“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.”
— Robin Williams, Dead Poet's Society

We make things that move people.
Because we're human, too.
Portrait of Ryan Northcott

RyanNorthcott

Founder — Director/Producer

Ryan's career is fascinating. For over 25 years he's been working in the entertainment industry, you could call him a veteran, but he'd probably tell you he has the energy of a rookie. He started as an actor booking his first role at 17 in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" then quickly booked a huge role in "Mystery, Alaska" along side Russell Crowe and Burt Reynolds. It changed his life trajectory and brought him to Los Angeles for the next 9 years.

After a successful life in Los Angeles, Ryan returned home to Canada while taking a hiatus from acting. But he really didn't. He started a sketch comedy YouTube channel with friends which went viral before viral was even a thing. That success brought them to Belgium, the U.S., across Canada, and inspired Ryan to create Mediapop in 2011. Since then he has directed, produced, edited, colored, scored, and written on nearly 1,000 projects across all media. Ryan is currently a recurring character on the upcoming TV series "Anna Pigeon" on USA Network.

And he's just getting warmed up.

Accolades & Awards
Clients & Social Links
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Advertising Awards

Cannes Lions
Gold - Use of Mixed Media
"Car Dance Party Belgium Toyota"
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Cannes Lions
Gold - Cars & Automotive Services
"Car Dance Party Belgium Toyota"
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Eurobest
Silver - Cars & Automotive Services
"Car Dance Party Belgium Toyota"
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IAB MIXX Award
Best Campaign
"Car Dance Party Belgium Toyota"
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AMPIA
Best Corporate Production
"CIVITAS Denver"
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Film Awards

AMPIA
Best Male Performance - Ryan Northcott
"The Ties That Bind"
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Best Male Performance - Ryan Northcott
"One Click"
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Best Screenplay - Ryan Northcott
"Once Upon a Pandemic"
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Best Original Score - Ryan Northcott/John Morgan
"Going Down"
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Big Apple Festival Screenplay Competition
Semi-finalist - Ryan Northcott
"Black Iris"
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AMPIA
Best Short Film
"One Click"
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Best Short Film
"What a Beautiful Day"
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Best Short Film
"Queen Molly"
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Best Female Performance - Maddie MN
"Once Upon a Pandemic"
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Best Female Performance - Nikita Kalonji
"Going Down"
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Film Festivals

Calgary Black Film Festival
Selection
"Going Down"
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Calgary International Film Festival
Selection
"The Ties That Bind"
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Okotoks International Film Festival
Opening Film
"The Ties That Bind"
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Edmonton International Film Festival
Selection
"Once Upon a Pandemic, The Saint & The Bear"
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Oakville International Film Festival
Selection
"Once Upon a Pandemic"
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Front Range Film Festival
Selection
"Once Upon a Pandemic"
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Winnipeg Reel to Real Film Festival
Selection
"Once Upon a Pandemic"
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Canada Shorts
Award of Excellence
"Once Upon a Pandemic"
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Atlanta Shorts Fest
Selection
"One Click"
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Okotoks International Film Festival
Selection
"One Click"
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Hidden Shorts Film Festival
Audience Choice
"One Click"
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Hidden Shorts Film Festival
Best Picture
"One Click"
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Western Film Festival
Selection
"One Click"
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Toronto International Short Film Awards
Winner
"One Click"
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Third ACTion Film Festival
Selection
"What a Beautiful Day"
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Montréal Women Film Festival
Selection
"What a Beautiful Day"
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Atlanta Shorts Fest
Selection
"What a Beautiful Day"
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Canada Seniors Film Showcase
Selection
"What a Beautiful Day"
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Selected Clients

Apple Music
Apple TV+
Netflix
VML
TWBA
Happiness Brussels
Anthropologie
Wondermind
Jack Morton
Mercato Libré
Holt Renfrew
Calgary Stampede
Teton Ridge+
Bristol Myers Squibb
CIBC
adidas x Wanderlust
Bellstar Hotels & Resorts

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We're fun to work with. Seriously.
LET'S MAKE SOMETHING