I'm Frédérick Beland, a passionate entrepreneur who has built a thriving media company by leveraging my legal training and 25 years of experience in project creation, negotiation, and financing. I have overseen more than 1,000 hours of television content for major local broadcasters and digital platforms, delivering projects on time and on budget. I lead multidisciplinary teams and drive strategic growth, expanding into virtual reality, podcasts, and international markets (MipTV, MipCom, Kidscreen) with sales to Discovery, TV5 Monde, National Geographic, and Cartoon Network.

Frédérick Beland

I'm Frédérick Beland, a passionate entrepreneur who has built a thriving media company by leveraging my legal training and 25 years of experience in project creation, negotiation, and financing. I have overseen more than 1,000 hours of television content for major local broadcasters and digital platforms, delivering projects on time and on budget. I lead multidisciplinary teams and drive strategic growth, expanding into virtual reality, podcasts, and international markets (MipTV, MipCom, Kidscreen) with sales to Discovery, TV5 Monde, National Geographic, and Cartoon Network.

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I’m Frédérick Beland, a passionate entrepreneur who has built a thriving media company by leveraging my legal training and 25 years of experience in project creation, negotiation, and financing. I have overseen more than 1,000 hours of television content for major local broadcasters and digital platforms, delivering projects on time and on budget.

I lead multidisciplinary teams and drive strategic growth, expanding into virtual reality, podcasts, and international markets (MipTV, MipCom, Kidscreen) with sales to Discovery, TV5 Monde, National Geographic, and Cartoon Network.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

President at B 612 Communications Inc.
January 1, 2000 - Present
Leader of a media production and content creation company with over 1,000 hours of television content produced for major broadcasters (Radio-Canada, TVA, Bell, Tele-Québec, TV5) and clients such as BMR, Desjardins, Fondation Jean Lapointe, OQLF and World Vision. Responsible for financial management, ensuring sustainability, maintaining banking relationships, and timely payments to staff and suppliers. Led expansion into new markets and formats, including virtual reality collaborations (notably with the OSM, nominated for the Numix Prize) and the creation of podcasts with an in-house advertising agency. Built international sales presence through participation in MipTV, MipCom, and Kidscreen, resulting in deals with Discovery, TV5 Monde, National Geographic, and Cartoon Network.
Financing Delegate at SODEC
January 1, 2000 - September 12, 2025
Evaluation and analysis of television and film projects to determine eligibility for tax incentives.
Attorney at Fasken S.E.N.C.
January 1, 1999 - September 12, 2025
Specialization in corporate and entertainment law, including financing, mergers and acquisitions, contractual drafting, and strategic negotiation.
President at B 612 Communications Inc.
January 1, 2000 - Present
Production and content creation: More than 1,000 hours of content produced for television (variety, magazine, documentary, children's programs) with major local broadcasters and notable clients; Financial management ensuring sustainability and timely payments; Expansion into new markets including virtual reality and podcasts; International sales in key markets (MipTV, MipCom, Kidscreen) with sales to Discovery, TV5 Monde, National Geographic, Cartoon Network.
Financing Delegate at SODEC
January 1, 2000 - September 12, 2025
Evaluation and analysis of television and film projects in order to grant tax incentives.
Attorney at Fasken S.E.N.C.
January 1, 1999 - September 12, 2025
Specialization in corporate and entertainment law: financing, mergers and acquisitions, contractual drafting and strategic negotiation.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at University of Montreal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
B. Sc. Political Science at University of Montreal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Member of the Quebec Bar at Quebec Bar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
TVA -HEC Program in Television Management at HEC Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Ascension – Program for business leaders at HEC Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at Université de Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
B. Sc. Political Science at Université de Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Program in Television Management at HEC Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Ascension – Program for business leaders at HEC Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Member of the Quebec Bar
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Member of the Quebec Bar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
TVA-HEC Program in Television Management
January 1, 2005 - September 12, 2025
Ascension – Program for business leaders
January 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other