Michael T Morrow is an award winning Television Director specializing in themes of exploration and adventure. Morrow has over twenty years experience in Documentary Television, Music Videos and Commercials.

After graduating OCAD’s Integrated Media Program, Morrow spent his first few years Directing Television Commercials, Music Videos and Corporate Films before he self-financed produced, directed, wrote and edited the feature documentary “Hot Rod, The Movie” about small town demolition derby drivers. The film played in festivals world wide, before airing on OLN and IFC. Morrow worked with Summerhill Entertainment to extend the concept into a half hour series redubbed “Crash Addicts” for OLN. Over the next two years, Morrow directed and/or story produced each of the 26 episodes.

Morrow soon became a sought after television director and notable Directing activity includes; Gemini award winning “Fire Jammers” (Yap Films/Discovery Canada), “Nerve Center – Atlanta Airport” (EPI/ Discovery Canada), “Canadian Made – Impervious” (Primitive Entertainment/History Television) and “License to Drill” (Multiple Episodes Season 3)” (Pixcom/Discovery Canada) the CSA Nominated “Cold Water Cowboys” (Multiple Episodes)” (Paperny Entertainment/Discovery Canada). “Mighty Planes 03 – T-38” (EPI/ Discovery Canada), “Mighty Planes 03 – Nolinor” (EPI/ Discovery Canada), a Tourism Commercial for BAY OF QUINTE TOURISM “ISN’T IT TIME?” and ICE ROAD TRUCKERS (Season 9) (Original Productions/ History). And many projects for The Veterans Channel including “1620, Medicinal Cannabis.”

Morrow aspires to make a meaningful contribution to Canadian culture by continuing to work with top production houses and networks on programs that educate, inspire and entertain a broad audience.

DOCUMENTARY TELEVISION

“Helmets For Hard Hats” (Documentary) – MTMorrow LTD / TVC 2023
Director/Cameraman- The Veterans Channel

“Political Blind Date” Season 4 (Documentary) -Nomad Films / Open Door 2021
2nd Unit Director/Cameraman – segments across multiple episodes – TVO

“Political Blind Date” Season 3 (Documentary) -Nomad Films / Open Door 2020
2nd Unit Director/Cameraman – segments across multiple episodes – TVO

“Political Blind Date” Season 2 (Documentary) -Nomad Films / Open Door 2019
2nd Unit Director/Cameraman – segments across multiple episodes – TVO

“Political Blind Date” Season 1 (Documentary) -Nomad Films / Open Door 2017/18
2nd Unit Director/Cameraman – segments across multiple episodes – TVO

“Cold Water Cowboys” Season 4 (Documentary) – Paperny Entertainment 2016
Director/Cameraman – segments across multiple episodes – Discovery Channel

“Cold Water Cowboys” Season 3 (Documentary) – Paperny Entertainment 2015
Director/Cameraman – segments across multiple episodes – Discovery Channel

“Ice Road Truckers” Season 9 – (Documentary) – Original Productions 2015
Director/Camera – segments across multiple episodes – History Channel

“Mighty Planes” Season 3 – NOLINOR (Documentary) – Exploration Productions 2015
Segment Director/Camera – “NOLINOR” Episode -1 x 60 min – Discovery Channel

“Mighty Planes” Season 3 – T38 TALON (Documentary) – Exploration Productions 2014
Director/Camera – “T38 Talon” Episode -1 x 60 min – Discovery Channel

“Cold Water Cowboys” Season 2 (Documentary) – Paperny Entertainment 2014
Director/Cameraman – segments across multiple episodes – Discovery Channel

“Cold Water Cowboys” (Documentary) – Paperny Entertainment 2013
Director/Cameraman – segments across multiple episodes – Discovery Channel

“License To Drill” Season 3 (Documentary) – Pixcom Production 2012
Director/Cameraman – several segments across multiple episodes- Discovery Channel

“Under Pressure” * (Documentary) – Big Red Barn/Dunn Media Production 2011
Director/ShooterWriter/Editor – 18 Minute Demo of 2 Hour Special – Discovery Channel Demo

“Canadian Made” * (Documentary/Scripted Hybrid) – Primitive Entertainment 2011
Director/Writer – 1 Episode – History Television

“Alien Invaders” * (Documentary) – Pinewood Films – 2011 Peter Rowe Producer
Director/Camera – Pilot Episode – 2 Doc Segments & Dramatic Sequences – OLN

