About Buffalo Gal Pictures


Buffalo Gal Pictures is an independent film and television production company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. President Phyllis Laing and producer Liz Jarvis have developed and produced many challenging and diverse projects by creating collaborative relationships with creative talent and building successful co-production partnerships.

Our team includes seasoned producers and staff with experience in business affairs, budgeting, script break-downs, accounting and tax credit administration.

If you would like to know more about the services we offer feel free to contact us directly.

The Buffalo Gal Pictures Team (In Order of Appearance)
Phyllis Laing - President and Producer Phyllis Laing - President and Producer

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Liz Jarvis - Producer Liz Jarvis - Producer

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Jean du Toit - Producer & Head of Business Affairs Jean du Toit - Producer & Head of Business Affairs

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Norma Laing - Corporate Accountant Norma Laing - Corporate Accountant

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Gabe Beckmann - Accountant Gabe Beckmann - Accountant

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Deborah Carlson - Development Consultant Deborah Carlson - Development Consultant

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Monique Perro - Development Coordinator Monique Perro - Development Coordinator

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Joanne Levy - Head of Convergent Content

Joanne Levy - Head of Convergent Content

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 Joe Laurin - Production Supervisor

Joe Laurin - Production Supervisor

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 Becky Pelto - Production Controller

Becky Pelto - Production Controller

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 Christine Tyson - Head of Development

Christine Tyson - Head of Development

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 Tina Keeper - Producer, Kistikan Pictures

Tina Keeper - Producer, Kistikan Pictures

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 Caelum Vatnsdal - Producer, Insidious Pictures

Caelum Vatnsdal - Producer, Insidious Pictures

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 Laura Schadelle - Office Coordinator

Laura Schadelle - Office Coordinator

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 Colleen Alksnis - Business Affairs Assistant

Colleen Alksnis - Business Affairs Assistant

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 Tara Schellenberg - General Manager

Tara Schellenberg - General Manager

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Our Partners

Opus is a leading visual effects company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With over a decade of experience, the Opus team has been instrumental in the realization of numerous CG effects in projects ranging from large Hollywood productions to independent films and TV miniseries. Specializing in 3D animation, digital compositing, green screen integration, SFX animation/particle work, pre-visualization and stereoscopic, our highly qualified team will bring your vision to life on time and on budget.



Kistikan Pictures is a company created by Tina Keeper and Buffalo Gal Pictures to produce Aboriginal film and television projects. Kistikan Pictures will incorporate the best business, technical and creative knowledge of both companies to create dynamic, innovative Indigenous filmmaking. Kistikan has the opportunity to develop projects with the best Indigenous talent for works in documentary, dramatic feature, short film and television. Mentorship in both creative and technical development is also a key element for the vision of Kistikan Pictures.



Insidious Pictures is a Winnipeg-based company that aims to put the horror back in "horror movie" - to make movies that are entertaining, innovative and frightening. These are the scary movies people talk about, blog about, recommend to their friends, and watch over and over again just for the thrill of it. The company will be seeking out the most thrilling and original terror tales it can find, and putting them on screen with ferocious, uncompromising intelligence.