The Bizable Media team works with creative producers and other rights holders to facilitate, finance, manage and deliver exceptional screen-based content. Our clients are passionate creators of stand-out dramas, documentaries and comedies who appreciate our deep industry knowledge and our effective navigation of the business and compliance aspects that ensure a successful production experience.
We Advise
• Corporate and project structuring to enhance producer’s position
• Project budgeting, financing and recoupment
• Tax credits and interjurisdictional opportunities
• Identifying and clarifying underlying rights issues
• Accounting set up and statutory compliance
We Administer
• Contractual deliverables
• Accounts receivable
• Tax credits
• Interim financing
• Statutory and guild requirements
• Reporting
We Assist
• Early stage development
• Identifying funding/financing opportunities
• Key talent negotiation
• Longer term business development strategy
Audrey has over a decade of progressive experience in production accounting and finance in film and television. Earlier in her career she developed an expertise and excellent reputation in documentary production accounting and financial management for artists. More recently, she applied her knowledge and organizational skills to supporting arts organizations and small film and television companies streamline their accounting and financial processes. Audrey’s passion to support creators manage their finances and grow their businesses led her to pursue formal accountancy education which she completed in 2022. While she used to spend her evenings casually crafting and watching Jeopardy, Audrey is now spending her evenings perfecting the bedtime routine with her young baby.
With a wealth of experience and deep industry relationships, Lucy expertly navigates clients through the business aspects of development, financing, corporate organization, and production in the film and television sector. She has been a vital part of Bizable for five years, bringing her expertise and efficiency to every project.
Previously, Lucy served as a Business Affairs Analyst at Dentons Canada LLC, a Business Affairs Coordinator at Shaftesbury, and the Director of Development and Associate Producer at Accent Entertainment. Her contributions have been integral to some of Canada's most high-profile, award-winning series and films.
Lucy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Radio and Television Arts and gained valuable experience working in Los Angeles at a boutique talent management company specializing in bringing Canadian talent to the U.S. She is an active member of Women in Film & Television Toronto (WIFT-T) and completed the Osgoode Certificate in Entertainment Law in 2022.
Lucy is a perpetual volunteer, participating on two student councils, an equity and inclusion committee, and multiple mentorship programs. In her personal time, she enjoys music in its analog form, boasting an impressive vinyl and cassette collection.
Brittany is Bizable’s Vancouver-based business affairs lead supporting western producers with rights management, financing expertise and effective project management. She comes to Bizable with a track record of producing and arts administration in live entertainment and screen-based media. Throughout her career she has consistently nurtured new works created by Indigenous and culturally diverse artists. Her work as the General Manager of Signal Theatre, an Indigenous led trans-disciplinary performance company, and at Nightswimming, a dramaturgical theatre company focused on creation, inform her approach to business, which is based on collaborative decision making and the centring of artistic process. Brittany’s work as a production coordinator for documentaries strengthens her attention to detail and contributes to her rigorous organizational and financial skills, all of which make her a valuable part of the Bizable Media team. In her spare time, Brittany loves to play ultimate frisbee — sometimes even competitively!
Liam brings a valuable balance of analytical and creative talents to the Bizable Media team. After completing a BA with a focus on English and finance at the University of Ottawa, he launched a career in the area of data management and communications, while pursuing his passions in writing and music. He now utilizes his experience and skills at Bizable in the role of Business Affairs Analyst to collect and organize critical data, draft administrative and financial materials, and prepare a variety of applications for project funding and certification. Liam’s critical analysis skills and his understanding of the creative process contribute to the wholistic approach Bizable takes to supporting clients’ business needs. In his free time, Liam continues to pursue his hobbies of music performance (piano and trumpet), vinyl collecting, and maintaining a personal website dedicated to writings about music, politics, and more.
Monique comes to Bizable with a background in Theatre, Arts Administration, and Production Accounting. She has 10+ years experience working in the Theatre admin world with past roles such as the Program Director at Playwrights Guild of Canada, the General Manager of Globus Theatre, the Co-Chair of Communications for the Canadian Arts Coalition, and served on the board of directors for Playwrights Guild of Canada. In the last couple of years she has switched gears to work as a Bookkeeper for Theatre organizations (nationally) and as a non-union Production Accountant. She has recently attended George Brown College for Bookkeeping courses and has taken Intermediate Production Accounting at WIFT (Women in Film Toronto). With a Theatre background, Monique has grown to appreciate, advocate for, and believe in storytelling and content creators. She has had a long journey from performing on stage to sitting way back out of the spotlight with bank statements. What has stayed the same is her commitment in making the work easier for creators!
