PRODUCTION COMPANIES
ABD PRODUCTIONS LTD. (902) 471-0504 Halifax, NS C. (902) 866-3490 CONTACT Bud Delaney E. [email protected]
CREDITS In Real Life/Apt 11 Productions, Montreal (2011); Broken Soldiers (Doc.)/Clerisy Entertainment, Dartmouth, NS (2011); Fallen Soldiers (Doc.)/Clerisy Entertainment, Dartmouth NS (2011); Nova Scotia Revealed (13 1/2 hrs Series)/Clerisy Entertainment, Dartmouth NS (2011); The Marilyn Dennis Show/CTV, segments (2010 ‘11)
DESCRIPTION Sony PMW350 Camera, full HD Broadcast quality, light kits, wireless mic’s, 10” camera boom, Steadicam. I have worked with the Sony EX1, Panasonic P2 camera the HDX900 and the Canon DSLR 7D.
ARCADIA ENTERTAINMENT INC. (902) 446-3414 6454 Quinpool Road, Suite 301 F. (902) 446-3416 Halifax, NS B3L 1A9 E. [email protected] CONTACT John Wesley Chisholm, David Glover W. www.arcadiatv.com
CREDITS National Geographic International, History Television, National Geographic US, VisionTV, CBC, Shaw Media
DESCRIPTION Gemini Nomination - TV with TV’s Jonathan Torrens; Best Direction - International Documentary - New York International Film and Video Festival - Chasing Wild Horses; Yorkton Film Festival - Best Environmental Documentary - Buried at Sea.
BALLISTIC FILM PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 488-8258 MEMBER 36 - 3045 Robie Street E. [email protected] CMPA, Halifax, NS B3K 4P6 W. www.ballisticfilms.com NSMPIA CONTACT Chris Turner
CREDITS Clean Sweep, Like Father, Window’s Cove, Tokyo TV, Whirligig (Multiplatform)
DESCRIPTION Ballistic Film Productions Inc. develops, creates and distributes popular appeal feature films, television programming, and internet content for the world market.
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BIG MOTION PICTURES LIMITED (902) 275-1350 MEMBER 5 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 202 F. (902) 275-1353 CMPA, Chester, NS B0J 1J0 E. [email protected] NSMPIA CONTACT David MacLeod W. www.bigmotionpictures.com
CREDITS Call Me Fitz (Seasons I-III), Haven (Season I & II), Moby Dick, Whirligig, Sex Traffic, Trudeau
DESCRIPTION One of Nova Scotia’s leading independent film and television production companies. Big Motion Pictures has produced some of Canada’s top rated television programs for national and international markets.
BLACK DOG FILMS INC. - NORTHEAST FILMS INC. C. (902) 222-7277 1928 Preston St. E. [email protected] Halifax, NS B3H 3V9 W. www.jaydahl.com CONTACT Jay Dahl
CREDITS Produced with Bill Niven... Picnicface! (13 Episodes, CTV, Comedy Network), Roller Town (2012, Film Nova Scotia, Telefilm), There are Monsters (2012, Film Nova Scotia, Telefilm), Sex! With Hot Robots (2010, Bravo!, CTV), Web Warriors (2009, CBC); Cheap Draft (2006, Film Nova Scotia, CBC); Boyclops (2004, Bravo!, CBC); Don’t Megan (2004, Bravo!)
DESCRIPTION Grand Prize Short Film Faceo, AFF Linda Joy Director’s Award, NSI Best Film Audience Award, Yorkton Jury Prize, TIFF Canadian Gala 2004.
BLACK RIVER PRODUCTIONS LTD. (902) 258-3354 MEMBER Box 55 E. [email protected] DOC Atlantic Mabou, NS B0E 1X0 CONTACT Neal Livingston
CREDITS Rudy Haase (2007), One Day (2002), The Battle at Our Shores (2001), Suêtes (1999), Toxic Partner (2000), Both Sides of the Wire (1993)
DESCRIPTION Documentary Production - see website www.blackriver.ns.ca for awards and reviews.
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BOULEVARD PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 455-1661 MEMBER 7071 Bayers Road, Suite 272 F. (902) 455-1601 CMPA Halifax, NS B3L 2C2 E. [email protected] CONTACT Katrina Walsh
DESCRIPTION Gemini - Best Pre-school Series - Mighty Jungle III, Gemini - Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction - Canada’s Super Speller, Gemini Nominations - Best Pre-school - Poko II
BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN PICTURES INC. (902) 444-2678 MEMBER 314 Nottingham Street C. (902) 240-3661 IATSE 667 Bedford, NS B4A 4G7 F. (902) 444-2678 CONTACT Cindy D’Orsay, Alastair Meux E. [email protected] W. bnap.tv
CREDITS Grave Concerns - CBC (3 X 30 min Doc Series), Wrestling with Reality - TFN (6 X 30 min Doc Series), Rogers Communications (15 X 30 sec TV, 4 X 30 sec TV, 1 X 30 sec cinema)
DESCRIPTION Film and television production, documentary Corporate and training video’s, Commercial production and music videos.
CBI FILMS INC. (902) 644-3604 MEMBER 95 Burnside Drive RR #3 C. (416) 720-7996 IATSE 667 Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 E. [email protected] Academy of Canadian Cinema CONTACT Christopher Ball, Kristie Sills W. www.cbifilms.com
CREDITS Watchmaker, Bag of Bones (Aerials), The Disappeared (Aerials), Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (Aerials), Blank of the Dead (Aerials)
DESCRIPTION Best Music Video - Silver Wave Film Fest and East Coast Music Awards nomination for “Watchmaker”. Aerial Cinematography, Animation, Cinematography Services, 35 mm/16 mm/HD theatre, Dolby Digital, (2012)
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CARTOON CONRAD PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 252-3729 (DRAW) 745 Sackville Dr., P.O. Box 302 C. (902) 222-8666 (Toon) Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2T2 F. (902) 252-8666 (Toon) CONTACT Luke Conrad, Adam King E. [email protected] W. www.cartoonconrad.com
CREDITS Razzberry Jazzberry Jam (Seasons I & II)
DESCRIPTION Cartoon Conrad Productions is a leading animation studio in Eastern Canada. Since 2004 Cartoon Conrad Productions has supplied quality animation for broadcast. In 2009 the company began producing original IP for broadcast.
