Ron Bowman
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. . . . As show runner, executive producer, director, and writer, Ron Bowman is always energized to push the creative edge. Passionate, innovative, and tireless, over the past 15 years, Ron has built a track record of developing and delivering the best in non-fiction entertainment programming for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, ABC News, History, PBS, among others.

. . . . His recent work includes show running on Discovery Channel’s “Curiosity” series, directing and writing the season finale, YOUR BODY ON DRUGS, hosted by Robin Williams, and hailed for taking science doc programming into new terrain, immersing the audience in character and emotional storytelling.

. . . . Ron wrote and directed one of National Geographic’s highest rated recent specials: SIX DEGREES COULD CHANGE THE WORLD, narrated by Alec Baldwin. Nominated for three Emmys, SKIN, anticipated the tattoo media craze. On the MOMENT OF IMPACT series, Ron put together teams of the world’s best wildlife shooters and the latest high-tech toys to capture the ultimate high-adrenaline moments in nature. Other notable productions include: THE SECRET LIFE OF MONEY, a series for History Channel, and HOW TO BUILD A BETTER BODY, featuring Sims video-game creator/celebrity, Will Wright.

. . . . Television and media projects have sent Ron to some of the most remote places on the planet. Along the way, he's mastered an array of storytelling formats: historical re-cre, special fx cameras, miniatures, animation, talent-led productions, obs/doc verite, scripted and unscripted narrative.

. . . . Through his production company, New Pony Productions, Ron has directly supervised over 60 hours of programming from development through delivery of full-commissions, co-productions and re-versions. As a show runner and supervising producer, Ron has been the principal figure in all treatments, shooting scripts, budgets, field directing, animation design, as well as carrying cuts and scripts through edit to picture lock and finishing. He’s has handled talent and music contracts and management, business and legal affairs, multi-platform promotion and distribution.

. . . . Ron Bowman began his career as a producer at ABC News and over the years his shows have been recognized with the highest awards for both network and cable programming, including the Peabody Award and numerous Emmys and nominations, including Best Directing, Best Overall Documentary, Best editing, Best animation/FX.