“Demo Pros” * (Documentary) – Entertainment 1 – 2011
Post Director/Story Editor/Editor – 14 Minute Demo Episode – Discovery Channel

“Nerve Center” * (Documentary) – Exploration Productions 2010
Director – “Airport” Episode -1 x 60 min – Discovery Channel

“Beast Legends” * (Documentary) – Yap Films 2010
Director – “Winged Lion” Episode – Director 1 x 6 x 60 min – History Canada / SYFY

“Storm Worlds” * (Documentary) – Yap Films 2009
Director/Camera 3 x 5 min – Segments History Canada / National Geographic International

“Dive Detectives” * (Documentary) – Yap Films 2009
Director/Camera – 3 x 60 min – History Canada / National Geographic International

“This Is Turtle Island” * (Documentary) – Summerhill Television 2008
Director – 6 x 6 min Segments- APTN Canada

“Fire Jammers” * (Documentary) – Yap Films 2008
Director/Writer 1 x 60 min Discovery Canada

“Crash Addicts” Season 2 (Documentary TV) – Summerhill Television 2007
Director/Creator/Producer -13 x 30 min – – OLN

“Crash Addicts” Season 1 (Documentary TV) – Summerhill Television 2006
Director/Creator/Producer/Camera 13 x 30 min – -OLN

“HotRod” (Documentary Feature) – 5290 Films 76min Feature Film 2004 – Distributed By Oasis International European Theatrical Release 2005 – Broadcast on OLN, IFC. *Multiple Festival Award Winner
Director/Writer/Producer/Editor

SELECTED NARRATIVE FILMS

“Mummers” * Director, Producer, Co-Writer, DOP, Editor – MTMorrow LTD 2013
12 Minute drama for film festivals and television acquisition.

“Beast Legends” * Dramatic FX & Animation Sequences Director – Yap Films 2010
Director 6 x 3min Sequences Over 6 Episodes- History Canada / SYFY US /

“Garbage” (Dramatic Short) – MTMorrow Productions
Director/Writer / Producer / EditorRT 8min,35mm, 2003

COMMERCIALS

“Harvest Goddess” Engagers / Bay of Quinte Tourism
Director/Producer~Regional Broadcast July 2015 RT :30 UHD

“Finding Home” Engagers / Bay of Quinte Tourism
Director/Producer~Regional Broadcast July 2015 RT :30 UHD

“Rediscover Wonder” Engagers / Bay of Quinte Tourism
Director/Producer~Regional Broadcast July 2015 RT :30 UHD

“ISN’T IT TIME?” Engagers / Bay of Quinte Tourism
Director/Producer~Regional Broadcast February 2015 RT :30 UHD

“Zombies” O’Shanter * – Guerilla Group
Director~International Webcast October 2012 RT 1:00 UHD

“Aliens” O’Shanter * – Guerilla Group
Director~International Webcast October 2012 RT 1:00 UHD

“Birds” O’Shanter * – Guerilla Group
Director~International Webcast October 2012 RT 1:00 UHD

“Pumpy” Pontiac G3 Wave * – StudioM / Mclarin Mcann
Director~International Webcast August 2008 RT 1:30 HD
15 second Version Played in Cineplex Odeon Theaters across Canada

“Max Digital” Bermuda Telephone – MTMorrow Productions
Director / DOP – RT 30 sec 16mm ~International Broadcast July1999

“Ok To Be 50” *Atto Car Insurance – Revolver Films
Director – RT 10/10/10/30 sec., 35mm ~Regional Broadcast July 1997

“Uncle John” **Brewers of Ontario
Director / DOP MTMorrow Productions RT 60 Sec.(Spec) 1997 Student BESSIE AWARD WINNER

MUSIC VIDEOS

“Star Kings” (Michael Hanson) – MTMorrow LTD 2022
(Director/DOP/Producer/Editor) RT 3:15 min.

“Every Single Night” (Vicky Rai) – MTMorrow LTD 2021
(Director/DOP/Producer/Editor) RT 3:12 min.

“Summer Nights and City Lights” (Drop Top Alibi) – MTMorrow LTD 2018
(Director/DOP/Producer/Editor) RT 4:14 min.

“Vows” (Mason Greer) – MTMorrow LTD 2016
(Director/ Producer/Editor) RT 3:29 min.

“Girl That Love Forgot” (Michael Hanson) – MTMorrow LTD 2014
(Director/ Producer/Editor) RT 3:35 min.

