Brian Mellersh

Award Winning Producer/Director

Documentary. Reality. Digital.

Story and Media Consulting

TORONTO - OTTAWA

I’m an award-winning producer, director, and journalist with work featured on CTV’s W5, CTV National Specials, Discovery Channel, and TSN. I’ve produced a wide range of content for international broadcast audiences, brands, and organizations.

Through Philanthropix Media, I provide strategic story and media consulting for charities and foundations, rooted in documentary storytelling, creativity, and strong journalistic principles.

I’m always open to new collaborations and opportunities. Reach out anytime.

DOCUMENTARY

As a producer and director, I’m driven by the belief that stories can create real impact.

A colleague once described me as a “Swiss Army knife,” reflecting my wide-ranging skills and adaptability. From writing and shooting to producing, directing, audio, and story editing, I’m hands-on at every stage and ready to do whatever it takes to serve the story.

Travelling the world with the country’s leading current affairs programs has shaped not only how I approach production, but how I see people, communities, and the moments that matter most.

REALITY

I focus on character-driven stories that spotlight resilience, optimism, and the human spirit.

My work has been featured on Canada’s most-watched current affairs program, as well as some of the country’s top reality and competition series.

Years in production have led to unforgettable experiences - throwing snowballs atop a Hawaiian volcano, running alongside The Amazing Race Canada contestants, paddling the flooded Amazon rainforest, and snowboarding with the Canadian Paralympic Ski Team. I’m grateful for every moment...and I’m just getting started.

PRODUCTION WITH PURPOSE

I have been introduced to some extraordinary people and organizations over the years.

Inspired by their stories, I founded Philanthropix Media, a media and consulting company focused on the charitable and foundation space.

I offer consulting, seminars, and media services that help build stronger foundations through storytelling.

PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

Documentary and Television

Executive Producer - Rick Hansen Unbreakable

CTV National Specials. Rick Hansen profile, 50 years after the accident that left him paralyzed.

Producer, digital content strategy and development - The Last Word, CTV W5

CTV W5 (broadcast) W5's Youtube Channel - Writer, producer, digital content strategies.

Producer - Amazing Grace.

CTV W5 - Profiling brain cancer survivor and Amazing Race winner Catherine Wreford

Producer - 48 Hours

CTV W5 - Documentary examining Canada’s opioid epidemic.

Producer - Dr. Dog

CTV W5 - Documentary profiling cancer detection and disease sniffing dogs.

Director - Heavy Rescue 401

Discovery Channel - Docu-series profiling heavy recovery on the 401.

Series Producer, Creator - Fibe TV1

Various Series focussed on community builders in Ottawa and the Capital Region

Reach out anytime and say hello.

bmellershmedia@gmail.com