About Us
Big Time Decent
Bold Storytellers
Founded in 2020, Big Time Decent specializes in creating original content for top-tier clients like Netflix, Hulu, History Channel, Discovery Channel, MotorTrend, OutTV, INSP, AMI, Corus, and Bell Media. Based in Vancouver, we also provide comprehensive production and post-production services.
From MOWs to independent features and television series, Big Time Decent has worked with a diverse range of clients, including Hallmark, Magnolia Network, and Super Channel. Our 5,000 sq. ft. headquarters houses 20 edit suites, a 5.1 sound mixing studio, a voiceover/ADR booth, and Vancouver’s most advanced color grading suite.
Matthew Shewchuk
President - Executive Producer - Creator
Matthew Shewchuk has over 10 years experience in factual and scripted content as both a producer and a director. A multiple award-nominee, Matt has been a mainstay director on factual documentary series such as the hit Discovery Channel series Highway Thru Hell and Heavy Rescue: 401. He also took home a Canadian Screen Award for 'Best Direction in a Documentary Series' for his work on the final episode of Ice Pilots NWT (History Channel).
On the scripted side, Matt has produced a number of projects from feature films to television series, including an original concept for Comedy Central. Matt continues to develop original IP, while spearheading the scripted business development.
René Brar
Head of Development - Scripted & Non-Scripted
With 20 years of experience in film and television, René oversees all creative development of scripted and unscripted projects at Big Time Decent. As an independent producer, he co-created and executive produced television in the US, Canada, Ireland, and the UK.
Prior to this, he worked in Los Angeles as a story editor for filmmaker Ridley Scott, where he was responsible for script development on such films as Black Hawk Down and Matchstick Men. He holds degrees in film, literature, and religion from Yale University.
Jeff Kinnon
Vice President of Factual
Jeffrey Kinnon is an executive producer and showrunner with two decades of experience in unscripted television. He has created, developed, and overseen original series across a range of formats, from documentary and factual to lifestyle and sports, with credits on Crave, CBC, History, Discovery, CityTV, Rogers Sportsnet, and NBC Sports.
With a strong editorial voice and hands-on production expertise, Jeff specializes in character-driven storytelling and high-stakes real-world environments. He has overseen projects from development through delivery, building teams and managing complex shoots across Canada and beyond.
Before stepping into the industry, he was an average drummer in an underrated band - an experience that taught him timing, hustle, and the value of a good backbeat.
EVE ZHOU
Financial Controller
Eve Zhou is an experienced accounting professional with over 20 years in the field. Her background spans public accounting and not-for-profit organizations, bringing broad financial expertise to her role as Financial Controller at BTD. Previously, as Manager of Technical Projects at CGA-Canada (now CPA Canada), she worked with leading CPAs on widely distributed accounting, auditing, and tax publications. Now in the film production industry, Eve is inspired by the creativity around her— even if she still proudly identifies as a traditional, conservative accountant.
DEAN J. CHENOY
LEGAL COUNSEL
Dean Chenoy is a partner and co-leader of Miller Thomson’s national Entertainment and Media team. His practice focuses on media and entertainment law, specifically film, television, publishing, virtual reality and video gaming.
