Mark Montefiore

Mark Montefiore is a Canadian film and television producer, most noted as the founder and president of New Metric Media.[1]

Mark Montefiore
Born
St. Catharines, Ontario
Occupation(s)film and television producer
Years active2000s-present
Notable workLetterkenny, Shoresy, Children Ruin Everything

Originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, he studied in the broadcasting program at Niagara College; initially his goal was to become an actor, but through the program he discovered a passion and skill for production.[2] He worked principally as a film producer for the first decade of his career, most notably on The Armoire[3] and Cas and Dylan.[4]

He launched New Metric Media in 2013 to produce television series.[5] The company's productions have included Letterkenny,[6] What Would Sal Do?,[7] Bad Blood,[8] Children Ruin Everything,[9] Shoresy,[10] and Bria Mack Gets a Life.[11]

References
  1. Brad Wheeler, "Mark Montefiore has taken Letterkenny from small-town Ontario to the world". The Globe and Mail, December 20, 2021.
  2. Steve Henschel, "‘Letterkenny’ producer shares tips for success". Niagara This Week, March 20, 2018.
  3. "Six shorts sent to Sundance". Victoria Times-Colonist, December 20, 2009.
  4. Mark Leiren-Young, "Jason Priestley comes home with Cas & Dylan; TV-bred North Vancouver boy makes good with opening gala film". Vancouver Sun, November 29, 2013.
  5. Kelly Townsend, "Playback’s Production Company of the Year 2022: New Metric Media". Playback, January 18, 2023.
  6. "'Letterkenny' gets new episodes, tour, international push". Canadian Press, October 23, 2017.
  7. Ben Leeson, "All hail Sal, of Copper Cliff". Sudbury Star, March 18, 2017.
  8. Jim Moodie, "Canada's 'bad guys'; Sudbury, local actors prominent in TV series on Montreal mob boss". Sudbury Star, January 14, 2017.
  9. Greg David, "CTV announces third season of original comedy Children Ruin Everything". TV, eh?, April 18, 2023.
  10. "Popular 'Letterkenny' spinoff 'Shoresy' returning for third season on Crave". Hamilton Spectator, April 24, 2024.
  11. Etan Vlessing, "Malaika Hennie-Hamadi, Hannan Younis to Star in ‘Bria Mack Gets A Life’". The Hollywood Reporter, October 11, 2022.
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