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POLKAROO COUNTS!
Join Polkaroo and friends on a romp through town as they learn to count, skip count, find patterns, shapes and so much more! Produced in association with TVOKids
WHERE’S MY ALPHABET?
A scavenger hunt, what could be more fun as families search for words that begin with letter of the Alphabet! Come join the search!’ Produced with support from the Shaw Rocket Fund.
About GAPC Entertainment
We are a vibrant, independent Canadian production company with a passion
for creating quality programming for national and international audiences. We produce
creative and compelling content for all platforms and across most genres, including
award-winning drama, children’s programs, performing arts, biopics, science and
history.
TELEVISION
Engaging, insightful, and award-winning programming seen throughout the world.
DIGITAL
Web series that excite, engage and educate.
INTERACTIVE
Innovative Apps and online content that allow for exploration and innovation.
IN DEVELOPMENT
New for 2021/2022.
THE WHISKERS
A preschool series about socio-emotional development that will feature real dogs as the characters. Each episode introduces a new word for a certain feeling— from familiar emotions such as anger, sadness, and kindness, to emotions that kids might have felt but don’t have a word for yet, such as shame, betrayal, and joy.
BIENVENUE!
Une série d’animation pour les enfants qui porte sur les aventures d’un groupe de jeunes amis animaux qui viennent d’un peu partout dans le monde et qui créent une nouvelle communauté basée sur la diversité, l’inclusion et la résilience – sous le Grand Arbre où habite Hibou qui garde un œil bienveillant sur les autres.
THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE
When 30 year old Arab-Canadian Amara is pressured into an arranged marriage, she accepts a proposal upon discovering that her soon-to-be husband is closeted. The two form a friendship and navigate their engagement publicly to appease their families, while living their best independent lives in secret. Created by Maissa Houri-Charron!
IN PRODUCTION
New for 2022.
SO YOU WANT TO BE A MUSLIM?
A look at the challenges facing men and women who’ve left the religion of their birth to adopt Islam as their faith.
POLKAROO READS
Watch as Polkaroo takes us on a romp through the city, the suburbs and the countryside to discovering the alphabet and some simple words.
TOUT SEXPLIQUE!
An entertaining, unabashed, and informative sex education series for preteens (12+), based on the award-winning “Doctor Corrie Show” from the Netherlands!
IN DISTRIBUTION
Shows and interactive products available to audiences around the world.
AWARDS
Our productions have been recognized around the world for their ability to entertain, educate and inspire!
2017 Youth Media Alliance – Awards of Excellence
Best Original Digital Content
2016 DigiAwards – Nominiation
Digital Series Non-Fiction
2016 Telly Awards – Bronze Winner Webseries
2016 IndieFEST Film Awards – Award of Merit
Best Webseries
2017 W3 Awards – Gold Award
Online Video-Educational/Training for Video
2017 Davey Awards – Silver Award
Film/Video-Education
2017 Official Selection – Eve Film Festival
2015 Ottawa Independent Video Awards
Best Director – Hoda Elatawi
2015 Yorkton Film Festival – Nominee
Muneeza in the Middle – Gold Sheaf Award
2015 Official Selection – Silver Springs International Film Festival
2015 IndieFEST Film Awards – Award of Merit
Muneeza in the Middle – Women in Filmmaking
2012 The Prestige Film Award Children/Family Program (Gold)
“The Prime Radicals” – TV Series
2012 The Prestige Film Award Special Effects/Animation (Gold)
“The Prime Radicals” – TV Series
2012 The Prestige Film Award Special Purpose Internet Productions (Gold)
“The Prime Radicals Interactive” – Website
2012 The Houston International Film Festival Remi Award Family/Children (Gold)
“The Prime Radicals” – TV Series
2012 Hermes Creative Awards Audio Original Music (Gold)
“The Prime Radicals” – Episode 20, “Going the Distance!”
