HeyBishop

Hi! I'm Jason Leaver!

I'm a professional storyteller always looking for new ways to engage an audience. My background is in filmmaking, and I was the creator of the internationally acclaimed, award-winning series Out With Dad.

In recent years, my creative passions have shifted more toward indie game development. Now that I know I'm autistic, I recognize that the filmmaking industry isn't terribly compatible with my sensory and social needs and limitations. This form creative expression allows me to sustain my mental health while continuing to be an innovative creator and storyteller.

Technically, my journey to game development started when I was a kid in the 80's coding in BASIC on my Commodore 64. Later, filmmaking became my primary focus during and after high school. It wasn't until 2017 that I rediscovered my interest in making games, as I was exploring how to add interactivity to a 360 film I was developing. Tough that film never came to fruition, it led to my introduction of Unity, and I've been in love ever since!

In 2023, I released my first commercial video game, the viral hit Trash Panda (featured by CTV, CBC, the Toronto Star, and others). 

I haven't given up on filmmaking, I still have a few screenplays I go back to every now and then. That's why I adopted the title of "professional storyteller". It doesn't preclude movies or webseries, and it does include video games, XR experiences, and maybe one day I'll write a book!