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
Afghan Chronicles, directed by Dominic Morissette (2007)
After the Outrage, directed by Olivier Lassu (2005)
Alley Cat Paradise, directed by Manon Barbeau (2004)
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]
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]