2012 Hermes Creative Awards Video/TV Program (Honourable Mention)
“The Prime Radicals” – Episode 25, “A Balancing Act”
2011 International Pixie Awards Visual Effects (Gold)
“The Prime Radicals” – Episode 25, “A Balancing Act”
2013 The Accolade Awards – Award of Excellence
“The Prime Radicals” Children and Family Series
2013 The Accolade Awards – Award of Merit
“The Prime Radicals” Special Effects
2008 The Houston International Film Festival Remi Award Family/Children (Silver)
“Spellz” – TV Series
2007 U.S. International Film and Video Festival Children’s Programming
Certificate for Creative Excellence in Communications in International Competition
“Spellz” – Episode 12, “Stings & Stuff”
2008 U.S. International Film and Video Festival Reality Programming
Certificate for Creative Excellence in Communications in International Competition
“The Letters: Rediscovering the Art of Courtship” – Episode: “A Little Bit Country”
2003 The Film Council of Greater Columbus Honourable Mention
“Christopher Plummer – A Man For All Stages”
1999 Gemini Awards (Nomination)
Best Original Musical Score for a Documentary Program or Series
“North-West Mounted Police : The Great March”
1999 Gemini Awards (Nomination)
Best Sound in an Information/Documentary Program or Series
“North-West Mounted Police : The Great March”
The TEAM
GAPC Entertainment’s team creates diverse stories with power, creativity and humanity.
And, we have fun doing it!
HODA ELATAWI
Executive Producer, President / CEO
Charming and resourceful, with a passionate desire to bring greater understanding to her audience, Hoda brings 25 years of experience to the table. She also does a great KARAOKE version of “I Will Survive”!
KEN STEWART
Executive Producer, Vice-President
Always soft spoken, with a keen eye for detail and an appetite for new ideas, Ken’s 30 years of experience is reflected in the superior quality of all our projects. He can be seen, weekends, escaping the weeks challenges on the back of his Harley.
SHAYNE ARTELLE
CONTROLLER
From when he was very little Shayne always loved to count. With over 20 years of accounting & small business experience 15 of which as a CGA, Shayne has kept GAPC Entertainment and its subsidiaries on the right side of the balance sheet.
JAMIE DEROOY
SENIOR EDITOR
Jamie puts the “I” in editor, because he always brings his own creativity and something special to every project he works on. When he’s not working tirelessly in the office editing or offering a helping hand, he’s probably refurbishing some furniture or buying presents for his niece!
KATE KEATING
WRITER
Kate illuminates the room with her bright smile and great enthusiasm. She is always up for the challenge when it comes to writing a new show and taking in all sorts of viewpoints and considerations. An asset to the team we couldn’t do without!
JOHN JAMES
MOTION DESIGNER, 3D, VFX
TALIA FAUBERT
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
After successful completion at the Toronto Film School, Talia embarked in her professional career as a filmmaker. As an aspiring director/producer she spent most of her time learning and gaining experience in the field by producing multiple short films and writing and directing her own projects as well!
DEENA ALSAWEER
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Deena’s career in film and media started with a music video about scrambled eggs 10 years ago. Before getting her M.A. in directing film/tv as a Fulbright Scholar, she spent years freelancing as a videographer for international brands. Deena is extremely passionate about filmmaking and is secretly waiting to be recruited by the Power Rangers.
CHEN HASCALOVITZ
FREELANCE DIGITAL MEDIA AND PRODUCTION
Chen (Sorina) completed a 5 month internship with GAPC entertainment to shadow Hoda Elatawi, executive producer. She continues to work as a freelancer in various creative and administrative roles. I guess they liked her enough to keep her around!
ERIC VANIER
COMPOSER/AUDIO ENGINEER
A graduate from the Audio Recording Academy, Eric has been winning honourable mentions at the International Songwriting Competition since he was 18. When he’s not working his magic on jingles and musical scores, Eric teaches guitar, works as a session musician, and pranks us with the office skeleton prop. Thanks for that, Eric.
