About Us
Fry’n Pan Productions LTD. is a Vancouver-based, Métis and woman-owned production company founded by writer, creator, and producer Michelle McLean. The company is dedicated to developing authentic, Indigenous-led stories for television, grounded in lived experience and cultural integrity, with a focus on character-driven content that highlights resilient individuals and underrepresented perspectives.
Michelle McLean
Michelle McLean is a Vancouver-based creator and a 2025 recipient of the Bell Fund Slate Development Program. A proud member of the B.C. Métis Nation, she brings an adventurous spirit and a deep passion for storytelling to her work across scripted and unscripted television. An advocate for inclusivity and collaboration within the industry, she recently completed the Inclusive Workplaces for Film & Television program.
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art History with Great Distinction and spending nearly a decade in the gallery world, Michelle transitioned into film and television. Represented by Anna Archer of Lucas Talent, her projects have been signed with APTN, Fireworks Media, Crown Media, Lighthouse Pictures, and Convergent Entertainment/OUTtv.
Michelle’s strengths lie in story development, relationship-building, and crafting narratives that resonate with broad audiences while remaining culturally grounded. Through Fry’n Pan Productions, she is committed to advancing Indigenous storytelling and building meaningful collaborations that bring authentic, impactful stories to screen.
