Indigenous Storytelling
We are an Indigenous content producer that follows traditional protocols, and treats all culturally-sensitive subject matter with the utmost honour and respect. Storytelling is a time-honoured tradition in the Aboriginal world, handed down through the generations to ensure that the past is never forgotten. Elders would convey these stories orally, and that practice is considered to be one of the earliest art forms. Passing on these legends from one generation to the next is essential to cultural survival. Wabung Anung was founded in 2008 to help tell Indigenous stories using modern media, sharing a rich cultural history with Indigenous, and non-Indigenous, audiences across Canada and internationally. The evolution of storytelling is necessary to keep Indian youth engaged and interested in the heritage and history of their people, particularly in today’s modern, digital world. Wabung Anung has produced in numerous languages, including Ojibwe, Cree, Dene, Mohawk, Michif, French and English.
Indigenous Storytelling
We are an Indigenous content producer that follows traditional protocols, and treats all culturally-sensitive subject matter with the utmost honour and respect. Storytelling is a time-honoured tradition in the Aboriginal world, handed down through the generations to ensure that the past is never forgotten. Elders would convey these stories orally, and that practice is considered to be one of the earliest art forms. Passing on these legends from one generation to the next is essential to cultural survival. Wabung Anung was founded in 2008 to help tell Indigenous stories using modern media, sharing a rich cultural history with Indigenous, and non-Indigenous, audiences across Canada and internationally. The evolution of storytelling is necessary to keep Indian youth engaged and interested in the heritage and history of their people, particularly in today’s modern, digital world. Wabung Anung has produced in numerous languages, including Ojibwe, Cree, Dene, Mohawk, Michif, French and English.
Creative Lead
Jim Compton – President & Principal Producer
Jim began his career in media as a journalist for the CBC / Manitoba Television Network. He was the Special Projects Officer for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, and one of the founders of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). There, he served as a member of the Southern Advisory Council, a Broadcast Journalism Instructor for the Aboriginal Broadcast Training Initiative, Director of Programming, and Executive Producer. Jim was a Director/Producer for Indian Cultural Education (I.C.E.) Productions, and later he served as Director of Independent Production, and Executive Producer, at Chum Television. Jim is a proud member of the Keeseekoose First Nation in Saskatchewan.
Creative Lead
Jim Compton
President & Principal Producer
Jim began his career in media as a journalist for the CBC / Manitoba Television Network. He was the Special Projects Officer for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, and one of the founders of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). There, he served as a member of the Southern Advisory Council, a Broadcast Journalism Instructor for the Aboriginal Broadcast Training Initiative, Director of Programming, and Executive Producer. Jim was a Director/Producer for Indian Cultural Education (I.C.E.) Productions, and later he served as Director of Independent Production, and Executive Producer, at Chum Television. Jim is a proud member of the Keeseekoose First Nation in Saskatchewan.
Co-Production Opportunities
Truth and Reconciliation has changed the landscape for producing Indigenous content in Canada. For non-Indigenous Producers seeking to successfully finance, produce and distribute Indigenous content, partnering with a Canadian Indigenous media producer can help open the right doors. Wabung Anung and its Key Creatives have experience with both Provincial Co-Productions and international Treaty Co-Productions. If you have a project that is well-conceived, timely and relevant, Wabung Anung offers co-production opportunities for film, television and other media. We can cover a range of roles, from creative to administrative and technical.
Co-Production Opportunities
Truth and Reconciliation has changed the landscape for producing Indigenous content in Canada. For non-Indigenous Producers seeking to successfully finance, produce and distribute Indigenous content, partnering with a Canadian Indigenous media producer can help open the right doors. Wabung Anung and its Key Creatives have experience with both Provincial Co-Productions and international Treaty Co-Productions. If you have a project that is well-conceived, timely and relevant, Wabung Anung offers co-production opportunities for film, television and other media. We can cover a range of roles, from creative to administrative and technical.
Production Accounting & Tax Credit Services
Wabung Anung provides a full range of Production Accounting services and consulting, on a contract basis. Whether you just need a little advice, or want someone to look after your numbers — so you can take care of the creative — we are at your service. We can work with your existing accounting software, or host your production on our own platform. We are experienced with Canadian film and television Tax Credits, including federal and provincial credits in Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and Alberta. Using our proprietary tools, we can help with your budget-stage tax credit estimates, and calculate your claim amounts, based on your final costs. If you have questions about the tax credit certification process, or need to connect with a Chartered Accountant who can provide you with a tax credit opinion letter, we have the resources to make the process as smooth as possible.
Production Accounting
& Tax Credit Services
Wabung Anung provides a full range of Production Accounting services and consulting, on a contract basis. Whether you just need a little advice, or want someone to look after your numbers — so you can take care of the creative — we are at your service. We can work with your existing accounting software, or host your production on our own platform. We are experienced with Canadian film and television Tax Credits, including federal and provincial credits in Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and Alberta. Using our proprietary tools, we can help with your budget-stage tax credit estimates, and calculate your claim amounts, based on your final costs. If you have questions about the tax credit certification process, or need to connect with a Chartered Accountant who can provide you with a tax credit opinion letter, we have the resources to make the process as smooth as possible.
Client Services
Wabung Anung provides commercial and corporate media services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, companies, and organizations. We apply our award-winning production standards to every project we do and work closely with our clients to formulate and enact a detailed project plan with a budget that best meets their requirements and available resources. We manage all aspects of the project, from concept to final delivery, and the end result is sure to exceed client expectations. We offer special pricing for Indigenous individuals, communities, companies and not-for-profits.
Client Services
Wabung Anung provides commercial and corporate media services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, companies, and organizations. We apply our award-winning production standards to every project we do and work closely with our clients to formulate and enact a detailed project plan with a budget that best meets their requirements and available resources. We manage all aspects of the project, from concept to final delivery, and the end result is sure to exceed client expectations. We offer special pricing for Indigenous individuals, communities, companies and not-for-profits.
Cultural Acknowledgement
Wabung Anung stands shoulder to shoulder with all Indigenous media creators, recognizing and supporting the right to cultural expression, and unlocking narrative sovereignty. We share the values of the Indigenous Screen Office and respect the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). We support advocacy and partnership development, by utilizing holistic, community-centred practices, including hiring Indigenous and diverse people for roles as key creatives, crew and cast. Wabung Anung promotes Indigenous language revitalization and reclamation, and helps nurture tomorrow’s storytellers through our Four Directions Apprenticeship Program. Above all, we seek to preserve cultural authenticity, and to foster community development.
Cultural Acknowledgement
Wabung Anung stands shoulder to shoulder with all Indigenous media creators, recognizing and supporting the right to cultural expression, and unlocking narrative sovereignty. We share the values of the Indigenous Screen Office and respect the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). We support advocacy and partnership development, by utilizing holistic, community-centred practices, including hiring Indigenous and diverse people for roles as key creatives, crew and cast. Wabung Anung promotes Indigenous language revitalization and reclamation, and helps nurture tomorrow’s storytellers through our Four Directions Apprenticeship Program. Above all, we seek to preserve cultural authenticity, and to foster community development.