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Alert Music

Alert Music was founded in 1984 by Toronto’s W. Tom Berry and Montreal’s Marc Durand with a mission to create a unique record label that would bring together English and French Canada.

Associated Producers Ltd.

Associated Producers has created several award-winning full-length documentaries over the past thirty years, investigating issues both foreign and domestic.

Atlantis Films

Founded by a group of Queen's University Film Studies graduates in the 1970s, Atlantis Films grew into an internationally recognized film production house.

Barna-Alper Productions

Laszlo Barna and Laura Alper began making industrial films in the 1970s, primarily for unions, then expanded into television and dramatic programming over the next 30 years.

Blue Rodeo

From roots as a Toronto power pop band in the 1970s, Blue Rodeo emerged as a major player in Canadian music beginning in the mid-1980s, landing successfully on both the pop and country charts.

Blum, Leonard

Leonard Solomon Blum flirted with popular music before turning to writing for the stage and as an award-winning screenplay writer.

Clery, Val

Born in Ireland, Val Clery began working for the CBC's London bureau shortly after World War II, moving to Canada in the 1960's where his CBC career continued along with an extensive writing portfolio.

Cowboy Junkies

Cowboy Junkies have recorded many albums, won numerous awards and their music has appeared in more than two dozen films.

Crelinsten, Jeffrey

Jeffrey Crelinsten is a science writer and historian with over 25 years experience popularizing science for non-specialist audiences.

Delaney & Friends Productions

Christopher Delaney began the company in Vancouver in 1984, producing several animated programs, including the internationally successful "Christopher the Christmas Tree".

Epitome Pictures Inc. (Degrassi Junior High accrual)

Three seasons, 42 episodes, were broadcast from 1987 - 1989.

Epitome Pictures Inc. (Liberty Street/X-Rated accrual)

From the TV pilot film "X-Rated" emerged the 11-episode series "Liberty Street" between 1993 and 1995.

Epitome Pictures Inc. (Riverdale accrual)

Epitome Pictures produced 47 1-hour episodes for broadcast 1997 - 2000.

Epitome Pictures Inc. (The Kids of Degrassi Street accrual)

Running from 1979 - 1984, "The Kids of Degrassi Street" included 4 short films and 22 half-hour episodes.

Galafilm Inc.

Montreal based Galafilm has produced feature films, feature-length documentaries and various television programs and series since the 1990s.

Greg Gormick (Clyde Gilmour)

Greg Gormick is a Toronto based researcher, writer, interviewer, broadcaster, columnist and policy analyst. He was also a close friend of the late critic and broadcaster Clyde Gilmour. When Gilmour died in 1997, Gormick acquired his collection.

Helwig, Susan

Toronto-based poet Susan Helwig has also served as a programmer and host for the community radio literary arts/issues program "In Other Words".

Hinch, Gordon

Following a short stint in advertising in the 1950s, Gordon Hinch joined the CBC where he created numerous dramas and special programs. He later partnered to form Gemstone Productions, producers for both stage and television.

Hirsh, Michael

Michael Hirsh met fellow filmmaker Patrick Loubert at York University. Their partnership evolved into Nelvana, which became one of the world leaders in children's animated television.

Insight Productions

From artist profiles to figure skating and the Juno Awards, Insight Productions has become one of Canada's premier independent production companies.

International Rocketship Ltd.

Founded in 1975, International Rocketship Ltd. has produced many director-driven animated shorts, along with animated sequences for television commercials and other works.

Kessler-Colero

Syd Kessler and Jody Colero operated a number of commercial studios from the 1970s to 2000, becoming a dominant force in Canadian advertising during that period.

King, Susan

Toronto native Susan King's photographic work has appeared in many prominent Canadian publications and has been displayed at domestic and international galleries.

Lantos, Robert/Serendipity Point Films

From humble, albeit "creative" beginnings, Lantos became one of the most dominant names in Canadian film.

Lionsgate Entertainment

Founding Lionsgate in 1997, Frank Giustra parlayed his lifelong affection for film into creation of a dominant film production and distribution company.

Maclear, Michael

With a background in print journalism, Michael Maclear came to Canada in 1954 beginning a lengthy career as a broadcast journalist, celebrated foreign correspondent and television producer.

Mann, Ron

Ron Mann began making films in his teens and was making feature length productions by his early 20s. His career includes notable documentaries "Twist", "Dream Tower" and "Comic Book Confidential".

Marcus, Copel (Cubby)

Copel ‘Cubby’ Marcus was born in Montreal, beginning an extensive career in advertising in 1954. In addition to his work with prominent agencies, Marcus runs his own company, The Moving Hand.