CLERISY ENTERTAINMENT (902) 405-9971 58 Sovereign Crescent E. [email protected] Dartmouth, NS B2W 6H3 CONTACT Dale Stevens, Dale Leckie, Adam Legere
CREDITS Nova Scotia Revealed, Broken Soldiers, Fallen Soldiers, Ghost Cases
CONTEMPORAL PRODUCTIONS (902) 698-1855 608 Main Street F. (902) 542-2780 Wolfville, NS B4P 1E8 E. [email protected] CONTACT Michael Howell, Warren Young
CREDITS Young Farmers (Land and Sea), The Edible Garden, 2nd Annual New Farmers Gathering, Diet Confidential, UnderCurrents, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards, Skin Deep IV
DESCRIPTION Drama, documentary, broadcast production and post-production. Gemini nomination for Best Editing in Information Series. Golden Apple Award, US Educational Television Awards. Specialists in culinary arts programming.
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COPERNICUS STUDIOS INC. (902) 474-5194 MEMBER 1226 Hollis Street, Suite 100 C. (902) 444-5695 Biz NSMPIA, Halifax, NS B3J 1T6 F. (902) 429-0386 DANS CONTACT Paul Rigg, Juan Cruz Baldassarre, Andrew Holland E. [email protected] W. www.copernicus.ca
CREDITS Wild Grinders (Nicktoons), Tilly & Friends (CBBC), El Santos - Feature (Anima), Garth & Bev (CBBC), Pick of Destiny - Feature (New Line), John K Enterprises
DESCRIPTION Producers of original, quality animated content for Television, Feature Film, Gaming and Internet media. Specializing in 2D animation, from Classical to Flash, and Toonboom. Also offer 3D CGI animation & Visual Effects design & compositing, Video Game design and production. International Co-Production and Service Productions.
CREATIVE ACTION DIGITAL VIDEO (902) 582-3888 MEMBER 1064 J. Jordan Road, P.O. Box 288 C. (902) 670-5654 DGC Canning, NS B0P 1H0 E. [email protected] CONTACT Kimberly Smith W. www.creativeaction.ca
CREDITS Literacy Nova Scotia, People First Nova Scotia, Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Alexander Society for Special Needs, Flowercart Industries, The Kings County Review
DESCRIPTION I specialize in facilitation and consultation. If you are into DIY, I can help you get started.
CREATIVE ATLANTIC COMMUNICATIONS LTD (902) 423-1989 ext. 1 MEMBER 2087 Gottingen Street F. (902) 423-3711 CMPA, ACCT, Halifax, NS B3K 2B2 E. [email protected] NSMPIA, CONTACT Janice Evans, Greg Jones W. www.creativeatlantic.ca DOC Atlantic
CREDITS Here I Am - Denny Doherty and The Mamas & The Papas, Remedy Me! - (13 Episodes), Robson Arms - (26 Episodes), The Singular Series, Liocracy - (26 Episodes)
DESCRIPTION Executive Producing services available, including tax credit administration, cash flowing productions, office facilities, etc. 2 Broadcast quality edit suites. 1 with full-up HD.
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CURVE PRODUCTIONS INC. Halifax, NS B3J 1K6 E. [email protected] CONTACT Lara Cassidy W. www.curveproductionsinc.com
CREDITS Fridge Magnet Poetry (NSI short), E-Commerce Park (commercial), United Breaks Guitars (music videos), Big Buses for Little Kids (corporate documentary), Cable Bahamas - How fast? (4 commercials), SuNfiSh (22 min. drama)
DESCRIPTION Winner - BBC’s Viral Video of the Year, 2009 for United Breaks Guitars, Official Honoree - 14th Annual Webby Awards, Viral, 2010 for “United Breaks Guitars - Song 1”. Winner: 2010 National Screen Institute (NSI) Drama Prize for the short film “Fridge Magnet Poetry”. Nominated: Cable Bahamas “Best Multicultural Campaign Internationally” 2008 Cable Fax Faxie Awards.
DREAM FRONT ENTERTAINMENT INC. (902) 430-4743 4 Mill Court C. (902) 402-4942 Bedford, NS B4A 3A9 F. (902) 835-1361 CONTACT Stephen MacLean, Benjamin Stevens E. [email protected] W. www.dream-front.com
CREDITS Titanic’s Unknown Child, New Blood
DHX MEDIA LTD. (902) 423-0260 MEMBER 1478 Queen Street, 2nd Floor F. (902) 422-0752 CMPA Halifax, NS B3J 2H7 E. [email protected] W. www.dhxmedia.com
CREDITS This Hour Has 22 Minutes XIX, Yo Gabba Gabba, The Guard, Monster Math Squad, Pirates, That’s So Weird!
DESCRIPTION DHX Media is a leader in television production and distribution, interactive content, and entertainment licensing with an emphasis on child, family and youth markets. Michael Donovan is Chairman and CEO.
