Robin Benger and Christopher Sumpton teamed up in 1997 to produce "In Security" for the CBC, which then led to "Eastside Showdown" for the NFB. Cogent/Benger Productions was formed in 1999 to continue in the same vein, producing relevant, creative documentaries on important issues. C/BP's programs have been seen on Canadian networks, such as CBC, CTV, Vision, Bravo! and Discovery, as well as internationally.

Robin Benger

Robin Benger is a producer/director/writer/narrator of television documentaries. Born in England, raised in South Africa, he's been working in Canadian journalism and documentary filmmaking since 1976.

"Individuality, unpredictability, relevance, rich characters and a
strong instinct for narrative are the qualities we aim for in
Cogent/Benger documentaries.

One rule we have is, if we wouldn't watch it, we ain't gonna make it.
Another rule is, whenever possible, stop and smell the flowers."

Christopher A. Sumpton

Christopher Sumpton produces, directs and edits television documentaries. Born in Vancouver, he bucked the flow and went east to Toronto while searching for a career. He moved into the wonderful world of television at the CBC in 1977, where he discovered editing and a love of documentaries.

"In making documentaries you simultaneously explore the world and yourself. That's endlessly fascinating." Sumpton also notes that Cogent/Benger Productions is about "bucking the flow".