Kevin Dunn, Producer, Director

A three-time Gemini Award (Canada’s version of the Emmys) nominee, Kevin Dunn has had an exceptional 30 year career as a broadcaster, producer, TV host, guest speaker and musical performer. His credits include more than 1,000 hours of both live and pre-produced television from a variety of genres including variety, pop culture, science, history, social justice, religious and children’s programming. His work has been seen on Networks such as Discovery Channel, History Channel UK, ARTE France & Germany, CBC, CTV, Global and EWTN.

Chris Atkins, Director of Photography

Chris Atkins has over 20 years experience in Television production. His camera has taken him around the world to many places that most people dare not go. From the frozen tundra of Siberia to under water filming beneath a foot of ice and snow. He’s followed military troops in Afghanistan, filmed archaeological digs in Israel and captured footage on the front lines against ISIS in Iraq. Chris has recorded moments few others ever will. Documentary credits include the six part documentary series "Israel: A Journey Through Time” (director/producer), "Fatal Flaws" (director of photography), “Hijacking The Holy Land” (writer, director), and he directed and co-wrote the archaeology series "Unearthed" for Vision TV.

Production Companies:

DunnMedia & Entertainment

Established in 1996 DunnMedia & Entertainment has been producing factual and variety programming for a variety of networks including CBC, CTV, Global, ARTE, Discovery Channel, Historia, SCN, TFO and EWTN. Our productions have garnered 3 Gemini Nominations and continues to challenge viewers with all new perspectives on the issues of our day.

Les Production Rivard

Les Productions Rivard is a fully integrated independent production company with a vision to entertain, inform and inspire. Since 1995, Les Productions Rivard has established itself as a leader in TV production in Canada. The company specializes in original content, in English and French, in several genres, which include: documentary, variety and performing arts, children, youth and lifestyle for national and international broadcasters; SRC, CBC, CTV, TVA, ARTV, APTN, TFO, Historia, SCN, Discovery HD, Knowledge and more. Pushing the boundaries of creativity and production, Les Productions Rivard continues to delight and captivate audiences with innovative high-quality content.

The Visitation Project

Bridge of Roses is being produced in association with The Visitation Project which promotes enrolment in the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary through telling the story of Our Lady of the Cape, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary. This year marks the 325th anniversary of the establishment of an altar to the Confraternity at Cap-de-la-Madeleine, a the original church on the site of the Marian Shrine. The Visitation Project is Renewing the Universal Devotional Prayer of the Church with a Bridge of Rosaries along with organizing pilgrimages. The Visitation Project is the key organizer of the 2019 Rosary Bowl in Ottawa.