OUR TEAM
Fueled by an unwavering artist-first philosophy and backed by over a century of combined experience in the entertainment and music business, our award-winning team specializes in crafting impactful documentaries and immersive content centered around musical artists that resonates with global audiences. Operating as a dual citizen team, we uniquely produce projects in both the U.S. and Canada.
RENEE TOD
CCO, HEAD OF PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Renee, an Emmy award-winning Producer and Development Executive, seamlessly blends her passions for film and music. Her journey involves documenting tours with Sublime, No Doubt, Fishbone, The Foo Fighters, Mike Watt, and Firehose, among others. Serving as a Producer on the Sublime documentary “Stories, Tales, Lies and Exaggerations,” and earning Emmy Award nominations for her work on the Netflix music documentary series “ReMastered,” she is recognized for outstanding achievements in episodes like “Tricky Dick and the Man in Black” for “Outstanding Research” and “Who Shot the Sheriff” and “Victor Jara: Massacre at the Stadium” for “Outstanding Arts & Culture Documentary,” as well as a NAACP Image Award nomination for “Outstanding Documentary” for “The 2 Killings of Sam Cooke.” Renee served as the Supervising Producer for the award-winning 2021 CNN series “The Story of Late Night.”Renee is currently an Executive Producer for the upcoming documentary “Heroes and Villains,” as well as developing documentaries for several iconic music artists. Renee emphasizes a strong focus on the bottom line while maintaining an unwavering creative vision.
DAWN MANNING
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Dawn Manning, an award-winning Producer and Production Executive, has demonstrated her expertise during her five-year tenure as Vice President of Production at Westbrook, Inc. Her projects span various genres, including documentaries, immersive VR experiences, scripted content, and branded productions. Manning’s notable projects include: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion, Post Malone’s VR Concert, Showtime’s Shut Up and Dribble, Beyoncé’s Grammy Performance, and the award-winning series Vice World of Sports.
Dawn has collaborated on commercials and music videos with iconic artists such as Beyoncé, Fergie, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Maroon 5, Coldplay, and Nicki Minaj. Dawn continues to be a driving force in the world of entertainment production, showcasing her prowess in delivering top-notch productions across diverse formats and genres.
ALAN TRIGER
HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Alan Triger brings three decades of music industry experience, having served as a former senior executive at Warner Music Group and SOCAN. During his tenure at Warner Music Group Alan worked with legendary artists such as AC/DC, Van Halen, Depeche Mode, Green Day, Michael Buble, My Chemical Romance, Muse, Josh Groban, Gordon Lightfoot, Rob Thomas, and more. Alan’s music industry tenure encompasses roles in marketing, account management, strategic planning, research, and analytics. Spearheading projects, he skillfully fuses creative sensibilities with analytical acumen, setting the stage for unparalleled success.
GAYLE DICKIE
HEAD OF SALES AND DISTRIBUTION, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Gayle Dickie brings over 25 years of sales and distribution experience. Her experience encompasses a diverse range of content formats, including television shows, series, scripted features, documentaries, animation, and syndication. Beyond sales and distribution, Gayle has honed her skills in marketing, packaging, producing, and raising private equity for projects and independent studios on a global scale.
Gayle was instrumental in packaging and pitching the globally renowned television phenomenon, “Dragonball Z,” which has now generated more than $3 billion in revenues. She is considered a Global Gaming Entertainment Leader and licenses Gamer World News to the top 10 countries around the world. Gayle has also demonstrated her talents as a producer and director, most recently working on projects such as “The Life Story of Cloris Leachman” and “Heroes and Villains”. Her commitment to excellence is evident as she combines artistic ingenuity with her ability to navigate projects from their conceptual stages to successful completion, ensuring their reach in the global marketplace.
TURNER BARROWMAN
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
As former Director of Development for Westbrook, Inc., Turner Bowerman has developed and produced original unscripted series, VR specials, and social content for A-listers such as Megan Thee Stallion, Ludacris, Lil Nas X, Cardi B, Lil Yachty, Jason Derulo, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Shaq, Ryan Reynolds, Jessica Chastain, John Boyega, and prominent brands such as Meta, Samsung, and Cadillac.
B-Side Films is located in Los Angeles and Toronto.