Business Details
Award-Winning TV Production Company in Halifax
Ocean Entertainment is a boutique television production company with over 25 years of experience creating award-winning factual series and documentaries. Our team of seasoned professionals oversees every stage of production, from concept development to post-production, delivering over 500 broadcast hours globally. We specialize in diverse genres including dramatic recreations, occu-docs, and reality series, serving major networks like A&E Networks, NBCU, Discovery, and Food Network.With a strong focus on quality and innovation, we leverage Nova Scotia's scenic landscapes, professional crews, and tax incentives to maximize production value. Our accolades include six Gemini Awards, two James Beard Awards, and numerous film festival recognitions, underscoring our commitment to excellence in storytelling.
Services
TV Production
Documentary Production
Service Production
Development
Post-Production
Casting Services
Location Scouting
Production Management
Scriptwriting
Distribution
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in factual TV production and documentaries
- Our team has produced content for major networks including Discovery and Food Network
- We provide full-service production from development to post-production
- Nova Scotia's diverse landscapes and tax incentives enhance production value
- Our award-winning track record includes Gemini and James Beard Awards
Services
TV Production
Ocean Entertainment creates high-quality television content across multiple genres including factual series, documentaries, and dramatic recreations. Our productions have aired on major networks like A&E, Discovery, and Food Network. With experienced crews and state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver compelling storytelling that engages global audiences while maintaining strict production standards.
Documentary Production
We specialize in producing award-winning documentaries that explore true stories from around the world. Our team handles everything from concept development to final editing, creating content that has won Gemini Awards and James Beard Awards. Recent projects include investigative series about historical mysteries and supernatural phenomena, distributed across North America.
Service Production
Ocean provides comprehensive service production for international clients seeking to film in Canada. We offer local expertise in crew management, location scouting, and budget optimization through Canadian tax incentives. Our services include production planning, permitting, and coordination of all technical and logistical requirements for successful shoots in Nova Scotia and beyond.
Development
Our development team creates original concepts and formats for television that align with network programming needs. We conduct market research, develop pitch packages, and create detailed production plans. With deep industry knowledge across factual entertainment, lifestyle, and documentary genres, we transform ideas into market-ready television concepts that attract major network interest.
Post-Production
We offer complete post-production services including picture editing, sound design, and final delivery preparation. Our experienced editors work with industry-standard software to craft compelling narratives from raw footage. The process includes color correction, visual effects, and audio mixing to ensure broadcast-ready quality that meets technical specifications for major networks across North America.
People
Johanna Eliot
President & Executive Producer
Johanna Eliot leads Ocean Entertainment with an MBA from the University of Calgary. She oversees all production budgets and quality control while serving on industry boards including the Canadian Film and Television Producers Association and Atlantic Chapter of EO.
Jennifer Comeau
VP Development and Production
Jennifer Comeau manages development and production with 20+ years in film and television. She previously held roles at Collideascope Digital and Salter Street Films, and currently serves on AFCOOP's board while volunteering with Women in Film & Television.
Jeff Parker
Story & Development Producer
Jeff Parker produces and develops content with a decade of experience. He has worked on series for Discovery, History Channel, and CBC, holding degrees in English and Popular Culture from Mount Allison and Brock Universities respectively.
Questions
What types of TV productions does Ocean Entertainment specialize in?
We specialize in factual series, documentaries, dramatic recreations, and occu-docs for major networks like A&E, Discovery, and Food Network.
How long has Ocean Entertainment been in business?
We have over 25 years of experience producing award-winning television content with a proven track record of 500+ broadcast hours globally.
Why should I choose Nova Scotia for filming?
Nova Scotia offers diverse locations from urban centers to coastal landscapes, professional local crews, and significant tax incentives for production companies.
What services does Ocean Entertainment provide?
We offer full-service production including development, service production, post-production, casting, location scouting, and production management.
What awards has Ocean Entertainment won?
Our productions have earned six Gemini Awards, two James Beard Awards, and multiple film festival recognitions for excellence in television.
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Rick Carey
Mar 04, 2019
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Worked with them on a couple projects and they were professional and put me on IMDB afterwards😍