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EGG FILMS (902) 423-1566 1668 Barrington Street, 6th Floor F. (902) 423-5309 Halifax, NS B3J 2A2 E. [email protected] CONTACT Mike Hachey, Sara Thomas W. www.eggfilms.ca
CREDITS See our website for credits and work samples eggstudios.ca
DESCRIPTION Egg Studios - We are a full-service content creation company. Meaning we can create anything from a commercial for TV or radio to online videos to enhance a websites experience to a trailer for movie or series. We are strategic thinkers and are very creative. Our services include 2D/ 3D animation; motion graphics design; compositing and visual effects; editing; full audio services for recording (VO and ADR), sound design, and mixing; creation of commercials, trailers and promotional advertising; and iPhone/ iPad/ Mobile application development.
EMOTION PICTURES INC. (902) 422-7604 MEMBER 5182 Bishop Street F. (902) 422-5372 CMPA Halifax, NS B3J 1C9 E. [email protected] CONTACT Thom Fitzgerald, Doug Pettigrew W. www.emotionpictures.ca
CREDITS The Hanging Garden, The Event, 3 Needles, Growing Op, The Gospel According to the Blues, Cloudburst
DESCRIPTION Awards include: Gemini, Genie, US Academy of Arts and Sciences Ribbon of Hope Award for Excellence, Selected Honors - Atlantic Film Festival, Cinefest Sudbury, EIFF, VIFF, Image+Nation
ENVISION PRODUCTIONS LTD. (902) 422-1337 MEMBER 2103 Bauer Street F. (902) 446-3944 DOC Atlantic Halifax, NS B3K 3W4 E. [email protected] CONTACT Chuck Lapp W. www.envisionproductions.ca
CREDITS Clearing the Waters; God’s Red Poet: The Life of Kenneth Leslie; Two-Way Street; Inner Mountains, Inner Valleys; No Harbour For War; Tom Forrestall: Painting the Mystery
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FILMUSIC INCORPORATED (315) 636-4242 MEMBER 97 Spring Avenue E. [email protected] CMA Dartmouth, NS B2W 4C5 W. www.filmusicinc.com CONTACT Stephen Fielding, CMA
CREDITS Houston Productions (Client), Ruby Tree Films (Client), Night Creatures (Line Producer Credit), The White Archer (Line Producer Credit), Blind Revenge (Production Credit), Lollypop (Production Credit)
DESCRIPTION Located in both Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada and Shanghai, China. Provision of financial packages, production accounting and tax credit analysis.
GORGEOUS MISTAKE PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 492-1047 MEMBER P.O. Box 2665 E. [email protected] DOC Atlantic Halifax, NS B3J 3P7 W. gorgeousmistakeproductions.com CONTACT Walter Forsyth
CREDITS How To Be Alone, This Tear is a Word, Cubers, Old Saint Nick, The June Bug Symphony, LSD 25
DESCRIPTION Winner of 2011 TIFF Pitch This!, finalist 2010 TIFF Emerging Filmmakers’ Challenge, three festival awards
GRYPHON MEDIA PRODUCTIONS C. (902) 561-5555 MEMBER 147 Borden Street E. [email protected] DOC Atlantic, Sydney, NS B1N 1G5 W. www.gryphonproductions.ca Cape Breton CONTACT Madeline Yakimchuk Filmmakers Association
CREDITS Atlantic Canada First Nation Helpdesk, UINR Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources, Pitu’paq, Watmatcook Community TV WCCTV, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs, Eskasoni First Nation
DESCRIPTION Best editing, Best Educational Film and Best Short Film 2010 for NETUKULIMK (produced for UINR)
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LEFT Call Me Fitz BOTTOM RIGHT Family Renovations
HEARTSTRING PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 444-4999 MEMBER 300 - 6100 Young Street C. (902) 840-3711 DOC Atlantic Halifax, NS B3K 2A4 E. [email protected] CONTACT Nance Ackerman, Jamie Alcorn, Al Strickland W. www.heartstringproductions.ca
CREDITS Little Thunder (NFB), Fid, Four Feet Up (NFB), Aliant, Nova Scotia Tourism
DESCRIPTION Gemini Nominated, award winning filmmaking, direction, Music composition, videography, editing, audio and video post production - 2000 sq. ft studio. Largest 5.1 surround mixing facility in Atlantic Canada. Two iso booths, Voice Overs, Cubase, Sennheiser. Final Cut Pro - editors and edit suites.
HOUSTON PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 429-8999 MEMBER 5455 Inglis Street TOLL FREE 1-866-634-8869 DGC Halifax, NS B3H 1J6 F. (902) 444-7329 CONTACT John Houston E. [email protected] W. www.drumsong.net
CREDITS Kiviuq, Diet of Souls, James Houston: The Most Interesting Group Of People You’ll Ever Meet, The White Archer
DESCRIPTION Platinum REMI at World Fest Houston - The White Archer (2010), Gold REMI at World Fest Houston 2008 (James Houston…), 2007 Dream Speakers International Film Fest - Best Doc Winner - Kiviuq
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HUMINAH HUMINAH ANIMATION (902) 482-0752 MEMBER 40 Pleasant Street F. (902) 406-7430 DANS Dartmouth, NS B3K 4P6 E. [email protected] CONTACT Adam Mimnagh, Yasser Haider W. www.hhanimation.com
CREDITS Mike the Knight, Liv World, I’m a Dinosaur, Guitar Hero IV, Marvel Ultimate Alliance II
DESCRIPTION Digital 2D & 3D full service production for broadcast TV and game development. Film & coproduction financing, animation, storyboarding, layout, programming, compositing. Full cycle delivery soup to nuts.
JOHN PAUL II MEDIA INSTITUTE (902) 422-1349 630 Francklyn Street E. [email protected] Halifax, NS B3H 3B4 W. www.jp2mi.ca CONTACT Anne Marie Sime, FR James Mallon, Nicole Myshak
CREDITS Dogmatic Theology, In the Beginning: Evidence for God from Physics, Atlantic School of Theology - Recruitment Video
DESCRIPTION The John Paul II Media Institute is a network of Christian media professionals and highly trained volunteers who seek to advance the kingdom of God through media production.
