Tag: Producer

After the family immigrated from Calabria, Italy, to settle in Vancouver in the 1920’s, the Filippone brothers, Joe, Ross, Mickey and Jimmy founded the legendary Penthouse Nightclub in 1947, playing a significant role as vivid characters in the history of the entertainment business in Vancouver. They co-owned and managed the Palomar Ballroom, founding the BC…
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A Canadian-born film and television producer, Kirk Shaw holds the distinguished title of being one of North America’s most prolific producers. Throughout his 30-year career, Shaw has produced more than 225 movies, employing thousands of local film and television industry professionals and bringing more than Five hundred million in total production to BC. He also…
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Beatrice Leinbach was a very proud Kitsilano, Vancouver and BC Citizen. Bea had been the force behind many community groups that have made this province one of the best places to live in Canada. Captain Bea’s belief in amateur entertainment and a venue for them to showcase their talents made her the driving force behind Kitsilano…
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Rob Haynes started as a performer on stage and television which lead to producing special events and spectaculars for the Olympics; World Expo – Yokohama, Japan; Consumer Shows in London, England and World Meet involving over 76 countries. He founded one of the first talent and theatrical agencies in Western Canada which has given him…
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