ABOUTĀ MEĀ
ABOUTĀ MEĀ
Hi, I'm Ryan Northcott.
An Actor, Director, Producer, Creator, and Post-Production specialist working across narrative film, television, music, and commercial content.
I've been doing this for over 20 years - in front of the camera and behind it - and etched out a career that's taken me from Canada to the US, Europe, and who knows where next.
A career built on a foundation of authenticity. Searching for the truth and humanity in every role, every shot, and every song. It's garnered me a reputation for being versatile, creative, and fun to work with.
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How it Began
By 17 years old Iād been doing high school plays and local theaterā¦on top of modelling in catalogues, on runways, and billboards (for grocery stores, donāt get too excited). I got a flurry of acting roles in TV and Film, but playing Stevie Weeks in Mystery, Alaska changed it all. Lived in Los Angeles for 9 years playing Carl Wilson in the Emmy-nominated The Beach Boys: An American Family and kept booking.
After moving back to Canada I took a hiatus from acting. Thatās when we started FuddyTV doing sketch comedy and thatās where writing and the behind the camera work took shape. It was Wynonna Earp that reinvigorated me. I played Wyatt Earp - for one episode - but it lit me up. Since then Iāve consistently worked, been nominated for Best Acting awards, and lead films that have been on Paramount+, Amazon Prime, and more.
In all that time, I built Mediapop Films, and wrote narrative films, directed and produced over 50 music videos, well over 500 commercial and brand projects, and award winning shorts films that have screened at film festivals across North America.
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Today
Iām developing new narrative work while continuing to lead creative and commercial projects. Acting, directing, producing, shooting, editing, composing - everyday itās something deliciously creative. Yesterday it was putting the final touches on the color grade for āSelf-Tapeā a short film I was DOP and editor on. Today it will be publishing the soundtrack for āWhat a Beautiful Dayā to music streaming platforms. Tomorrow will be getting behind the camera to film a music video.
All of these roles work together. Theyāre shaped by each other. As an industry we tend to silo these roles, but great creative work comes out of the knowledge that when they all work in conjunction with each other, a more cohesive and thematic production comes out the other side.
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Personal-ish
Iām based in Canada and represented by The Characters Talent Agency.
Outside of the work, Iām a Dad to my daughter Maddie, Cat Dad to Puddles & Pepper, and mediocre hockey player.
I spend too much time scrolling TiKTok, drink too much coffee, manage my ADHD, and I'm a terrible cook. There isnāt a cookie I didnāt love or a good bottle of Cava I didnāt savor.
This industry has taken me a lot of places, but what keeps me here is this: the people, the creative process, and the power of telling truth through art.
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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 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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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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MontrƩal 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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NorthWest FilmFest
Selection
"The Saint & The Bear"
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MÄoriland Film Festival
Selection
"The Saint & The Bear"
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Calgary Underground Film Festival
Selection
"The Saint & The Bear"
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Vancouver Horror Show
Selection
"The Saint & The Bear"
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Blood in the Snow Film Festival
Selection
"The Saint & The Bear"
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Yikes! Film Festival
Selection
"The Saint & The Bear"
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LA Skins Fest
Selection
"The Saint & The Bear"
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Selected Clients
Apple Music
Apple TV+
Netflix
VML
TWBA
Happiness Brussels
Anthropologie
Wondermind
Jack Morton
Mercato LibrƩ
Holt Renfrew
Calgary Stampede
Teton Ridge+
Bristol Myers Squibb
CIBC
adidas x Wanderlust
Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
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Appearances & Press
Variety
CNN
NHL on NBC
Ellen
BBC News Knight
Maury Povich
YARDBARKER
Yahoo
Deadline
CityTV
Teen Magazine
I'm Here With Magazine
Eat North Magazine
Talent Talk Podcast
The Awakened Company Podcast
The Cinema of Hockey - Book
Legacy of Blood - Book
The Calgary Sun
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