MANITOBA STORIES.
BUILT FOR THE WORLD.
Bonus Productions is our original content division — where the stories we believe in get made. We develop feature films and television series rooted in the landscapes, histories, and people of Manitoba and the Canadian Prairies: stories that are specific enough to be true, and universal enough to travel.
We are led by Ellen Rutter, Carrie Wilkins, and Rhonda Baker — three producers with decades of combined experience bringing major productions to Manitoba. That same expertise, those same relationships, and that same commitment to excellence now powers our own slate.
WHY ORIGINAL CONTENT, WHY NOW
Canada’s screen industry is at an inflection point. Audiences and platforms are actively seeking authentic, place-based storytelling that goes beyond the generic. Manitoba has the crews, the infrastructure, the incentives — and, we believe, some of the most compelling untold stories in the country.
Bonus Productions exists to tell those stories — with the production rigour of a company that has delivered for major studios and broadcasters, and the creative conviction of producers who know this place intimately.
CO-PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIPS
We are actively seeking creative and financial partners who share our vision for character-driven, culturally grounded storytelling.
If you are a producer, broadcaster, financier, or writer looking for a committed Manitoba partner, we want to hear from you.
We are open to:
Inter-provincial co-productions with Canadian partners across the country
International co-productions under Canada’s treaty co-production framework
Creative partnerships with producers, writers, and directors who bring complementary expertise and market access
WHY PARTNER WITH US
THE MANITOBA ADVANTAGE
Manitoba offers one of Canada’s most competitive film tax credit programs, diverse and striking locations, a skilled local workforce, and a province that actively champions the screen industry. It is an ideal home for both domestic and international co-productions.
STORIES THAT TRAVEL
We develop stories with broad commercial and cultural appeal. Our projects are rooted in a specific place and time, but built on universal human themes — the kind of storytelling that wins festivals, earns broadcaster support, and finds audiences around the world.
PRODUCTION INFRASTRUCTURE
Bonus Productions is backed by the full operational capacity of Bonus Production Services — experienced crew, established vendor relationships, location expertise, and deep ties to Manitoba’s film and television community. We don’t just develop stories; we know how to make them.
START A CONVERSATION
We welcome conversations with producers, broadcasters, financiers, writers, and creative partners who share our passion for authentic, impactful storytelling. Whether you want to explore our development slate, discuss a co-production, or simply introduce yourself — reach out. We’d love to hear from you.