Kevin Gillis is a renowned Executive Producer and Chief Creative Officer at Run With Us Productions, a leading independent production company in Canada. With an impressive track record of producing and directing a diverse range of successful programs, Gillis has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry.
His extensive credits include beloved animated series such as The Raccoons, RoboCop: The Series, Atomic Betty, Jimmy Two Shoes, FX: The Series, Camp Lakebottom, and The Nutcracker Prince, as well as live-action productions like Universal Soldier and Miss BG. He has also worked on various sports programs, including KidsWorld Sports and Heart of Courage.
Throughout his career, Gillis has collaborated with some of the world's top studios and broadcasters, including Disney, Cartoon Network, CBC, BBC, M6, ITV, Warner Bros, Teletoon, Canal-plus, Nickelodeon, France Télévisions, Super RTL, and Showtime.
Gillis' shows have garnered numerous award nominations and wins, including Geminis, BAFTA, ACT, Banff Rocky & Jury Awards. His dedication to quality storytelling and innovative production techniques has earned him widespread recognition within the industry.
Looking ahead, Gillis is currently working on several exciting new projects. One of these is a multi-media dance series for kids titled "Click-it Dance!" (2017),which aims to engage young audiences through interactive storytelling. Another project is an interactive AR game-based animated series called "Julius & Drummond" (2017),which promises to revolutionize the way children interact with animation.
In addition, Gillis is developing a live-action grounded superhero cop show, "The Chosen" (2017),in collaboration with Stan Lee and Larry Jacobson. This prime-time series is set to captivate audiences with its unique blend of action, drama, and humor.
Lastly, Gillis is also working on a prime-time series based on the true story of Joe Petrosino, "Petrosino" (2017),created and written by James Dalessandro. This gripping drama follows the story of the birth of the mafia and the New York Italian cop who, along with Teddy Roosevelt, tried to stop its rise.