Meet the Team
CEO | Executive Producer
Erica is a Cree/Ojibway from Peguis First Nation. She is a proud mother, a multi-award winning documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur. Erica established her media company, Kejic Productions, in 2017 and became a full time entrepreneur fulfilling her passion to share the stories of her community. She started her journey through a program called Just TV, a multimedia program for at-risk youth in the inner city of Winnipeg. Through this program, Erica was able to better her life and gain extensive skills in the media industry.
Along with her passion for storytelling, is her passion to work with Indigenous youth in her community by reconnecting them to their culture and identity. Erica currently runs a cultural program at the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre and mentors youth in video production. The beauty of her culture continuously inspires her work and motivation of sharing knowledge of her elders for future generations.
Erica Daniels
Desiree Brightnose
Production Manager
Desiree is a proud Indigenous woman from Treaty 5's Chemawawin Cree Nation and is the Production Manager at Kejic Productions. Telling a story has always been a way for Desiree to express her vision of the world. Upon graduating Valedictorian from Assiniboine Community College's Interactive Media Arts - Media Specialization, Desiree has fully immersed into the world of production. Desiree combines her knowledge of digital media and storytelling to create compelling stories.
Desiree enjoys mentoring youth in Video Production through the After School Leaders program at the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre.
Tara Carpenter
Production Assistant
Tara comes from a proud Metis heritage and is a Production Assistant with Kejic Productions. Prior to joining Kejic, Tara graduated from Winnipeg's Tech-Voc High School with a dual diploma in Broadcast Media Arts. After attending Digital Media Production Training & Apprenticeship Opportunities for Indigenous Women Workshop, Erica Daniels invited Tara to join Kejic Productions' team. From there, Tara made connections with JustTV and was brought on as a video production apprentice.
Tara enjoys mentoring youth in Video Production through the After School Leaders program at the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre.
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Paul James
Producer | Senior Technical Instructor
Paul James is an award winning Director of Photography and Producer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For the last 20 years Paul has worked in the world of Film, Video and Music production. Paul has been recognized for his work on films Mikinakay: The Trail of the Turtle for MTS; Run As One – The Journey of the Front Runners for CBC (2018 Winner of the History & Biography and Founder Golden Sheaf Awards and Canadian Screen Award Nominee) and short film Gift to Give in 2021.
Paul has worked in all facets of production and post production for film television and music. He is a key member of the Kejic Production team, In addition, he has been a technical instructor for the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre's Just TV Program for over 15 years where he has mentored and trained youth in all areas of multimedia.
Producer | Senior Technical Instructor
Addison has worn many hats in his career and is a key member of the Kejic Productions team. He has worked as a Director, Director of Photography, lighting technician and camera operator. He has worked as lead editor and audio designer. Over the years, Addison has worked on over 100 short dramas, documentaries, music videos, promotional videos, training videos, TV broadcast material.
Addison has worked as a senior instructor for the past 13 years at the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre's Just TV program where he teaches youth how to produce films and music. Addison is passionate in helping youth find their voice through the creative arts and building long lasting relationships in hope to positively impact their lives in any way he can.
Addison Sandy
Ren Cameron
Apprentice
Ren Cameron is a proud Indigenous Cree Non-Binary person from Treaty 5's Little Grand Rapids.
Ren is a participant of Spirit of the Story, a media training program that is led and taught by Erica Daniels, Addison Sandy, Paul James and Kevin Settee. Through this program, Ren has completed multiple projects and has developed their skills rapidly over the course of 2 years and is currently moving onto their third year as a mentor. Through the program they were able to find their true selves and ignite their passion within the media industry as well as gain extensive skills through their time learning on set.
Through their apprenticeship with Kejic Productions, Ren is hoping to learn more about the industry and develop their voice as a storyteller.
