Brief History

The idea of Canada (East) Films Inc. was first conceived in the 90's. It began with formal training in the field of film, digital imaging and video production by its president and founder, Michael Stephen McKinnon. After years of training and development through courses and practical experience, the company was officially formed in September 2007. In 2009, Hazel McKinnon, Samantha Davis and John G. Calver became the newest executives of Canada (East) Films Inc. We intend to expand our professional relations further, and recruit a strong and committed staff.   

We have completed a 45 min special called Spirit Cove, a documentary called Beaubear's Island and are in negotiations for a new film to begin shooting in 2010.

Stephen McKinnon

Producer, Director, Novelist

From the 1980’s on, Stephen McKinnon served Canada with honor and distinction as a member of the Canadian Forces (retired), one of his primary duties having included that of military videographer, photographer and imaging technician throughout Canada, the Arctic Circle, and in war zones such as Bosnia and Herzegovina as a Peacekeeper. McKinnon was trained in Digital Imagery/Videography at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering. McKinnon has also completed courses in Directing, Set Design, Production Design and more through the New Brunswick Film Co-op. He has produced and edited videos for use in military trials as well as civilian films, documentaries and presentations. Born in Miramichi, NB, his military career, as well as having worked and lived in nearly every province in Canada, adds to McKinnon’s experienced world view as a storyteller. He is the author of the original published novel Timekeeper, upon which a film and subsequent series is based. He is the founder and president of the NB-based Canada (East) Films Inc.