Don Carmody is a highly respected film and television producer whose career spans five decades and more than 100 productions across genres and formats. Known for his keen creative instincts and deep understanding of the film business, Don has helped define modern Canadian cinema and made a significant impact on global storytelling. He is widely recognized for his work bridging the Canadian and Hollywood production industries, having brought over $2 billion U.S. in projects to Canada.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in Montreal, Canada, Don earned a BA in Communication Studies before launching into the film industry in the early 1970s. He cut his teeth at Cinèpix Film Properties, working on early classics with David Cronenberg and Ivan Reitman, and later served as vice-president of production at Astral Bellevue Pathé.

In 1980, Don founded Don Carmody Productions, building a creative powerhouse responsible for some of the most memorable and commercially successful films in North America. His credits include beloved comedies like Porky’s, holiday classic A Christmas Story, genre favourites such as The Boondock Saints, and visually striking dramas including Polytechnique. He was also a key producer on the Academy Award-winning Chicago, which brought home best picture in 2002.