THE FAIR-PLAY TEAM
Behind each Fair-Play project is the talent, passion, and efficiency of an entire team. Some members of our group are free agents who join the company as projects arise, while others, whom we are proud to introduce here, form its essential core.
MICHEL ST-CYR
Executive Producer and Founding Shareholder
Michel St-Cyr has been developing and producing visual content for television for over 25 years. Before co-founding Fair-Play in 1998, he held positions as Head of External Productions and Creative Consultant at Groupe TVA in Montreal.
Michel is a keen observer of the human condition, a huge fan of television, and a living encyclopedia on broadcasting and the television industry. He is the executive producer of the company, a title he shares with his business partner, Guy Villeneuve.
GUY VILLENEUVE
Executive Producer and Founding Shareholder
Fair-Play co-founder Guy Villeneuve has produced series in Europe and managed international licensing. His productions include Just for Laughs Gags and the German and French versions of Surprise sur prise, the two most widespread Canadian formats in the world.
Guy is a people person with a knack for getting anyone to spill their secrets during a chat. So it goes without saying that he knows everyone's story at Fair-Play! Just like his business partner, Michel St-Cyr, Guy is the executive producer of the company.
GUY VILLENEUVE
Executive Producer and Founding Shareholder
Fair-Play co-founder Guy Villeneuve has produced series in Europe and managed international licensing. His productions include Just for Laughs Gags and the German and French versions of Surprise sur prise, the two most widespread Canadian formats in the world.
Guy is a people person with a knack for getting anyone to spill their secrets during a chat. So it goes without saying that he knows everyone's story at Fair-Play! Just like his business partner, Michel St-Cyr, Guy is the executive producer of the company.
MARIE-EVE DALLAIRE
Executive Vice-President and Shareholder
Marie-Eve Dallaire started in TV production over 25 years ago as floor manager – a role that foreshadowed her journey as a team leader. After 16 years at Productions J, including as director of the company's television department, she made the leap to Fair-Play where she first oversaw the production of Les enfants de la télé and then spearheaded the development of Révolution, a Quebec prime-time hit and a format that has since been sold internationally. Today, as executive vice-president, and partner since fall 2023, she is at once the mastermind, supervisor, and supportive presence of the company. Whether it be strategic planning, business development, or production support, one of Marie-Eve's great strengths is her ability to foster a healthy and respectful work environment where cheerfulness and efficiency go hand in hand. A true reflection of Fair-Play!
KARINE PROULX
Executive Producer and Shareholder
Karine Proulx caught the production bug as soon as she stepped into a television studio, and she has honed her skills on top reality shows and variety programs. She started at Fair-Play in 2013 as producer and joined the company's shareholders in the fall of 2023. At Fair-Play, Karine produces variety and comedy programs (including SNL Québec, the Quebec version of Saturday Night Live), documentaries, docuseries, and magazines, as well as 100 Génies, a quiz show that’s both entertaining and intellectually stimulating, and which has earned the company several awards. Very committed to her projects and her crews, Karine is actively developing new projects.
KARINE PROULX
Executive Producer and Shareholder
Karine Proulx caught the production bug as soon as she stepped into a television studio, and she has honed her skills on top reality shows and variety programs. She started at Fair-Play in 2013 as producer and joined the company's shareholders in the fall of 2023. At Fair-Play, Karine produces variety and comedy programs (including SNL Québec, the Quebec version of Saturday Night Live), documentaries, docuseries, and magazines, as well as 100 Génies, a quiz show that’s both entertaining and intellectually stimulating, and which has earned the company several awards. Very committed to her projects and her crews, Karine is actively developing new projects.
ARIANE SAVARD
Vice-president, Legal and Corporate Affairs
A lawyer and member of the Quebec Bar since 2005, Ariane Savard has specialized in the field of audiovisual production since the beginning of her career. First at SARTEC, as labour relations legal advisor, then at AQPM where she worked for five years before joining Groupe Fair-Play. Today, at Fair-Play, she manages all legal and corporate affairs, including distribution and broadcast licencing, employment and service contracts, partnership and coproduction agreements, copyrights, music rights, protection of privacy, collective agreement compliance, legal disputes, regulatory compliance, and funding rules. Ariane is well involved with other members of the legal community in the field of audiovisual production and she is frequently Groupe Fair-Play’s appointed representative to key organizations of the industry such as AQPM, CRTC, CAVCO, CMF, Telefilm, and more.
CHARLES BERGERON
Vice-president, Administration and Finance
Charles Bergeron holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting from McGill University; he is also a member of the Ordre des CPA du Québec. He began his career at Ernst & Young, where he was an audit manager before making the leap to the corporate world. After four years at Just for Laughs as the controller for several divisions, including television production, Charles joined the Fair-Play team in 2018, where he initially served as Chief Financial Officer. In early 2024, Charles was promoted to his current title of Vice-president, Administration and Finance.
