POPE PRODUCTIONS
The late Paul Pope & Lisa Porter
Pope Productions is an award-winning film and television production company based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Founded by the late Paul Pope and now led by his wife and longtime business partner, Lisa Porter, the company has played a pioneering role in shaping the province’s screen industry.
With over three decades of experience producing drama, comedy, and documentary, the company is best known for its internationally successful detective series Hudson & Rex, which has sold in over 120 territories, with Seasons 1–3 now available on Netflix.
Its acclaimed catalogue also includes A Christmas Fury, Above and Beyond, Hunting Pignut, Grown Up Movie Star, Beat Down, My Left Breast, and Rare Birds.
Pope Productions continues to champion distinctive storytelling, nurture creative talent, and build meaningful partnerships across Canada and internationally.
Rooted in Newfoundland. Connected to the World. Driven by Story.
Lisa Porter is President of Pope Productions and an accomplished producer, writer, director and executive producer with a career spanning scripted television, feature film, comedy and documentary. As Executive Producer of the internationally successful Hudson & Rex, now in its ninth season, Lisa has extensive experience in producing scripted television for Canadian and international audiences. Beyond film and television, Lisa is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in live performance and contemporary dance, and is co-founder of Ochre Fest, a summer literary festival hosted at her Ochre House Retreat in Newfoundland.
PAUL POPE
Paul Pope (1958–2022) was a pioneering Canadian film and television producer who played a vital role in developing Newfoundland and Labrador’s film industry. A founding member and longtime president of the Newfoundland Filmmakers Cooperative (NIFCO), he produced or contributed to hundreds of films and championed independent Canadian storytelling. A dedicated mentor and industry advocate, Paul served on several national and provincial boards, including as Vice-Chair of the Canadian Media Fund. His contributions earned him numerous honours, including an honorary doctorate from Memorial University. His legacy lives on through the thriving industry he helped build and the establishment of the Film and Television School at the College of the North Atlantic, a long-held vision he helped bring to life.