Jim MacPherson

Co-Executive Producer/Director (Home Town: Memory Lane) - HGTV at RTR Media Inc.
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Experience

    • Canada
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Executive Producer/Director (Home Town: Memory Lane) - HGTV
      • 2020 - Present

    • Co-Executive Producer/Director (Home Town: Local Love) - HGTV
      • 2020 - Present

    • Co-Executive Producer and Director (Home Town: A Small Town Salute) - HGTV
      • May 2020 - Jul 2020

      This HGTV special was made to launch a new spin off series for the network titled, Home Town Takeover! Home Town: A Small Town Salute celebrates the revitalization of one small town which has inspired more that 5000 towns to apply for help from its community leaders.

    • Co-Executive Producer and Director (Home Town Watch Party - 4 Eps.) - HGTV
      • Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

      Home Town Watch Party was made during the Covid-19 time period where we created new content with remote shoots. These watch party episodes are a look back with a behind the scenes perspective from the host Ben and Erin Napier.

    • Co-Executive Producer and Director (Home Town - Season 4) - HGTV
      • Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

    • Canada
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director - (Brother Vs. Brother Los Angeles) - HGTV
      • 2020 - Present

      A new season of HGTV competition series

    • Director - (Property Brothers: Forever Home) - HGTV
      • Mar 2020 - Present

      Season 2 of the family focused renovations done by Drew and Jonathan Scott.

    • United States
    • Entertainment
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director/Interviewer - (Home Town Stay Awhile - 6 HGTV Specials) - HGTV
      • Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

      6 HGTV Special Episodes of looking back at some of Home Town's favorite elements in Design. 6 HGTV Special Episodes of looking back at some of Home Town's favorite elements in Design.

    • Canada
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director (Property Brothers Forever Home) - HGTV
      • Mar 2018 - May 2019

      Highly anticipated new series with Scott Brothers Entertainment for HGTV - Series airs in June of 2019

    • Director - (Ultimate Holiday Lights) - HGTV
      • Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

      Holiday Special featuring celebrity talent to air during the holiday season of 2019

    • Director (Renovators Challange) - HGTV
      • Mar 2018 - May 2018

      Exciting new pilot project, part game show, part renovation, big reveals!

    • Director (Wedding Cake Countdown with Drew and Linda) - Food Network/Cooking Channel
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      A very exciting food network special to air June 25th on Food Network and The Cooking Channel.

    • Director/Supervising Field Producer (Brother Vs Brother Season 6) - HGTV
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

      Brother Vs. Brother returns for its 6 season with exciting renovations, intense competing and hilarious excursions. I was the series director.

    • Director (Property Brothers Forever Home: Pilot) - HGTV
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

      High profile on camera talent in a new pilot expected to go to series.

    • Canada
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Executive Producer and Director (Home Town Season 3) - HGTV
      • 2018 - Jan 2019

      Creating an exciting new season of the hit HGTV series Home Town.

    • Producer/Director - (Home Town Holiday Special) - HGTV
      • Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

      A hour long HGTV special that celebrates successes of the past year and looks forward to the next season.

    • Canada
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Executive Producer and Director (Property Brothers at Home - Season 3) - HGTV
      • Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

      "Property Brothers at Home - Drew's Honeymoon House" is a look into the lives of Jonathan and Drew as Drew and his partner Linda buy and renovate their first home together.

    • Director/Producer (Brother Vs. Brother - Season 5) - HGTV
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

      Jonathan and Drew go head to head to see who can, buy, renovate and filp a property. The challenge is to see who get the highest return on investment for their charity. Set in Galveston Tx and with HGTV celebrity judges joining in on the fun.

    • Canada
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director (Home Town - Season 1) - HGTV
      • Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

      This is a brand new series set to broadcast in January of 2017. I am forecasting this series to be an instant hit. I hope you all fall in love with the hosts Ben and Erin as they restore historic homes and help reinvigorate their Home Town of Laurel Mississippi. Responsibilities include, being key creative for the content and look of the production, crafting characters and performances, creating/staging scenes, conducting and setting up interviews, pre and post writing, participating in post production creative elements. Show less

    • Canada
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director/Producer (Brother Vs. Brother - Season 4) - HGTV
      • Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

      This HGTV hit reality competition style show pins everyone's favorite twin brothers against each other as they compete for the highest return on investment on a flip property. This show has 2 crews, one for each brother's location. Then crews are married for, challenges, rewards, episode set ups and other scenes. This show has scene that need camera direction for 6+ cameras.

