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'''InformAction Productions''' is a [[Montreal]]-based Canadian [[documentary film]] production company.InformAction was founded in 1971 by producer Nathalie Barton, directors Jean-Claude Bürger and Alain d'Aix.<ref>InformAction - About us - http://www.informactionfilms.com/en/enterprise.html</ref>Their films explore major contemporary social and political issues or focus on human stories, art and culture.<ref>Nathalie Barton, productrice et présidente d'InformAction -http://www.erudit.org/culture/cb1068900/cb1814104/64528ac.pdf</ref>In 1999 and 2000 producers Ian Quenneville and Ian Oliveri joined the company so as to work with Nathalie Barton.<ref>Ian & Ian producers - Voyages au bout de la nuit - http://nuit.tv5.ca/episode_fiche_2</ref>
'''InformAction Productions''' is a [[Montreal]]-based Canadian [[documentary film]] production company.InformAction was founded in 1971 by producer Nathalie Barton, directors Jean-Claude Bürger and Gérard Le Chêne.<ref>InformAction - About us - http://www.informactionfilms.com/en/enterprise.html</ref>Their films explore major contemporary social and political issues or focus on human stories, art and culture.<ref>Nathalie Barton, productrice et présidente d'InformAction -http://www.erudit.org/culture/cb1068900/cb1814104/64528ac.pdf</ref>In 1999 and 2000 producers Ian Quenneville and Ian Oliveri joined the company so as to work with Nathalie Barton.<ref>Ian & Ian producers - Voyages au bout de la nuit - http://nuit.tv5.ca/episode_fiche_2</ref>


== Documentaries ==
== Documentaries ==

Revision as of 20:47, 20 August 2015

InformAction Productions
Company typeProduction Company
IndustryTelevision, Cinema
Founded1971
FounderNathalie Barton
Jean-Claude Bürger
Gérard Le Chêne
Headquarters460 St-Catherine O Street, Montreal, Canada
Websitewww.informactionfilms.com

InformAction Productions is a Montreal-based Canadian documentary film production company.InformAction was 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]

Documentaries

  • Last of the Elephant Men, directed by Daniel Ferguson (2015)
  • The Price we Pay, directed by Harold Crooks (2014)
  • Faith in Government, directed by Jon Kalina (2014)
  • Le Nouveau Visage de Coco, directed by Guy Boutin (2014)
  • The Grand Challenge, directed by Guy Boutin (2014)
  • Body Language, directed by Doïna Harap (2013)
  • Frameworks, directed by Helen Doyle (2013)
  • Rachel, la star aux pieds nus, directed by Pierre Mignault (2013)
  • Sand Wars, directed by Denis Delestrac (2013)
  • Taxi, directed by Wendy Champagne (2013)
  • Trains of Life, directed by André Melançon (2013)
  • Waiting for Spring, directed by Marie-Geneviève Chabot (2013)
  • Walk on the Night Side, directed by Arnaud Bouquet (2012)
  • East End Forever, directed by Carole Laganière (2011)
  • Unlikely Treasures, directed by Tally Abecassis
  • Year One. directed by Carole Laganière
  • Battle of Wills, directed by Anne Henderson (2009)
  • Breaking the Silence: Burma's Resistance, directed by Pierre Mignault (2009)
  • Seeking Refuge, directed by Karen Cho (2009)
  • Small Wonders, directed by Tally Abecassis (2009)
  • Chef Thémis, cuisinier sans frontières, directed by Philippe Lavalette (2009)
  • Born To Be Here, directed by Pierre Mignault (2008)
  • A Dream for Kabul, directed by Philippe Baylaucq (2008)
  • Men for Sale, directed by Rodrigue Jean (2008)
  • Mind in Motion, directed by Philippe Baylaucq (2008)
  • Afghan Chronicles, directed by Dominic Morissette (2007)
  • Shock Waves, directed by Pierre Mignault (2007)
  • Solo Senior, directed by Doïna Harap (2006)
  • American Fugitive: The Truth About Hassan, directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond (2006)
  • City Park, A Little Music for the Soul, directed by Carole Laganière (2006)
  • After the Outrage, directed by Olivier Lassu (2005)
  • Lifelike, directed by Tally Abecassis (2005)
  • Solo Parent, directed by Doïna Harap (2005)
  • The Genocide in Me, directed by Araz Artinian (2005)
  • The Magic Touch, directed by Carlos Ferrand (2005)
  • Alley Cat Paradise, directed by Manon Barbeau (2004)
  • East End Kids, directed by Carole Laganière (2004)
  • Solo Land, directed by Doïna Harap (2003)
  • The Messengers, directed by Helen Doyle (2003)
  • The Moon and the Violin, directed by Carole Laganière (2003)
  • Salam Iran, A Persian Letter, directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond (2002)
  • The Shaman's Apprentice, directed by Stéphane Bégoin (2002)
  • Bad Girl, directed by Marielle Nitoslawska (2001)
  • Raiders of the Lost Civilizations, directed by Jean-Claude Bürger (2002)
  • The Art of Time, directed by Philippe Baylaucq (2000)
  • Last Call for Cuba, directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond (1999)
  • Creole Connections, directed by Alain d'Aix (1986)

