Katie Bailey

Katie Bailey (@katie_bailey) is the editor and content director at Playback, overseeing the Playback brand as well as all content programs for the Banff World Media Festival. She likes dramas, thrillers, offbeat comedies, sci-fi, fantasy, how-to cooking, one renovation show and zero Kardashians.

Posts by Katie Bailey

Stephen Harper, 19th century desk sergeant

Canada’s Prime Minister gets set for his cameo in an upcoming Murdoch Mysteries ep.

Playback’s 2011 ’10 to Watch’

We’re looking for submissions for our annual showcase of up-and-coming industry talent.

Catto named new EVP, Cineflix Studios

Former CBC exec Sally Catto will head up the entertainment company’s scripted division, based out of Vancouver.

Rookie graduates with winning night

The Global drama avoids the sophomore slump with a timeslot-topping premiere.

Combat Hospital rallies troops, ahem, viewers

The Canada-UK coproduction’s Tuesday premiere wins the night.

Banff’s Netflix debate: video highlights

In a series of short videos from the Banff World Media Festival, Playback talks to industry leaders on their areas of expertise.

SYTYCDC premiere gets audience boost

The Season 4 debut of So You Think You Can Dance Canada is up double digits over last year.

Magical Elves’ Dan Cutforth on the new reality

In a series of short videos from the Banff World Media Festival, Playback talks to industry leaders on their areas of expertise.

Marblemedia’s Mark Bishop on Nextmedia, transmedia

In a series of short videos from the Banff World Media Festival, Playback talks to industry leaders on their areas of expertise.

Cosmopolis lands Telefilm funds

The David Cronenberg-directed film, starring Robert Pattinson, is currently shooting in Toronto.

Europe’s doc zone

A panel of German and French programmers and producers discuss opportunities in the European factual space at the Banff World Media Festival.

Magic Lantern’s Genie in a Bottle

The CEO of the new media co shares tips for transmedia success with the Banff World Media Festival crowd.