    • Director (Tiny House Arrest) - HGTV
      • Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

      A five episode web series featuring the HGTV stars of "My Big Family Renovation", Jen and Brandon Hatmaker. The pair embark on a 24 hour adventure of living in a "Tiny House".

    • Director (Warming Up With Erin Heatherton)
      • Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

      A new and exciting sports based interview program coming your way with model and sports fan Erin Heatherton and L.A. Clipper's DeAndre Jordan.

    • Director (2016 Rose Bowl Parade Show Opener) - HGTV
      • Oct 2015 - Nov 2015

      Promotional shoot/show opener for 2015 Rose Bowl Parade. Hosted by Jonathan Scott, Drew Scott, Nancy O'dell and Josh Temple for HGTV.

    • Director (Property Brothers At Home on the Ranch - Season 2) - HGTV
      • Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

      After becoming one of the biggest hits HGTV has ever had, "Property Brothers at Home" is returning for a second season. Viewers will get to see another behind the scenes look at a personal project that the brothers are taking on.

    • Entertainment Providers
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Producer/Director (Island Hunters - Season 2) - HGTV
      • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

      Directed and Produced for part of the second season on this fantasy lifestyle show on HGTV. Directed and Produced for part of the second season on this fantasy lifestyle show on HGTV.

    • Canada
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director (DIY Insider) - The DIY Network and HGTV
      • Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

      "DIY Insider" is a new online series for HGTV and The DIY Network that promotes the behind the scenes looks at some of the networks most popular programs. They are fun moments as we connect with HGTV/DIY hosts in ways that you may not have ever seen them before. "DIY Insider" is a new online series for HGTV and The DIY Network that promotes the behind the scenes looks at some of the networks most popular programs. They are fun moments as we connect with HGTV/DIY hosts in ways that you may not have ever seen them before.

    • Canada
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Development Consultant (Big Easy Reno) - HGTV
      • Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

      A fish out of water story as an ambitious real estate and renovator makes her big move to New Orleans to try and restore homes and put them back on the market.

    • Development Consultant (Open Concept) - HGTV
      • Dec 2014 - Feb 2015

      Developing the infrastructure of an exciting new HGTV Special.

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Producer (Live Mortgage Free) - HGTV
      • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

      This is a new one hour special for HGTV. The main focus of the special is to introduce a different lifestyle to homeowners who are sick of paying their monthly mortgage payment. This shows content is a mix of real estate, renovation, financial and a little DIY. As E.P. I wrote the treatment for this special, crafted the structure/look as the episodes director, and ran the show out of Los Angeles while shooting out of state. This is a new one hour special for HGTV. The main focus of the special is to introduce a different lifestyle to homeowners who are sick of paying their monthly mortgage payment. This shows content is a mix of real estate, renovation, financial and a little DIY. As E.P. I wrote the treatment for this special, crafted the structure/look as the episodes director, and ran the show out of Los Angeles while shooting out of state.

    • Canada
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director (Half-Price Paradise - Season 1) - HGTV
      • Jul 2014 - Sep 2014

      This show watches savvy home buyers make their move from their expensive suburban or urban city to a paradise location for less. This show had international and domestic travel to unique places. This first season show is a new series that needed me to create a pace, look, and style crafted in the field.

    • Director (Property Brothers: At Home) - HGTV
      • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

      As Director I am responsible for leading creative elements/overall story arch, per episode story threads, set visual style and tone of the series, moulding on camera talent’s performance, work with DOP/Crew, write creative documents and work closely with: the reno producer, the construction team, the EP's and talent.

    • Entertainment Providers
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Producer/Director (Field) (Island Hunters) - HGTV
      • Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

      Directing and Producing the field content for Island Hunters, a show about participants purchasing an island destination property. The show is shot internationally, and full of interesting properties, dream locations and surprises that happen when looking for a unique piece of the world. This role required: pre-production elements, planing, scheduling, booking and story meetings. On Set: running a set, setting up scenes, branding the host, lining up shots with D.P., conducting interviews, working with multiple cameras, hot sheet writing. Post production: work with Story Producer, reviewing RC and FC to the network level. Show less

    • Field Producer (How We Got Gay) - CBC and Feature length
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

      This film is for the award winning series Doc Zone. This film follows the growth and history of the civil rights struggle for the gay community. I worked with this production to sure field interviews and shooting ran seamlessly. I was responsible for Directing reenactments, creating symbolic visuals for scenes, and other field producer/directing work.

