About us
PVP MEDIA’S DNA
Established in 1987 by Vic Pelletier, PVP MEDIA has earned its renowned reputation for producing a variety of captivating documentaries and television series.
First launched as Productions Vic Pelletier and later becoming Groupe PVP (as it was known for over a decade), the Matane-based company famous for its documentaries, animated series and digital projects ushered in a new era with a new name that better represents its identity in 2021. With media of all kinds making up the company’s DNA, the new name PVP MEDIA truly represents the company’s identity and brand.
Today, PVP MEDIA does much more than simply produce documentaries, the company added a digital media department in 2001, an animation department in 2004 and a fiction department in 2007. The company continues to develop its services and remains a leader of the regional production industry with projects garnering international acclaim.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
PVP MEDIA ALSO BOASTS 23 AWARDS AND 62 NOMINATIONS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS.
VALUES
Expertise
Community
Creativity
Reliability
Progress
Talent
Respect
A FIRM FOOTHOLD INTERNATIONALLY
Today, PVP MEDIA has a firm foothold in Canada and internationally, thanks to the talents of a team that extends to more than sixty colleagues sharing the same strong work ethic and quest for quality. Over the years, the production company has earned an array of awards and accolades.
MISSION
PVP MEDIA’s mission is to remain a steadfast leader of the regional production industry, all the while producing content that thrives in Canada and internationally. To do so, PVP MEDIA firmly believes in helping its employees flourish within the company, placing collaboration and team spirit at the core of its work culture.
Direction
Vincent Leroux
PRESIDENT AND PRODUCER
Vincent Leroux joined the team at the end of 2001, following a career working for major Quebec accounting firms. A member of the Quebec Charter of Professional Accountants since 1995, he has contributed to the development of PVP MEDIA, chiefly by dealing with the company’s finances and overall management. Today, Vincent is president of PVP MEDIA and acts as producer on all fiction and documentary projects. Through his many successful projects and partnerships, Vincent has truly made his mark in the television industry.
François Trudel
VICE-PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
François Trudel has been an active member of the animation industry since 1994. With over 20 animated series to his name, François is vice-president of PVP MEDIA and acts as producer on numerous projects. He develops and produces 2D and 3D animated projects for Canadian and international broadcasters. He also produces digital and console video games available across all platforms. François contributes to the company’s growth by handling its strategy and administration. He is responsible for the creation, development, financing, production and marketing of all PVP MEDIA’s animation and video game projects.
PRODUCERS / COLLABORATORS
Karina Marceau
SCREENWRITER AND DIRECTOR
Insatiably curious and passionate about humankind, Karina Marceau, her camera and her microphone have travelled all around the world as she worked in over 40 countries before coming home to Quebec, where she has been based for several years.
Reporter, newsreader, presenter, and documentary film-maker, this never-wavering journalist, director and producer goes where the most groundbreaking stories take her.
Hobby photographer, full-time movie buff, music lover and sports fan, this avid reader and multiple-award-winner cleverly covers unexplored issues in her work.
Éli Laliberté
Content producer, screenwriter, and director
Éli Laliberté has dedicated over 30 years to documentary film production. In 2017, he was awarded a Gémeaux Award for best documentary cinematography for his work on 1000 Jours pour la planète, and in 2018, was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for best factual series for Konnected.tv. This multi-skilled individual worked as a screenwriter, director and director of photography, before becoming a producer for PVP MEDIA.
Having explored the four corners of the Earth, Éli is particularly interested in the environment, the social issues of our time, and the development of Canada’s Indigenous populations. Éli’s projects and his respect and understanding for complex issues have enabled him to develop longstanding relationships with many of the people he works with.
Sonia Bérubé
PRODUCER AND PRODUCTION MANAGER
Sonia Bérubé has worked in the television production industry for over 20 years and joined PVP in 2010. Sonia tried her hand at video editing and advertisement production and post-production before finally settling on documentary production and returning to her roots in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Sonia now holds the position of Documentary Producer at PVP MEDIA.
Mélanie L. Dion
Producer and Production Manager
As a production manager and producer, Mélanie L. Dion plays a crucial role in the development of projects at PVP MEDIA. Her creative vision and industry knowledge have led to the realization of numerous productions, significantly enriching the media landscape. Her expertise, notably developed through her production company, includes many achievements such as Terre nourricière, Atypiques des bois, and the documentary Sans toi. Mélanie L. Dion brings each project to a level of quality that contributes to the company's reputation.
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR AND PROJECT MANAGER / ANIMATION
Nicolas Dalpé
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
Nicolas Dalpé has over 20 years of project management experience and has worked as a senior manager in the animation industry since 1999. As enthusiastic as ever about the industry, Nicolas has a firm grasp of the project development process and related pipelines from pre- to post-production. His experience in international co-productions and services is a proven asset that has helped him successfully complete over 40 productions.
Marie Morency-Lee
PROJECT MANAGER
Public relations specialist by trade with more than 25 years of experience creating youth content, she is gifted for innovative projects that converge on several screens. Since she is passionate about the world of children, she strives to collaborate on programs that captivate and inspire them. After a transition to the management of linear audiovisual products, while building on her experience acquired in managing the content of teletoon.com then tvokids.com, she joined PVP Media and assists the team in developing and producing animated series and films for all audiences.
PVP MEDIA’S DIGITAL BRANCH
Jean-François Côté
PRESIDENT
Jean-François has worked in the digital media sector for almost two decades. He heads up a team of professionals specialized in designing and developing digital projects, and has produced close to 100 projects. In 2018, Jean-François became president of PVP MEDIA’s digital media branch, Cube Noir. Find out more about Cube Noir.
Former associates and collaborators
Vic Pelletier
FOUNDER, PRODUCER, AND DIRECTOR
Vic Pelletier is the founder of PVP MEDIA (formerly Les Productions Vic Pelletier and PVP MEDIA). His career really took off in 1976 with the production of three documentaries in collaboration with the National Film Board.
Later, in 1987, he founded his own company and earned a reputation through fascinating series and documentary films, many of which explore the Great North. Over the years, Vic Pelletier has acquired a rich experience in the television industry, producing over 45 projects both nationally and internationally.
Robert Tremblay
SCREENWRITER AND DIRECTOR
A pioneer of documentary productions, Robert Tremblay is a man of many talents. Presenter, interviewer, researcher, screenwriter and director, he knows the world of television better than anyone. In addition to these roles, he’s also actively involved in the development of many documentary projects. Loved for his charisma, he has presented many documentary series, and contributed to numerous other projects.
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