JOHN WALKER PRODUCTIONS LTD. (902) 423-3436 MEMBER 5675 Inglis Street F. (902) 423-9199 ACCT, DOC Atlantic, Halifax, NS B3H 1K2 E. [email protected] CSC, WGC, DGC, CONTACT John Walker, Siloёn Daley W. www.adrummersdream.com NSMPIA
CREDITS A Drummer’s Dream, Passage, Men of the Deeps, The Fairy Faith, Changing Ground, Place of the Boss
DESCRIPTION FIPA d’or Grand Prize 2011, France; Banff World Television Festival, Best Canadian Production 2009; CFTPA, Indie Award, Best Documentary, 2009; Walker has garnered seventeen Gemini and Genie awards and nominations.
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JOURNEYMAN FILM COMPANY LTD. (902) 425-4222 MEMBER Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2T1 F. (902) 425-6697 DOC Atlantic CONTACT Mathew Welsh, Nic Fieldsend, Colin Davis E. [email protected] W. www.journeymanfilm.com
CREDITS Irving Shipyard Bid Support Video Ships Start Here, Saint Mary’s University 2011 Student Recruitment Videos (TV), Pride of Place (20X60s TV & Web spots) Nova Scotia: Come to Life, Dive Emergency Procedures (Documentary/Training Film), The Exchange: Six Faces of The Gambia (Educational Documentary), Breakaway - a Tale of Two Survivors (CTV)
DESCRIPTION We bring a filmmaker’s eye to communications - training, advertising, promotion, education - especially for web or TV. Documentary work has won multiple awards (Gemini, Hot Docs). French & Spanish capability.
LADY HAMMOND ENTERTAINMENT (902) 463-4729 MEMBER 4 Rockwood Avenue E. [email protected] NSMPIA Dartmouth, NS B3A 2Y1 CONTACT Alan Collins
CREDITS The Poet, Jazzman
MAGIC ROCK PRODUCTIONS (902) 491-1010 MEMBER 5285 Sackville Street C. (902) 491-9000 DGC Halifax, NS B3J 1K9 E. [email protected] CONTACT Michael Mahoney, Valerie Halman
CREDITS Stephen King’s Bag of Bones, Jumping the Broom, Ice Castles, Darwin’s Darkest Hour, Memory Keeper’s Daughter, Homeless to Harvard
DESCRIPTION Emmy Nominations - The Memory Keeper’s Daughter and Homeless to Harvard, Gemini Awards - Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia and Place of the Boss, Christopher Award - Homeless to Harvard.
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NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA ATLANTIC CENTRE (902) 426-6000 201 - 5475 Spring Garden Road C. (902) 426-6023 Halifax, NS B3J 3T2 F. (902) 426-8901 CONTACT Paul McNeill, Ravida Din, John William Lutz E. [email protected] W. www.nfb.ca
CREDITS Documentary, Animation, Digital - Interactive
NEW SCOTLAND PICTURES INC. (902) 429-1080 200 - 5212 Sackville Street F. (902) 429-1190 Halifax, NS B3J 1K6 E. [email protected] CONTACT Charlie Cahill W. www.newscotlandpictures.ca
CREDITS Ode à l’Acadie, Barra MacNeils’ Christmas (2), Sailors & Songs, Warner Records, Island Universal Records UK, Mocean Dance
DESCRIPTION Music and arts film and video for television. Music videos. Music specials for ARTV, Bravo!, CBC, CMT, SRC, PBS, Vision. Production Management for international music videos shooting in Nova Scotia.
OCEAN ENTERTAINMENT LTD. (902) 423-9056 404 - 1657 Barrington Street F. (902) 423-9058 Halifax, NS B3J 2A1 E. [email protected] CONTACT Johanna Eliot, Ann Flemming, Erin Poirier W. www.ocean.ca
CREDITS Spice Goddess I-II, The Candy Show I-II, Family Renovation I-II, DHX Media (Animal Mechanicals), Chef at Home I-VI, French Food at Home I-III
DESCRIPTION 2010 Gemini - Best photography, French Food at Home; 2010 James Beard Award - Best Television Show in a Studio of Fixed Location, French Food at Home; 2006 Gemini - Best Music, French Food at Home; 2006 Gemini - Best Director, Chef at Home. Various other awards
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PICTURE PLANT LTD. (902) 640-0174 MEMBER P.O Box 1808, F. (902) 604-0175 DOC Atlantic Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 E. [email protected] CONTACT Terry Greenlaw, William D. MacGillivray W. www.pictureplant.com
CREDITS The Man of a Thousand Songs, Ron Hynes Solo, Reading Alistair MacLeod, One Heart Broken Into Song, Gullage’s, Life Classes
DESCRIPTION Production of feature films, documentaries, television series and movies. Multiple award winning programs.
PILOT LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 407-8778 528 - 1657 Barrington Street C. (902) 441-8778 Halifax, NS B3J 2A1 F. (902) 407-3047 CONTACT Geoff D’eon E. [email protected] W. www.pilotlight.ca
CREDITS CBC TV Regional, CBC TV Network, Tell Tale Productions, Government of NS, Canada Winter Games, CMT/ Corus
DESCRIPTION Pilot Light is owned and operated by twelve-time Gemini winner Geoff D’Eon. The company specializes in high quality television and event production. Gemini nominee 2011.
