May 2009

"Lake Winnipeg - a Blooming Crisis" was officially selected to screen at the 15th Annual Twin Rivers Media Festival in Asheville North Carolina, and it also took home 3rd place in the Documentary category. Produced and directed by Michael Linton and written by E. Anne Dawson the film has aired on CTV Television numerous times since it's premiere in 2007, and has screened at the Gimli Film Festival and in dozens of classrooms and provincial departments across Manitoba. In 2008 the film won a Telly Award for 'outstanding achievement' in the documentary category. Check out a clip in our portfolio.

April 2009

Centric Productions receives a Platinum Remi Award at the 42nd Annual Houston Film Festival for the short film "Night Travellers." Produced by Centric Productions and directed by Shelagh Carter, the film is based on the short story by Sandra Birdsell. The film was also officially selected to screen at the New Port Beach Film Festival this month, and premiered at the World Wide Short Film Festival in Toronto last year. The film is also airing on CBC Television June 14th as part of program "Canadian Reflections."

March 2009

This is really BIG.

With the ever increasing number of methods to deliver video and commercial content these days (your website, DVD, mobile, YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo) Canwest Global has just added one of the largest digital televisions in Western Canada.  Located in the outdoor Plaza at Canwest Place at the corner of Portage and Fort Street, this massive 35 foot wide ‘big screen TV’ is one of the highest resolutions LED displays west of Toronto and has over 450,000 people a week passing by!  It’s an impressive (and did we mention BIG) way to deliver a message to your customers!

Centric Productions can create a custom commercial for this massive display, or we can take your existing commercial and prep it for delivery.  Currently, programming loops every six minutes so your ad will play over 200 times in a 24 hour period (that’s 1400 times a week!).  Call or Email us for more information on production costs, advertising rates, formats, and layouts. 

February 2009

Centric is a proud sponsor of the 2009 CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Centric is producing a series of TV commercials and videos to help promote the 8th annual event. Check out the official website, at www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com. The WCF is an annual fund raising event for the Gas Station Theatre and the second largest comedy festival in Canada. You can view the 2009 Comedy Festival "8th Wonder of the World" video on YouTube.

January 2009

Happy New Year to all!

Centric wraps production on a series of videos for 'MyPhield,' a new product to help people with arthritis pain. Check out the videos on their website at www.myphield.com, or www.reliefforlife.ca.

November 2008

Centric Productions sponsors the 2008 Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Centric produced a series of 12 videos on DVD to showcase each of the 2008 inductees at the annual induction dinner. Congratulations to all the athletes who were inducted this year. We look forward to working with the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame next year!

September 2008

Centric Productions turns four years old this month! It's been an amazing four years - business has doubled again over the same period last year, and we're developing bigger projects all the time. Thanks to all the clients who put their faith in us from the start, and keep coming back year after year. Thanks to all new clients over the last few months who have been keeping us busier than ever... we look forward to working with you all again in the very near future!

Summer 2008

It's been a very busy summer around here! We've been all over the province shooting new high definition (HD) stock footage for Travel Manitoba. Production continues into September...

We've been developing two videos for Deer Lodge Centre's Operational Stress Injury Clinic to help members of the Canadian Forces and RCMP deal with stress related to their jobs.

Production has started on a new promotional video for the City of Winkler. The video will showcase employment and lifestyle opportunities in the area, shooting continues into the winter. The video will be released on the City of Winkler website, as well as on DVD.

Work continues on the 40th anniversary video project for Manitoba Arts Council, which will begin shooting on September.

mf.1 [advertising | branding | strategy] and Centre de Santé at the St. Boniface hospital kept us busy in July developing a new promotional video for the clinic. Look for it on their website in the near future.

Work continues on a series of videos for Canadian Lutheran World Relief. CLWR works in various countries around the world providing disaster relief, education programs, and sells a variety of fair-trade goods to help people in developing countries. For more information, visit www.clwr.org.

May 2008

Centric takes home 5 awards!

Centric Productions wins "Best Corporate, Product, or Service Video" at the 2008 Advertising Association of Winnipeg Signature Awards, and four awards at the 29th annual international Telly Awards. View the press release for full details.

April 2008

Centric receives two nominations for "Best Corporate, Product, or Service Video" at the Advertising Association of Winnipeg, 2008 Signature Awards. "Brochure" for Travel Manitoba, and "Dan Terra" for BCG Communications and Canterra Seeds. Congrats to all the 2008 nominees.

March 2008

2008 is off to a great start - thanks to mf.1, the FaQtory, and Manitoba Arts Council for keeping us busy! Check out the Portfolio section of the web site to see some of the projects we've been working on.

September 2007

Centric Productions is 3 years old. Thanks to all the clients past and present who have helped make us one of the fastest growing production companies in the city.

August 2007

"Lake Winnipeg - a Blooming Crisis" airs on CTV to great reviews. Thanks to the folks at the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium for helping us with the project. Check out their web site to find out what you can do to help the lake. The film will be available on DVD in early 2008.

July 2007

Centric starts production on "Brochure" for Travel Manitoba. "Brochure" is a 3 minute music video promoting tourism in Manitoba. Centric worked with Manitoba band "Steeple Chaser," to create an original song titled "Brochure" for the project. Shooting will continue into August. Check out Steeple Chaser here. Look for the finished video on here in early November.

