Anthony Q. Farrell

Anthony Q. Farrell (he/him) is a BAFTA-winning, Emmy-nominated writer/producer who has worked in Canada, the US, and the UK for over 20 years. He is one of the most sought after showrunners in the entertainment industry, writing and producing shows that have been broadcast in over 100 countries. Anthony created the sports comedy Hate the Player, the sketch series These Triggas, the network sitcom Shelved, the family sci-fi Overlord and the Underwoods, BBC’s Secret Life of Boys, as well as the digital series Dwelling. Along with the shows he has shepherded into production, Anthony is in active development with several broadcasters on a range of genres including digital, drama, and animation. Anthony was the executive producer/showrunner on CBC’s Run the Burbs and BYUtv’s The Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker. He was honoured as Showrunner of the Year at the Writers Guild of Canada Awards in 2022, after receiving the same title from Playback in 2021. Anthony’s company Canfro Productions is an indie shingle with television and film deals on the go. Additional writing credits include: The Office, The Thundermans, Little Mosque, Goldie’s Oldies, In Gayle We Trust. Directing credits include: Son of a Critch, Overlord and the Underwoods, The Parker Andersons, Amelia Parker, and Dwelling. Lastly, Anthony prides himself as a mentor for numerous programs designed to uplift marginalized voices.