“Against the Grain” (Mike JB Sky) – MTMorrow LTD 2014
(Director/Producer/Editor) RT 3:40 min.

“Thankful in 96” (Sales Department) – MTMorrow Productions
(Director/DOP / Producer/Editor) RT 4 min. HD 2009

“SongBird” (Melanie Doane Featuring Jim Cuddy) – MTMorrow Productions
(Director/Producer/Editor) International BroadCast on MuchMore Music & CMT Summer 2008 -RT 4 min. HD 2008

“The Berminator” (RAWChild) – Summerhill/ MTMorrow Productions
(Director/Producer/Editor) BroadCast on OLN Fall 2007 – RT 2 min. HD 2007

“Quay Waltz” (Gene Hardy) – MTMorrow Productions~
(Director/DOP/Producer/Editor) RT 3:55.HD 2006

“Dig It” (Tom Wilson) – Buck Productions
(Director/Editor) RT 2:45 35mm 2001 ~International Broadcast July 2001 MuchMoreMusic

“Showers Over Everyone” (Earthboy) Revolver Films
Director ~International Broadcast June 1998MuchMusic RT 3:56.16mm,35mm 1998

“Way It Is” (Dan Frechette) Projector Films
Director DOP ~International Broadcast February 1998 MuchMusic RT 2:o9.16mm,35mm 1998

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

2021 Best Director Music Video – International Sound Future Awards
Every Single Night – Director / Producer / Editor / VFX

2021 Best Pop Music Video – International Sound Future Awards
Every Single Night – Director / Producer / Editor / VFX

2021 Male Director Music Video – High Tatras Film and Video Festival
Every Single Night – Director / Producer / Editor / VFX

2021 Best Music Video – Madras Independent Film Festival
Every Single Night – Director / Producer / Editor / VFX

2021 Best Pop Music Video – Munich Music Video Awards
Every Single Night – Director / Producer / Editor / VFX

2021 Best VFX – Munich Music Video Awards
Every Single Night – Director / Producer / Editor / VFX

2021 Visual FX – International Music Video Awards
Every Single Night – Director / Producer / Editor / VFX

2010 Gemini Award
Best Performing Arts Program or Series – FIRE JAMMERS

2010 Gemini Nomination
Best Direction in a Performing Arts Program or Series – FIRE JAMMERS

2004 Toronto Online Film Festival
Best Feature Documentary – HotRod The Movie

Student Awards
1997 Bessie Award, student category
“Uncle John” Spec Commercial

1997 – William F. White Prize (2X), JVC Award, Sony Canada Prize
“Tasker The Piano Catcher”

1996 – William F. White Prize (2X), JVC Award, Sony Canada Prize
“Upon the White”

Artist’s Talks
2010 – OCAD Guest Speaker – John Coull, Instructor 4th Year Narrative Practices
2008 – OCAD Guest Speaker – John Coull, Instructor 4th Year Film & Video Class
1999 – OCAD Guest Speaker – Michael Page, Instructor 4th Year Video

Other:
2008: Developed and wrote Christmas Play with the grade 1 & 2 Class at St. Denis School in Toronto

OTHER RELATED CREDITS – Editor

“Yearbook” Season 1 (Documentary) -Nomad Films / Open Door 2022-2023
Picture Editor – TVO

“Political Blind Date” Season 1-4 (Documentary) -Nomad Films / Open Door 2016-2021
Picture Editor – TVO

“Disabled American Veterans” (DRTV) – Nomad Films / HJC 2014
Picture Editor – 4 x 2 minute Direct TV ads featuring Regis Philbin and Danny Aiello – Broadcast throughout the US

“Fight Xchange” Nomad Films/ Super Channel
Picture Editor/ Story Editor 10 x 26 minutes 2012/2013

“The Wilkinsons” Henry Less Productions/ CMT
Picture Editor 3 Episodes 30 Min Docu-soap Series 2005 Exec Producer: Henry Less
“HotRod” 5290 Films
Picture Editor, Producer 76min Feature Documentary 2004
Multiple Festival Award Winner European Theatrical Release 2005, Broadcast on OLN, IFC.

“Frog Pond” 1999 Brad Walsh
Picture Editor 12min Short Coming Of Age Film – Writer/Director: Brad Walsh
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2000

EDUCATION
Ontario College of Art & Design Toronto,1997. Degree in 4 year Integrated Media program.