PINK DOG PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 429-3647 MEMBER 11 - 5239 Blowers Street. C. (902) 237-8688 DOC Atlantic Halifax, NS BOJ 1J8 F. (902) 429-0026 CONTACT Dawn Harwood-Jones, Sarah Wakely, E. [email protected] Roberta Hancock W. www.pinkdog.ca
CREDITS Heritage Canada, Black Educators of Nova Scotia, Do the Right Thing (movie), Something Out of Nothing (Doc), Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Mi’kmaq Friendship Centre
DESCRIPTION Several International Awards including Promax, Clio, and New York Film and Television Festival
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PLAYMAKER FILMS (902) 489-5556 5677 Woodill Street F. (902) 405-7855 Halifax, NS B3K 1H1 E. [email protected] CONTACT Scott Simpson W. www.playmakerfilms.com
CREDITS Go First, Out of Love, The Bike Ride, Hietzing (Battery Life), Megan
RED REED PICTURES INC. (902) 478-5178 8 - 40 Thornhill Drive E. [email protected] Dartmouth, NS B3B 1S1 W. www.rrpics.ca CONTACT Timothy Reed
CREDITS Producer/Director - History of Child Welfare in NS, Director - Joan Globe Video - Mi’kmaw Family Services, Director/ Interviewer - CPAC Maritime Specials, Producer/Director - WEBcasting Productions for Bell Aliant
DESCRIPTION ECMA Video awards for Lennie Gallant - Man of Steel and Rawlins Cross Video, Factor Nominee for Lennie Gallant - Man of Steel
ROOMTONE PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 222-0856 MEMBER Halifax, NS E. [email protected] AFCOOP, IATSE 849, CONTACT Aram Kouyoumdjian DOC Atlantic
CREDITS Films: The Lullaby of Mike Bossy, The Wait, (Decoding) The Undertow, Music Videos: Many music videos including: Tanks (Down With the Butterfly), Dreamer (Jenn Grant), Everything Burns (Mike Bochoff)
DESCRIPTION CBC/ Film Nova Scotia Bridge Award 2006, several nominations and awards for music video work (Juno, ECMA, International Film Festivals).
RUBY TREE FILMS (902) 406-8733 MEMBER 226 - 1657 Barrington Street E. [email protected] DOC Atlantic Halifax, NS B3J 2A1 W. www.rubytreefilms.com CONTACT Donna Davies
CREDITS Nightmare Factory, Moonshine Island, Life on the Magdalen Islands
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SEA TO SEA PRODUCTIONS (902) 826-2858 477 Island View Drive F. (902) 820-2497 Boutilier’s Point, NS B3Z 1R3 E. [email protected] CONTACT Teresa MacInnes, Kent Nason W. www.seatosea.cc
CREDITS Norm, Hope for the Future, Peace@School Toolkit
DESCRIPTION Norm winner of the Rex Tasker Award at the Atlantic Film Festival and Best Documentary at the Silver Wave Film Festival.
SECOND WAVE PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 497-2323 MEMBER 5368 Duffus Street E. [email protected] DGC Halifax, NS B3K 2M1 CONTACT Gilles Bélanger
CREDITS The Corridor, Bay of Love & Sorrow, Book Fair Murders, Cheap Draft, Pit Pony 1/2 hr X 26, Loving Evangeline
SHUT UP & COLOUR PICTURES (902) 444-0403 MEMBER 5520 Black Street C. (902) 818-3767 DOC Atlantic Halifax, NS B3K 1P6 E. [email protected] CONTACT Marc Tetreault, Jason Levangie W. www.shutupandcolour.com
CREDITS Sonic Records (Rich Aucoin), Warner Music Canada (Buck-65), Sony Music Canada (Classified), The Next Element Inc., Six Shooter Records (Jenn Grant)
DESCRIPTION Creative Production in film, commercials and music videos.
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SIMPLE FILMS LTD. (902) 351-2400 2718 River John Station Road E. [email protected] River John, NS B0K 1N0 W. www.simple-films.com CONTACT Stuart Cresswell, Phil Marriott
CREDITS Painting the Wilderness, The Wonderful Life of Colin Vearncombe, Broken
DESCRIPTION Finance and Creative Services - Budgeting, Visualization; Equipment Rental; Production/Location Office Rental; Co-production and finance link to UK.
SIX ELEVEN MEDIA (902) 423-0260 1478 Queen Street E. [email protected] Halifax, NS B3J 2H7 CONTACT Charles Bishop
CREDITS Befriend and Betray (Executive Producer), That’s So Weird (Executive Producer), Monster Math Squad (Executive Producer), Pirates (Executive Producer), Bo On The Go (Executive Producer), Mighty Jungle (Executive Producer)
SPIDER VIDEO INC. (902) 221-2122 5 Forest Rd. E. [email protected] Dartmouth, NS B3A 2M4 W. www.spidervideo.tv CONTACT Craig Moore
CREDITS Bell Aliant, Saint Mary’s University, Charm Diamond Centres, Government of Nova Scotia, Halifax Regional Municipality, Saltscapes Magazine
DESCRIPTION Spider Video is a full-service production and post-production company specializing in web based content creation and integration.
STANDING 8 PRODUCTIONS (902) 446-9686 MEMBER 25 Winchester Avenue C. (902) 209-7735 CMPA Halifax, NS B3P 2C9 C. (902) 446-8166 CONTACT Chaz Thorne E. [email protected] W. www.standing8.ca
CREDITS Poor Boy’s Game, Just Buried, Whirligig
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STONE COLD PRODUCTIONS LIMITED (902) 434-8084 MEMBER 9 Culrain Crescent C. (902) 452-2066 CMPA, Dartmouth, NS B2X 2Z7 E. [email protected] ACTRA CONTACT Hank White W. www.hankwhite.ca
CREDITS Charlie Zone, Katrina’s New Beau, Fractured, Gyno, The Orchard (London Film School)
DESCRIPTION Best Atlantic Feature Award for Charlie Zone, Minister’s Award (Federal) Employment Equity
STORY ENGINE PICTURES C. (902) 442-1715 MEMBER 1673 Barrington Street, 2nd Floor TOLL FREE 1-888-449-2760 CMPA Halifax, NS B3J 1Z9 E. [email protected] CONTACT Marc Almon W. www.storyenginepictures.com
CREDITS Bye Bye Blackbird, The Wake of Calum MacLeod, D’une Rive à L’autre, The Fiddler’s Reel, Hietzing, Recollection
DESCRIPTION Genie Award nomination - Best Live Action Short Film, TIFF Pitch This! Finalist, NSI Drama Prize winner, Linda Joy Busby Award winner, CBC/Film Nova Scotia Bridge Award winner.
