Ariel Yang is an independent film and television producer specializing in development, packaging, financing, and production. With a background spanning studio-backed comedy series and independent feature films, Ariel partners with writers and directors to shape distinctive voices into culturally resonant, market-ready projects built to move from concept to screen.

Formerly a Creative Producer at New Metric Media, the studio behind Letterkenny (Crave/Hulu) and Shoresy(Crave/Hulu), Ariel oversaw a development slate of live-action and animated series for domestic and international markets. Producing credits include Nobody Sees Me Like You Do, starring Eric Osborne and Joelle Farrow; Mother of All Shows, starring Wendie Malick; Paige Darcy, starring Andrew Phung; and the Canadian Screen Award nominated digital series Gay Mean Girls, streaming on KindaTV.

Previously, Ariel was a Content Executive at WarnerMedia under Cartoon Network, where they played an instrumental role in organizing CN Imagination Studios, a creator-focused talent incubator. They have represented Canada and spoken at The Gotham Week Project Market, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, CMPA, TIFF, the Whistler Film Festival, and the Banff World Media Festival.

Ariel has also served as a juror for the Rogers-BSO Script Development Fund, the Creative BC Equity & Emerging Development Fund, and Reelworld E20. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's RTA School of Media, Ariel is currently developing a slate of IP-driven feature films and original series that combine bold creative vision with disciplined execution.

Ariel Yang