda brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about the Canadian broadcast landscape and promotion of children's brands through cross platform strategies, marketing and sales.
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Manager of Programming, Treehouse and Discovery Kids Canada
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Sep 2002 - Feb 2005
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Scheduling Supervisor
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Oct 1990 - Oct 1997
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Education
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1981 - 1982
Ryerson University
Motion Picture Production 2nd yr -
1979 - 1982
University of Toronto
BA, English, Cinema Studies -
1978 - 1979
Queen's University
BA, Cinema Studies
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