ABOUT US

Dangerous Times Productions is an independent production company focused on bold, thoughtful storytelling at the intersection of culture, psychology, and modern life. Founded by filmmakers Matthew Campea and Wodek Szemberg, the company develops original documentary and narrative projects that explore the forces shaping how we live, connect, and understand ourselves.

  • Matthew Campea is a Toronto-based filmmaker recognized for addressing controversial subjects with depth and sensitivity. His 2016 documentary, I, Pedophile, was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Social/Political Documentary.

    Celebrated for his stunning visuals and compelling narratives, Campea continually explores cutting-edge production techniques, pushing the boundaries of documentary filmmaking.

  • Wodek Szemberg is a television producer known for exploring controversial topics such as sex and gender. For over a decade, he served as the senior producer of TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin.

    Szemberg’s career is marked by a fearless approach to storytelling and a strong portfolio of documentary films for TVO. A debate he produced around Jordan Peterson’s controversial views garnered the largest audience in TVO’s history. His documentary on suicide prevention, Never Coming Back, received a Gemini Award for Best Editing.