May 2007

We've been re-branded!

April 2007

Transitions: The Art and Soul of Tony Tascona receives a 2007 Telly Award for "outstanding achievement," in the TV Documentary category.

The Telly Awards receive over 13,000 entries each year from around the world, representing the best of the broadcasting, corporate, and commercial production industries. Producer/director Michael Linton, and associate producer/writer E. Anne Dawson are very proud to be honored among some of the best in the industry.

March 2007

What a spring! By far the busiest year we've had to date - as March draws to a close, we see the biggest Q1 to date! Thanks to everyone who kept us on our toes. We've been to Alberta, all over Manitoba, and to Ottawa (twice), for various projects and it doesn't look like things are slowing down...

Work continues on "Lake Winnipeg - a Blooming Crisis," as principal photography draws to a close. The future of Manitoba's commercial fishing industry, and one of the largest lakes in Canada is teetering on the edge of a possible disaster... For information about Lake Winnipeg, the problems it faces, and how you can make a difference check out The Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium.

January 2007

Transitions: The Art and Soul of Tony Tascona is now available for purchase on DVD.
Visit www.centricproductions.com/tonytascona to order a copy.

Centric Productions sets up Winnipeg’s first full-time casting studio! With the Manitoban film industry experiencing a huge boom over the past few years, the demand for high quality casting facilities seems to be growing every day.  We now have Winnipeg’s only full-time dedicated casting space, featuring a fully equipped 350 sq foot studio with an attached 145 sq foot waiting area.  Contact us for details. 

December 2006

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

ComFree kept us busy working on a new commercial which is airing on Global TV in Vancouver, and CTV in Winnipeg. 

Centric starts production on “Lake Winnipeg - a Blooming Crisis.” A surprise call from CTV has led to the development of a new documentary “Lake Winnipeg - a Blooming Crisis,” which will study the history and future of the Manitoban Commercial Fishing Industry, from Icelandic settlers to the current environmental issues facing the lakes.

October 2006

"Transitions - the Art and Soul of Tony Tascona," airs with great success! The positive response has been overwhelming. You can catch it again on November 4th, 2006, 5:00 PM on CTV Television Winnipeg. Check out the official web site for more details. Thanks to everyone who attended the screening on Wednesday, October 25th. Special thanks to The Park Theatre as well for helping to put on an excellent event.

Check out the newly updated portfolio page. You can view samples of our favourite work from the past year. You can view it here.

September 2006

Production is complete on "Transitions - The Art and Soul of Tony Tascona." Watch for it on CTV, October 29th 2006 at 6:30 PM. For more information, visit www.centricproductions.com/tonytascona

Centric Productions works with mf.1 to create a 2005/2006 highlight video for Travel Manitoba's 2006 general meeting.

Centric Productions celebrates its second year! Thanks to everyone who helped us grow, kept us busy, and sent work our way. Cheers!

June 2006

Principal photography is complete on "Transitions - The Art and Soul of Tony Tascona," about the life and work of Winnipeg artist Tony Tascona. Expect a September or October air date on CTV, details and micro site to follow.

Centric travels to Madison, Wisconsin to shoot with mf.1.

Centric Productions is proud to announce the best Q1 and Q2 to date. Our business has literally doubled from the same period last year. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!

May 2006

Tony Tascona passed away suddenly on May 28th 2006, in his 80th year. Tony has touched the lives of many people across Canada, not only with his art but with his generosity of spirit and his zest for life. He will be missed.

April 2006

Centric Productions works with mf.1 to produce marketing roll out video for Travel Manitoba.

Centric shoots with writer/director Vern Thiessen on his documentary about Winnipeg's fascination with "Phantom of the Paradise." Vern is fast becoming one of Canada’s most produced playwrights, and has received numerous awards including the Governor General’s Literary Award.

Centric starts production on "Transitions: The Art and Soul of Tony Tascona" - a documentary about the life and work of Manitoba artist Tony Tascona, for CTV Television. Details coming soon.

February 2006

Centric Productions completes work on four TV advertisements for the Physiotherapy Alliance Inc. You can view the Physiotherapy Alliance commercials here, or catch them in rotation on CBC during the Olympics.

January 2006

Been a busy new year. Thanks to mf.1, the FaQtory, The Dufresne Group, and Online Business Systems for keeping us busy.

November 2005

Centric Productions completes work on 2 commercials for Wallaby Creek Wine. You can view the Wallaby Creek Wine commercials here, or catch them on CTV Winnipeg, starting December 3rd.

October 2005

We moved again! Just down the hall, but the new digs are better than ever!

September 2005

Centric Productions is officially one year old this month! It's been a great year, filled with great work and great clients. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!

July 2005

Centric Productions completes work on new TV Ads for Green Gates Restaurant. You can view them here or catch them in rotation on CHUM and Global Television.

Busy month traveling, we were in Melfort Sask. for McCormick Company and Dupont Canada, down to Winkler for the Dr. Phil Show, and out to the International Peace Gardens for CBC Television.

May 2005

Centric Productions wins "Best Corporate Video" at the 2005 Advertising Association of Winnipeg Signature Awards, for "Revolution," produced for Internautic Marine Group - check out the winning video here.