MUSTANG_OUR FOCUS
DOCUMENTARIES
CENTERED ON THE HUMAN BEING
Documentary is the ultimate encounter, wavering between the predictable and the unpredictable. We offer films and series that come to life around the major themes of society and encounters on a human scale. Identity, art, music and the environment are some of the areas of reflection we favour, through portraits, investigations and discoveries.
FICTION
WITH THE HEART
A foray into the wonderful world of fiction via the youth series ON S’EXPOSE , which you will soon be able to watch, opens MUSTANG’s blinders for other wonderful adventures based on stories full of meaning, beauty, humour and even…terror!
MAGAZINE
AU-DELÀ DU DIVERTISSEMENT
Over the years, Swan Productions has produced a variety of original magazine programs, covering areas as varied as decoration, psychology for children and adults, aboriginal community issues, paranormal phenomena, inventions, cooking, nutrition and health. MUSTANG is carrying on with those subjects and offers a variety of productions that are just as substantial and decidedly entertaining to enjoy without moderation!
MUSTANG_ABOUT US
CREATIVITY
TRUTH
ORIGINALITY
AUDACE
Born out of the desire to move forward, to surpass oneself and to open up to new forms of distribution, MUSTANG’s mission is to produce content that reflects human realities and thoughts. Whether it is through documentary films, genre series, service magazines or youth programs, we always bet on the quality of our proposals.
Open to the world, MUSTANG offers projects on various platforms, both in Québec and across Canada, that correspond to the realities of the market. Always on the lookout for current issues, our team promotes a personalized approach to meet the needs of our clients while suggesting compelling topics and characters that are sometimes larger than life!
MUSTANG is an eco-responsible production company that promotes transparency in all stages of production. At MUSTANG, we care about the talent of our creators and all the actors who contribute to the successful completion of a project.
OUR GOALS
To create quality projects for the national and international markets.
To develop series with strong editorial guidelines.
To encourage authors’ points of view and visions that stand out from the crowd.
2020
2020 signals an important year for MUSTANG, with the acquisition of the Swan productions catalogue.
2020 also symbolizes a year of development and production of several projects that will finally come out of the “box”. These include ON S'EXPOSE (TFO) with SLALOM productions, 50 FAÇONS DE TUER SA MÈRE, an adventure project for UnisTV, and several coproductions under development that we will soon be able to announce. Also, as associate producer and co-writer, we will begin production of the feature-length documentary AU BOUTE DU RIEN PANTOUTE.
MUSTANG_COPRODUCTION
Joining our forces to produce relevant, human, interesting and entertaining content is the DNA of MUSTANG. To do so, coproducing reflects a more than desirable modus operandi for the completion of multiple projects. People in video production companies sharing the same vision make content creation viable.
Isn’t this the ultimate goal?
SWAN_ABOUT
Founded by Jean-Carl Jorizzo, Swan Productions is a company that has produced original content with the goal of reaching various audiences and reflecting the personality of broadcasters by offering them services adapted to their needs.
From 1995 to 2019, Swan Productions offered numerous productions to a wide Québec audience. From lifestyle magazines to documentaries, youth programs and convergent experiences, Swan Productions has entertained young and old alike for over two decades.
TEAM MUSTANG
ANGÉLIQUE RICHER
PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Angélique Richer is inspired by human stories and undeniably fearless. Through thick and thin, she has been working in the media industry since 1995. As a host and content developer and producer, she actively collaborates on projects for both television and new media. In 2012, she co-founded the first digital distribution company in Québec (HG sur le net). The projects that she imagines and develops and her many joint ventures are broadcast on Québec and Canadian channels: Historia, Télé-Québec, TV5, Unis TV, MAtv, APTN, Radio-Canada, V, RDS, Bravo, etc.
She acted as a consultant on various cultural matters, an ex-member of the Académie’s board of directors, a judge on several contests and she is currently a board member of Doc Québec. Her involvement is an indication of her passion and curiosity for the arts industry as a whole. Angélique is appreciated for her positive leadership, professionalism and energy.
