Producers on Davie

DETAILS

Contact Name:

Harry Sutherland

Title:

President

Partial Credit List:

WEBCAM GIRLS
From housewives to cyberwhores, director Aerlyn Weissman will explore what gets revealed and what remains hidden when women put themselves in front of the camera -and behind it- in the digital
age. W Network. Ready for Production.

SCAREDSACRED
Director Velcrow Ripper (Bones Of The Forest: Best of Hot Docs, Genie Award) visits places in the world where something so horrendous has happened that our faith in humanity has been questioned - only to find the true meaning of humanity itself. Feature film release. National Film Board. Ready for Production.

THE BELLS OF BALAGIGA
One hundred years ago the United States was involved in a brutal colonial war to stamp out the newly formed Republic of the Philippines. Director Jack Silberman (Japan Prize for Bombies) uncovers America's first taste of imperialism and the attempt by Filipinos today to recover the Bells of Balangiga.

THE LOST BOOK OF TIBETAN MEDICINE
Director Tetsu Itano and writer Gary Marcuse uncover the mystery of the lost book of Tibetan medicine, the Blue Beryl. Co-production with MediAtelier and NHK.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ARTHUR ERICKSON
The story of Canada's most controversial architect and his impact on our sense of space and community.
Special guests include Shirley McLean and Donald Sutherland. Director: Gordon McLennan. Producer: Dan Schlanger. CBC.

LINTON GARNER: I NEVER SAID GOODBYE
Director Colin Browne explores the relationship between jazz legend Erroll Garner and his brother Linton in
this moving portrait of brothers and their music. CBC "Opening Night". In Post-production.

100% WOMAN
"Michelle Dumaresq is among the fastest women in international downhill mountain biking - but she used to be a man. It's equal rights vs. fairness in sport in this intimate portrait of a controversial athlete who's
testing all the limits, forcing us to ask: can a transsexual be 100% Woman?" Documentary Channel & Life Network. In Production.

HOLLYWOOD INDIANS
Director Jennifer Wemigwans turns the camera around and brings us a different perspective on the story of "Cowboys and Indians". CBC "Passionate Eye" & APTN. Project in Development.

DRAMA EIGHTEEN
Director Richard Bell follows his successful first film Two Brothers with this story of two eighteen year-olds - a street kid and a soldier from the Second World War. CITY TV. Production slated for September, 2003.

INDIAN KILLER
Based on the latest novel from Sherman Alexie (Smoke Signals): co-produced with Larry Estes (Sex, Lies & Videotapes) and directed by Evan Adams. Production slated for Spring, 2004.

BACK TO THE CROSS
Coming-of-age story with a dark twist as a Canadian and a Filipino student struggle to deal with the affects of Aids in the priesthood. Script by Marc Borja. Co-production with the Philippines.

GENERAL INFORMATION

> Looking for coproducers for own shows and new material

Producers On Davie is an executive producing company that prefers to work with producer/director teams.

> Does not option material

> Opening to working with emerging writers, directors, producers

We work with emerging as well as established producers and directors.

INTERESTS

Types of Programming:

Documentaries - One Offs, Documentaries - Series, Documentaries - Feature Length, Drama - Feature Length, Drama MOWs

POD specializes in documentary and drama with a strong social/political edge as well as high end arts programming.

Length of Programs:

One hour programs, Ninety minutes or more

Broad Subjects of Interest:

Biographies, Crime & Mystery, Health, History, Humanities, Music & Arts, Nature, Religion, Science

Specifically Looking For:

Good partners with a strong commitment to their work, realistic expectations and brilliant ideas.