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NSI names acting exec director
Joy Loewen, program manager of NSI’s Totally Television, will take the role on an interim basis.
WIFT-T unveils 2019/20 board
Shaftesbury’s recently appointed VP, global brand strategy is among the newly elected members on the not-for-profit’s board.
Bron taps Rona Cosgrove as chief business affairs officer
The former Paramount Pictures exec will oversee the studio’s film and TV business affairs from its L.A. office.
Shaftesbury hires Lesley Grant as creative producer
The former Temple Street producer will help grow Shaftesbury’s creative slate.
Spencer Griffin to lead TV development at Just for Laughs
Griffin will develop new series for network and streamer sales in the newly created role, based out of L.A.
How the Pacific Screenwriting Program is cultivating B.C. scribes
Following the wrap of the initiative’s first Scripted Series Lab, chair Brian Hamilton discusses what’s next for the not-for-profit.
Telefilm confirms departure of management trio
Michel Pradier, Denis Pion and Roxane Girard are no longer with the organization, according to a Telefilm representative.
Former eOne, Nick execs join Epic Story
Ken Faier has tapped Jessica Labi and David Sztoser to run his content company’s distribution and licensing business, respectively.
Peter Raymont wins the Don Haig Award
The White Pine Pictures president and co-founder will be presented with a $10,000 cash prize at the 2019 Hot Docs Awards later this week.
Jackie Pardy to replace Jenny Hacker at Super Channel
Hacker has stepped down after five months as director of programming, with Pardy taking over as of May 16.
CMJ shakes up exec team
The Montreal prodco has upped two within its senior ranks and hired a former Exploration Production exec, while its founder shifts to a new role.
Julie Bristow joins Comweb, Whites board of advisors
Current board members include CEO Paul Bronfman and JDM Media president John Morayniss.
Pinewood Toronto Studios summer party 2019 - SK Films members Samantha Blake, Tori Hynes, Alex Mifflin, Tyler Mifflin, Andrea Garcia
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