Colonelle films is a production company rooted in the shared drive of three relentless women. Their complementary strengths bind the trio together: Geneviève supports project development, Fanny oversees the administrative side while, alongside Sarah, taking on the company’s productions. Allies later joined to strengthen the team: Andrée-Anne leads post-production, Léonie heads the company’s emerging-filmmaker initiative and Alexia coordinates operations.
The
Colonelles
About
Colonelle films
Driven by dedication and bold ambitions, they are committed to championing a new generation of filmmakers, which lies at the very heart of the company. To that end, they surround themselves with trusted collaborators with whom they seek to build long-term relationships and bring many projects to life. Together, they share a love for high-quality auteur cinema, human and free-spirite.
THE
COLONELLES
Trained at HEC and coming from an entrepreneurial background, Fanny’s attraction to the silver screen finally got the best of her and she chose a career in cinema. She embarked on the Colonelle Films adventure by tending to the company's well-being: she established its structure, took care of its allies, and calculated the risks. When faced with the challenges that come with every production, Fanny keeps both feet firmly on the ground and makes sure that her ship makes it to port, without veering too much from its course.
Sarah studied film writing and directing as part of her Bachelor's degree at UQAM's École des médias. Surrounded by many creative minds and driven by a DIY spirit, she then learned the nuts and bolts of production and founded her own company with her two good friends Fanny and Geneviève. Instinctive and dedicated, Sarah throws herself into every Colonelle production as if her life depended on it.
After pursuing extensive studies in film and photography, Geneviève wrote and directed various film projects (fiction, documentary, feature and short films). Her experience has earned her the acumen to supervise the development of Colonelle projects. Geneviève is the necessary evil in the writing process, pelting filmmakers with big existential questions such as "Why?"
Holding a bachelor’s degree in Production Strategies from UQAM, Léonie first joined the company as a coordinator. The team quickly recognized her undeniable flair and contagious energy, which led her to head the company’s emerging-filmmaker initiative and produce its short films.
Andrée-Anne's heart is ever divided between the worlds of media arts and cinema. An invaluable ally for the Colonelles, she joined the team as a director of post-production and extraordinary human being.
Alexia Roc is a screenwriter, director, and graduate of Concordia University's master's program in film production. A true jack-of-all-trades, she joins the Colonelle family as a coordinator with the goal of getting involved in all aspects of the company.
Born and raised in Vallée-Jonction, Beauce, Olivier Bill Bilodeau holds degrees in film studies and political science from Université de Montréal, and in business administration from Université de Sherbrooke. He first worked at RIDM, before cofounding the FCVQ, where he worked as its Director of Programming and Administration. He also worked on programming editions of Les Percéides festival and Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma. His interests in cinema span from Jacques Tati to Godzilla and everything in between.
Miscou is the office's faithful companion. He offers moral support during stressful moments, as well as his body under the desk to be used as a footstool. Miscou barks at life as if there were no tomorrow.