Ça Tourne Productions
We are passionate about film, television and digital media in its many forms. The author’s perspective is paramount in both our fictional and documentary work. We seek to create works with a social conscience that are both audacious and entertaining, and striking in their treatment of topics and visual portrayal. Our mission is to make films that are meaningful both for our region and for the rest of the world.
Renée Blanchar
After completing her studies in directing in Paris, Renée Blanchar returned to Caraquet and began her cinematic journey. Producer, director, screenwriter, she enjoys a solid reputation. Master of the television series Belle-Baie for five seasons, she made a remarkable return to television (2021) by writing and directing the first season of the series Le monde de Gabrielle Roy, for which she received a nomination in the Best Director category at the 2022 Gemini Awards. Renée has directed more than a dozen documentaries that have received numerous awards.
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The Foley (in development)
Drama. Mystery.
6 episodes.
French (mainly) and English.
Written by: Renée Blanchar & Annie-Claude Thériault
Directed by: Renée Blanchar
The Foleys is a six-episode miniseries that tells the story of Laura Dewey-Foley, a forty-two-year-old biologist who works at the University of Toronto Research Institute. Following the death of her mother and serious professional misconduct, she voluntarily goes into exile on the island of Miscou, in eastern Canada to work. This island is not trivial in the history of Laura since her mother, Evelyne Foley, was born there. Miscou is a wild territory, populated by a handful of singular islanders, who live with their own codes and that Laura will upset by conducting a disturbing investigation into her origins. While carrying out her research, Laura did not expect to understand herself better and even less to reconnect with her daughter, Emma who at the age of ten chose to live with her father in a large city of Europe following her parents’ divorce.
The Foley (in development)
Drama. Mystery.
6 episodes.
French (mainly) and English.
Written by: Renée Blanchar & Annie-Claude Thériault
Directed by: Renée Blanchar
The Foleys is a six-episode miniseries that tells the story of Laura Dewey-Foley, a forty-two-year-old biologist who works at the University of Toronto Research Institute. Following the death of her mother and serious professional misconduct, she voluntarily goes into exile on the island of Miscou, in eastern Canada to work. This island is not trivial in the history of Laura since her mother, Evelyne Foley, was born there. Miscou is a wild territory, populated by a handful of singular islanders, who live with their own codes and that Laura will upset by conducting a disturbing investigation into her origins. While carrying out her research, Laura did not expect to understand herself better and even less to reconnect with her daughter, Emma who at the age of ten chose to live with her father in a large city of Europe following her parents’ divorce.
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As a key player in Canada’s screen industry, the APFC promotes the outstanding content created by independent French-language producers. For nearly 25 years, we have represented and supported producers and creators. How do we do it? By defending the cultural and economic value of their work; implementing innovative professional development initiatives so they can remain competitive; constantly monitoring trends in the audiovisual industry; and building new opportunities. Our 26 member producers, who are located throughout Canada, work in television, film and digital media. Our film library, which contains over 425 titles, leaves no doubt about their talent.
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