Paperny Entertainment

Paperny Entertainment Inc. (previously known as Paperny Films and David Paperny Films) was a Vancouver-based producer of television programming and films, ranging from character-driven documentaries to provocative comedy to quirky reality shows. It was founded by David Paperny, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his 1993 documentary The Broadcast Tapes of Dr. Peter.

Paperny Entertainment Inc.
FormerlyDavid Paperny Films
Paperny Films
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision production
Founded1994 (1994)
FounderDavid Paperny
Headquarters,
Key people
David Paperny
(President)
Audrey Mehler
(Executive Vice President)
Cal Shumiatcher
(Executive Vice President)
Aynsley Vogel
(Vice President, Creative)
ProductsTelevision programs
ServicesProduction
OwnerLionsgate
ParentRoK Global Acquisitions (2008–2012)
Entertainment One (2014–2024)
Lionsgate Alternative Television (2024–present)
WebsitePaperny Entertainment

In July 2014, Paperny Entertainment was acquired by Entertainment One, which in turn has been acquired by American toy manufacturer Hasbro on December 30, 2019. It was later sold to Lionsgate on December 27, 2023.

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