I lead Best Regards Media, a talent management and production company that proudly represents some of the most talented narrative storytellers in the social media space. With experience at WME, Fullscreen, and eko, I've been deeply involved in the creator economy for over a dozen years. My passion lies in helping creators bring their stories to life and thrive in a dynamic digital landscape.

Gil Kruger

One of Canada's 5 to Watch, Steph Ouaknine is an award-winning producer and creative executive well versed in international co-productions and queer stories that resonate. 

Recently, she served as a senior production executive on the Limited Series & Co-Productions team at Wondery/Amazon for four years, managing a slate of premium audio documentaries and co-productions. Select credits: Time Magazine’s Podcast of the Year “9/12”, Ambie nominated scripted podcast “American Hostage” starring Jon Hamm, and "Academy" with Myha'la Herrold. 

Previously, Steph co-created and produced CARMILLA, the multi-platform scripted digital series that ran for 108 episodes and launched a global, engaged fan community. Financed by U by Kotex, the digital series topped 100+ million views, earning accolades from Cannes Lion, Rocky Awards, The Webbys, multiple Canadian Screen Award wins and MIPTV's "Brand Content of the Year" 2018 Award. 

Steph is a Film Independent Episodic Lab Fellow, with scripted projects supported by the CFC/Netflix Accelerator, The National Screen Institute, Gotham Film Week, Content London and SeriesMania.

Specialties: hour long scripted drama development, co-production structures, international television financing with a focus on EU and APAC markets, acquisitions, supervision of production from conception to launch, IP sourcing, packaging, rights windowing, podcast production, targeting and building audiences.

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