Meet Rough Patch
An award-winning directing duo; Ashley Eakin and Shawn Lovering. Their collective expertise centers on lush intimate visuals, exploring diverse representation within the world of commercial filmmaking.
Originating from Los Angeles and Toronto, respectively, Eakin and Lovering bring decades of combined experience to the craft. Eakin, a distinguished disabled director and writer, has garnered acclaim for her latest films, "Forgive Us Our Trespasses," and “This Body Is A Shell.” Her work has left an indelible mark on disability representation in television with projects for Apple TV+ and Disney+. Complementing her vision is Lovering, a versatile director/DP, whose work reflects a commitment to impactful storytelling through the lens of his past practice as a social worker. Together, they navigate the commercial landscape with a seasoned and optimistic approach, contributing to the industry through prestigious incubators and active involvement in committees and filmmaker meet-ups.
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We’ve worked with some of the world’s dopest brands;
Lego, NFL, Tempur-pedic, Netflix, Hockey Canada, Toronto Raptors, Sealy, Leon’s, Kraft, The NHL, the LLSC, and BMO…