InformAction

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]

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

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)
  • 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][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 [fr] (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 [fr] 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