Jason McKinnon The Athletic Nerd, 17 West Productions, Screenwriter, Editor
Filmography
2010 post-production | Writer, Producer, Director, Editor
2010 pre-production | Writer, Producer
2009 Drama | Writer, Producer, Director, Editor
Winner: Gold Kahuna Award (2010 Honolulu Int. Film Festival)
Winner: Silver Ace Award (2010 Las Vegas Film Festival)
Winner: Bronze Palm Award (2010 Mexico Int. Film Festival)
Official Selection: Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Official Selection: EgoFest Short Film Festival
2009 Comedy | Writer, Editor
2007 Drama | Writer, Editor
Official Selection: WILDsound Film Festival
2007 Drama | Writer, Editor
Editor | Rogers Sportsnet
Sportsnet Connected, Hockey Central, MMA Connected
Soccer Central, Sportsnet.ca, Live Events
2010 Vancouver Olympic Games
NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL, CFL, MMA/UFC, MLS/EPL/UEFA/FIFA
The Climb
17 West Productions | Writer, Director | Post-production 2010
Synopsis: The Climb centers on Cameron and Destiny and their struggles on the streets. While Destiny
lost all hope long ago, Cameron holds to his belief that he will find a way to change things.
>View the film’s home page at www.17west.ca
>Follow the production process at www.theathleticnerd.com
Strings
17 West Productions & UnoPark | Writer, Producer | Pre-production 2010
Synopsis: A talented singer/songwriter is about to leave town in pursuit of his musical career.
What begins as a music filled goodbye party with friends becomes an emotional reunion when a former
girlfriend shows up for the send-off.
>View the film’s home page at www.17west.ca
>For even more on the film visit www.theathleticnerd.com
The Athletic Nerd
Blog | Movies, television, technology | by Jason McKinnon
Overview: The Athletic Nerd is my personal blog about my career in television, my production company
and my adoration of film and the film industry.
Here you will find daily content about screenwriting, editing, graphic design and marketing and many other
topics from the personal perspective of an aspiring filmmaker.
>Visit the blog at www.theathleticnerd.com
I’m a professional editor and co-owner of 17 West Productions. My experience ranges from editing live television to writing and directing films. While my passion lies in screenwriting, I also have experience in graphic design and website development. For more information on 17 West Productions please visit www.17west.ca or my blog www.theathleticnerd.com.
