Producer Information

About Ron E. Scott

The prolific and passionate Ron E. Scott craves excellence. He simultaneously issues and answers the charge for more engaging, more thoughtful, more diverse creative productions. Under the banner of Prairie Dog Film + Television, he has written, produced and directed several diverse film and television productions. Most recently, he acted as Executive Producer, Writer, and Director for the ground breaking dramatic series Blackstone (9 one-hour episodes). His other credits include Mixed Blessings (Cycles I, II & III), Cashing In (Season I), Hank Williams First Nation (Season I), Adventures of Artie the Ant (Animation), Rubberman (Feature) and Consequences (Short). His lifestyle credits include My Green House (Season I), Cowboy Country (Seasons I – IV), Code Green Canada (Season I), Young As You Look (Special) and Race and the River (Special). His television programs have aired on ACCESS, APTN, CBC, Citytv, CLT, CTV, Global, SCN, Vision TV, and in several international broadcast markets including the US, China, Hong Kong, Eastern & Western Europe and South Africa.

About Jess Szymanski

Jesse is an integral part of the Producing team and acts with exceptional proficiency and enthusiastic initiative. She is the Producer of Blackstone (9 episode One-Hour Dramatic Series), a Producer and Associate Producer for Mixed Blessings (26 episode Half-Hour Comedy Series), as well as a Producer & Director for My Green House (13 episode Half-Hour Lifestyle Series), which focuses on eco-friendly lifestyle changes. She has written, produced, directed and hosted a myriad of shows & promos, which have aired on Citytv, ACCESS and CHUM affiliate stations. While with CHUM, Jesse built Speaker’s Corner Alberta from the ground up – an interactive on-the-street reality television show, while also writing and producing award-winning educational videos. Jesse was also an on-air entertainment reporter for The City Show and Your City for Citytv Edmonton, covering everything from local arts and culture, to high profile celebrities.

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About Damon Vignale

A writer, producer and director, Damon marked his feature film debut with Little Brother of War; nominated for 5 Leo’s and winner of the Star! TV Audience Award. His sophomore film The Entrance was also a festival hit. Distributed by Lionsgate Films and Mongrel Media, the film garnered a Best Director Award at the Erie Film Festival. In 2009 Damon wrote 3 episodes for Mixed Blessings, APTN’s hit family comedy series, before joining the writing team of Blackstone. Recently, Damon wrote, produced and directed the Gemini Award winning web series The Vetala.

About Gil Cardinal

Award-winning filmmaker Gil Cardinal wrote the pilot for Blackstone after gathering extensive research on the issues facing many Aboriginal communities. Of Métis descent, the greater part of his work has related to an exploration of Aboriginal themes. With numerous credits as a director on Mocassin Flats, Chiefs, Mentors, and North of 60, Gil also wrote and directed Indian Summer: The Oka Crisis, Totem: The Return of the G’psgolox Pole and Big Bear. Gil believes Blackstone provides an opportunity for Aboriginal communities to intimately understand their own issues.