McGreevy (John) Productions

John McGreevy arrived in Canada as a teenager and began in the mailroom at the CBC. He moved quickly into production, before creating his independent production company in the mid 1970s.

Monk, Lorraine

As the founding Director of the NFB Still Photography division and through her organization of various photo exhibitions, Lorraine Monk has been a strong promoter of Canadian photography.

Nevitt, Barrington

A diverse career that included a close professional and personal relationship with Marshall McLuhan, Barrington Nevitt was a professional engineer, communications theorist and even a budding science-fiction writer.

NOW Communications

NOW Magazine was founded in 1981 by Michael Hollett and Alice Klein and has been a key publication in Toronto's culture scene since, also providing a voice for a variety of traditionally marginalized groups over the years.

Peers, Frank

Political Scientist and academic Frank Peers also worked for the preservation of the CBC and other aspects of Canadian culture as a key contributor to the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting (FCB).

Primedia Productions

Created by two CBC veterans, W. Patterson Ferns and Richard Nielsen, Primedia Productions became a significant player in Canadian television, pioneering the concept of international co-productions.

Radke Film Group

Formed in Toronto through a partnership with Partners’ Film Company, Radke Film Group has produced well over 20-thousand commercials in the past two decades.

Reeves, John

John Reeves photography has appeared in many prominent Canadian publications and exhibitions. As well, he has worked as a radio and television broadcaster, primarily through a number of CBC programs.

Rubes, Jan

From opera to television comedies, Jan Rubes spent more than half-a-century before the Canadian public.

S&S Productions

Best known for long-running The Red Green show, S & S Productions was founded in 1980 by comedy team Steve and Morag Smith.

Shaftesbury Films Inc.

Founded by Canadian Film Centre alumnus Christina Jennings, Shaftesbury has maintained a commitment to Canadian literature, adapting works by Margaret Atwood, Mordecai Richler and others.

Siren, Paul

Paul Siren was a trade union leader and organizer and in later years was heavily involved in Actra and other artistic organizations.

Sparling, Gordon

Gordon Sparling was a pioneering director, producer, screenwriter and editor who made about 200 films over 40 years in both the commercial film industry and the NFB.

Spiess, Fritz

Fritz Spiess is best known for his work as a cinematographer and/or director on more than 3-thousand television commercials for more than 300 clients.

Stedman, Sam (DNA Theatre)

Dr. Sam Stedman is a UofT Drama Centre graduate and has worked at the Mississauga campus while maintaining an active role in the local theatre community, and a special relationship with DNA Theatre.

Switzer, Jacob

Jay Switzer's career in television began as a switchboard operator at Toronto's newly-launched City-TV in Toronto in the 1970s, rising through the ranks of City/CHUM Television before his departure in 2007.

Treleaven, Cameron (Cowboy Junkies)

Calgary-based bookseller Cameron Treleaven acquired some Cowboy Junkies material at auction in the late 1990s.

Triumph Productions

Internationally known Canadian rock band Triumph formed in Toronto in 1975 following a chance meeting between musicians Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore.

True North Records/Bernie Finkelstein

True North Records, founded by Bernie Finkelstein, is Canada’s longest-running independent record label.

Watson, Patrick

Writer, producer, host, and actor Patrick Watson has played a pivotal role in the development of Canadian television, rising to position of Chairman of the CBC in 1989.

Zend, Robert

Hungarian-born Robert Zend began a varied career at the CBC in 1958. Film librarian, film editor, writer and radio producer were among his positions, while he also published many works of poetry and prose.

Online Video Resources

60 minutes 1997 to 2014 online video resource

60 Minutes: 1997 - 2014

More than three thousand segments from this leading American television newsmagazine.

American History in Video

Nearly 8,000 titles and 2,000 hours of video dealing with an extensive range of American history topics.

Anthropology and Ethnographic Video Online link

Anthropology (including Anthropology Online and Ethnographic Video Online)

More than five thousand perspectives on human culture and behaviour.

Art and Architecture in video

More than 600 videos exploring the theory and practice of a variety of artforms.

Asian Film online

Independent filmmakers provide insight into culture throughout the region.

Audio Drama: the L.A. Theatre Works collection

More than 300 audio works from this respected radio theatre company, including significant dramatic works from the 19th century until the present.

Australasian Video Online

Emphasis on Indigenous issues, cultural studies, environmental studies, anthropology, immigration, and Asian studies

Bates Visual Guide to physical examination link

Bates' Guide to Physical Examination

Physical assessment techniques using state-of-the-art equipment in modern settings for help in teaching and refining physical examination skills using the Bates' method. Note: Access by Internet Explorer only. UTORid login required.

Black studies in video

Award-winning documentaries exploring the history and evolution of black culture in the United States

Business Education in video

Executive interviews, corporate training video, case studies and more.

