Liam DeGroot
Liam DeGroot is an independent writer and director from Hamilton, Canada. Over the course of 4 years, Liam has strived to hone his artistic talent and skill sets, directing various projects including dramatic short films, experimental visual poetry, music videos, and company psa's. Having completed his time at Humber's Film and Television Program, Liam has set out to continue down his artistic path with upcoming shorts and feature films.
Over the many projects he has created, many of his cast and crew members look up to Liam as a talented and team-driven director, always making the process of his films one that everyone can feel accomplished working on. Liam believes that "Everyone has a role to play in creating stories. No matter what obstacles are in the way, we can accomplish greatness when we work as a team." Liam is dedicated to making life on set a fun and effort-driven experience for all and is never afraid to give others and hand to reach out to for help.
When it comes to Liam DeGroot's style of storytelling, he is never afraid to try new things. Liam is always interested in trying new genres and aesthetics, but has always been keen on delivering high-concept worlds. When he first started making films, Liam spent the majority of the time making straightforward stories in the horror genre, with shorts like "Anomaly (2021)" and "Followed (2023)", but over time, Liam has moved away from the horror genre to explore more dramatic and fantasy storytelling. His newest and upcoming short film, "Comfort in Limbo," is his most ambitious and existential project yet, exploring themes of life, death, and the human connection to create a beautiful and emotional journey. Liam will then be diving back into the horror genre one last time as he co-writes his debut feature "Network Odyssey". What journey Liam DeGroot will embark on next is a mystery, but he is not afraid to take risks as he goes into philosophical and spiritual depths to help develop his storytelling into something powerful.
What People Are Saying
“Liam DeGroot was an extremely professional, kind, and collaborative director. Working with him on Ryan’s Rays was a pleasure as Liam continuously showcased leadership, direction, and fostered lots of creativity both on-set and in post-production. Working as his picture editor, Liam always provided exceptional feedback and was open to workshopping ideas with me during the edit to ensure we created a compelling PSA for the organization. I hope to collaborate with Liam again in the future! ”
— William Robotham (Editor)
“Liam DeGroot never ceases to amaze in his role as a director. On Ryan’s Rays, Liam worked tirelessly in both pre-production and on set to bring his concept to life. Whether adapting on the fly with his DP or communicating closely with his team and boosting morale, Liam always brings his best.”
— Ryan Harris (Director of Photography / Grip)
“Liam DeGroot is an amazing director. Working alongside him was one of my best experiences. Liam is a feet-on-the-ground director who has big aspirations but understands and is willing to make modifications that fit within budget and other constraints. Liam’s creativity is beyond compare, and anyone would be lucky to work with him.”
— Bruna Fernandez (Producer)
“Liam DeGroot is one of the most creative people I’ve ever met. He is always so passionate about his vision in the best ways possible and supports absolutely everyone in every way that he can. He’s come so far from being out of his shell, and I’m so proud and excited to see everything he works on and creates in the future.”
— Marlo Collins (Production Designer)