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

• Last of the Elephant Men, directed by Daniel Ferguson (2015)
• The Price We Pay, directed by Harold Crooks (2014)
• Faith in Government, directed by Jon Kalina (2014)
• Le Nouveau Visage de Coco, directed by Guy Boutin (2014)
• The Grand Challenge, directed by Guy Boutin (2014)
• Body Language, directed by Doïna Harap (2013)
• Frameworks, directed by Helen Doyle (2013)
• Rachel, la star aux pieds nus, directed by Pierre Mignault (2013)
• Sand Wars, directed by Denis Delestrac (2013)
• Taxi, directed by Wendy Champagne (2013)
• Trains of Life, directed by André Melançon (2013)
• Waiting for Spring (En attendant le printemps), directed by Marie-Geneviève Chabot (2013)
• Walk on the Night Side, directed by Arnaud Bouquet (2012)
• East End Forever, directed by Carole Laganière (2011)
• Unlikely Treasures, directed by Tally Abecassis
• Year One. directed by Carole Laganière
• Battle of Wills, directed by Anne Henderson (2009)
• Breaking the Silence: Burma's Resistance, directed by Pierre Mignault (2009)
• Seeking Refuge, directed by Karen Cho (2009)
• Small Wonders, directed by Tally Abecassis (2009)
• Chef Thémis, cuisinier sans frontières, directed by Philippe Lavalette (2009)
• Born To Be Here, directed by Pierre Mignault (2008)
• A Dream for Kabul, directed by Philippe Baylaucq (2008)
• Men for Sale, directed by Rodrigue Jean (2008)
• Mind in Motion, directed by Philippe Baylaucq (2008)
• Afghan Chronicles, directed by Dominic Morissette (2007)
• Shock Waves, directed by Pierre Mignault (2007)
• Solo Senior, directed by Doïna Harap (2006)
• American Fugitive: The Truth About Hassan, directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond (2006)
• City Park, A Little Music for the Soul, directed by Carole Laganière (2006)
• After the Outrage, directed by Olivier Lassu (2005)
• Lifelike, directed by Tally Abecassis (2005)
• Solo Parent, directed by Doïna Harap (2005)
• The Genocide in Me, directed by Araz Artinian (2005)
• The Magic Touch, directed by Carlos Ferrand (2005)
• Alley Cat Paradise, directed by Manon Barbeau (2004)
• East End Kids, directed by Carole Laganière (2004)
• Solo Land, directed by Doïna Harap (2003)
• The Messengers, directed by Helen Doyle (2003)
• The Moon and the Violin, directed by Carole Laganière (2003)
• Salam Iran, A Persian Letter, directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond (2002)
• The Shaman's Apprentice, directed by Stéphane Bégoin (2002)
• Bad Girl, directed by Marielle Nitoslawska (2001)
• Raiders of the Lost Civilizations, directed by Jean-Claude Bürger (2002)
• The Art of Time, directed by Philippe Baylaucq (2000)
• Last Call for Cuba, directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond (1999)
• Creole Connections, directed by Alain d'Aix (1986)

Accolades

• Toronto International Film Festival - TIFF (Top Ten for The Price We Pay)^[4]
• Jutra Award (best Feature Documentary for En attendant le printemps,^[5] best feature documentary finalists for Dans un océan d'images^[6] and Vues de l'est)^[7]
• 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]
• Vancouver Film Critics Circle (Best Canadian Documentary Award for The Price We Pay)^[13]
• 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 (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]
• International Forum of North-South Media in Burkina Faso (Jury Coup de coeur for Chef Thémis, cuisinier sans frontières)^[21]
• Toronto Human Rights DocFest (First prize for Terre d'asile)^[22]
• Staten Island Film Festival (Best International Film for The Genocide in me)^[23]
• International Short-Length Film Festival in Grenoble (Jury Award for Contre-Censure)...^[24]

References

External links

• Official website