Krista joins Bizable Media from Vancouver, as we continue to expand our presence in the B.C. market. She brings along two decades of combined experience in both the film industry and general communications, in Vancouver, Saskatoon, Toronto and abroad. Her passion for creative storytelling mixed with an eye for detail has led her to thrive in Business Affairs. Krista has worked in a number of roles on set and off, including Production Coordinator, Unit Manager, and even in Crafty (whatever it takes!). After completing the Osgoode Entertainment Law certificate in 2021 she focused in on understanding the role of tax credits in detail, and has worked on over 100 tax credit applications with Creative BC, Ontario Creates, SODEC, and CAVCO. When not buried in a spreadsheet, she loves attending theatre, writing, and spending time in the beautiful BC parks.
Janice is one of Canada’s most respected business-minded producers and the co-founder and former President of Bizable Media. Over her 30+ years in the film and television industry, Janice has acquired valuable business and financing expertise and built trusting relationships in the industry. She has produced and executive produced hundreds of hours of award-winning documentaries, dramas, lifestyle series and digital media productions. Her passion has always been working on the business side of production with a view to supporting world-class productions in their financing journey and creating sustainable independent film and television companies. Janice is a passionate mentor in the industry and is often invited to guest lecture and instruct on the topic of Canadian film and tv financing. She is a champion for independent Canadian producers and has volunteered her time to DOC, CMPA and Ontario Creates Screen-based Industry Advisory Committee. Janice is the 2023 recipient of the Rogers-DOC Luminary Award.
Kathy Avrich-Johnson, Advisor: Kathy is a trusted business and legal advisor, supporting the realization of creative producers’ visions. Prior to Bizable Media, she was instrumental in building organizations (ACFTP - predecessor to the CMPA, the Aspergers Society of Ontario) and managing and professionalizing private companies (Norstar Entertainment, Canadian Accents, Ilana C Frank Films). Producer of more than 160 hours of television drama, Kathy has also produced several features, both documentary and dramatic, and 50+ web related extensions of television series. An entertainment lawyer since 1983, Kathy is an expert in listening to and advising clients, negotiating, drafting and implementing entertainment agreements. Kathy authored the often referenced and helpful guides “Canadian Production Finance: A Producer’s Handbook” and the companion “Development and Other Production Challenges”. Kathy may often be seen splattered with clay or learning the art of dinking on the pickleball court.
“Bizable Media provided invaluable guidance, advice, and humor during our first show as a production company. Their belief in us helped us find our path.. Bizable = Good!”
Shereen Ali & Phil McCordic
Producers, Windy Isle Entertainment
“As a Nunavut-based production company with limited access to Canada's film and television Industry, Bizable has been instrumental to us in reaching our goals of producing our first independent television series.”
STACEY AGLOK MACDONALD
Partner/Producer at Qanukiaq Studios Inc.
“All the talent in the world isn't worth much without locking down the deals. Bizable Media knows how to stickhandle the business to make sure you land them."
MICHÈLE HOZER
Filmmaker, The Cutting Factory
“Excellent business affairs services with experience, patience, and a sense of humour. I couldn't imagine producing without having Bizable on the team!”
SUSAN CAVAN
President/Accent Entertainment/EP of TallBoyz
“The support that Janice & Kathy have provided A Better Man has been invaluable. Offering the highest standard in business affairs and strategic planning for our film, Bizable has helped us achieve the excellence that we envisioned for our project. I look forward to working with Bizable’s team on future projects.”
CHRISTINE KLECKNER
Partner/Producer at Intervention Productions Inc.
“Bizable are adept and accomplished. I’ve never had a production run better. They do it all – strategy, planning, packaging and it’s painless. The best decision I’ve ever made in the biz.”
DEREK DIORIO
President of Distinct Features/EP of Hard Rock Medical
“Bizable is a pleasure to work with in every way. They are efficient, courteous and strategic. Best of all, they’re nice people who care about their work.”
Michael McMahon
President, Primitive Entertainment
“So incredibly thankful for Bizable’s know-how and support in bringing nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up into the world.”
TASHA HUBBARD
Filmmaker
“I found Bizable to be a pleasure to work with. They provide invaluable and efficacious assistance to any production drawing on an incredible breadth of knowledge and industry experience.”
DANIEL IRON
Vice-President, Blue Ice Pictures
Email: info@bizablemedia.ca
Web: www.bizablemedia.ca