CHARLES BERGERON
Vice-president, Administration and Finance
Charles Bergeron holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting from McGill University; he is also a member of the Ordre des CPA du Québec. He began his career at Ernst & Young, where he was an audit manager before making the leap to the corporate world. After four years at Just for Laughs as the controller for several divisions, including television production, Charles joined the Fair-Play team in 2018, where he initially served as Chief Financial Officer. In early 2024, Charles was promoted to his current title of Vice-president, Administration and Finance.
VÉRONIC CHARRON
Producer
Variety, documentary, game shows, live action... Véronic Charron's television journey has evolved for over 20 years under the banner of versatility – a trend that reflects her innate curiosity and taste for novelty. After starting at Productions J, Véronic worked for seven years at TVA Productions, where she produced the flagship shows On connaît la chanson, Fort Boyard, and Le tricheur. She gained her first experience in live action at Pixcom, working on the series Les Sapiens, Audrey est revenue, and Anna et Arnaud. She also developed and produced La guerre des fans, the company's first original format. In 2023, Véronic started at Fair-Play where she is developing television projects that explore a variety of themes.
MARC-ANDRÉ GRONDIN
Producer
With a TV and film acting career spanning over 30 years, in France, the United States and Canada, Marc-André Grondin has had plenty of opportunities to observe how projects get developed and made. He also happens to have a passion for the talent of others, and thanks to this quality, he has developed an excellent network of contacts. Following a stint as associate producer for TVA’s L’imposteur, a live action series he also starred in, Marc-André came to Fair-Play where he is now creating and producing a variety of projects, including live action.
MARC-ANDRÉ GRONDIN
Producer
With a TV and film acting career spanning over 30 years, in France, the United States and Canada, Marc-André Grondin has had plenty of opportunities to observe how projects get developed and made. He also happens to have a passion for the talent of others, and thanks to this quality, he has developed an excellent network of contacts. Following a stint as associate producer for TVA’s L’imposteur, a live action series he also starred in, Marc-André came to Fair-Play where he is now creating and producing a variety of projects, including live action.
JEAN-PHILIPPE MASSICOTTE
Producer
Jean-Philippe Massicotte has been with Fair-Play for over ten years. A versatile producer, his career includes documentary series, such as the award-winning La une, documentary features, live action series, youth content and one museum exhibit.
“J.P.” was also in charge of the Vice Media studio for Quebec, and was director of development for the filmmakers' collective Esperamos, which Fair-Play acquired in 2013.
MARIE-FLO MAYNARD
Producer
"Diversity" best defines Marie-Flo Maynard’s professional journey. Marie-Flo has always been drawn to challenges, as a producer, project manager, copywriter and development manager, and she has worked in all genres and formats – magazines, live action, documentaries and more, for TV and the web. She particularly enjoys putting together crews and seeing projects take shape.
Marie-Flo was a producer for six years at KOTV, where she worked out the programming and production of the Véro.tv platform (ICI Tou.tv), for which she produced several programs, such as Loto-Méno, Passion Poussière, Tu viens d’où? and Rétroviseur. Now as a producer with Fair-Play since 2022, Marie-Flo has found her perfect professional fit.
MARIE-FLO MAYNARD
Producer
"Diversity" best defines Marie-Flo Maynard’s professional journey. Marie-Flo has always been drawn to challenges, as a producer, project manager, copywriter and development manager, and she has worked in all genres and formats – magazines, live action, documentaries and more, for TV and the web. She particularly enjoys putting together crews and seeing projects take shape.
Marie-Flo was a producer for six years at KOTV, where she worked out the programming and production of the Véro.tv platform (ICI Tou.tv), for which she produced several programs, such as Loto-Méno, Passion Poussière, Tu viens d’où? and Rétroviseur. Now as a producer with Fair-Play since 2022, Marie-Flo has found her perfect professional fit.
MÉLISSA DUPONT
Director, Productions and development
Mélissa Dupont has over 20 years’ experience in television production, mainly in the field of live action. Her involvement in major dramatic series, such as L’Échappée and Sorcières, has led her to develop a solid expertise in guiding large crews, sticking to budgets and meeting deadlines. But staying the course doesn’t exclude having fun and leading with kindness, which is how Mélissa fits in, perfectly, at Fair-Play. As Director of Productions and Development, she manages the day-to-day operations of the company (human resources, strategic planning, partnership agreements, and establishment, maintenance and monitoring of company policies), and takes an active part in its creative evolution and long-term growth.
MÉLISSA DUPONT
Director, Productions and development
Mélissa Dupont has over 20 years’ experience in television production, mainly in the field of live action. Her involvement in major dramatic series, such as L’Échappée and Sorcières, has led her to develop a solid expertise in guiding large crews, sticking to budgets and meeting deadlines. But staying the course doesn’t exclude having fun and leading with kindness, which is how Mélissa fits in, perfectly, at Fair-Play. As Director of Productions and Development, she manages the day-to-day operations of the company (human resources, strategic planning, partnership agreements, and establishment, maintenance and monitoring of company policies), and takes an active part in its creative evolution and long-term growth.
