Tina Pehme
- Producer
- Executive
Tina Pehme is a visionary producer and a driving force in the Canadian entertainment industry, recognized for her expertise in international co-production and the ability to develop and craft globally resonant content. Co-CEO of Sepia Films she has consistently elevated international storytelling, securing high-profile partnerships with the US, Ireland, England, Argentina, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, Norway and India and now successfully bringing that co-production model to television.
Her latest success, Murder in a Small Town (FOX/ITV), has captivated television audiences with its gripping narrative, premiering to record-breaking numbers-the highest Tuesday debut on FOX since The Resident and a Top 10 hit on Hulu. With 11 million viewers across platforms, the series ranks among FOX's Top 3 shows on Hulu, leading to a swift renewal for Season 2. Tina was instrumental in adapting the hit book series, securing key partnerships, and navigating its sale to FOX, showcasing her talent for bringing Canadian content to the global stage.
In the feature film space, Tina has produced internationally acclaimed theatrical features including A Shine of Rainbows (Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn), The Games Maker (Joseph Fiennes), In Their Skin (Selma Blair, James D'Arcy) and the upcoming The Lightkeeper (Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon). Under her leadership, Sepia Films has become a premier entertainment company having successfully built a finance model that brings together the strengths and resources of like minded collaborators while maintaining ownership of IP across all of their projects. Sepia's projects have been distributed by Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, Warner Bros., Sony, NBC Universal, Fox and many, many more and have debuted at top tier festivals including Sundance, Tiff, Tribeca, SXSW, BFI London, Fantasia amongst others.
A passionate advocate for industry growth, Tina mentors emerging filmmakers, champions women in film and television, and fosters regional economic impact. Murder in a Small Town alone has created hundreds of jobs, launched specialized training programs for crew members, and boosted local economies in British Columbia. Additionally, her work in both Canada and Ireland has contributed to economic development and training initiatives in rural and remote communities, strengthening local film and television industries.
Tina Pehme is dedicated to creative leadership, positive industry impact and storytelling excellence . She and partner Kim Roberts are not just shaping content- they are shaping a sustainable economic model for film and television.
Her latest success, Murder in a Small Town (FOX/ITV), has captivated television audiences with its gripping narrative, premiering to record-breaking numbers-the highest Tuesday debut on FOX since The Resident and a Top 10 hit on Hulu. With 11 million viewers across platforms, the series ranks among FOX's Top 3 shows on Hulu, leading to a swift renewal for Season 2. Tina was instrumental in adapting the hit book series, securing key partnerships, and navigating its sale to FOX, showcasing her talent for bringing Canadian content to the global stage.
In the feature film space, Tina has produced internationally acclaimed theatrical features including A Shine of Rainbows (Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn), The Games Maker (Joseph Fiennes), In Their Skin (Selma Blair, James D'Arcy) and the upcoming The Lightkeeper (Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon). Under her leadership, Sepia Films has become a premier entertainment company having successfully built a finance model that brings together the strengths and resources of like minded collaborators while maintaining ownership of IP across all of their projects. Sepia's projects have been distributed by Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, Warner Bros., Sony, NBC Universal, Fox and many, many more and have debuted at top tier festivals including Sundance, Tiff, Tribeca, SXSW, BFI London, Fantasia amongst others.
A passionate advocate for industry growth, Tina mentors emerging filmmakers, champions women in film and television, and fosters regional economic impact. Murder in a Small Town alone has created hundreds of jobs, launched specialized training programs for crew members, and boosted local economies in British Columbia. Additionally, her work in both Canada and Ireland has contributed to economic development and training initiatives in rural and remote communities, strengthening local film and television industries.
Tina Pehme is dedicated to creative leadership, positive industry impact and storytelling excellence . She and partner Kim Roberts are not just shaping content- they are shaping a sustainable economic model for film and television.
