Vancouver, BC (June 18, 2026) — A brand new production house Black Harbour has launched in Vancouver. The new service production company is the coming together of award-winning producer, line producer, and production manager Kate Kroll, line producer and producer Jonathan "JJ" Dubois, production manager and cinematographer Gabriel Medina, AMC who owns Red Eye Camera Rentals Vancouver, and Jacob Bailey who is a top tier location manager and up-and-coming producer in B.C.
The goal for Black Harbour is to bring more production back to B.C.; the company was built as a full-service provider for producers looking to film in the province. By combining hands-on production expertise, direct access to equipment, trusted relationships with world-class crew and vendors, the knowledge of how to get the most out of tax credits, and a deep understanding of both the creative and business side of filmmaking, the team will help productions maximize budgets while maintaining the highest standards. The team includes a collaboration of experienced individuals, equipment partners, and post-production facilities, which means they can fully support a project from development through delivery.
“At its core, Black Harbour was founded by people who genuinely love making films in British Columbia. We believe this province is home to some of the best crew, locations, and production talent in the world, and we're passionate about helping producers access those advantages,” says partner Kate Kroll. “Our goal is not only to support great projects, but to contribute to a thriving and sustainable film industry in B.C. for years to come. After years of working on productions of every size, we saw a clear gap in the market: smaller and mid-sized projects were being forced to choose between affordability and experience."
The team has spent years working on low-budget indie to large-scale film and television productions, so are able to offer their services for any budget level. This includes everything from budgeting, scheduling, and crew management to studio-level negotiations, financing structures, and tax credit navigation; at the same time, having key vendors and production partners already at the table allowing them to be flexible, efficient, and solutions-focused.
"Whether it's an independent feature, a television series, or an international production coming to British Columbia, we want producers to feel like they have a trusted local partner from day one," says partner Jonathan "J.J." DuBois. "We understand the market, the incentives, the crews, and the challenges. Our job is to make the production process as efficient and successful as possible."
Black Harbour is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and will work with producers and content creators from around the world. The team just attended the Banff World Media Festival where they met with producers, financiers, distributors, and industry partners as they build their slate of upcoming projects.
About Black Harbour
Black Harbour was formed around a simple idea: Vancouver is a gateway city, and production works best when experienced people, strong infrastructure, and trusted relationships come together in one place. “Harbour” reflects that role as a meeting point where projects arrive, are built with care, and move forward ready for the world. “Black” speaks to the precision and depth behind the work—where creative ambition meets disciplined execution across every stage of production.
About the team:
Award-winning Producer, Line Producer, and PM across features, documentaries, television, music videos, and immersive shorts. Collaborative approach, tax-credit fluency, and sharp logistical oversight from development through delivery. Kate’s previous producing credits include Armageddon Road, Lunatic, and Portraits from a Fire.
A veteran Line Producer with more than a decade of feature film experience, overseeing projects ranging from independent productions to multi-million-dollar studio-backed films. He is recognized for delivering complex productions on schedule and within budget. His previous credits as a Line Producer include: Longlegs, The Monkey, Buddy Games, and Hypnotic.
Vancouver-based cinematographer and production manager with over 20 years in the Canadian entertainment industry. A member of IATSE 669 and DGC, he brings strong union experience and a deep understanding of both the creative and technical sides of production. Gabriel owns Red Eye Camera Rentals, and his previous Unit Manager Credits include: Longlegs, The Monkey, Buddy Games.
DGC Location Manager rooted in the logistical frontlines of the B.C. film industry. Jacob has an encyclopedic knowledge of Greater Vancouver's filming jurisdictions — he turns tight budgets into expansive on-screen worlds. His previous Location Manager Credits include: Backrooms, The Monkey.
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