SUZANNE CHOUINARD
Post-production Director
Suzanne Chouinard began her professional journey as a post-production coordinator at Multivet Média. Ten years and numerous projects later, she felt the need to become more involved in the production process, and she decided to join the team at Fair-Play. As our Post-production Director, Suzanne knows how to anticipate and resolve every issue while remaining calm and consistent in the midst of turmoil. Her essential work ensures that everything runs smoothly!
SUZANNE CHOUINARD
Post-production Director
Suzanne Chouinard began her professional journey as a post-production coordinator at Multivet Média. Ten years and numerous projects later, she felt the need to become more involved in the production process, and she decided to join the team at Fair-Play. As our Post-production Director, Suzanne knows how to anticipate and resolve every issue while remaining calm and consistent in the midst of turmoil. Her essential work ensures that everything runs smoothly!
JEAN-SIMON ASSELIN
Technical Director
A reassuring, even soothing, presence, Jean-Simon Asselin, also known as “ J.S.,” is our go-to IT expert. He is well-versed in computing, but above all, he is a workflow specialist – technical and technological – for everything related to production and post-production. He joined Fair-Play in 2006, fresh out of Inter-Dec College, at just 18 years of age.
LAURENCE ATKINS-BEAUPRÉ
Head of Development
Laurence Atkins-Beaupré’s background in communications is a reflection of her versatility. She has worked on productions for the web and television; she has done branded content, variety shows, shows about sports, about cooking, about renovations, about girl bikers… She has worked on documentaries, branded content, live action programs. She has worked in advertising agencies, production houses and other types of companies.
After holding positions as production manager and television producer, this networker with a curious mind wanted to focus her creative energy on developing original content for television and the web – which has been her role at Fair-Play since 2020. Laurence also acts as content producer on some of the company's productions.
LAURENCE ATKINS-BEAUPRÉ
Head of Development
Laurence Atkins-Beaupré’s background in communications is a reflection of her versatility. She has worked on productions for the web and television; she has done branded content, variety shows, shows about sports, about cooking, about renovations, about girl bikers… She has worked on documentaries, branded content, live action programs. She has worked in advertising agencies, production houses and other types of companies.
After holding positions as production manager and television producer, this networker with a curious mind wanted to focus her creative energy on developing original content for television and the web – which has been her role at Fair-Play since 2020. Laurence also acts as content producer on some of the company's productions.
MAUDE PAQUETTE
Development Collaborator
As a writer and researcher who worked in a variety of fields – documentary, cultural programming, variety shows, magazine formats – Maude Paquette is well aware of the demands of generating content, on a daily basis, for TV, radio, and the web. For nine years, she was head researcher on Plus on est de fous, plus on lit!; she worked on Deux filles le matin, Flash, and Le banquier, and on several radio segments. Maude holds a master's degree in literary studies from UQAM. She joined Fair-Play in 2022. With her professional experience and the wealth of her knowledge, she is a key member of the company's development sector.
MARIANNE BOULET
Producer, development
Marianne Boulet has honed her expertise and versatility through an extensive journey producing, developing and promoting large-scale projects for television (Révolution, La voix), the stage, and the music industry (Céline Dion), in Canada, Europe and the United States. Her positive energy, unwavering patience and talent for problem-solving enable her to bring out, always tactfully and with humour, the best from everyone, colleagues and production crews alike. A rare gem who is often courted by people in the industry; we at Fair-Play are very happy to have Marianne among us… and we’re keeping her to ourselves.
MARIANNE BOULET
Producer, development
Marianne Boulet has honed her expertise and versatility through an extensive journey producing, developing and promoting large-scale projects for television (Révolution, La voix), the stage, and the music industry (Céline Dion), in Canada, Europe and the United States. Her positive energy, unwavering patience and talent for problem-solving enable her to bring out, always tactfully and with humour, the best from everyone, colleagues and production crews alike. A rare gem who is often courted by people in the industry; we at Fair-Play are very happy to have Marianne among us… and we’re keeping her to ourselves.
ÉRIKA BERNARD
Legal Advisor
A lawyer and a member of the Quebec Bar since 2016, Érika Bernard quickly directed her practice toward labor law, specifically in the audiovisual sector. Since 2017, she has been providing her expertise as a labor relations advisor to production companies in the interpretation, application, and negotiation of collective agreements with various artists' associations. Érika joined the Fair-Play team in 2021.
ÉRIKA BERNARD
Legal Advisor
A lawyer and a member of the Quebec Bar since 2016, Érika Bernard quickly directed her practice toward labor law, specifically in the audiovisual sector. Since 2017, she has been providing her expertise as a labor relations advisor to production companies in the interpretation, application, and negotiation of collective agreements with various artists' associations. Érika joined the Fair-Play team in 2021.