Mark Montefiore is a Canadian film and television producer, most noted as the founder and president of New Metric Media.Brad Wheeler, "Mark Montefiore has taken Letterkenny from small-town Ontario to the world". The Globe and Mail, December 20, 2021.
Originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, he studied in the broadcasting program at Niagara College; initially his goal was to become an actor, but through the program he discovered a passion and skill for production.Steve Henschel, "‘Letterkenny’ producer shares tips for success". Niagara This Week, March 20, 2018. He worked principally as a film producer for the first decade of his career, most notably on The Armoire"Six shorts sent to Sundance". Victoria Times-Colonist, December 20, 2009. and Cas and Dylan.Mark Leiren-Young, "Jason Priestley comes home with Cas & Dylan; TV-bred North Vancouver boy makes good with opening gala film". Vancouver Sun, November 29, 2013. He was a partner with Vivieno Caldinelli in the short-lived Polenta Productions studio in the 2000s.Lori Littleton, "Tweaking worked as short film picked for showcase". St. Catharines Standard, August 9, 2005.
He launched New Metric Media in 2013 to produce television series.Kelly Townsend, "Playback’s Production Company of the Year 2022: New Metric Media". Playback, January 18, 2023. The company's productions have included Letterkenny,"'Letterkenny' gets new episodes, tour, international push". Canadian Press, October 23, 2017. What Would Sal Do?,Ben Leeson, "All hail Sal, of Copper Cliff". Sudbury Star, March 18, 2017. Bad Blood,Jim Moodie, "Canada's 'bad guys'; Sudbury, local actors prominent in TV series on Montreal mob boss". Sudbury Star, January 14, 2017. Children Ruin Everything,Greg David, "CTV announces third season of original comedy Children Ruin Everything". TV, eh?, April 18, 2023. Shoresy,"Popular 'Letterkenny' spinoff 'Shoresy' returning for third season on Crave". Hamilton Spectator, April 24, 2024. and Bria Mack Gets a Life.Etan Vlessing, "Malaika Hennie-Hamadi, Hannan Younis to Star in ‘Bria Mack Gets A Life’". The Hollywood Reporter, October 11, 2022.
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