Bonterra Productions Inc., a multi-award winning television production company whose programs have been distributed to over one hundred countries worldwide.
 
Bonterra’s original productions encompass a wide range of subjects from natural history-reality and travel, to humanitarian programs. They can be seen on multiple networks including Rogers Media, Discovery Channel, and A&E.

Ihor

Ihor Macijiwsky

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Ihor Macijiwsky is the founder and executive producer of Bonterra Productions Inc. During the last thirty-five years, his internationally distributed programs have earned him a reputation for dynamic, non-scripted television that blends adventure within the documentary genre.

His television creations include the international award-winning hit series Mantracker, with seven action packed seasons that pits Canada’s most cunning tracker against two “human prey” in a riveting chase through extreme wilderness. Breaking Wild, a ten-part documentary adventure series where the Xeni Gwet’in First Nations cowboys co-exist alongside an ancient breed of wild horses inside British Columbia’s remote Nemaiah Valley. Hooked with Mark Krupa, a visually stunning adventure series that redefines the angling genre.

As cinematographer, Ihor has lensed highly acclaimed documentaries from around the globe. The Emmy Award winning, The Plague Monkeys (Africa), Penn & Teller Magic Mystery Tour (India/China), The Dancing Game (Germany), Jesus in Russia (Russia), and The Dance of Death (Spain-Hot Docs) are just several of over 200 programs Ihor Macijiwsky has filmed in over thirty years.

An exhilarating human hunt through rugged wilderness. Mantracker is awesome.

- The Toronto Star -

In Production

Breaking Wild

Bonterra Productions has partnered with Breakthrough Entertainment to produce a dramatic new documentary adventure series, Breaking Wild. Ihor Macijiwsky’s latest creation is set inside British Columbia’s remote Nemaiah Valley where an ancient breed of wild horses roam inside this pristine land.

The Xeni Gwet’in First Nations cowboys have co-existed among these majestic animals for centuries and have developed a spiritual, protective bond. Today the survival of these storied horses (Cayus) is dire, as mounting pressure from outside forces increases. The Xeni are committed to help sustain a healthy sized herd-even if it requires the dangerous task of capturing and breaking “taming” some of these mysterious, elusive Cayus.

 
 

Projects

Mantracker

This Gemini Award winning television series injects outdoor science with exhilarating action! Witness a thrilling manhunt in a variety of untamed wilderness regions throughout Canada and the U.S. Internationally distributed throughout North America and Europe. See more at Mantracker.ca

63 x 1 HOUR HD EPISODES

 
 

Hooked with Mark Krupa

Battling the denizen of the deep as well as Mother Nature’s temper, Mark Krupa explores Canada’s unrivalled wilderness as he tackles the pinnacle of angling adventure. Award winning cinematography lures you head first into the action! Internationally distributed throughout Canada, U.S. and Europe.

10 x 30 MINUTE HD EPISODES

SchoolBOX – Nicaragua

A notebook and pencil. While in a tiny village in Northern Nicaragua, Tom Affleck, SchoolBOX founder gave two young girls a notebook and a pencil. One of their fathers, seeing this simple gift smiled broadly and said ‘Now that you have a notebook and a pencil you can go to school this year.’ This simple statement profoundly impacted Tom and eventually led to the creation of SchoolBOX. A groundbreaking charity, which has since built dozens of primary schools throughout Nicaragua.

22 MINUTES HD

 
 

Inverness Community Leadership Centre

Two non-profit organizations in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada have partnered to create an innovative new community space. This is their story.

10 MINUTES

A Perfect Tour – Italy

This promotional video showcases a customized personal approach to travel. The award winning Bonterra production team follows an intimate group as they experience the historic beauty of Rome and the culturally rich Tuscan countryside.

The following programs have been produced over a ten-year span between Ihor Macijiwsky and Good Earth Productions. In partnership, they amassed over 118 hours of television programs that were distributed worldwide including Discovery Channel & History Television. During this period Ihor received a Hot Docs award (Winner: Best Environmental Documentary) and a combined seven Gemini nominations as producer & cinematographer.

Great Canadian Lakes
Great Canadian Rivers
Great Canadian Parks
Canada:  Magnificent Journey
Canada: Undiscovered Land
Canadian Waterways

Destination Parks with Peter Trueman
HistoryLands
Sacred Spaces
Top Ten
Ultimate Response

Great Canadian Parks captures all this activity with vivid footage that is a testament to the superior camerawork of this series.

- The Globe & Mail -

 

Awards

Awards

Ihor Macijiwsky is a winner of multiple awards including a Gemini Award (Director, Mantracker – best reality program or series), and a Hot Docs Award (Producer Ellesmere Island, best environmental program). His cinematography has contributed to many other Awards including an Emmy Award for The Plague Monkeys (Outstanding Investigative Journalism), and a Gemini Award for best editing; Jesus In Russia.

Ihor Macijiwsky’s consistent commitment to high quality television production is reflected with an additional 10 Gemini Award nominations as producer, director, or cinematographer.

Magnificent panoramic photography is matched with aerial and underwater camera work to make each episode a visual feast.

- Victoria Times-Colonist -

Contact

 

Thanks for stopping by and checking out our work.
Please contact ihor@bonterraproductions.com for any enquiries.