People/Companies
Jennifer Twiner McCarron named Thunderbird CEO
She remains CEO of Thunderbird’s growing animation division, Atomic Cartoons.
Mr. Wolf opens Vancouver VFX studio
Chad Cortvriendt will head up the B.C. operation as executive producer, and is currently leading a team creating effects for Syfy series Channel Zero.
Playback’s 2018 Hall of Fame: Valerie Creighton
An outspoken proponent of Cancon, the CMF president and CEO has devoted her career to growing the biz.
Bruce Hills named JFL president
The longtime festival COO takes over as the Montreal-based company comes under new ownership.
From anime to Air Bud: what connects in China
As Canada-China relations strengthen, Wang Xiaohui, iQIYI’s chief content officer, breaks down what genres resonate with local audiences.
Breakthroughs Film Fest adds Mariam Zaidi as exec director
Zaidi, an associate programmer at Hot Docs, will replace Gabor Pertic in the role.
Banff ’18: Kevin MacLellan on Hayu’s Canadian launch
NBCU’s chairman of global distribution and international discusses the SVOD’s rollout, working with local broadcasters and competing globally.
Bristow Global Media ups Daniel Bourre
As the prodco looks to expand its kids content slate, its appointed the former TVO producer as EP, Kids.
Amaze hires new director of development
Natalie Urquhart (pictured) will oversee the Toronto prodco’s Canadian development slate.
Banff ’18: Netflix partners on Diversity of Voices initiative
The global streamer has signed a five-year commitment as title partner of the program, which supports underrepresented creative producers.
Deals: Syndicado, CCI Entertainment, Love Nature
Toronto-based Syndicado takes the U.S. digital distribution rights to over 100 hours of factual content, including paranormal series Most Haunted, plus more.
NBC Entertainment’s formidable franchise strategy
Paul Telegdy, president of the alternative and reality group, on developing TV brands that engage robust audiences for decades.
WIFT-T Reception at TIFF - WIFT-T board member Gloria Kim with Michelle Levy at WIFT-T\'s TIFF reception. Photo by Eduardo Pereira from Eddy Perez Photography.
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