Brett Morris is a four-time Canadian Screen Award nominated director and producer who began his career as an actor in film & television. His specialty is directing actors and non-actors, with an emphasis on performance and nuance.
Brett honed his talent for storytelling in unscripted narrative and quickly made a name for himself by crafting strong emotional stories drawn from real people. He meticulously crafts the world he brings to the screen with an eye for art direction, stunning cinematography and verité-style images.
Highly versatile in his approach, Brett’s work is varied and equally at home in live action, documentary, television and digital content. He has helmed work for major brands and networks such as Porsche, JP Wiser’s, Boston Pizza, Visa, Aleve, Nickelodeon and National Geographic Channel. This year he directed Mark Forward’s stand-up special for Amazon Studios and Top Chef Canada for The Food Network.
When he's not shooting, Brett can be found splitting his time between Toronto and New York City.