Shelly Tyler has left Frantic Films to land at the National Screen Institute as manager of programs and development.

Tyler will oversee the NSI Features First program, for producer/writer teams at work on their first or second features, and the NSI Totally Television program, which aims at TV development deals for writer/producer teams.

“We’re so happy that Shelly is joining the NSI. She brings extensive knowledge of the film and television industry on a national level, great connections, and enthusiasm for Canadian productions,” said NSI’s director of programming Melissa Kajpust in a statement.

While at Frantic Films, Tyler was executive assistant to Jamie Brown, CEO and executive producer, and a development researcher.