Film and Television Director
JEFF BEESLEY
GEMINI NOMINEE
"Best Direction in a Comedy Program or Series"
2008
GEMINI NOMINEE Best Direction in a Children's or Youth Program or Series"
2008
Directing Reel
Film Directing
FEATURE FILMS
Dolan's Cadiilac
Dolan's Cadiilac
Everybody's Doing It
Jeff Beesley 2017 Drama Demo Reel
Film Producing
TV Drama
Recently, Jeff has directed the historical drama The Pinkertons, and helmed the made-for-television movie, Washed Away starring Emmanuelle Vaugier and Cameron Bancroft.
Recently, Jeff has worked on some hit films such as Gone, and inspiring Hallmarks such as Radio Christmas, No time like Christmas, Christmas Club and Holiday Date.
The Pinkertons Ep 7 "The Case of the Dead Dog"
The Pinkertons Ep 7 "The Case of the Dead Dog"
Renegade Press Ep 501 "Life Today"
Renegade Press Ep 402 "Rules of Engagement"
TV Comedy
Jeff became one of Canada’s top, primetime comedy directors by directing multiple episodes of Little Mosque on the Prairie and Corner Gas, which are the two most successful and critically acclaimed Canadian television comedy series. He also achieved the “series trifecta” by directing primetime television series simultaneously airing on each of Canada’s major television networks: Corner Gas (CTV), Little Mosque on the Prairie (CBC) and Renegadepress.com (Global Television).
Jeff has also directed episodes of several other comedy series, including Insecurity and Men With Brooms. He also directed the multi award-winning comedy web series inSAYASHAble, including the pilot.
More recently, you can see his work on the Manitoba-made TV series Sunnyside.
Little Mosque on the Prairie Eps 219 "Wheat Week"
Little Mosque on the Prairie Eps 219 "Wheat Week"
Sunnyside 102 - Ponies
Sunnyside 104 - Australia
Biography
Jeff Beesley has received widespread acclaim for his extensive body of work in both feature films and network television. His award winning films and series are very popular, as Jeff embraces the unique nature of characters and combines that with consistently strong storytelling. His films’ festival screenings have garnered enthusiastic praise as well as numerous awards.
Jeff is also a prolific producer. His producing credits include Considering Love and Other Magic starring Eric McCormack, The Midnight Man with horror legend Robert Englund, and A Very Sordid Wedding directed by Del Shores. Many of his films have attracted big stars and critical success, such as JT Leroy, Look Away, and Siberia.