JAYSON HAEDRICH 57 3rd St. #5, Brooklyn, NY 11231 T. 646.872.3847 E. [email protected]
Emmy nominated producer / director with strong storytelling skills. I've directed larger than life talent, led production crews, and managed a myriad of legal scenarios. I’ve created and developed shows and overseen projects from sizzle reel through broadcast. My work has aired on networks including Showtime, A&E, Nat Geo, ABC, and VICELAND.
2019 When Sharks Attack, Season 6, Supervising Producer, National Geographic | Optomen Supervised production of series that investigates shark attacks and the events or environmental and factors that can lead to these unusual occurrences. Lead crews in Israel, Bahamas and the Carolinas.
The Last Cowboy, Story Producer, Paramount | Truly Original Story produced across series that chronicles the lives of riders in the high-stakes sport of reining, culminating in a $1 Million Dollar competition at the first ever Run-For-A-Million event.
The Circus, Season 4, Producer (post), Showtime | Left/Right TV Story produced across series that pulls back the curtain on the Trump era of presidential politics, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines.
2018 The Circus, Season 3, Producer (field), Showtime | Left/Right TV Field produced across series that pulls back the curtain on the Trump era of presidential politics, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Covered the Kavanaugh hearings in DC.
Employable Me, Producer / Director, A & E | Optomen Producer and directed 2 episodes of series that follows neuro-diverse individuals with Autism and Tourettes on their search for meaningful employment.
90 Day Fiancee, Season 6, Director / Producer, TLC | Sharp Entertainment Produced story following one couple over the course of the 90 day K-1 Visa process and engagement. Lead crews in Jamaica.
2017 Raising Tourettes, Supervising Producer, A & E | Half Yard Series follows 6 adolescents and their families journeys as they strive and achieve in life, despite living with Tourettes Syndrome. Supervised production.
Hungry Hearts, Producer, SNAPCHAT | VICE Supervised production of series that follows blinds daters on dates curated by Action Bronson.
2016 LIVE PD, Supervising Producer, A & E | Big Fish Entertainment Series that follows police departments in 6 cities LIVE for 3 hours every Friday and Saturday night. Supervised production in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 2016 and Calvert County, Maryland in 2017.
F*ck That’s Delicious, Season 2, Producer, VICELAND | Vice Media Produced and directed series following the culinary adventures of chef turned rapper Action Bronson on his ongoing world tour. Produced episodes in Japan, Spain, Italy, Denmark, & throughout the US. 90 Day Fiancee, Season 4, Director / Field Producer, TLC | Sharp Entertainment Produced story of couple for hit TLC series following couples over the course of the 90 day K-1 Visa process and engagement.
2015 How to Collapse, Producer, VICELAND | Vice Media Produced 2 episodes of series focusing on different aspects of contemporary global society and educating viewers on how to adapt to a rapidly changing planet.
Sinful Colors, Producer, Revlon Branded commercial web content for Revlon nail polish brand Sinful Colors. Commercials followed the exploits of NYC based comedian Sam Jones driving across the country in a Mini-Cooper.
The Extractors, Director / Field Producer, A&E | Muse Entertainment Docu-series following a team of extreme interventionists.
2014 Transplant Team, Senior Producer, A&E | Hybrid Films Documentary about organ transplants process. Navigated bureaucracies to gain access to Organ Procurement Organization in St. Louis and renowned organ program at Barnes Jewish Hospital.
Development Producer, Hybrid Films Developed and produced pilots and sizzle reel from pitch through edit for broadcasters including A & E, CNBC, History Channel, WeTV.
2013 Good Grief, Field Producer, Lifetime | Hybrid Films Behind the scenes look at the Johnson brothers funeral home in Fort Worth, Texas. Docu-series following identical twin gospel-singing funeral directors and the women who love them.
Criminal Defense, Co-EP / Director, Nat Geo TV | Hybrid Films Documentary following public defenders at Brooklyn’s Legal Aid Society. Created concept and successfully negotiated access to New York State Criminal and Supreme Courts of Brooklyn.
PREVIOUS WORK
Dog: The Bounty Hunter, Senior Producer / Director, A & E | Hybrid Films Integral to the 250 episode, 8 Season success of A&E’s iconic show. Directed over 150 episodes. Managed larger than life talent through every imaginable scenario. Guided production through a myriad of legal crises.
SHOOTER / PRODUCER
Parking Wars, Field Producer / Camera, A&E | Hybrid Films 6 season documentary series following the employees of parking enforcement agencies as they ticket, boot and tow vehicles.
I’m From Rolling Stone…, Field Producer / Camera , MTV Documentary series following young aspiring journalists working at Rolling Stone.
Family Plots, Field Producer / Camera, A&E 2 season documentary series following a family run funeral home in San Diego, California. NYPD 24/7, Field Producer / Camera, ABC Documentary series about the New York City Police Department. Emmy Nominated for Best Documentary 2005.
Uncle Sam Wants You, Field Producer / Camera, A&E Feature length documentary following the recruiters at a Marine recruiting station in Queens, New York.Official selection of Rotterdam Film Festival.
Take This Job, Field Producer / Camera, A&E 13 episode A&E TV docu-series exploring unusual occupations from paparazzi to sex therapists and exorcists.
America Rebuilds: A Year at Ground Zero, Cinematographer, PBS | GreatProjects Feature documentary about first year of excavation, rebuilding efforts and the public engagement process at Ground Zero.
Brooklyn North Homicide Squad, Cinematographer, Court TV 5 x 60 minute documentary series following the members of the Brooklyn North Homicide Squad.
INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
Cheeseburger Monster Truckers, Tuvalu Entertainment | Zoo TV Created concept and produced reel for docu-series about a family of Monster Truckers living in New Jersey
Gubernatorious, Producer / Director Feature length documentary following five unlikely candidate’s campaign bids to become governor during the 2003 California Recall election. Premiered at 2009 Cine-World Film Festival.
Tribute, Producer / Director, PBS | WNET: New York Voices Half-hour documentary on the design, installation, and reception of New York City’s 9/11 illuminated memorial, Tribute in Light.
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