SUTRAM PICTURES INC. (902) 420-1495 6248 Allan Street C. (902) 220-4745 Halifax, NS B3L 1G9 E. [email protected] CONTACT Rohan Fernando W. www.snowthefilm.com/media
CREDITS Snow (Feature Film 2010), Fade to Black (Feature Film 2001)
DESCRIPTION Camera Rental Equipment - Sony HD EX1 Package, Sony HDV Z1U Package, Panasonic DVX 100 Package.
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TELL TALE PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 444-9919 MEMBER 531 - 1657 Barrington Street F. (902) 444-9919 DOC Atlantic, Halifax, NS B3J 2A1 E. [email protected] ACCT, CONTACT Edward Peill, Erin Oakes, Lisa Heyden W. www.telltale.tv CMPA
CREDITS Facebook Follies, Maritime Vignettes, Turning A Green Leaf, Web Warriors, Code Green, Tall Ship Chronicles
DESCRIPTION Tell Tale Productions produces unique and highly rated one off documentaries, factual entertainment series and interactive media
THINK ANIMATION LTD. (902) 488-8258 MEMBER 36 - 3045 Robie Street E. [email protected] CMPA, Halifax, NS B3K 4P6 W. www.thinkanimation.com NSMPIA CONTACT Chris Turner
DESCRIPTION Think Animation Ltd. is a full service 2D/3D animation and casual gaming studio. Think Animation specializes in producing branded digital content for broadcast television, film, internet and wireless platforms.
TOPSAIL PRODUCTIONS LTD. (902) 422-0680 MEMBER 5240 Blowers Street, Upper Level F. (902) 422-0410 CMPA, Halifax, NS B3J 1J7 E. [email protected] NSMPIA CONTACT Michael Volpe W. www.topsailproductions.com
CREDITS Mr. D, Afghan Luke, The Guys Who Move Furniture, Trailer Park Boys (Seasons 1 – 7 and specials), Trailer Park Boys (Movies 1 and 2), Canada-Russia ‘72, Tough Guys, Rideau Hall, Superships
DESCRIPTION Gemini Award - Best Comedy Series for Trailer Park Boys, CBC Award - Outstanding Contribution to the Industry.
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TRAILER PARK PRODUCTIONS LTD. (902) 422-0680 MEMBER 5240 Blowers Street, Upper Level C. (902) 221-3140 CMPA, Halifax, NS B3J 1J7 F. (902) 422-0410 NSMPIA CONTACT Barrie Dunn, Mike Clattenburg E. [email protected] W. www.trailerparkproductions.ca
CREDITS The Guys Who Move Furniture, Afghan Luke, Canada Russia ‘72, Trailer Park Boys (Series - Seasons I-VII, Xmas Special, Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys, Feature films - Trailer Park Boys: The Movie and Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day), Tough Guys, Heads Up
DESCRIPTION Gemini Award for Best Comedy Series - Trailer Park Boys Season 4; CBC/ Atlantic Film Festival Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry (2006)
VERTICAL PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 499-4718 MEMBER 216 Parklea Drive C. (902) 499-3179 NSMPIA, Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, NS B3Z 2G5 E. [email protected] CMPA CONTACT Ann Bernier, Chris Zimmer W. www.imx.ca
CREDITS Margaret’s Museum, Love and Death of Long Island, Damage Done: The Drug War Odyssey, New Waterford Girl, The River King, Folle Embellie
WATER STREET WEST ENTERTAINMENT INC. (902) 423-5509 5688 Cornwallis Street C. (902) 488-8314 Halifax, NS B3K 1B8 E. [email protected] CONTACT Chris Murphy W. www.waterstreetwest.ca
CREDITS RANS Video Vignette Series 2011: 17 internet food industry profiles, Dalhousie Green Building promotional video, CUPE 2010 Commercial Campaign, White Point Beach convention video, SEIU convention video, YMCA educational video.
DESCRIPTION With 34 years experience in the broadcast industry cinematographer Chris Murphy continues his career working on documentary, television series, commercials and corporate video production. Now offering HD solutions and a 64 bit editing platform in house.
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WHITE LANCE FILMS (902) 221-2103 203 - 5300 John Parr Drive C. (902) 404-2410 Halifax, NS B3K 5V4 E. [email protected] CONTACT Michael Ray Fox W. www.whitelancefilms.com
CREDITS Roaming, Katrina’s New Beau, Why Vinnie Carponzo Hates Trains, A Lesser Sort of War
WILD EAST PRODUCTIONS/CENTRE EAST MEDIA MEMBER 71 Devil’s Hill Road C. (902) 221-2634 NSMPIA, Halifax, NS B3V 1S3 E. [email protected] DOC Atlantic, CONTACT Johanna Lunn, James Hoagland W. www.centreeast.com ACCTV
CREDITS Forgiveness: Stories For Our Time, Realizing Confidence, An Uncommon King
DESCRIPTION Hot Docs International Film Festival - award, Gemini Donald Brittain - nomination.
