Brendan Christie

Brendan is the editor of Playback, and former editor of realscreen and Boards magazines. He has an extensive freelance resume, including work for advertising agencies as well as publications such as Strategy, Strategy: Media, KidScreen, The National Post and many others.

Posts by Brendan Christie

Blue Ant Studios brings Japanese format Old Enough! to TVO

The program features toddlers independently running errands for the first time, with the North American version to debut on TVO in September.

Duo Productions names Hugo d’Astous as co-owner, EVP

The head of international development has purchased shares in the company to support its growth.

TFO hires Sonia Boisvert as VP, content and production

The former Radio-Canada exec succeeds Claude Sauvé, who is staying on in an advisory role until the end of March.

GPM braves the elements in new heavy wrecking docuseries

The Thunderbird Entertainment subsidiary’s Rocky Mountain Wreckers will debut on The Weather Channel and Discovery Canada in the fall.

Shaw Rocket Fund adds TikTok’s Gave Lindo as board member

The children’s and family media fund has also expanded its team with a key hire and promotion.

Film legend, CFC founder Norman Jewison dies at 97

Tributes have poured in to remember the late film legend, who died at his home on Jan. 20.

ZDF Studios, Super Channel co-order space series from Go Button

Factual title Into the Universe: The Secrets of the Cosmos Uncovered marks Go Button’s first commission from Germany’s ZDF Studios.

Incendo unmasks latest film collaboration with Tubi

The horror film Guess Who is directed by Amelia Moses and lands on Tubi in the U.S. on Jan. 19.

Hot Docs promotes Heidi Tao Yang to managing director

Yang has been with Hot Docs for more than eight years and is tasked with overseeing the organization’s financial health.

IDA names Ina Fichman, Michael Turner as board co-presidents

Montreal-based producer Fichman and Netflix’s Turner will work with the organization to advocate for global documentary filmmakers.

Reelworld unveils inaugural cohort for training lab

The program is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and offers virtual and in-person training on the studios’ projects in Canada.

Out On Screen executive director Brandon Yan to depart in March

Yan has led the Vancouver-based 2SLGBTQIA+ media arts and education organization since mid-2020.