Caribbean studies in video

Edited and unedited footage from the Banyan Production company, the first Caribbean enterprise to produce original TV.

Classical music in video

Nearly two-thousand solo and orchestral performances across a wide range of Classical music.

Counseling and Therapy in Video

Areas of interest include social work, psychology, psychotherapy and psychiatric counseling. See also the Journal of Counseling and Therapy

Criminal justice and Public safety

Featuring titles from the BBC, A&E and other sources, these videos provide insight into the criminal justice system.

Criterion on Demand

Feature Films and Documentaries available to UofT users for live streaming. Note: restrictions apply, including mobile devices.

Current affairs in video

Global events and trends on a variety of issues.

Dance in Video

Nearly 1,300 selections explore ballet, jazz, tap, experimental and more

Dental education in video

Hundreds of high-definition videos featuring world-renowned clinicians and educators

Dental Procedure Education System

DPES uses plain language to help students, patients and dental professionals learn about dental procedures and oral health.

Digital Theatre Plus

Over four hundred classic, contemporary and international productions along with supporting materials.

Education in video

Resources for both new and experienced teachers tools to increase their knowledge and skills

Environmental studies in video

The collection addresses specific topics including alternative energy, pollution control, eco-design, sustainability, and more.

Fashion studies

The history of fashion, clothing, and costume worldwide

Filmakers Library Online

Almost 1,700 documentaries covering topics in science, arts and social sciences.

Food studies online

Provides archival content, visual ephemera, monographs, and videos that explore how food shapes the world around us.

Health and society in video

Defines and explores today’s latest medical progress in health and wellness issues and their impact on society

Henry Stewart Talks

A growing collection of specially prepared animated audio visual presentations exploring the fields ofBiomedicine and Life Sciences.

ICE Digital library

Showing real patients and therapists in clinical settings demonstrating practical treatment ideas

Jarvis Physical Examination

This online resource features over 5 hours of full-motion video on how to conduct physical exams, with developmental and cultural considerations highlighted throughout. Note: UTORid login required.

Video journal of counseling and therapy online resource link

Journal of Counseling & Therapy

Access the latest research and best practice methods in the fields of counseling, mental health, and psychology.

Latin America in video

Original language documentaries from some of the most important producers and independent filmmakers in Latin America

LGBT studies in video

a cinematic survey of the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people as well as the cultural and political evolution of the LGBT community.

Medici.tv

"The largest online collection of classical music in the world", including concerts, opera, dance and documentaries.

Meet the Press

Encounters with newsmakers, running on American television since 1947.

Mosby's basic nursing skills Advanced link

Mosby's Nursing Skills - Advanced

Clear, step-by-step demonstrations of over 35 key nursing procedures present the skills needed for confident performance in labs and clinicals. Note: UTORid login required.

Mosby's Nursing Skills - Basic

Clear, step-by-step demonstrations of over 40 key nursing procedures present the skills needed for confident performance in labs and clinicals. Note: UTORid login required.

Mosby's basic nursing skills Intermediate link

Mosby's Nursing Skills - Intermediate

Clear, step-by-step demonstrations of 45 key nursing procedures present the skills needed for confident performance in labs and clinicals. Note: UTORid login required.

National film board online resource link

National Film Board of Canada

"Campus" titles are available to registered University of Toronto users when connected via the Library catalogue.

New World Cinema

More than 200 award-winning feature length independent films, along with an assortment of acclaimed short films.

Newreels Online: 1929-1966

Key collections include: Universal Newsreels, Universal Studios, Les Actualites Francaises, Nippon News and The March of Time. Nearly 6-thousand newsreels.

Nursing Education in video

Online collection of videos created specifically for the education and training of nurses and other healthcare workers

OnArchitecture

OnArchitecture's collection features original videos, such as interviews, buildings and installations about the main authors and figures of contemporary architecture.

Opera in video

More than five hundred hours of the most important opera performances, captured on video through staged productions, interviews, and documentaries

Paley Center Seminars

A unique video collection of interviews and panel discussions recorded at The Paley Center for Media.

Rehabilitation Therapy in video

Includes video resources in occupational therapy, physical/physiotherapy, and speech-language pathology.

SAGE Videos

Contains over 20,000 educational videos for the social sciences, dating from 1920 to the present.

Silent Film online

Silent features, serials and shorts from the 1890s through 1930s

Socialism on film

Documentaries, newsreels and features films by Soviet, Chinese, Vietnamese, East European, British, and Latin American filmmakers. It ranges from the early twentieth century to the 1980s.

Sports medicine and excercise science

An extensive collection of videos in the areas of fitness and health assessment, disease management, injury treatment, nutrition, medical fitness, etc.