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The Battle for the Arctic is Joe Media’s next major documentary project now in production for CBC’s Doc Zone. Produced by Calgary’s Lynn Raineault, the documentary is also co-directed and co-written by Lynn and awarding wining journalist Julian Sher, DOP Doug Munro and editor Howard Wirth. The documentary examines the race for resources taking place under the polar ice cap. Some say that up to 50% of the planet’s undiscovered energy reserves will be found there. Profits to be found under the melting polar ice cap count in the trillions of dollars – the kind of numbers that has Canada locked in a sovereignty battle with traditional allies like the U.S. and with former foes like Russia. The documentary follows the fight, examines the claims, and assesses Canada’s chances for control of the ‘roof of the world.’
DOP Doug Munro and Writer/Director Julian Sher in Eureka in the high Arctic
Joe Media and Alchemy Reality (US and UK) have entered into an international development agreement to produce a new documentary series for Canada, the US and the UK with the working title of “Un-built”. The one-hour HD series examines the amazing but little known, now forgotten, architectural designs that would have changed where and how we live and why they were shelved and now lie dormant.
Joe and the Bow. Joe Media has teamed up with the international development company Matthews Southwest to document the construction of “The Bow” Building” in Calgary. “The Bow”, future corporate headquarters for EnCana’s two new oil and gas companies, is North America’s most modern, technologically complicated, and environmentally friendly construction project ever – ironically being built for an oil company. Joe Media is also entering into a development agreement with Discovery Channel for national HD broadcast. Upon completion in 2011, “The Bow” will not only be a one-of-a-kind workplace experience for EnCana employees, but will provide a new urban cultural destination for Calgarians and visitors.
Real Screen magazine recently released its list of the world's top independent production companies and Joe Media and 18 other Canadian companies made the cut. “We are surprised and proud to be named because this year's list is based on ratings of our shows”, says Joe Novak, President & CEO of Joe Media. Matt Gillespie, Partner and COO of JOE: says; “This time around, Real Screen went to the broadcasters and they provided their lists of top non-fiction and factual shows, translating into a spreadsheet of 500 different titles. From that sizable list, Real Screen was able to come up with the world’s top 100 independent production companies.”
The award-wining series Fish Out of Water, seen on APTN, SCN, BOLD, starts production this month for another 13 episode series. A co-production with InterINdigital Entertainment of Ontario, the show is hosted by Don Kelly, produced by Katery Legault and Neil Grahn, directed by Neil and written by Katery, Don and Neil.
Joe Media Editor Ken Filewych has taken up the editing reins again for Heartland’s second season, produced by Seven/24 Films and Dynamo Films of Toronto. “I’m really happy to be back for the second season. I have such respect for the Seven/24 folks Jordy and Tom, as well as producers Heather Conkie and Tina Grewall. It’s a great show, and with 18 episodes this time around, it will be a huge but fun challenge.”
Fixing Dinner, Joe Media’s awarding winning lifestyle show helping family’s cope with the stress of dinner through meal planning has just been renewed for another 3 year broadcast run on AmericanLife Television.
At the Ad Rodeo Awards held recently in Calgary, Joe Media and its partners were recognized with 3 Anvil Awards. “We are very proud of our partnership with KARO in helping them win Best of the Show and Best Commercial over $ 50,000” says Matt Gillespie, Executive Producer, “and we are equally very proud of our work with Trigger Communications, helping them win Best Public Service Television Ad.“ According to Joe Novak; “The creative partnerships we have with agencies such as KARO and Trigger is most rewarding, especially when the judging by professionals from across Canada and the United States was so demanding.”
Joe Media Group has ‘graduated’ intern Juan Delgado, as he just completed CFTPA Internship in Business Affairs. The internship was part of the CHUM Diversity Mentorship Program, designed to give emerging producers of a visible minority an entry into the film and television industry. The experience proved to be a great success for both Joe Media and Juan, as he developed into an invaluable member of the JOE family. With the guidance of Nancy Laing, Karen Pickles and the rest of the Joe team, Juan became an important contributor working on television, corporate, and commercial projects.
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