InformAction Productions is a Montreal-based Canadian documentary film production company founded in 1971 by producer Nathalie Barton, directors Jean-Claude Bürger and Gérard Le Chêne.[1] Their films explore major contemporary social and political issues or focus on human stories, art and culture.[2] In 1999 and 2000 producers Ian Quenneville and Ian Oliveri joined the company so as to work with Nathalie Barton.[3]
| Company type | Production Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television, Cinema |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | Nathalie Barton Jean-Claude Bürger Gérard Le Chêne |
| Headquarters | 460 St-Catherine O Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Website | www |
Documentaries
edit- Afghan Chronicles, directed by Dominic Morissette (2007)
- After the Outrage, directed by Olivier Lassu (2005)
- Alley Cat Paradise, directed by Manon Barbeau (2004)
- American Fugitive: The Truth About Hassan, directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond (2006)
- The Art of Time, directed by Philippe Baylaucq (2000)
- Bad Girl, directed by Marielle Nitoslawska (2001)
- Battle of Wills, directed by Anne Henderson (2009)
- Body Language, directed by Doïna Harap (2013)
- Born to Be Here, directed by Pierre Mignault (2008)
- Breaking the Silence: Burma's Resistance, directed by Pierre Mignault (2009)
- Chef Thémis, cuisinier sans frontières, directed by Philippe Lavalette (2009)
- City Park, A Little Music for the Soul, directed by Carole Laganière (2006)
- A Dream for Kabul, directed by Philippe Baylaucq (2008)
- Creole Connections, directed by Alain d'Aix (1986)
- East End Kids (Vues de l'est), directed by Carole Laganière (2004)
- East End Forever (L'Est pour toujours), directed by Carole Laganière (2011)
- Faith in Government, directed by Jon Kalina (2014)
- Frameworks: Images of a Changing World (Dans un océan d'images), directed by Helen Doyle (2013)
- The Grand Challenge, directed by Guy Boutin (2014)
- The Genocide in Me, directed by Araz Artinian (2005)
- Last Call for Cuba, directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond (1999)
- Last of the Elephant Men, directed by Daniel Ferguson (2015)
- Lifelike, directed by Tally Abecassis (2005)
- The Magic Touch, directed by Carlos Ferrand (2005)
- Men for Sale (Hommes à louer), directed by Rodrigue Jean (2008)
- The Messengers, directed by Helen Doyle (2003)
- Mind in Motion, directed by Philippe Baylaucq (2008)
- The Moon and the Violin (Un toit, un violon, la lune), directed by Carole Laganière (2003)
- Le Nouveau Visage de Coco, directed by Guy Boutin (2014)
- The Price We Pay, directed by Harold Crooks (2014)
- Rachel, la star aux pieds nus, directed by Pierre Mignault (2013)
- Raiders of the Lost Civilizations, directed by Jean-Claude Bürger (2002)
- Salam Iran, A Persian Letter, directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond (2002)
- The Shaman's Apprentice, directed by Stéphane Bégoin (2002)
- Sand Wars, directed by Denis Delestrac (2013)
- Seeking Refuge, directed by Karen Cho (2009)
- Shock Waves, directed by Pierre Mignault (2007)
- Small Wonders, directed by Tally Abecassis (2009)
- Solo Land, directed by Doïna Harap (2003)
- Solo Parent, directed by Doïna Harap (2005)
- Solo Senior, directed by Doïna Harap (2006)
- Taxi, directed by Wendy Champagne (2013)
- Trains of Life, directed by André Melançon (2013)
- Unlikely Treasures, directed by Tally Abecassis
- Waiting for Spring (En attendant le printemps), directed by Marie-Geneviève Chabot (2013)
- Walk on the Night Side, directed by Arnaud Bouquet (2012)
- Year One (Première année), directed by Carole Laganière (2010)
Accolades
edit- Toronto International Film Festival - TIFF (Top Ten for The Price We Pay)[4]
- Jutra Award (best Feature Documentary for En attendant le printemps,[5][better source needed] best feature documentary finalists for Dans un océan d'images[6][better source needed] and Vues de l'est)[7]
- Gémeaux Awards (Best Culture Documentary for Dans un océan d'images,[8] Best Nature and Sciences Documentary for Le sable, enquête sur une disparition, Best Music for Le Magicien de Kaboul,[9] Diversity Award for Tête de tuque,[10] Best Culture Documentary, Sound, Music for La Griffe magique,[11] Multiculturalism Award for Le Génocide en moi)[12]
