FIOR Media

FIOR Media is committed to responsible, values-driven production. We are proud members of the

Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and signatories to the Producing for the Planet

Commitment of Actions — a pledge to reduce the environmental footprint of our productions and

support a more sustainable screen industry.

MARSHA NEWBERY

Marsha Newbery is an active leader in the Canadian production industry, bringing both creative and

institutional expertise to her work at FIOR Media.

Canadian Media Producers Association, Board of Directors:

Marsha currently serves on the National Board of the CMPA, representing the interests of

independent producers across Canada at the highest level of the association's governance.

She previously served on the CMPA Labour Negotiations Committee on behalf of Thunderbird

Entertainment, representing the company in collective bargaining with Canada's major artist unions

and guilds.

Founder and Executive Director, Producing for the Planet:

Marsha is also the founder and Executive Director of Producing for the Planet, an industry initiative dedicated to embedding

environmental sustainability into Canadian screen production. The initiative has galvanized producers

across the country to commit to measurable action on climate, reflecting her belief that how we make

stories matters as much as the stories we tell.

CAROLYN SCHMIDT

Carolyn Schmidt's commitment to purposeful storytelling runs through both her professional

memberships and her personal giving. As a writer, director, and producer of feature documentaries

exploring housing, mental wellness, and parks preservation, she has spent her career using the screen

to illuminate issues that matter.

Canadian Media Producers Association:

Carolyn is a member in good standing of the Canadian Media Producers Association, Canada's leading

association for independent producers.

Story Money Impact Fund:

Since 2022, Carolyn has been a contributing donor to the Story Money Impact Fund, which supports

documentary filmmakers telling stories of social consequence. Her giving reflects a long-held

conviction that impact-driven storytelling deserves sustained investment — both on screen and off.