KASKO means “great blue heron” in Abenaki and is the symbol of patience and strength.
It looks far and beyond borders.
Our story
KASKO, because we are stronger, together.
In 2018, Angelique and Pepper met and connected immediately. Their bond over the history they have experienced. They attribute their complicity to the fact that they are different, that their heritage is different, and that they fully embrace it. In 2019, they decided to co-found Kasko Productions. Since its founding, the production company has shared met its goal of creating, inspiring, producing and providing a voice for quality content that engages and entertains the general public.
At Kasko, diversity is at the heart of our thinking and creative decisions.
Our DNA
Entertain, support and get people thinking!Our Vision
Through the power of human stories, we wish to promote diversity and recognize the uniqueness of others, to better understand and accept each other.Our Mission
To build a talent incubator where diversity and inclusion are reflected in all our endeavors. Thus, to produce content that reflects our diverse realities.Our team
ANGIE-PEPPER
O'BOMSAWIN
CO-FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Angie-Pepper is an Abenaki and Mohawk director, producer and media professional from the Odanak territory of Quebec, with a career in film and television spanning over 20 years.
ANGIE-PEPPER O'BOMSAWIN
CO-FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
After getting her start in Concordia University’s Fine Arts Program, Angie-Pepper went on to work on a number of different productions ranging from children’s programs, game shows and socially driven docu-series, all with the express mandate of bettering the representation of Indigenous people on screen and fostering a diversity of voices in the industry.
Her depth of experience led her to co-found KASKO Productions, where she spearheaded television projects, such as Little Big Community and Bull’s Eye, both broadcast on APTN. Aside from that she directed many television projects including Skindigenous, The Ultimate Canadian Challenge, following Donovan Bailey in a risk-taking adventure diving into diversity and so much more and she scripted Chuck and the First Peoples Kitchen, nominated for a Canadian Screen Award.
Her experience as a seasoned Director also led her to launch her solo production company Peppered Films, where she takes on innovative film and television projects destined for both Canadian and international markets.
Even with an illustrious career under her belt, Angie-Pepper has continued to strive to stay at the cutting edge of industry practices, returning to complete two Producers Programs at The National Institute of Image and Sound in 2017 and the National Screen Institute in 2021.
She prides herself on being a positive role model for native youth and a source of inspiration for artistically-driven women. Over the years, Angie-Pepper has consistently centered powerful storytelling in her projects and has clearly demonstrated its continued ability to create transformative and lasting social change.
"At Kasko... When Pepper's not directing her next series, or running a story meetings, she’s challenging her physical self. You can find her competing against herself at a local Cross fit Box, olympic lifting is her favourite way to pass the time.”
ANGÉLIQUE
RICHER
CO-FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Initially known as a host, producer and researcher, Angélique has been working in the television industry for over 25 years.
ANGÉLIQUE RICHER
CO-FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
With nearly 30 years of experience in the television and media industry, Angélique Richer is known for her versatility, dedication, and creative vision. In 2012, she became a partner in the first digital distribution company in Quebec (HG sur le net), marking her early commitment to innovation. In 2016, she founded Mustang Productions, an independent company dedicated to creating thoughtful and accessible works that shed light on the human experience.
Angélique has served on the board of directors of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, where she played an active role in major initiatives, including the overhaul of documentary categories. She also served on the executive committee of Doc Québec and continues to contribute to key industry initiatives.
At KASKO, she brings her administrative acumen and strategic insight, ensuring a balance between solid production processes and creative momentum. She invests herself with sensitivity in meaningful and inspiring projects. Her deep respect and affection for Indigenous peoples stems from her childhood, as well as from the privilege of having worked closely on productions that took her across nearly every Indigenous community in Quebec. KASKO is a natural extension of her path.
Trained in visual arts, she is currently completing a Bachelor of Management (B.Gest) at HEC Montréal. Admired for her empathetic leadership, energy, and ability to bring people together, Angélique represents a new generation of entrepreneurs—blending heart, strategy, and boldness.
And when she’s not on set or in a meeting, you’ll likely find her training for her next athletic challenge!
What we Strive for
Narrating and encountering the universal!
Documentary series with impact, human stories that promote diversity of viewpoints, always with a luminous gaze far from stereotypes.
Entertaining youth content that reflects the beauty and diversity of today’s and tomorrow’s young people.
Dramas with powerful plots featuring the depiction of our society.
Podcasts that make us travel and imagine our future differently.
OUR PARTNERS
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