Unscripted Television Development
For several years, I owned and operated multiple independent production companies, where we developed, sold, and produced over a hundred episodes of unscripted television. In total, I’ve been involved in the production of more than 100 episodes of series and TV specials—through development, writing, or both. That’s not even counting the many projects that turned into pilots or landed development deals with networks and major production companies.
Highlights
Previously, I was with Buck Productions, where I was involved in developing, selling and producing such as the pilot for a new home renovation series, Vancouver Reno, for Magnolia Network, in addition to showrunning two episodes of their series In With the Old. I also produced pilots for MTV, including Collector’s Piece and Yo Stay Hungry, as well as the feature-length documentary OJ Simpson: Blood, Lies and Murder for Reelz. I’ve showrun 'proofs of concept' for Magnolia and HGTV, and I’m currently developing a true crime series for A&E and a game show with FOX Alternative.
At Remedy Television + Branded, as Creative Director, I collaborated closely with the SVP of Development to create and develop new concepts, produce sizzle reels, write decks, assist with casting, and pitch new ideas at conferences like Realscreen. A highlight was showrunning and directing a shark series pilot for National Geographic.
My creative journey began in scripted film and television with my company, Sugarfilm Canada. I sold two TV concepts in Canada—one to CTV and the other to CBC. These projects included an original series and a movie-of-the-week based on an unpublished true crime novel, both co-written by me. I also wrote a feature script adaptation inspired by South Africa's Truth & Reconciliation Commission, which was funded by Telefilm Canada.
Beyond scripted work, I created and produced 78 episodes of the unscripted series At the End of My Leash for Slice Canada and HGTV. The show was nominated for three Gemini Awards, including Best Lifestyle Series, and sold in over 100 countries, airing as In the Doghouse on Animal Planet. I followed that success with Puppy SOS.
In my role as a development executive and writer at various production companies, I created projects across a wide range of unscripted genres—from weddings and weight loss to live behind-the-scenes music events. A company I founded Interior Day Entertainment Brough the to United States more than fifteen years ago. At Interior Day Entertinament, I developed concepts that were optioned by major production companies like Pilgrim, Asylum, and T Group. This included the series Stewarts & Hamiltons on E! and a pilot for the Real Housewives franchise set in San Diego for Bravo!
