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Colin is a man fortunate to have pursued two very enriching careers: a veteran of 20 years service in the Canadian Navy and now as a television producer with two popular series. As President of JenCor Entertainment, Colin serves as Executive Producer, Writer, and Director for , , and numerous government and corporate projects.
In 2001, Colin began his first television series, The New Fly Fisher for OLN Canada, now airing on seven networks in Canada and the United States to over 70 million households each week. A passionate fly fisherman, Colin has made the show a success by creating a series that is educational and entertaining, shooting with the best anglers from all across North America.
In 2003, when Colin retired from the Canadian Forces and with the fishing show entering its fourth successful season, he forged Canadian television history by creating the first Canadian military documentary series, for . Truth Duty Valour is an action oriented series that chronicles the training and hardships experienced by Canadian soldiers, sailors and airmen preparing for overseas deployment. This was the first time an ongoing documentary series was dedicated to telling the story of life in the Canadian Forces. The series is now seen on OLN, Canadian Learning Television, Court TV, and Historia in Quebec and is in distribution in various countries around the world.
Jessica began her journey in the field of political science. Being an enthusiast of history and drama (both of which can be easily found on the hill) this seemed like the logical post secondary choice. Jessica enjoyed her studies and loved university life until on whim, she decided to do something that would drastically change the course of her life- Canadian Idol. Hoping that her extensive experience in the car and shower would serve her well, she trekked out to Lansdowne Park in the middle of a wintery night to camp out. Jessica was both shocked and thrilled when she made it to Toronto for the Top 100. It was here that she realized how wrong she had been in pursuing a path in political science; completely distracted by the bustle of the production going on around her, Jessica understood that television was her true passion. Once the judges realized that the acoustics on stage were not as good as the ones in the shower, she was quickly cut from the competition- Jessica's dreams however, were just beginning. Upon her return to Ottawa she promptly quit school and began working at Rogers Television. Jessica graduated from the television broadcasting program at Algonquin College 2 years later with huge dreams...luckily she has found a lovely place to learn and grow in the industry with JenCor Entertainment.
Krystal joins us as from Algonquin College's Television Broadcasting course. Before her venture into the world of Television, Krystal attended Durham College for Journalism. At first Krystal joined Truth Duty Valour as an intern, and now is enjoying her position as the Production Coordinator. In the future Krystal hopes to become a Producer, and try out her skills on-air.
(Director of Photography/Editor/3D&2D animator and Designer...)
Jeremy is an award-winning(Director of Photography of the Year) graduate of Algonquin College's
Television-Broadcasting Program. He has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of freelance
projects, whether it be trekking the globe in search of the finest fishing hole or showcasing the highly
competitive physical and emotional challenges of soldiers. As one of the founding members of Let It Out Entertainment, he has completed several comedy specials for ZILO Networks and G4TV. When not working for Truth, Duty, Valour , Jeremy is shooting, editing or directing several short and feature films.
Graduating from Algonquin College for radio and television in the late eighties, Robin has become a man of very many voices. As the current voice of Truth Duty Valour, Robin’s talents are endless. First breaking into the industry as a radio copywriter, he made the transition to production in the early nineties. However, Robin’s career really took off when he became the man behind the train as the voice of Thomas the Tank Engine. Now calling Ottawa home, Robin also instructs private voice workshops. Robin is represented by Dominique Soutif at First Stage Talent Inc.
As an award winning composer, musician, engineer and producer, Serge brings spirit and dedication to his craft. With over two decades of experience, Serge has had the opportunity to lend his talents to a broad range of projects, allowing him to hone his ability to work under strict deadline conditions without forsaking quality.
Serge has had the privilege to work with many world class artists, including Alanis Morrissette, One to One, Jewel, Dan Hill, Harland Williams and Tom Green, and have even been honored with a few awards along the way.
- GEMINI AWARD (2005), nominated for best score for “Kevin Spencer”
- VIDEOGRAPHER AWARDS, Award of Excellence for “Administaff” (2007), “Oasis HD” (2006) and “Year of the Veteran” (2006) for Best Original Music.
