Showrunner And Producer And Director
Self Employed
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Self Employed
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Self Employed
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Showrunner and Producer and Director
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Derek R. is listed as Showrunner and Producer and Director at Self Employed, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at tvo.org and a matched LinkedIn profile for Derek R..
Derek R. previously worked as Showrunner/Producer/Director at Self Employed and Director at Shaftesbury. Derek R. holds B.A.A., Film Production from Ryerson University.
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BIO – DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/WRITERDerek Ryan is a career freelancer who has been working in the film and television industry for many years. Ryan emerged as a director, as the Factual/Non Scripted genre hit the airwaves with new channels such as Life, HGTV and W Network. He has since directed over 300 episodes of some of TV’s biggest reality series from Love It or List It to Divine Design to Income Property all big US TV success stories. Also during this time Derek joined forces with Radical Sheep Productions and directed over 50 episodes of scripted pre-school and Tween drama, the most notable being The Big Comfy Couch.Most recently Ryan has directed several episodes of The Stanley Dynamic for YTV and became a regular on The Next Step airing on Family Channel, as well as creating sizzles for Non scripted/factual TV production companies.Derek started out as a director for hire but has also produced/written/story produced and created many series as well. He created The Next Star for YTV which ran for 7 seasons, episode segments for TVO’s The Space, and countless other productions.
Listed skills include Film Production, Hd Video, Documentaries, Sizzle Reels, and 17 others.
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Self Employed
15 roles · 21 years
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Showrunner/Producer/Director
Self Employed
Started working in the Film & TV business while attending Ryesron in the film program and I'm still plugging away today, constantly looking for new challenges and experiences.
Director
Directing this fabulous web series for Shaftesbury Kids, called "Clearwater Kids Challenge" with 2 fantastic 11 year old hosts and its all about climate change. How amazing is that?
Aug 2018 - Oct 2022
Director
Got the opportunity to Direct on Season 5, 6 and 7 of the mega hit "The Next Step". Had the best time and the kids are amazing!!
Jun 2016 - Sep 2019
May 2016 - Nov 2016
Director - "The Stanley Dynamic"
Amaze Film + Television
This is the most fun and challenging series I have ever had the pleasure of working on and it has the most talented show runner ever, Ken Cuperus!!
Oct 2015 - Apr 2016
Producer/Director
Working with Executive Producer - Michelle Melanson and Producers - Susie Grodin and Heather Wilson on "behind the scenes videos" for 2 new animated TV series called "Fangbone" and "Bagel & Becky". Airing on "Youtube"What a blast!!
Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
Showrunner/Director/Story Editor
Developing ideas, finding talent and bashing out sizzle reels with Tom & Ade. Also story editing a fantastic pilot for a new series for HGTV called "Forever Home"Having a great time!
Mar 2014 - Jan 2016
Director
Directing "Income Property" A great show with a fun bunch of people.
Aug 2011 - May 2014
Director
Big Coat Media "Love It Or List It"
Had a blast, with the cast and crew, while directing Love It or List It. A great series that has nothing to do with interior design or real estate but instead all about Drama...so refreshing!!
Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
Series Director
During my time at Tricon Films I created Rocker Moms for SLICE, Season 2 and 3 of Green Force for HGTV and the long running hit, The Next Star for YTV.
2006 - 2009
~3 yrs
Director
Worked with my favourite pre-school production company where I directed episodes of Panda Bear Daycare, Land O' Hands and had a blast directing the final season of The Big Comfy Couch! What an honour!!
Jun 2003 - Aug 2005
Director
Fusion Television
Directed seasons 1, 2, 4, and 5 of "Divine Design with Candice Olson" then helped create "Colour Confidential with Jane Lockhart" and directed the first 65 episodes. Two fantastic shows with great hosts and for an awesome production company! Mark and Angela were the best to work for!!
Mar 2001 - Aug 2005
Head Of Production
I oversaw all the production that went into creating The Documentary Channel! Also had the pleasure of working with TV heavyweights, Michael Harris and Jean Menard.
Aug 2000 - Oct 2002
Producer/Director
Caber Film And Television
Directed season 1, 26 episodes of "A Day in the Country" for Life Network then Produced and Directed season 1, 13 episodes of "Home Additions" for HGTV Canada & US. This is where my lifestyle/reality TV world began. I owe it all to Chuck Scott from Caber!
Apr 1996 - Jun 1998
3 education records
Derek R. education
B.A.A., Film Production
D.E.C, Social Sciences
Champlain College, Longueil, Quebec
High School
Richelieu Valley Regional High School
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Derek R. works for Self Employed.
What is Derek R.'s role at Self Employed?
Derek R. is listed as Showrunner and Producer and Director at Self Employed.
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Derek R. is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada while working with Self Employed.
What companies has Derek R. worked for?
Derek R. has worked for Self Employed, Shaftesbury, Boat Rocker Media "The Next Step", Tvo "The Space", and Amaze Film + Television.
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What schools did Derek R. attend?
Derek R. holds B.A.A., Film Production from Ryerson University.
What skills is Derek R. known for?
Derek R. is listed with skills including Film Production, Hd Video, Documentaries, Sizzle Reels, Reality, Drama, Video, and Producing.
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