Kerilie McDowall

Kerilie McDowall's 13x award-winning documentary short In the Zone: Rick Kilburn documents the life of Canadian jazz bassist and producer Rick Kilburn.  A former New York City resident, Rick has formerly shortlisted for a Grammy, and has received numerous awards for his extensive work with musicians as a jazz record producer. As a bassist, he has worked with the elite of the jazz world including Dave Brubeck, Dan Brubeck, Chet Baker, Diana Krall, Paul Desmond, Lionel Hampton, Joe Lovano, Mose Allison, and countless others. Kilburn as a bassist-composer, spent over a decade in NYC learning the craft of production while recording/performing. He became a four-time JUNO-winning producer and West Coast Music Award, and East Coast Music Award winner. TV Director Kerilie McDowall released her film through Shaw Spotlight television volunteer hosting, directing/producing (2015-22) with Todd Jones and Nanaimo's TV team. In February 2024, McDowall won the Nanaimo (WIN) Creative Innovator Award.