Meet The Talented Team Behind Sloppy Jones
Producers
The series is produced by award-winning veterans Susan Nation and Nina Beveridge, from indie entertainment company Hop To It Productions.
About Our Production Company
Hop To It Productions Inc. produces relevant, compelling, and unique content – shows that empower and entertain, websites, mobile content, events, and games that engage. The programming promotes diversity and strong female roles both behind and in front of the camera.
Meet The Rest of Our Talented Team
Starting from Susan Nation’s original YOLO Bistro restaurant comedy concept, the Sloppy Jones series is co-created and co-written by millennials Jamie Hart, Jonathan MacDonald, and Sophie Nation with the support of creative consultant Lory Mpiana and amazing female mentors including Amanda Walsh, Winnifred Jong, Carrie Cutforth , Judy Croon, and Jill Golick.
The series sizzle real teaser videos were directed by talented Winnifred Jong and shot by DOP Dale Hilderbrand. The acting ensemble is lead by incredible comedic icon Linda Kash, and brilliant triple threat Jeigh Madjus. See more about the talented cast HERE and crew HERE.
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Creator – Jamie Hart
Creator Jamie Hart Jamie Hart is an actor and writer currently living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is the creator of Vaccine Gaea, Jane Slayer, Captain Jenny and Spell Bent. She was also a creative consultant on the romcom Pippy Love. Her previous acting credits include voice work for Pop It! on TVO Kids, Sophie’s …
Creator – Jonathan MacDonald
Creator Jonathan MacDonald Jonathan started working in theatre at 8 years old where he found his passion. He moved from small-town Nova Scotia to New York at 15 years old to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Studying closely in New York with Sande Shurin and several coaches from the Laguardia School of …
Creator – Sophie Nation
Creator Sophie Nation Sophie Nation is a Toronto based writer, director, and actor. She is one of the three writers/co-creators of the Sloppy Jones Series. She studied at Rosedale School of the Arts in her teen years. Later graduating from the Theatre Program at Concordia University where she further developed her skills acting and playwriting. …
Producer – Nina Beveridge
Producer Nina Beveridge Nina Beveridge is the CEO of Hop To It Productions and President / Co-owner of Beevision. Nina is an independent producer/director/designer and entrepreneur with 30+ years of film, video and digital media production. Committed to innovation, curiosity and creativity, Nina has worked in many capacities including: producer, director, writer, production/project manager, creative director, …
Creative Consultant – Lory Mpiana
Lory Mpiana – Creative Consultant We are thrilled to have Lory Mpiana join the team as a creative consultant and actress on the Sloppy Jones series. She has been working with creators Sophie Nation and Jamie Hart for the last 2 years on Jamie’s digital series Spell Bent, where she plays the lead role of …
Producer – Susan Nation
Producer Susan Nation Susan is a dynamic Independent Producer and President of Hop To It Productions with over 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising, event management and content production. She has strong communication and project management skills, and good creative judgment. In June 2006 she formed Hop To It Productions Inc. with Nina Beveridge …
Mentor – Amanda Walsh
Mentor Amanda Walsh Amanda Walsh is a writer/performer whose credits include CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (HBO), LOST GIRL (SYFY), and the critically-acclaimed DIRK GENTLY (BBC America) opposite Elijah Wood. As a writer, Amanda has built upon her start writing and producing her own sketches and commentary as a VJ on MuchMusic. She spent two seasons as …
Director and Mentor – Winnifred Jong
Director and Mentor Winnifred Jong The Sloppy Jones trailer was directed by super talented Winnifred Jong. Not only did she bring out the best in the amazing performers but she also helped find a fantastic location to shoot in and mentored the creators as they punched up and shortened the script. Named 2018 Playback’s 5-to-Watch, …
Mentor – Jill Golick
Mentor Jill Golick Jill Golick writes character-driven coming-of-age stories that are relatable for audiences of all ages. She believes that coming of age is a process we go through over and over throughout our lives whenever things get hard. These stories are particularly relevant now because audiences want to believe they have the power to …
Mentor – Carrie Cutforth
Mentor Carrie Cutforth Independent creative producer & writer, Carrie Cutforth creates fun shit across multiple platforms: content for screens, interactive storytelling, live events, and more. Since 2010, Carrie has been on the forefront of cutting-edge interactive storytelling. She has been collaborating with Susan Nation of Hop To It Productions since 2012 creating sites, TV, web series …
Mentor – Judy Croon
Comedy Mentor Judy Croon Judy Croon Canada’s Keynote Humorist, TEDx speaker, comedian, radio host, Second City stand up coach, and author has been wowing audiences for over 20 years. Judy leaves no comic behind! She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers. Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, …
