MERIT MOTION PICTURES is one of Canada’s leading producers of factual entertainment programming. Founded by executive producer and industry veteran, Merit Jensen Carr, MERIT is known for producing multi-platform programs that amaze, inform and delight.
Our passion is to tell stories that challenge how we look at the world, stories that expand our knowledge of the human condition and the natural world we in live in. We believe that a great film has the power to be life changing and we love to create those moments that enable us to experience the world in a whole new way.
Our strength is our team. We have strong relationships with all of Canada’s major broadcasters and creative talent including international award-winning writers, directors, cinematographers and composers.
Our results are strong. We have a track record of bringing broadcasters the highest-rated shows for their seasons, and all of our award-winning programs have received national media coverage and developed loyal fan bases. MERIT has worked with a variety of broadcasters including CBC, CTV, CanWest Global Communications, HGTV, Bravo, National Geographic International, The Science Channel, Turner Network Television, ZDF/ARTE, and TVO.