Brightlight Pictures

Integral Artists hires Dani Elias for production talent representation

The former Brightlight Pictures exec will represent line producers, cinematographers, editors, production designers and other behind-the-camera talent.

August 30, 2013

Brightlight Pictures bolsters head office

David Hovan (pictured, left) has been named chief operating officer and Alexander Suelzle (right) has been named VP of finance.

May 2, 2013

David Oland named Brightlight VP business, legal affairs

The news comes as the company regroups following the departures of co-founder Stephen Hegyes and former VP business and legal affairs Karyn Edwards (Oland pictured).

April 10, 2013

Exclusive: Karyn Edwards leaving Brightlight to launch Pictopia Pictures

The exit from the Vancouver-based indie producer follows Brightlight co-founder Stephen Hegyes departing to produce his own projects, after long-time partner Shawn Williamson bought him out (Edwards pictured).

March 5, 2013

Brightlight Pictures co-founders agree on amicable split

Shawn Williamson (pictured) has bought out long-time partner Stephen Hegyes, who will now pursue his own indie film and TV projects without the burden of corporate shackles.

November 26, 2012

Uwe Boll to shoot The Bailout in Vancouver in April

The German filmmaker is back in business with Brightlight’s Shawn Williamson, who produced earlier Boll gorefests like In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, the BloodRayne trilogy and House of the Dead.

March 26, 2012

Canadians make the cut for Trans Atlantic Partners conference

Jennifer Holness and Chaz Thorne are among 24 indie producers from Canada, the US and Europe to make the cut for the upcoming co-production training and networking program.

May 3, 2011

Two Lionsgate releases go before the camera in Vancouver

Vancouver has landed two major indie movie shoots for Lionsgate-distributed pictures, including the Sam Raimi-produced Dibbuk Box and the Eva Mendes-starrer Anxiety for Pantelion Films.

January 17, 2011

Frankie & Alice’s Oscar potential grows

The Canadian film Frankie & Alice has become an Oscar contender on more lips this awards season after lead Halle Berry signed up as a presenter at the 83rd annual Academy Awards.

December 21, 2010