Marblemedia has tapped Johnny Kalangis as its creative director for the interactive division, where he will oversee projects including The Dating Guy, Skatoony and Stoked. The appointment is effective immediately.

Kalangis will be responsible for creatively spearheading online projects with the emphasis on storytelling across all platforms, and will work with marblemedia’s sales team to create new business opportunities.

Prior to joining the Toronto shop, Kalangis was in charge of original online programming at CBC, where he produced web and broadcast materials supporting shows such as The Rick Mercer Report, Being Erica and the BBC’s Doctor Who. His feature film credits include the 2005 drama Love Is Work — which garnered success on the festival circuit — and 1998’s Jack & Jill.

‘This is a great opportunity to work with an award-wining new media production company. I can’t wait to jump in with the creative department to explore fresh new ways of telling stories,’ commented Kalangis in a release.