About Grand Design Media

Grand Design Media develops bold, culturally resonant film and television projects with premium international ambition.

Mario Pierre-Canel is a Montréal-based screenwriter, producer, and founder of Grand Design Media. He develops premium original series and films built at the intersection of cinematic ambition, cultural specificity, and global reach. With a producer’s eye for both story and strategy, he is focused on building a slate of emotionally resonant, visually striking projects designed to travel across borders while remaining deeply rooted in identity, history, and place.Our team consists of experienced professionals who are passionate about their craft. From our videographers to our editors, we work together to create beautiful and engaging content that tells a story.

Grand Design Media exists to create powerful screen stories that feel urgent, elevated, and enduring. The company is committed to developing distinctive original IP for film and television with a strong creative voice, meaningful stakes, and international potential.

• Premium drama series
• Feature films
• Original culturally resonant IP

We combine bold creative vision with disciplined development, building projects that are both artistically ambitious and strategically positioned for today’s international market.