Ryan Heimpel

Ryan Heimpel is a Production Accountant, Executive Producer, and educator with more than 25 years of experience helping bring film and television productions to life. Throughout his career, Ryan has worked on productions ranging from studio features such as 16 Blocks and Repo Men to acclaimed television series including Suits and The Umbrella Academy. Most recently, he has turned his focus to independent feature films with Launch North.

A graduate of York University and OISE’s Master of Teaching program, Ryan combines current industry practice with a passion for education and mentorship. His experience spans the full production lifecycle, including budgeting, payroll, cost reporting, production financing, tax credits, cash flow management, and financial leadership from prep through delivery.

Beyond production, Ryan has been an active contributor to professional development within the Directors Guild of Canada. He helped develop and teach the Guild’s Production Payroll course, served on the intake review panel for prospective Production Accounting members, and mentored emerging accountants as they advanced through the profession.

Ryan believes the best Production Accountants don’t simply keep the books. They help productions make better decisions before problems arise. Through practical case studies, current industry examples, and collaborative problem-solving, he equips students with the confidence, judgment, and technical skills to thrive in today’s production offices. Students deserve more than theory; they deserve to understand how productions actually work.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys adventures with his family, skiing in the winter, getting out on the water during the summer, coaching youth sports, making music, and taking on creative projects that bring together education, entrepreneurship, and film production.