| Lori DeGraw, President |
Company president and founder, Lori DeGraw, learned from some of the best in the Canadian television industry over the past decade. The early years in her career were spent at CBC Current Affairs on shows such as "The Journal", "Prime Time News", "The National Magazine" and "Midday". She then worked at "@discovery.ca", the flagship program of Discovery Channel in its second year of existence, and later as a freelancer with independent production companies and on projects for History Television, CBC "Life and Times", and CBC "Venture". In 1997, a gourmet culinary tour in Europe provided ample inspiration to develop her own show and the concept of "Wine Television" was born. The series was successfully licensed to Prime TV and now, after 3 seasons of production, it is seen in over 20 countries internationally.
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Corinna Lehr, Executive Producer |
Corinna Lehr was a Director of Sales and Marketing in the Canadian Film and Television industry for a number of years and an Executive Producer for the last five years. She contributes to business strategizing and decision-making at the most senior level. Through setting up of remote satellite production offices for numerous productions, Ms. Lehr is well established in designing efficient and streamlined system operations. A "Who's Who" in the Canadian National Film Directory, she has also cultivated a great reputation and relationship with a very extensive network of reliable suppliers and talented crew that will also enhance the roster of Canoe Productions as it grows. This network includes directors, writers, technical workers, editors, and post video and audio facilities. Finally, she will play a major role in the profile and success of Canoe Productions by contributing ideas regarding marketing and market trends.
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Jeremy Campbell, Business & Production Manager |
Jeremy has been involved in the production industry across several media for fourteen years. Having run an independently operated production company for five years, Jeremy was an instrumental figure in the development & planning, production and delivery of corporate videos including The CRB Foundation (Canada's Heritage Minutes); The Great North American Car Race; and various hospital and school boards. Always staying on the edge of technology, Mr. Campbell has also produced new and exciting internet based productions that utilized streaming media as it's delivery medium, including PowderPatrol.com, an online portal for Canada's ski & snowboard industries. Recently, he has also been responsible for the engineering and implementation of broadband studios to clients such as Altamira Financial Services Ltd. Well networked and experienced, Jeremy gladly welcomes any challenge he might face while overseeing the day-to-day operations of Canoe Production and is proud to see Wine Television complete its fourth consecutive year of production.
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