About Filmblanc
Filmblanc is an international film production company created by Noemi Weis in 1998 with a clear mission of bringing the world together. Before globalization was a common term and long before emails were the way of communication, Noemi Weis envisioned an interconnected partnerships between producers from around the world in order to nurture and provide creative people the means to produce their dreams anywhere in the world. With much success, Filmblanc has created associations in 20 markets around the globe, bringing people together under one roof that at times encompasses travel to and from various different continents.
In the ensuing years, Filmblanc has effectively worked in virtually all forms of production from commercials and corporate to service productions of all forms, then adding as a natural progression, the production of social justice and human rights films in 2004. Since then, Filmblanc is proud to have successfully brought forward the voices of the world’s most vulnerable and those in greatest need of an advocate by covering issues surrounding women and children’s rights, domestic violence, gay rights, education and violence, both in Canada and around the world.
All of Filmblanc’s films have garnered and continue to generate international attention and awards, but more importantly, they have helped to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, communities, organizations and education.
As a multiple award winning, entrepreneurial and visionary company with a pristine track record of excellence, Filmblanc continues to create and develop films to promote human rights and social justice.
About Noemí Weis
Noemi Weis is an award winning Writer, Director and Producer that has spent over 20-years telling stories on the big and small screens, from her worldwide advertising projects to her award winning documentaries.
As a humanitarian and an advocate leader Noemí journeys where stories take her to bring voice to the world’s most vulnerable. Her films have been seen in more than 100 countries receiving numerous awards but most important, making in a difference in communities around the world. She received a passionate message of support from Mm. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau for her film MILK and has been honoured with an invitation to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican in recognition of the impact her films have created in global communities. Additionally, Noemi has been recognized as one of the top 10 most influential Hispanic-Canadians, award given by Toronto Mayor John Tory.
Noemi is a proud member of the Unesco, Team Canada’s Trade Missions and a Business Ambassador of Ontario, promoting the merits of Canadian production abroad. In this capacity, she participates in trade missions and has been honoured with the nomination of “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year” for three years in a row, the last one by Export Development Canada and nominated as a finalist for “Woman Entrepreneur of the World,” as the sole Canadian nominee.
“Director/Producer Noemi has built an exceptional documentary portfolio.Her tangible skills are guided by moral integrity and a keen sense of balance. Noemi is an articulate and sensitive filmmaker with purpose. Noemi is an accomplished and important Canadian filmmarker.” says Bruce Cowley.
“As both a Producer and a Director, Noemi is a thorough and competent professional that despite her many achievements remains a very modest individual,” says Paritosh Mehta.
“Noemi Weis is a shining star of the Canadian film and broadcast industries,” says Toronto journalist Ingrid Hamilton.
“It is good to see that Canada is being promoted in such a vibrant, energetic and creative fashion through your extensive international connections. Canadian Production of this type is valuable in augmenting Canada’s presence on the world stage,” Senator, Honorable Marie Poulin
Born in Buenos Aries and educated in Argentina and Canada, Noemi brings her skills and love for humanity to every project. She continues to create and develop films to promote human rights and social justice. She is fluent in English, French, Italian and Spanish.