InformAction explained
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]
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 (En attendant le printemps), 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)
- , 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 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]
- (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]
- 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]
Notes and References
- 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 - Web site: Ian & Ian, producteurs - Voyages au bout de la nuit, dans les coulisses de la création . 2015-07-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303182040/http://nuit.tv5.ca/episode_fiche_2 . 2016-03-03 .
- Canada's Top Ten Film Festival - Web site: TIFF.net | the Price We Pay . 2015-08-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150724094616/http://tiff.net/festivals/ctt14/features/the-price-we-pay . 2015-07-24 ., http://www.tiff
- 16th Jutra Award Ceremony -
- 16th Jutra Award Ceremony -
- 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 - Web site: Archived copy . 2015-08-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150417035318/http://www.hotdocs.ca/archive/2000_hot_docs_awards_archive . 2015-04-17 .
- Canadian Film Institute - http://www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showscreening&id=126&Itemid=707
- 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
- 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