    • Field Producer (Life After Digital) - CBC and TVO
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

      This documentary explores the changes from 2006 and the influx of personal information in the new digital world. I worked with talent in field, running logistics and working hand in hand with key creatives on the project.

    • Canada
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director (Live Here, Buy This) - HGTV
      • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

      A lifestyle series comparing property around the world that have the same value to participant’s homes. I directed architectural photography, host links, scenic location shots, tours and stand ups. This series required a photographer’s eye, researching of each community, and strong communication/organization skills while shooting abroad managing Producers, D.P., and Crew. A lifestyle series comparing property around the world that have the same value to participant’s homes. I directed architectural photography, host links, scenic location shots, tours and stand ups. This series required a photographer’s eye, researching of each community, and strong communication/organization skills while shooting abroad managing Producers, D.P., and Crew.

    • Canada
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director (Selling L.A. Season 1 - 4) - HGTV
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

      Spin off series of “Selling New York” follows Los Angeles top real-estate agency’s as they buy and sell high-end real estate for their exclusive clientele. Take an inside look at how multimillion-dollar homes are bought, marketed and sold. I was responsible for shaping and mold story based on beat sheets, work with a new on camera talent, call shots, Direct D.P and full crew, manage shoot schedule, post notes/writing, sit in on edits, conduct story meetings, work closely with story producer and post. Show less

    • Director (Selling New York) - HGTV
      • Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

      This series follows New York top real-estate agents as they buy and sell high-end real estate for their exclusive clientele. This show is shot in a very elegant and polished feel, I worked with cast and story producers to craft storyline for the show. Selling New York is now airing on Netflix.

    • Director (The Perfect Place) - HGTV
      • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

      High-end real estate rental show that focus on the lifestyle clients could have when choosing the perfect property. This series also had an in depth look at properties and what the neighborhood offers in terms of luxury lifestyle. I was responsible for establish the pace, look, and feel of a new series, create story, beauty/reveal style shooting, work with new talent, performance coaching, writing, post op reporting, travel. This show required skills in understanding of pilot shooting, storytelling skills, organization, communication skills, understanding of rental market, strong people skills, strong sense of capturing visual elements, photographers eye. Strong understanding of Steady Cam shooting, Working with new Camera Cannon C300 and prime lens, Triangle Jib, dolly and sliders. Show less

    • Director (Sizzle Pilot) - TLC International
      • Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

      To develop interesting characters for a new design series where our unique designer plays not only a trade role in his clients life but takes a very personal position with them as well. I was also tasked with creating an innovative look for the pitch.

    • Canada
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Story Producer (Party Mama's) - Slice and Wetv
      • Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

      Story Producer for reality television program based on following parents and party planners who host elaborate parties for their children. Story Producer for reality television program based on following parents and party planners who host elaborate parties for their children.

    • Canada
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director (Income Property Season 4) - HGTV
      • Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

      Homeowners work with income property expert to convert living space into a rental unit to cover mortgage. Documentary/Lifestyle multiple cameras, still photography and green-screen graphics. Income Property is now airing on Netflix. Homeowners work with income property expert to convert living space into a rental unit to cover mortgage. Documentary/Lifestyle multiple cameras, still photography and green-screen graphics. Income Property is now airing on Netflix.

    • Canada
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director (Income Property Season 2) - HGTV
      • Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

      The premise of "Income Property" is creating rental units in homeowner's homes to help with their mortgage payment and to generate extra household income. As Director I am responsible for create the new visual look of the series, writing episodes, host performance, researching and story telling of subjects, paper edit episodes, approve edits with Producers. This show also includes segments to be shot in green screen. The premise of "Income Property" is creating rental units in homeowner's homes to help with their mortgage payment and to generate extra household income. As Director I am responsible for create the new visual look of the series, writing episodes, host performance, researching and story telling of subjects, paper edit episodes, approve edits with Producers. This show also includes segments to be shot in green screen.