In December 2016, she founded MUSTANG productions, a company that has become her workhorse and offers content worthy of her thoroughbred heart!
JEAN-CARL JORIZZO
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Jean-Carl Jorizzo holds a Master’s degree in Tourism Administration Sciences (MSc) from the University of Toulouse. He founded Swan productions in 1995, and since then, he has produced more than 1,000 hours of television: magazine programs, youth programs, documentaries and documentary series, etc., many of which have earned awards and nominations. Just think of the acclaim and success of Dre Nadia, R-Force or Bye Bye Maison.
Proud of his expertise in the television world for more than 20 years, he proves to be an excellent partner for the successful operation of MUSTANG.
JOSÉE LATRAVERSE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCES
In 2004, Josée Latraverse joined the Swan Productions team as production accountant, then became controller and finally, general manager. With a passion numbers, she makes everyone’s job easier thanks to her thoroughness, vision and professionalism.
After more than fifteen years at Swan Productions, she is an invaluable asset in keeping MUSTANG’s finances in good shape.
OUR PRODUCTIONS
50 FAÇONS DE TUER SA MÈRE is an adventurous magazine.
Presented in 10 episodes, 30 minutes per episode; It will air on UNIS-TV during Winter 2021.
Coproduced with SLALOM
Format from NBCUniversal
The show’s mission is to help homeowners who are having difficulty selling their homes while allowing viewers to get up close and personal with the reality and professional challenges of two of the most renowned home staging designers/specialists, Brigitte Poitras and Enock Robin Turcotte. Bye Bye Maison! offers a wealth of advice and solutions for those who wish to use home staging for their property.
In Quebec, as in other parts of the world, there are fears about the impact of mass immigration on social cohesion, on the French language and on common values such as equality between women and men, and the separation of church and state. What should be transmitted from the Québec identity to newcomers? Bernard Derome continues to reflect on this highly topical subject.
Les Aigles is a reality documentary series that takes a unique and exciting look at the world of young men by following the lives of five 17-year-old football players who play for Les Aigles de l’Assomption. Watching them juggle their family, social, school, love and sports realities throughout their football season, the series allows viewers to discover the depth and complexity of the lives of these teenagers and who are in their last year of high school.
Does Québec’s identity, made up of its distinct history, language and culture, still mean something? Cultural diversity and globalization are challenging our previous assumptions and forcing us to redefine ourselves. Have our resistance and our demands locked us into shackles that have become too restrictive? This documentary, hosted by Bernard Derome, looks at Québec’s identity and its values.
Every week, Dre Nadia Gagnier, a psychologist, visits a family where children aged 2 to 12 have problematic behaviours. Conflicts are simple and common, but irritating for the parents who deal with them. There is no promise of a miracle or instant solution, but help for parents to make daily life more enjoyable.
R-Force is a program designed to help young people who want to achieve their goals. In a condensed version! Aboard their orange limo, the hosts travel across Québec to help young people push themselves, take charge of their lives or simply solve a small problem in their daily lives. R-Force aims to stimulate young people and support them, so they can discover their own strength and make their projects a reality.
Watch this space for more of our upcoming and past projects!
PRIZES AND ACCOLADES
2012
Les Aigles
Award of excellence for best television program – Openness to the world and respect
EPISODE " Fin de la saison "
2010
C’EST PARTI MON TIPI
SPECIAL JURY AWARD
EPISODE " Les Loco Locass "
Coproduced with WABANOK
2007
R-FORCE
BEST RESEARCH : YOUTH
EPISODE " Une chanson pour Ste-Justine "
Marie-Josée Beaudreau, Valérie Desrosiers,
Anouk Mahiout, Louis-Martin Pepperall
2006
R-FORCE
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - FRANCOPHONE
R-FORCE
Ruban d’or
Specialized / fee-based / pay services
Community Service
OUR OFFICES
85 St-Charles Street West
Suite 010
Longueuil (Québec) J4H 1C5
phone 450-396-7171
fax 450-396-7200