About Us

Rebel Media Ventures International has its roots in distribution. For over a decade Rebel has built and sustained a plethora of strong relationships with broadcasters, international buyers and IPTV providers in territories around the globe. Rebel currently represents a lengthy catalogue of documentary, factual and sport based programming, and continues to actively seek completed programming of all kinds for both international and domestic distribution. With programs distributed to over 100 territories around the world, Rebel Media Ventures has experienced major international success, and actively strives to reach new heights by continuously working to achieve new goals.

In addition to its distribution capacity, Rebel Media Ventures continues to broaden the scope of its production operations. Fluent in the Canadian System of license fee, tax credit & incentive based financing, Rebel has executive produced independent production for networks such as CBC, DISCOVERY, VISION & APTN to name a few. Always having a flair for the creative, Rebel now takes lead on a variety of its own production and media based endeavors – including the FIGHT EXCHANGE, a 13x30’ documentary series for SUPERCHANNEL, which is set to air late summer 2012.

Rebel Media Ventures continuously looks to expand production initiatives, with special focus on new co-production opportunities aimed at both Canadian and international markets. Operating as a Canadian company, with access to a lengthy list of co-production treaties, Rebel has produced and/or executive produced with partners from France, Israel, Brazil and Australia.

Aaron Avruskin, President and General Manager

Aaron is the President and General Manager at Rebel Media Ventures International. A graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto, Aaron succeeded his late father Milt Avruskin at Rebel’s helm & over the past 8 years, has accumulated a wealth of distribution experience through his participation in various industry markets and festivals on an international stage. After focusing primarily on the distribution of Rebel Programming, which saw him place hundreds of hours of content with broadcasters all over the world, Aaron has now taken the lead role in developing various production related initiatives. Still with a hand in international distribution, Aaron manages multiple projects in a key capacity, while simultaneously seeking international partners for the purpose of co-production & co-venture. Aaron is always searching for novel and unique ways to expand production and business operations.

Key Personnel