Sphere Media & Paul Barbeau Team Up To Bring TV Drama To Quebec
Sphere Media and producer Paul Barbeau are partnering to bring international scripted television production to Quebec, aiming to make the province a more attractive production hub. The move expands Sphere’s service production work and builds on Barbeau’s experience and industry network.
Through his Fairmount Films banner, Barbeau will identify and introduce projects, build producer relationships and serve as line producer on some productions, overseeing logistics and budgets. Sphere will provide corporate and administrative support, drawing on its production resources; Barbeau has nearly 30 years in film, with credits including *Arrival*, *Pieces of a Woman* and *To Catch a Killer*.
In short
- Sphere Media and Paul Barbeau are joining forces to bring scripted TV projects to Quebec.
- Barbeau will source projects and oversee production on some series.
- Sphere will provide production resources and administrative support.
Explained simply
International scripted television is made for audiences in different countries and can involve producers and production companies working across borders. Quebec has an established film and television industry, and attracting more international projects could bring work to local crews and suppliers.
Sphere Media is a Quebec-based production company with resources to support filming, while producer Paul Barbeau brings experience and industry contacts built over nearly 30 years in film. Through Fairmount Films, he can help connect projects with local producers and oversee practical matters such as schedules and budgets.
The partnership brings together Barbeau’s project and producer relationships with Sphere’s production and administrative support. Its wider aim is to make Quebec a more appealing place for international television productions.
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