YER DEAD PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 446-5545 MEMBER 16 Medina Court C. (902) 452-8161 DGC Halifax, NS B3N 3G4 E. [email protected] CONTACT Rob Cotterill W. www.hobowithashotgun.com
CREDITS Hobo With a Shotgun (Feature), More Blood More Heart (Doc), Treevenge, Hobo with a Shotgun (original trailer), The Number to Heaven, Wreckhouse (segment in ABC’s of Death)
DESCRIPTION Best Feature - Coast Awards & BUFF, TIFF Canada’s Top Ten 2011
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ZIJI FILM & TELEVISION LTD. C. (902) 877-5003 MEMBER 1126 Rockcliffe Street E. [email protected] WGC, CMPA, Halifax, NS B3H 3Y6 W. www.ziji.ca DOC National CONTACT Lesley Ann Patten
CREDITS Warrior Song, Loyalties, The Voice Set Free, Words of My Perfect Teacher, Regarding Cohen, Generation XXL
DESCRIPTION Canada Award, Gemini Best Direction of a documentary, Gemini Best Social Issue Film, American Film Institute - Best 10 docs of 2000, CMPA Best Children’s Producer, Finalist Francis Ford Coppola Screenwriting Awards.
LEFT Charlie Zone
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ABD PRODUCTIONS LTD. (902) 471-0504 Halifax, NS C. (902) 866-3490 CONTACT Bud Delaney E. [email protected]
CREDITS In Real Life/Apt 11 Productions, Montreal (2011); Broken Soldiers (Doc.)/Clerisy Entertainment, Dartmouth, NS (2011); Fallen Soldiers (Doc.)/Clerisy Entertainment, Dartmouth NS (2011); Nova Scotia Revealed (13 1/2 hrs Series)/Clerisy Entertainment, Dartmouth NS (2011); The Marilyn Dennis Show/CTV, segments (2010 ‘11)
DESCRIPTION Sony PMW350 Camera, full HD Broadcast quality, light kits, wireless mic’s, 10” camera boom, Steadicam. I have worked with the Sony EX1, Panasonic P2 camera the HDX900 and the Canon DSLR 7D.
COPERNICUS STUDIOS INC. (902) 474-5194 MEMBER 1226 Hollis Street, Suite 100 C. (902) 444-5695 Biz NSMPIA Halifax, NS B3J 1T6 F. (902) 429-0386 DANS CONTACT Paul Rigg , Juan Cruz Baldassarre, Andrew Holland E. [email protected] W. www.copernicus.ca
CREDITS The Girl with Pinhead Parents; WWF - Right Whale; Reachout.com - Wash, Rinse, Repeat; Mission America - PBS; HABBO HOTEL; Wellness Online Health Guide
DESCRIPTION Producers of original, quality animated content for Television, Feature Film, Gaming and Internet media. Specializing in 2D animation, from Classical to Flash, and Toonboom. Also offer 3D CGI animation & Visual Effects design & compositing, Video Game design and production. International Co-Production and Service Productions.
EGG FILMS (902) 423-1566 1668 Barrington Street, 6th Floor F. (902) 423-5309 Halifax, NS B3J 2A2 E. [email protected] CONTACT Mike Hachey, Sara Thomas W. www.eggfilms.ca
CREDITS See our website for credits and work samples eggstudios.ca
DESCRIPTION Egg Studios - We are a full-service content creation company. Meaning we can create anything from a commercial for TV or radio to online videos to enhance a websites experience to a trailer for movie or series. We are strategic thinkers and are very creative. Our services include 2D/ 3D animation; motion graphics design; compositing and visual effects; editing; full audio services for recording (VO and ADR), sound design, and mixing; creation of commercials, trailers and promotional advertising; and iPhone/ iPad/ Mobile application development.
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MMCLEOD MULTIMEDIA (902) 835-5700 33 Brandy Court C. (902) 719-2650 Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1M6 E. [email protected] CONTACT Malcolm McLeod W. www.mmbyte.com
CREDITS Apartment Guide, Business and Event Guide, Industrial Parks of NS
DESCRIPTION Flash animation, storyboarding, video, CD/DVD production (information & industrial training), video library (10 second shorts), web work and consultation.
MOSS MEDIA SOLUTIONS (902) 404-9854 MEMBER 6511 Chebucto Road C. (902) 877-0903 DOC Atlantic East Lawrencetown, NS B3L 1L6 E. [email protected] CONTACT Duncan Moss, Cindy Moss, Carrie Redpath W. www.mossmedia.ca
DESCRIPTION Video Production, Sony EX 1, Broadcast, Corporate, Documentaries, Web, Off and On-Line Editing, Standard and HD, PC, MAC, Avid, Final Cut, Premier, Vegas Director, Script Writing, Project Management, Visual Effects
NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA ATLANTIC CENTRE (902) 426-6000 201 - 5475 Spring Garden Road C. (902) 426-6023 Halifax, NS B3J 3T2 F. (902) 426-8901 CONTACT Paul McNeill, Ravida Din, John William Lutz E. [email protected] W. www.nfb.ca
CREDITS Documentary, Animation, Digital - Interactive
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PINK DOG PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 429-3647 MEMBER 11 - 5239 Blowers Street. C. (902) 237-8688 DOC Atlantic Halifax, NS BOJ 1J8 F. (902) 429-0026 CONTACT Dawn Harwood-Jones, Sarah Wakely, E. [email protected] Roberta Hancock W. www.pinkdog.ca
CREDITS Heritage Canada, Black Educators of Nova Scotia, Do the Right Thing (movie), Something Out of Nothing (Doc), Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Mi’kmaq Friendship Centre
DESCRIPTION Several International Awards including Promax, Clio, and New York Film and Television Festival
RPM PRODUCTIONS (902) 429-7766 200 - 1096 Marginal Road C. (902) 483-7623 Halifax, NS B3H 4N4 F. (902) 429-7767 CONTACT Marc Pike, Andrew McInnes E. [email protected] W. www.rpmproductions.tv
CREDITS Nova Scotia Power Inc. Nova Scotia Tourism, Provincial Aerospace, Canadian Red Cross, Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company, Canadian Forces
DESCRIPTION Full service advertising and video production company supplying HD videography, post production, animation, motion graphics, remote location shooting, location management, stills photography, aerial shooting, and ADR Services.