- AEGIS AWARDS, Award of excellence for “Administaff” (2007), “Year of the Veteran” (2006) and “Oasis HD” (2006) - Best Music
- TELLY AWARD (2006) for “Year of the Veteran”- Theme Score
- COMMUNICATOR AWARD (2006), Best Children’s Song for “Bobbie the Safety Boat”
- SOCAN AWARD (1991) for One to One’s “Do you Believe”- Best Single
- REEL AWARD (1994) Best Score for “Landfill the Musical” Docu/Comedy
- JUNO AWARD (1991) for Best Single & Best Dance Mix for “Alanis” first CD
Over the years, Serge has composed for films, documentaries, television series, animated series, radio/television commercials, corporate videos and PSAs. Most recently, Serge joined the Truth Duty Valour team in Fall of 2006. Season Three has a new look and sound, and the music is more intense and more dramatic than ever.
LAURIE-ANNE SMITH
This is Laurie-Anne (LA) Smith’s third season as director/writer for Truth Duty Valour! LA has worked for various media outlets including The Discovery Channel, Rogers Sportnet and CTV, and has practiced print, radio and broadcast journalism. LA works on social documentaries in her spare time and holds an honours Bachelors degree in Journalism.
JANET P. SMITH
Janet P. Smith may have passed up law school for a less lucrative livelihood making television, but she has no regrets! Armed with a Masters degree in History and English from U. of T., she cut her teeth in the TV business in Toronto as a researcher with CBC; jumped ship, but not broadcasters, to work in Halifax and then in Ottawa. After 17 years visiting the far corners of Canada producing for CBC's "On the Road Again", Janet's been freelancing, savoring the variety and the pace. From directing a home design series for HGTV to encouraging romance among strangers in the Mayan Riviera for OLN, she's chased after seniors on a Hawaiian cruise, dodged seals and wild horses on Sable Island, tracked kayakers on the Arctic Ocean, whales on the Pacific, fishing boats on the Atlantic, and introduced Canadians to fiddler Natalie MacMaster. And now, thanks to JenCor Entertainment, Janet's experienced perhaps the highlight of her career - documenting the seizure of 4.5 tonnes of terrorist-financing hashish by the Canadian Navy in the Persian Gulf. Thanks Colin!
Katie is a graduate of Carleton University and Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario. She holds a BA in Film and English and a Diploma in Television Broadcasting. Katie owned her own production company for over a decade where she was an award-winning producer, writer and director of more than fifty half-hours of network television. Highlights include writing and directing four national TV series and two movies. Katie has won support from The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council and Telefilm Canada. Her work has screened at film festivals around the world and received international distribution. Since 2005, Katie has been freelance directing for numerous independent producers, as well as consulting for government and private sector clients on media, marketing and communications projects of all kinds. Katie joined the Truth, Duty, Valour team in the spring of 2007.
Marie-Josée has worked for several years as a freelancer in the television and media industries. She has an honours BA in Communication as well as a BA in Theatre from the University of Ottawa. This is her first season as writer and director for Truth Duty Valour, after being Production Coordinator for the third season of TDV. MJ has had the opportunity to work as script supervisor on a French drama for pre-teens, travel to Mexico while working as coordinator on a wedding show, work for the New Media department at Radio-Canada, as well as other media relations branches of the federal government. She has a notable theatrical background having studied acting and theatre since the age of twelve.
A graduate of Algonquin College's Television Broadcasting program in Ottawa, Jeremy has become one of Ottawa's busiest and most sought after producers/directors. He was an early adopter of high definition in natural history filmmaking and has shot in 16 of our National Parks, capturing their people, places and animals. He brings a subtle artist's eye and a keen storyteller's ear to each project. Under Jeremy's direction; each character, be it person, animal or location is allowed to unfold and develop naturally. After 10 years in the industry, he still delights in learning new things with every new project and imparts some of that knowledge as a guest lecturer at his alta mater, Algonquin College.
JOHN CURTIN
John has been working in the television industry since 1997 when he joined the Bravo! team to edit Arts & Minds, their weekly magazine style showcase, after years of running a successful technology consulting company here in Ottawa. After a five year stint working with the CHUM group, mostly in Toronto but also helping to start a station in Victoria, John was hired to edit World Business out of Rome for CNBC, CNN International in Europe and PBS in the North American market. Back in Ottawa to raise a new family since 2004, John has found a thriving industry right back where he began.
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