Rock Demers, CC (December 11, 1933 – August 17, 2021) was a Canadian film producer. He was the founder of the film company Les Productions la Fête and produced the Tales for All film series for children.
His Filmography
Maria Chapdelaine (1983), appeared in film as an actor, The Dog Who Stopped the War (La Guerre des tuques) (1985),The Peanut Butter Solution (1985), Bach and Broccoli (Bach et Bottine) (1986), also appeared as an actor, The Young Magician (Le Jeune Magicien) (1987), The Great Land of Small (1987), The Tadpole and the Whale (La Grenouille et la baleine) (1988),Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller (Les Aventurier du Timbre Perdu) (1988), Bye Bye, Red Riding Hood (Bye bye chaperon rouge) (1989), Vincent and Me (Vincent et moi) (1990), Reach for the Sky (La Championne) (1990), The Case of the Witch Who Wasn't (Pas de répit pour Mélanie) (1990), also appeared as an actor, The Clean Machine (Tirelire Combines & Cie) (1992), also appeared as an actor, The Return of Tommy Tricker (1994), Hathi, the Elephant (2000), Summer with the Ghosts (2003), A Cargo to Africa (Un cargo pour l'Afrique) (2009).
CIFEJ offers its condolences the death of Rock Demers, to all his colleagues and friends, as well as his family.
Here is the message about her from Mohsen Chiniforoushan, the Secretary General of CIFEJ:
“Dear Friends
We are going through difficult days and it gets harder when we hear the news of the loss of a friend and colleague. I only saw Rock Demers once, but that one time was enough for me to be devoted to him. A man with a perpetual smile who was a great artist and cinematographer, and did great work in the field of children's cinema. Since around 40 years ago, Rock had a great role in CIFEJ and put a lot of energy into it with love and passion and without expectations. He was the first person who received the CIFEJ Award for a lifetime achievement in the field of children cinema. And if we are together now; thinking of promoting children's cinema and better beauty for our children, we are indebted to these loved ones such as Rock Demers. I have sweet and good notes and emails from him that are very valuable to me. I offer my condolences to his family and friends on his death. I hope all of you are healthy and happy.Mohsen”