Over the past quarter century, Sogestalt has delivered more than 1,000 hours of television programming, including such series as Phylactère Cola, Le plaisir croît avec l’usage, Samedi de Rire and Samedi PM, as well as a galaxy of timely specials starring the greatest artists in Quebec song and stage, from Lise Dion to Yvon Deschamps, Isabelle Boulay to Gilles Vigneault, Diane Dufresne to Félix Leclerc.

One of Sogestalt’s most prestigious recent productions, L’Odyssée, was broadcast live by Radio-Canada.

Sogestalt is also renowned for its unique expertise in the production of special programming such as Culture
en direct (2000), De concert avec le Saguenay (1996) and Tous unis contre le sida (1996) – all broadcast live simultaneously on Radio-Canada Television, TVA, TQS, Télé-Québec and TV5. Sogestalt also excels in producing major events such as Mission Apollo pour la Communauté des télévisions francophones, recorded at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem and broadcast on Radio-Canada, Radio-Québec, Antenne 2, FR3, RTBF and TSR, and the Opening Ceremonies of the IV^e Jeux de la francophonie, live from Lansdowne Park in Ottawa.

Sogestalt has also produced many documentaries, including: Jean Lapointe – Les sentiers de ma vie, a series of four one-hour shows on the life and career of this major artist; Notre Père, chronicling Father Emmet Johns on his daily mission to reach out to street kids; Humour P.Q., a funny and educational 10-part series hosted by former Rock et Belles Oreilles member André Ducharme; and La dépression et le suicide
chez les jeunes and Sortir de l’ombre.

Over the past 12 years, Sogestalt has produced some of the most important galas in the Quebec cultural industry, including La Soirée des masques in the world of theatre (1994-1999), Les Oliviers in comedy (1999-2001) and La Soirée des Jutras in film (1999-present).

Since 1992, Sogestalt has produced the wildly popular Le Show du Refuge. This Radio-Canada — Sogestalt Télévision Québec co-production, recorded first at the Spectrum and later at Metropolis, was moved to prestigious Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Place des Arts last year. Led by Dan Bigras, this annual tradition gathers the biggest names in Quebec culture in support of Refuge des jeunes, a shelter dedicated to young men 17-24 who are homeless or in crisis. In 2001, the show was awarded the Prix Gémeaux for Best Variety Program.

In 2001, Sogestalt began producing a series of riotous comedy programs filmed at the Grand Théâtre de Québec, part of the Festival du Grand Rire de Québec, presenting dozens of established and up-and-coming talents.

Les FrancoFolies de Montréal, a series of shows filmed during the annual FrancoFolies de Montréal festival, has brought the best in francophone artists to television since 1997.

A president and producer who has made his mark

Impresario, producer and agent in the fields of music and comedy, Guy Latraverse has represented the greatest Québécois and French performers (in Canada) since the early ‘60s, including Robert Charlebois, Yvon Deschamps, Diane Dufresne, Jean Lapointe, Claude Léveillée, Charles Aznavour, Petula Clark, Julien Clerc, Léo Ferré and Raymond Devos. A founding member of the Association québécoise de l'industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la vidéo (ADISQ), he was its president from 1980-1981 and produced its very first Gala. Guy Latraverse is also co-founder of Les FrancoFolies de Montréal and has served as its vice-president since 1989.

Above and beyond his involvement with the stage, Guy Latraverse has spent the years since 1974 pouring his immense knowledge and talent into producing television programming, concentrating his energies in this arena since 1985.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television recognized the exceptional contribution of Guy Latraverse at its 1999 Gemini Awards, honouring him for his excellence in television production. His 40-year career was celebrated in memorable fashion by the cultural community at the Théâtre Corona.

Along with his professional activities, Mr. Latraverse has distinguished himself through his volunteer efforts as president of REVIVRE (Association québécoise de soutien aux personnes souffrant de troubles anxieux, dépressifs ou bipolaires) since 1992. He was awarded the Prix Hommage bénévolat Québec 2004 for his remarkable devotion to volunteer work.

Moreover, in October 2003, Guy Latraverse was named a Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec. The Ordre national du Québec is the highest conferred distinction in Quebec, emphasizing the exceptional character of the achievements and contributions to the quality of Quebec life by those persons deemed to merit inclusion in its ranks.