- Vancouver Film Critics Circle (Best Canadian Documentary Award for The Price We Pay)[13]
- Hot Docs (ACDI Award of Best International Development Canadian Documentary for Ondes de choc,[14] Best Medium Length Documentary for Un toit, un violon, la lune and for Vues de l'est,[15] Best Photography - Sound for Visionnaires,[16] Best Political Documentary for Haïti dans tous nos rêves)[17]
- Nyon Festival (Jury Award and Cinéma d'Art et d'Essai Award for La Danse avec l'aveugle)
- Eko Film Festival of Prague (Jury "Inspiration" Award for Le sable, enquête sur une disparition)[18]
- FICMA Barcelona (Best Documentary Award for Le sable, enquête sur une disparition)[19]
- FIGRA France (International Competition for Birmanie l'indomptable, "Autrement Vu" Section for Terre d'Asile)
- Vues d'Afrique (Best medium-length Documentary for Rachel, la star aux pieds nus)[20]
- International Forum of North-South Media in Burkina Faso (Jury Coup de coeur for Chef Thémis, cuisinier sans frontières)[21]
- Toronto Human Rights DocFest (First prize for Terre d'asile)[22]
- Staten Island Film Festival (Best International Film for The Genocide in me)[23]
- International Short-Length Film Festival in Grenoble (Jury Award for Contre-Censure)...[24]
References
edit- ^ InformAction - About us - http://www.informactionfilms.com/en/enterprise.html
- ^ Nathalie Barton, productrice et présidente d'InformAction -http://www.erudit.org/culture/cb1068900/cb1814104/64528ac.pdf
- ^ Ian & Ian producers - Voyages au bout de la nuit - "Ian & Ian, producteurs - Voyages au bout de la nuit, dans les coulisses de la création". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- ^ Canada's Top Ten Film Festival - "TIFF.net | the Price We Pay". Archived from the original on 2015-07-24. Retrieved 2015-08-10., http://www.tiff Archived 2013-08-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 16th Jutra Award Ceremony - fr:16e soirée des prix Jutra#Meilleur film documentaire
- ^ 16th Jutra Award Ceremony - fr:16e soirée des prix Jutra#Meilleur film documentaire
- ^ Vues de l'est - http://ici.radio-canada.ca/REGIONS/greg/fichiers/20060119vues_2005.pdf
- ^ 2014 Gémeaux Winners- http://www.acct.ca/prixgemeaux/2014/gagnants/soiree-des-artisans-et-du-documentaire.html
- ^ Télé-Québec remporte quatre Gémeaux à la Soirée des artisans et du documentaire - http://www.telequebec.tv/communiques/?id=65
- ^ Diversity Award for Born To Be Here - http://www.acct.ca/prixgemeaux/2010/prix-speciaux/prix-de-la-diversite.html
- ^ Succès primés des productions financées par le FCT et ... - http://www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/_files/cbcrc/documents/communiques/ctf-critical-acclaim-fr.pdf
- ^ Félicitations aux lauréats des prix gémeaux - http://www.inis.qc.ca/nouvelle/felicitations-aux-laureats-des-prix-gemeaux
- ^ The Price We Pay Best Canadian Documentary - https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/cinema/428228/le-prix-a-payer-meilleur-documentaire-canadien
- ^ Pointe de Francopholie aux Hot Docs - http://www.lexpress.to/archives/2362/
- ^ Grandes espérances - http://voir.ca/cinema/2003/06/04/un-toit-un-violon-la-lune-les-grandes-esperances/
- ^ Hot Docs Archives - "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Canadian Film Institute - http://www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showscreening&id=126&Itemid=707 Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Communiqué - http://www.telequebec.tv/communiques/?id=652
- ^ " Le Sable, enquête sur une disparition " de Denis Delestrac récompensé à Barcelone - http://pro.arte.tv/2013/11/le-sable-enquete-sur-une-disparition/
- ^ RACHEL, LA STAR AUX PIEDS NUS - http://www.vuesdafrique.com/index.php/component/jevents/detailevenement/375/-/rachel-la-star-aux-pieds-nus?Itemid=0 Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Chef Themis - https://vickydepaola.wordpress.com/2010/11/10/chef-themis-cuisinier-sans-frontieres/
- ^ Terre d'Asile - http://www.cinefete.ca/fr/site/products/terre-d-asile#.VdY31yx_Okp
- ^ Ciné-Fête, Genocide in Me - http://www.cinefete.ca/fr/site/products/genocide-en-moi#.VdY4NCx_Okp
- ^ Contre-Censure - http://www.africultures.com/php/index.php?nav=film&no=12405