SHINING A SPOTLIGHT BEHIND THE CAMERA
ABOUT US
Omada is the premier motion picture and TV literary and below the line agency in Quebec, and a leader in the Canadian film and TV landscape.
From our perspective, each artist is unique and requires a personalized approach, through a thorough understanding of their artistry and goals. While always on the lookout for new opportunities in the industry, each member of our multidisciplinary team has the same objective: allow artists to have access to projects that meet their professional aspirations.
OUR TEAM
NATHALIE BRUNET
PRESIDENT & AGENT
info@omada.ca
Trained as a lawyer, Nathalie Brunet is
the founder of Omada agency. Her vision of artist representation is shared and
elevated through her infectious passion. Under her direction and through a number of strategic partnerships, the agency has
rapidly become one of the most important of its kind. Even today, after
securing an impressive portfolio of elite artists, Nathalie remains as
passionate as she was on the first day. Throughout the years, she has developed
a deep understanding of the life cycle of a production, from page to screen, making
her a trusted adviser to her clients and industry partners.
SIMON M. HURDON
AGENT & DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
shurdon@omada.ca
An experienced lawyer, Simon has practiced entertainment law for large Canadian
and international companies in the audiovisual industry. Before joining Omada, he acted
as a consultant on comedy TV productions. He completed additional
studies in production at McGill University and in screenwriting at l’Inis.
Simon oversees the agency's expansion outside of Quebec, maintaining strong relationships with producers, studios, financiers and representatives in the United States and in Europe.
Simon sits on the board of the Plein(s) Écran(s) short film festival.
MARC LAPOINTE
VICE-PRESIDENT
info@omada.ca
A lawyer and member of the Quebec Bar
since 1992, Marc Lapointe focused his legal career in financing and M&A,
with a particular interest for companies in the audiovisual entertainment industry.
Having worked at Attraction Média and Groupe Musique Greg (Gregory Charles), he
joined Omada in 2009 from the entertainment law firm Lussier & Khouzam,
where he advised clients on questions related to E&O insurance coverage.
With training in screenwriting, directing, and producing, Marc now devotes most
of his time towards developing and producing content for film and television, often
acting as a co-writer, script doctor or script consultant.
MATHIEU LAUZON-DICSO
AGENT, LITTERARY DIVISION, SCI-FI & FANTASY
shandfield@omada.ca
Former literature professor at Marianopolis College, where he created the Horizons Imaginaires Award, Mathieu Lauzon-Dicso quickly established himself as a leading expert in speculative fiction in Quebec. He launched the Imaginaire collection at VLB éditeur, opened Saga Bookstore in Montreal and was program manager for the Salon du livre de Montréal. Throughout his career, he developed a first-class professional network of the best players in the science fiction and fantasy scene in Quebec and abroad, while always staying inspired by the talent and boldness of creators.
MARC LAPOINTE
VICE-PRESIDENTinfo@omada.ca
A lawyer and member of the Quebec Bar since 1992, Marc Lapointe focused his legal career in financing and M&A, with a particular interest for companies in the audiovisual entertainment industry. Having worked at Attraction Média and Groupe Musique Greg (Gregory Charles), he joined Omada in 2009 from the entertainment law firm Lussier & Khouzam, where he advised clients on questions related to E&O insurance coverage. With training in screenwriting, directing, and producing, Marc now devotes most of his time towards developing and producing content for film and television, often acting as a co-writer, script doctor or script consultant.
MATHIEU LAUZON-DICSO
AGENT, LITTERARY DIVISION, SCI-FI & FANTASYshandfield@omada.ca
Former literature professor at Marianopolis College, where he created the Horizons Imaginaires Award, Mathieu Lauzon-Dicso quickly established himself as a leading expert in speculative fiction in Quebec. He launched the Imaginaire collection at VLB éditeur, opened Saga Bookstore in Montreal and was program manager for the Salon du livre de Montréal. Throughout his career, he developed a first-class professional network of the best players in the science fiction and fantasy scene in Quebec and abroad, while always staying inspired by the talent and boldness of creators.
GUYLAINE BEAUPRÉ
SENIOR COORDINATORgbeaupre@omada.ca
After starting out in the legal industry and spending a few years abroad in the Caribbean, Guylaine has more than 20 years of experience in the cultural business and film and TV production companies. Her mandate is to assist agents and provide strategic and operational support for the agency.
SOFIE HANDFIELD
ADMINISTRATORshandfield@omada.ca
Sofie joined the Agency in 2011, after having worked on a number of large-scale film productions. Sofie is in charge of the general management of the office. In addition to her administrative duties and the coordination of specific files, she is a crucial member of our team and maintains strong relationships with the agency’s clients.
MARIO CORRIVEAU
ACCOUNTINGmcorriveau@omada.ca