They are industry builders, filmmakers, creatives, storytellers and yes, one executive. And we think you should keep an eye on them.

Playback is pleased to announce the first two honourees on our 2013 10 to Watch list, our compilation of 10 up-and-coming talents in the Canadian entertainment industry.We scoured the news, solicited nominations and called industry insiders to find the most impressive candidates for this year’s list. It’s never an easy decision, and we thank everyone who submitted names for consideration.

In alphabetical order, we will be revealing profiles of each 10 to Watch honouree in every issue of Playback Daily leading up to the Playback Canadian Film & TV Hall of Fame gala event on Sept. 12, 2013. (Playback print subscribers can get the inside scoop on the full list in our Fall 2013 issue, in mailboxes and on the TIFF newsstand now.)

The 2013 10 to Watch are as follows:

Sept. 4: Actor-producer Katie Boland and filmmaker Ian Harnarine

Sept. 5: Filmmaker Jason Lapeyre and actor-filmmaker Michelle Latimer

Sept. 6: Producer/entertainment lawyer Jordan Nahmias and Arcana Studios CEO Sean Patrick O’Reilly

Sept. 9: Production exec Patrick O’Sullivan and digital media producer/professor Ramona Pringle

Sept. 10: Director Chloe Robichaud and animator/director Brandon James Scott

See the full list here.