Principal Photography for the new Canadian Original series “My Pet Ate What?” is in production
For immediate release: Vancouver, June 25, 2024. Tyson Media is pleased to announce that principal photography is underway on “My Pet Ate What?” for Bell Media. The show is being filmed in the Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan. Filming started in late March and continues until late July, with anticipated pickup shoots in August and September 2024. Production has shot in over 30 clinics so far this filming season, and it is estimated that they will film in more than 50 clinics across British Columbia by the time production is wrapped. Post-production began in late April and is projected to run until the series is fully delivered in January 2025.
Introduction
“MY PET ATE WHAT?” is a new documentary series for Bell Media that follows the work of Dr. Eugene Gorodetsky, an expert in veterinary care who uses a minimally invasive instrument that combines a camera, light, and grasping tools to reach down animals’ digestive tracts and recover wild, surprising, and dangerous items they’ve ingested. The show ‘My Pet Ate What?!’ was created by Ben Gordetsky, Eugene’s son, who came to British Columbia to work with his father during this period. Ben also serves as the project executive producer.
About Dr. Eugene Gorodetsky
One of the only veterinarians in the world known to focus exclusively on this field of endoscopy. Dr. G’s been practicing for more than 20 years. He provides a specialized procedure that prevents invasive, higher-risk surgery when successful. Dr. G is tirelessly motivated by extraordinary love for animals and dedication to their well-being. He’s extracted a 2-carat diamond ring, a hefty chunk of sofa cushion, four baby soothers and assorted brooches, among hundreds of other objects.
The show is unique because Dr. Gordetsky has no ‘home base’ and is a fully remote veterinarian, adding additional access challenges to the crew. Here’s a news article with more information on Dr. G’s practice: This B.C. travelling vet saves animals from swallowed objects.Impact and Awareness
“MY PET ATE WHAT?” presents a unique and heartfelt opportunity for pet owners, veterinary staff, and other participants to make a difference in the lives of animals. Those who are a part of the project will help raise awareness about the benefits of Dr. G’s approach to pets’ health and well-being, as the show aims to highlight the importance of prompt veterinary care, which can mean life or death for a beloved animal. The production also hopes to spread the word about measures to help owners prevent their pets from ingesting foreign objects.Production Team
In partnership with Bell Media, “MY PET ATE WHAT?” is produced by Tyson Media Productions, the Vancouver-based production company behind the Canadian Original series Pets and Pickers. The third season of Pets and Pickers premieres on Sunday, July 14, at 8 p.m. ET on Animal Planet. Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Discovery and Crave.
The “MY PET ATE WHAT?” production crew has worked on Pets and Pickers and is very experienced with filming in a clinical veterinary setting. They are sensitive to client care needs and compassionate considerations and are also experts at taking an observational approach and remaining unobtrusive to veterinary practices and procedures.Executive Producer: Tyson Hepburn
Executive Producer / Creator: Ben Gorodetsky
Executive Producer / Production Executive: Kelly McClughan
Series Producer: Nicole Tomlinson
Supervising Producer: Jeff Wonnenberg
Series Director: Andrew Vacheresse
Director of Photography: Jonny Schmidtgall
Senior Story Producer: Cody Shaw
Senior Story Editor: Kathy Johnson
Senior Editors: Jenypher Fisher and Brent J. Rubin
Post-Production Supervisor: Jadene Babcock
Business Affairs: Laura Wheeler
Production Accountant: Richard Raghoo
Media Contact Information: Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575
For more information on “My Pet Ate What?”
https://www.tysonmedia.ca/my-pet-ate-what/
Photo credit: Robert Truijen