SHOT ON SITE MEDIA (902) 577 8742 610 George Street, 3rd Floor C. (902) 549-5408 Sydney, NS B1P 1K9 E. [email protected] CONTACT Darcy Campbell W. www.shotonsitemedia.com
CREDITS Music Videos: Leave (Slow coaster), Exgirlfriend (Slowcoaster), Sweet Little Bird (Carmen Townsend), Throw Me to the Rats (Tom Fun Orchestra)
DESCRIPTION Shot on Site Media is a multi-format production company operating out of downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia. We specializes in high definition video production, online content, online marketing, and direct to fan artist management. Our motto is – Create, Communicate and Connect. Shot on Site Media is owned and operated by award winning entrepreneur and media producer, Darcy Campbell.
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THINK ANIMATION LTD. (902) 488-8258 MEMBER 36 - 3045 Robie Street E. [email protected] CMPA, Halifax, NS B3K 4P6 W. www.thinkanimation.com NSMPIA CONTACT Chris Turner
DESCRIPTION Think Animation Ltd. is a full service 2D/3D animation and casual gaming studio. Think Animation specializes in producing branded digital content for broadcast television, film, internet and wireless platforms.
VOCALOCAL MEDIA INC. (902) 429-3647 11 - 5239 Blowers Street C. (902) 237-8688 Halifax, NS B3J 1J8 F. (902) 429-0026 CONTACT Dawn Harwood-Jones, Steven Morrison E. [email protected] W. www.haligonia.ca
CREDITS National Federation of Friendship Centres, Greater Halifax Partnership, New Media Sponsor Tall Ships, New Media Sponsor Halcon, Halifax Regional School Board, Aliance Canadienne de l’Epilepsie
DESCRIPTION Cutting edge social media developer that works with Film Companies to enhance their online interactivity and concepts. Vocalocal’s haligonia.ca boasts the largest Twitter following of ALL media in the Maritimes.
PRODUCTION COMPANIES: MUSIC VIDEO
COPERNICUS STUDIOS INC. (902) 474-5194 MEMBER 1226 Hollis Street, Suite 100 C. (902) 444-5695 Biz NSMPIA Halifax, NS B3J 1T6 F. (902) 429-0386 DANS CONTACT Paul Rigg, Juan Cruz Baldassarre, Andrew Holland E. [email protected] W. www.copernicus.ca
CREDITS Pick of Destiny, Classico (Tenacious D); Moshi Monsters “Twistmas”; Close But No Cigar (Weird Al Yankovic); Explode (Nelly Furtado); Turnaround (Jimmy Swift Band); Knockin’ em Down (Spesh K)
DESCRIPTION Producers of original, quality animated content for Television, Feature Film, Gaming and Internet media. Specializing in 2D animation, from Classical to Flash, and Toonboom. Also offer 3D CGI animation & Visual Effects design & compositing, Video Game design and production. International Co-Production and Service Productions.
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CREATIVE ACTION DIGITAL VIDEO (902) 582-3888 MEMBER 1064 J. Jordan Rd. P.O Box 288 C. (902) 670-5654 DGC Canning, NS B0P 1H0 E. [email protected] CONTACT Kimberly Smith W. www.creativeaction.ca
CREDITS Literacy Nova Scotia, People First Nova Scotia, Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Alexander Society for Special Needs, Flowercart Industries, The Kings County Review
DESCRIPTION I specialize in facilitation and consultation. If you are into DIY, I can help you get started.
CURVE PRODUCTIONS INC. Halifax, NS B3J 1K6 E. [email protected] CONTACT Lara Cassidy W. www.curveproductionsinc.om
CREDITS Save local TV - When the Storytellers Gone, Dave Carroll - 911 song (music video), United Breaks Guitars (music video), 60 Watt Vamp - Cherry (music video), Barra MacNeils - By Northern Light (music video)
DESCRIPTION Winner - BBC’s Viral Video of the Year, 2009 for United Breaks Guitars, Official Honoree - 14th Annual Webby Awards, Viral, 2010 for United Breaks Guitars - Song 1. Nominated for Production Company of the Year 2009 Nova Scotia Music Awards.
ROOMTONE PRODUCTIONS INC. (902) 222-0856 MEMBER Halifax, NS E. [email protected] AFCOOP, IATSE 849, CONTACT Aram Kouyoumdjian DOC Atlantic
CREDITS Tanks (Down With the Butterfly), Dreamer (Jenn Grant), Everything Burns (Mike Bochoff), Souvenir (Sleep to Dream), Scattered and Small (Amelia Curran), Watchmaker (Tom Fun Orchestra)
DESCRIPTION Several international nominations and awards for music video work (Juno, ECMA, International Film Festivals). Creation, Directon, Production.
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SHUT UP & COLOUR PICTURES (902) 444-0403 MEMBER 5520 Black Street C. (902) 818-3767 DOC Atlantic Halifax, NS B3K 1P6 E. [email protected] CONTACT Marc Tetreault, Jason Levangie W. www.shutupandcolour.com
CREDITS Sonic Records (Rich Aucoin), Warner Music Canada (Buck-65), Sony Music Canada (Classified), The Next Element Inc., Six Shooter Records (Jenn Grant)
DESCRIPTION Creative Production in film, commercials and music videos.
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