Authentic
Narratives,

Powerful
Impact.

Led by award-winning producer Shane Fennessey, we create impactful documentary films and digital media content that inspires and resonates. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, we focus on real-world stories that highlight themes of adversity, perseverance, and cultural significance, featuring world-class athletes and global social issues that captivate audiences worldwide.

TOTAL BUDGETS

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GRANTS & TAX CREDITS

$ 0 .00

ALBERTA SPEND

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TAX CREDITS RECEIVED:

  • Alberta FTTC
  • Federal CPTC

FUNDS & GRANTS RECEIVED:

  • CMF English Regional Production Bonu
  • CMF POV Fund
  • Rogers Documentary Fund
  • Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund
  • Hot Docs Slaight Family Fund
  • Alberta Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG)
  • Alberta Project Script Development Grant

SERVICES:

At Fennessey Films, we’re passionate about creating original content, but we also love collaborating with fellow filmmakers. If you have a project in the works, we’d be happy to connect and explore how we can support you. Our expertise includes:

  • Consulting
  • Executive Producing
  • Tax Credit Administration
  • Grant Applications

Let’s chat about how we can help bring your vision to life!

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OVER A BARREL

A short political documentary about the work of Vivian Krause, and the questions she raises regarding U.S foundations funding activism against the Canadian oil and gas industry. 

OUR GAME: ROAD TO THE 2021 WORLD JUNIORS

The series takes viewers into the 2021 World Junior Championship bubble with Team Canada during the unusual tournament impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic.

THUNDER: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF ARTURO GATTI

Many called him a “throwback fighter” or an “old school gladiator”. Arturo’s life was cut tragically short when he was found dead, at the age of 37, in his hotel room while on vacation with his wife and son in Brazil.

THE BAILEY EXPERIENCE

Donovan Bailey was often misunderstood because of his confidence and maligned because of his bravado. The world was about to realize that none of this mattered to Bailey, he was on a mission to flip the world of track and field on its head.

MAKING COCO: THE GRANT FUHR STORY

Grant Fuhr was the first black superstar in hockey. He won 403 regular season NHL games and is a member of the 2003 class of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Making Coco is the story of Fuhr’s life, on and off the ice.

CONNOR MCDAVID: WHATEVER IT TAKES

Whatever it Takes follows the most physically and emotionally challenging offseason of NHL phenom, Connor McDavid’s career. A remarkable comeback story of what could have been a career ending injury.

INMATE #1: THE RISE OF DANNY TREJO

Having spent much of his early life in prison, actor Danny Trejo discusses his career and how he has overcome a life of crime and addiction.

BISPING: THE MICHAEL BISPING STORY

After a tumultuous decade-long career filled with injuries and missed opportunities, 38-year-old UFC middleweight Michael Bisping finally got his due, and he plans to go out swinging.

BREAKING OLYMPIA: THE PHIL HEATH STORY

The untold story of legendary bodybuilder Phil Heath, a 7-time Mr Olympia champion, as he battles back from injury in his quest to become the greatest of all.

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TOOTOO: THE JORDIN TOOTOO STORY

Follows Jordin Tootoo as he delves into international stardom, tragic personal loss, and addiction.