    • Director/Producer (Everyday Exotic) - Food/Cooking
      • May 2008 - Dec 2008

      To continue the promotion of Magee TV's Food Network show "Everyday Exotic" I directed and produced web-segments for the food networks website foodtv.ca. The first episode was a design tour of our series host high-end restaurant shot in the style of a traditional design show and the second was a studio tour of the set kitchen pointing out some of the unique features of his kitchen. This episode shot hand-held in a very playful manor.

    • Associate Producer/Segment Producer (Everyday Exotic) - Food/Cooking
      • May 2008 - Dec 2008

      Taking the everyday meal and reinventing it in an exotic fashion, our chef shows the audience a way to add some spice to enhance your day-to-day dining experience. This part field, part studio cooking show allowed me to Segment Produce field pieces and work with our host to build entertaining stories to accompany his recipes. Other rolls were location scouting, story producing, rundown writing, food blocking, recipe research and conducting episode rehearsal. This position demanded tremendous story telling abilities. Show less

    • Production Manager (My Parents' House) - HGTV
      • Mar 2008 - Sep 2008

      This growing production company, with its two comedic/reality based design shows for HGTV, required a Production Manager to run its large sets crews and participants. This roll requires an individual with strength in organization, business management, creativity, problem solving skills and the ability to multitask. Tasks include location scouting, set management, crewing, and consulting on story development and design.

    • Production Manager (Guess What? You're Moving Out!) - HGTV
      • Mar 2008 - Aug 2008

      This growing production company, with its two comedic/reality based design shows for HGTV, required a Production Manager to run its large sets crews and participants. This roll requires an individual with strength in organization, business management, creativity, problem solving skills and the ability to multitask. Tasks include location scouting, set management, crewing, and consulting on story development and design.

    • Co-Producer (Hot Neighborhoods) - HGTV
      • Apr 2008 - May 2008

      This is a real-estate style pilot for HGTV Canada that focuses on the hottest most established neighborhoods across the country (Canada). Comparing not only price of homes but also the variety of lifestyles in different communities. As Co-Producer I was responsible for casting Real-estate agents/Hosts across the country, location scouting, Story Producing the home and neighborhood, establishing a style/look for the series and Field Producing the local segments. This is a real-estate style pilot for HGTV Canada that focuses on the hottest most established neighborhoods across the country (Canada). Comparing not only price of homes but also the variety of lifestyles in different communities. As Co-Producer I was responsible for casting Real-estate agents/Hosts across the country, location scouting, Story Producing the home and neighborhood, establishing a style/look for the series and Field Producing the local segments.

    • Associate Producer/Field Director (Home to Flip) - HGTV
      • Sep 2007 - Mar 2008

      As Associate Producer my roll was primary on location working with the Series Director to achieve an innovative new look and feel for this 13-episode design/real-estate show. My responsibilities included Story Producing; ensuring that our team achieved our story telling goals, Story Organizing; following multiple storylines happening at the same time and following them to fruition and Field Directing; substituted in for the director on several occasions. While not on location I worked on the episodes paper edits. This position requires a creative eye and innovative story telling techniques and strong interviewing skills to draw out episode stories. Show less

    • Associate Producer (Home to Stay) - HGTV
      • Sep 2007 - Mar 2008

      A design show that is aimed at helping first time homeowners make smart design choices while working with a limited budget. When working on multiple locations at once communication is key. As Associate Producer I was responsible for the project management of 26 sites. My responsibilities were to scout and cast homes/homeowner, present story ideas, negotiate contra deals for materials, hire all trades, over see construction and design elements at the locations and coordinate b-camera unit filming. Mandatory skills required for this position are strength in business communication/negotiation Show less

  • General Purpose Pictures
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Construction Coordinator (Save Us From Our House) - HGTV
      • Oct 2005 - May 2006

      Over see and higher/cast all trades to work on construction/renovation show. This roll also required challenge producing as the program was both a home renovation show and family issues program where a family therapist would give challenges to participants to deal with their family bonding issues. Over see and higher/cast all trades to work on construction/renovation show. This roll also required challenge producing as the program was both a home renovation show and family issues program where a family therapist would give challenges to participants to deal with their family bonding issues.

  • House and Home Media
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Production Coordinator (House and Home) - HGTV
      • Jun 2005 - Oct 2005

      This studio show required, script supervising, rundown writing, host and guest management, field segment scheduling, media management and day to day office coordination. This studio show required, script supervising, rundown writing, host and guest management, field segment scheduling, media management and day to day office coordination.

