THE TEAM
Ken Stewart
PRESIDENT
Co-Founder and President of GAPC, Ken boasts 35 years of experience with a background in the Corporate Communications, Training and Broadcast Sector. He has worked as a cameraperson, editor, technical producer, technical director, director, producer, executive producer, teacher and consultant. As an entrepreneur Ken has been involved over the years in the start-up of several businesses not just in the production sector, but music and hi-tech as well. Ken has also been involved as Board member and Chair of many Industry Boards and Advisory groups always focusing on the promoting and growth of independent production, opportunities for youth and community service. He also can be funny at times!
Jamie DeRooy
SENIOR EDITOR
A graduate of the Television Broadcasting program at Algonquin College, Jamie won the Video Editor of the Year award in his graduating class. After school, Jamie worked on Movie of the Week sets in the art department before moving to GAPC to edit full time, working on vastly different projects ranging through Corporate to Broadcast. He's also allowed out of the office from time to time to help out on set in a variety of key roles and preps all of the camera and gear packages that go to set.
GAPC ENTERTAINMENT
Hoda Elatawi
SENIOR PRODUCER
Hoda has created and produced award winning concepts in the children's and factual programming genres. She has collaborated with and produced for most Canadian broadcasters, with work that is also showcased internationally. From doc series to biopics, from specials to unscripted dramas, she brings a depth and unique perspective to all that she produces, working with teams across the country and around the world.
Shayne Artelle
CONTROLLER
From when he was very little Shayne always loved to count. With over 20 years of accounting & small business experience 15 of which as a CGA, Shayne has kept GAPC and GAPC Entertainment and its subsidiaries on the right side of the balance sheet over the past 5 years. Implementing financial controls and processes is key to a strong and healthy business able to respond in quick order to any type and size of project. Although Shayne does not get out too often, he has been know to let his hair down from time to time.
Eric Vanier
COMPOSER/AUDIO ENGINEER
A graduate from the Audio Recording Academy, Eric has been winning honourable mentions at the International Songwriting Competition since he was 18. When he’s not working his magic on jingles and musical scores, Eric teaches guitar, works as a session musician, and pranks us with the office skeleton prop. Thanks for that, Eric.
John James
MOTION DESIGNER, 3D, VFX
With close to 30 years of experience, John has learned to channel his passion for all things creative into exactly what’s needed for each and every project. When not in the office you can catch him at home chopping firewood with a Boston butt gently smoking in the background.