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OUR STORY

Early Career and Break through Productions

Tyson began his career by selling projects to established production companies. His early works include ‘PYROS’ (Omnifilm Entertainment) and ‘JACKED’ (Pixcom). He achieved further success with the hit series ‘Cold Water Cowboys,’ collaborating with Oscar-nominated producer David Paperny.

Docuseries Creation and Executive Production

Tyson is the co-creator and executive producer of several successful docuseries, including the globally renowned ‘Rust Valley Restorers,’ which is available on Netflix International and History Canada. His other notable works include ‘Cold Water Cowboys’ and ‘Pets & Pickers,’ both produced in collaboration with Bell Media.

Founding Mayhem Entertainment

Tyson co-founded Mayhem Entertainment and created his biggest hit to date, ‘Rust Valley Restorers,’ for Corus Entertainment. This production cemented his reputation as a leading figure in the world of television production.

Founding Tyson Media Productions

In 2020, Tyson launched ‘Tyson Media Productions,’ quickly following with the production of Bell Media’s original series ‘Pets & Pickers.’ The show, which airs on Crave, Animal Planet, and Discovery Canada, is now in its third season and has expanded to Animal Planet USA, HBO Max, and ROKU internationally. Tyson Media’s latest project, ‘My Pet Ate What?!’ (14 x half-hour episodes), was recently announced by Bell Media.

Focus on Unique, Character-Driven Concepts

Tyson continues to push forward with the development of unique, character-driven concepts that are poised to become major hits both domestically and internationally. His dedication to innovative content creation remains a driving force in his career.

Our Productions

Award Winning Entertainment

Tyson Media is an award-winning Vancouver-based entertainment company that produces powerful Unscripted Documentary Series that have caught audiences’ attention worldwide.

Rust Valley Restorers Season 4
History Canada, Netflix, Motortrend - 42 x 60 mins

Rust Valley Restorers

Rust Valley Restorers is a global sensation and smash hit program produced by History Channel. Airing internationally on Netflix and MotorTrend, “Rust Valley” is currently in its 4th season of production.

Discovery Canada, Animal Planet, Crave - 8 x 60 mins

Pets & Pickers

Pets & Pickers is the story of animals, their owners, and the special team of veterinarians who care for them. Airing on Discovery Canada, Animal Planet and on Crave.

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Discovery Channel Canada, Weather Channel U.S.A - 34 x 60 mins

Cold Water Cowboys

Discovery Channel travels to Newfoundland for an intense season of fishing in “Cold Water Cowboys.” Following a fleet of six captains and their crews, the series takes viewers across hundreds of miles of the North Atlantic as the men try to rebuild the industry, catching crab, shrimp, turbot, herring and mackerel. With salt water in their blood, the crews face waves the size of houses and icebergs as large as some small cities in a race against time and one another. In a struggling industry, the “Cold Water Cowboys” do whatever it takes to fill the hatch and make as much money as possible.

OutTV, Amazon Prime, Apple Plus - 8 x 60 mins

The Dog Dudes

The Dog Dudes follows canine rehabilitation experts Dylan and Darijan Northstar and their amazing pack of Siberian Huskies as they rehabilitate troubled dogs. Airing on OutTV.

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Discovery Channel Canada and Weather Channel U.S - 16 x 60 mins

Pyros

Pyros is a reality television series that follows Montreal based pyrotechnic company, Groupe Fiatlux-Ampleman (GFA), as they travel to Canada (for Canada Day), Mexico, the United Kingdom, Congo, France, Germany, and the United States (for July 4) locations and attempt to execute large fireworks displays. Airing on Discovery Channel in Canada and Weather Channel in the US.

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Discovery Channel Canada - 8 x 60 mins

Jacked!

Wherever a structure needs jacking, Jeremy Patterson is one of the best in the business. He confronts challenges that others might back away from. The risks could spell certain death should anything go wrong … and there are so many things that could go wrong. Everything is at stake – money, homes and lives.

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History Canada - 16 x 60 mins

Backroad Truckers

Welcome to the crazy world of “hot-shot truckers”: a special breed of independent truckers who will haul anything, anywhere, at any time. Airing on History Channel.

IN THE NEWS

Tyson Media Press

‘Bring a trailer’: Stars of Rust Valley Restorers hosting no-reserve auctions

Sep 23, 2022 globalnews.ca

Tyson Hepburn launches new production banner

playbackonline.ca - December 17, 2020

John Driftmier was hungry for adventure

theglobeandmail.com - March 18, 2013

History Channel’s Rust Valley Restorers, filmed in Tappen, features cars and personality

Dec 3, 2018 kamloopsthisweek.com

Popular TV series Rust Valley Restorers returning for 4th season

Feb 17, 2022 globalnews.ca

Animal-focused ‘Pets & Pickers’ TV series features Surrey woman who runs RAPS thrift stores

May 6, 2022 surreynowleader.com

Rust Valley Restorers goes global on Netflix

Aug 25, 2019 thestar.com

Discovery Channel to highlight work done by local animal hospital

May 7, 2022 vancouversun.com

Kamloops love, marriage, cars, business, scenery to feature in fourth season of Rust Valley Restorers; fifth season discussed

Feb 20, 2022 kamloopsthisweek.com

Discovery’s All-New Canadian Original Docuseries PETS & PICKERS Serves Up Heartwarming ‘Tails,’ Beginning

Apr 22, 2022 bellmedia.ca

Got a good TV series idea? Vancouver production company wants to partner with you

Dec 20, 2020 vancouversun.com

Rust Valley Restorers star Mike Hall can’t resist a car cadaver

Jan 4, 2019 theglobeandmail.com