    • Production Coordinator (The Great Polar Bear Adventure) - CBC
      • Jun 2004 - Oct 2004

      Daily office coordination tasks, media management, scheduling and booking crew, arranging for set needs on various projects.

    • Production Coordinator (Four Seasons Mosaic) - CBC
      • Apr 2004 - Oct 2004

      Daily office coordination tasks, media management, scheduling and booking crew, arranging for set needs on various projects.

    • Production Coordinator (Modern Love) - W Network
      • Apr 2004 - Oct 2004

      Daily office coordination tasks, media management, scheduling and booking crew, arranging for set needs on various projects.

    • Camera Assistant (Home To Stay) - HGTV
      • Jan 2004 - Jun 2004

      Working closely with D.P. to ensure a smooth set experience in camera department. Field lighting, media management, release forms and maintenance of all production gear. Working closely with D.P. to ensure a smooth set experience in camera department. Field lighting, media management, release forms and maintenance of all production gear.

    • Entertainment
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Coordinator (Take This House And Sell It) - W Netork
      • Jan 2004 - May 2004

      My role on this design show, with a heavy mandate on DIY projects, was to gather all production set needs from, gear, craft, construction materials and DIY projects all were organized. And acting as a second AD to ensure our schedule was maintained. My role on this design show, with a heavy mandate on DIY projects, was to gather all production set needs from, gear, craft, construction materials and DIY projects all were organized. And acting as a second AD to ensure our schedule was maintained.

  • Alliance Atlantis
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Transportation Coordinator (Designer Superstar Challenge) - HGVT
      • Nov 2003 - Dec 2003

      Manage this reality competition programs cast, and their transportation Manage this reality competition programs cast, and their transportation

    • Development Research/Writer - History, Slice, NATGO, HGTV
      • Apr 2003 - Dec 2003

      As a development researcher and writer I would be given a topic from Sr. Producers and asked to find story content, and develop a pitch-able series to see if it would garnish further exploration in the development process. This required strong, interviewing, writing, researching, organization and creative instinct. Show content ranged from Documentary short subject, Health, Reality, Animal, Design, History and Pop Culture programming. As a development researcher and writer I would be given a topic from Sr. Producers and asked to find story content, and develop a pitch-able series to see if it would garnish further exploration in the development process. This required strong, interviewing, writing, researching, organization and creative instinct. Show content ranged from Documentary short subject, Health, Reality, Animal, Design, History and Pop Culture programming.

  • Fusion Television
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • On Camera Assistant (One Garden, Two Looks) - HGTV
      • Mar 2003 - Aug 2003

      On camera, assisting host in garden and other landscaping tasks. On camera, assisting host in garden and other landscaping tasks.

  • Great North Productions
    • Edmonton, Canada Area
    • Production Coordinator/Field Producer (Who's On Top?) - Slice
      • Sep 2002 - Feb 2003

      This role stretched from producing and implementing challenges for participants, creating and building challenges, casting, pitching stories, researching content and pre-production, production, and post coordination. This role stretched from producing and implementing challenges for participants, creating and building challenges, casting, pitching stories, researching content and pre-production, production, and post coordination.

  • White Pine Pictures
    • Edmonton, Canada Area
    • Production Manager (Arctic Dreamer...) - History
      • Jan 2002 - May 2002

      Managing budgets, petty cash flow, on set and in office management of production staff and crew, daily production logistics, coordination, finding and securing locations, organizing casting reenactments. Managing budgets, petty cash flow, on set and in office management of production staff and crew, daily production logistics, coordination, finding and securing locations, organizing casting reenactments.

  • Great North Productions
    • Edmonton, Canada Area
    • Researcher (War Surgeons) - History
      • Jan 2002 - Feb 2002

      Researching story lines for various segments, and episodes on surgeries done during battle, on the battlefield, or during wartimes. My time was spent honing Interviewing skills, historical fact finding and medical history researching. Researching story lines for various segments, and episodes on surgeries done during battle, on the battlefield, or during wartimes. My time was spent honing Interviewing skills, historical fact finding and medical history researching.

Education

  • Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
    Television Production, Radio and Television
    2000 - 2002

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