Palomar, Montréal, QC

Palomar

Since 1993, Palomar has defined its mission as a producer of independent cinema. A dynamic film production company, it supports and develops the talent of the new generation of Quebec filmmakers.

Une jeune fille à la fenêtre (Girl at the Window), Francis Leclerc’s critically acclaimed first feature film, was presented in competition at the World Film Festival in Montreal in 2001 and shown in many festivals around the world. The same talented team created Francis Leclerc’s second feature Mémoires affectives (Looking for Alexander), winner of 4 Jutra Awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Editor. The film also won 3 Genie Awards including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor. Un été sans point ni coup sûr, (A No-Hit, No-Run Summer) Francis Leclerc’s third feature film was released on 75 screens in 2009, preceded by Caporal Crevette (Corporal Shrimp), Christian Laurence’s short film.