Knight Signs New Partner for Samuel Steele TV Movie

OTTAWA: Knight Enterprises is partnering with Calgary-based producer Nancy Laing, the president of Earth to Sky Pictures, for the recently announced TV movie based on the life of Canadian mountie Sir Samuel Benfield Steele.

The Sam Steele project is being produced with key participation from the CBC and The Alberta Department of Culture and Community Spirit. Earth to Sky Pictures will provide development, producing and co-production services. Laing is an award-winning film and TV producer, with more than 16 years in the industry and a diverse portfolio of production experience, including movies such as The Secret of the Nutcracker, Chicks with Sticks and Jet Boy.

“We are delighted to partner with someone of Nancy’s talent and reputation to bring this important Canadian’s story to the screen," said Chris Knight, the president of Knight Enterprises.

“I am thrilled to be working on a project of this nature and scope, to be shot in Alberta,” added Laing. “Sam Steele lived an exciting life that spans decades and continents. He’s a hero, a renegade, and is integral to the story of Alberta. I’m excited to working with Knight in bringing this larger than life man to the screen. Let the adventure begin!"