Numan Films, Jeff Newman - Producer, writer, showrunner and director

Founder and president of Nüman Films, Jeff Newman is an internationally recognized producer, showrunner, writer and director for both unscripted and branded content. For over two decades, Jeff has traveled the world to produce a wide range of critically acclaimed non-fiction programming that have earned numerous accolades and awards. Highlights include a Gemini Award, multiple Summit Awards, two Telly Awards, a Golden Sheaf Award, and three Canadian Screen Award nominations including Best Director in a Factual Series. Jeff’s unique perspective, sense of adventure, and artistic sensibility have made him a sought-after collaborator in the industry.

Along with his network of trusted creative professionals, Jeff strives to create high-quality productions that capture the human spirit while challenging audiences to engage with the world around them. Whether sharing a uniquely authentic human story, or creating unforgettable branded content and commercials, Jeff has a passion for exploring all sides of life and the human experience. He lives and works in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

FEATURED WORK

2 Men stand in front of a forest on the right, the title "Nation Untamed" is on the left.

13 x half-hour
Executive Producer | Showrunner | Writer | Director
Production Companies: Ice River Films, Nüman Films

In front of a forest mountain range is 6 people of different ages who are not People of Colour. Above them is the title "First Contact".

6 x 1-hour
Executive Producer | Showrunner | Writer | Director
Production Companies: Animiki See, Indios, Nüman Films

High Maintenance - Preventing Disaster. The background is showing a rollercoaster park next to the beach in a large city.

8 x 1-hour
Showrunner | Writer | Director
Production Companies: Frantic Films

Polar Bear Town shows a winter snowstorm in a Northern Canadian city with 2 polar bears in the bottom left.

3 x 1-hour
Season 2 Showrunner | Writer | Director
Production Companies: Merit Motion Pictures

The Seven Sacred Laws - A dark forest with a large animated stylized tortoise on the right side of the screen, only half of the shell and tortoise head is visible.

8 x 3min. Animated Web Series
Producer | Showrunner
Production Companies: ISplice Films, Nüman Films

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Escape or Die! - A dark green and turquoise background with a flat image of a skull in front of it. On top of everything is the title: Escape or Die! — Escape or Die

Best. Trip. Ever. A road location style sign shows the title on the left with an arrow pointing North East on the right. — Best Trip Ever

In a dark rink, shows a block of black ice with the title "On The Edge - The Road to the Mastercard Memorials Cup" surrounded on the.bottom by chipped ice. — On the Edge

A gold and dark green shield in the shape from a 19th century engrailed top style shield. The title - Quest for the Cup - is printed in the shield in gold lettering. — Quest for the cup

A man surfing on a wave on a sunny blue day, the title Breakbound Part 1 is at the top while the subtext on the bottom reads: "Don't Look Back" — Breakbound

The words Buy, Fix, and Sell are on the right to a giant "It". Title: Buy it, Fix it, Sell it. — But It. Fix It. Sell It.

Rocket Booster Rescue

Billy Ray Cyrus preforming on stage on a sunny day outdoors. — Billy Ray Cyrus: Spirit Hawk

Nüman Films is proudly located within Treaty No. 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota people, and is the birthplace and home of the Métis Nation.