Accolades

  • Toronto International Film Festival - TIFF (Top Ten for The Price We Pay)[4]
  • Jutra Award (best Feature Documentary for En attendant le printemps[5], best feature documentary finalists for Dans un océan d'images[6] 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 Lenght 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 Festival (Best medium-lenght 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 Price for Terre d'asile)[22]
  • Staten Island Film Festival (Best International Film for The Genocide in me)[23]
  • International Short-Lenght Film Festival in Grenoble (Jury Award for Contre-Censure)[24]...

References

  1. ^ InformAction - About us - http://www.informactionfilms.com/en/enterprise.html
  2. ^ Nathalie Barton, productrice et présidente d'InformAction -http://www.erudit.org/culture/cb1068900/cb1814104/64528ac.pdf
  3. ^ Ian & Ian producers - Voyages au bout de la nuit - http://nuit.tv5.ca/episode_fiche_2
  4. ^ Canada's Top Ten Film Festival - http://tiff.net/festivals/ctt14/features/the-price-we-pay, www.tiff
  5. ^ 16th Jutra Award Ceremony - https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/16e_soir%C3%A9e_des_prix_Jutra#Meilleur_film_documentaire
  6. ^ 16th Jutra Award Ceremony - https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/16e_soir%C3%A9e_des_prix_Jutra#Meilleur_film_documentaire
  7. ^ Vues de l'est - http://ici.radio-canada.ca/REGIONS/greg/fichiers/20060119vues_2005.pdf
  8. ^ 2014 Gémeaux Winners- http://www.acct.ca/prixgemeaux/2014/gagnants/soiree-des-artisans-et-du-documentaire.html
  9. ^ Télé-Québec remporte quatre Gémeaux à la Soirée des artisans et du documentaire - http://www.telequebec.tv/communiques/?id=65
  10. ^ Diversity Award for Born To Be Here - http://www.acct.ca/prixgemeaux/2010/prix-speciaux/prix-de-la-diversite.html
  11. ^ Succès primés des productions financées par le FCT et ... - http://www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/_files/cbcrc/documents/communiques/ctf-critical-acclaim-fr.pdf
  12. ^ Félicitations aux lauréats des prix gémeaux - http://www.inis.qc.ca/nouvelle/felicitations-aux-laureats-des-prix-gemeaux
  13. ^ The Price We Pay Best Canadian Documentary - http://www.ledevoir.com/culture/cinema/428228/le-prix-a-payer-meilleur-documentaire-canadien
  14. ^ Pointe de Francopholie aux Hot Docs - http://www.lexpress.to/archives/2362/
  15. ^ Grandes espérances - http://voir.ca/cinema/2003/06/04/un-toit-un-violon-la-lune-les-grandes-esperances/
  16. ^ Hot Docs Archives - http://www.hotdocs.ca/archive/2000_hot_docs_awards_archive
  17. ^ Canadian Film Institute - http://www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showscreening&id=126&Itemid=707
  18. ^ Communiqué - http://www.telequebec.tv/communiques/?id=652http://www.telequebec.tv/communiques/?id=652
  19. ^ « Le Sable, enquête sur une disparition » de Denis Delestrac récompensé à Barcelone - http://pro.arte.tv/2013/11/le-sable-enquete-sur-une-disparition/
  20. ^ RACHEL, LA STAR AUX PIEDS NUS - http://www.vuesdafrique.com/index.php/component/jevents/detailevenement/375/-/rachel-la-star-aux-pieds-nus?Itemid=0
  21. ^ Chef Themis - https://vickydepaola.wordpress.com/2010/11/10/chef-themis-cuisinier-sans-frontieres/
  22. ^ Terre d'Asile - http://www.cinefete.ca/fr/site/products/terre-d-asile#.VdY31yx_Okp
  23. ^ Ciné-Fête, Genocide in Me - http://www.cinefete.ca/fr/site/products/genocide-en-moi#.VdY4NCx_Okp
  24. ^ Contre-Censure - http://www.africultures.com/php/index.php?nav=film&no=12405