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Kelly Townsend

Kelly Townsend is the editor at Playback, with previous experience in B2B and entertainment journalism. Before joining the Playback team in 2018, she worked in the editorial, marketing and communication departments at B2B publisher Dovetail Communications. She has a bachelor's degree in English from York University and is a graduate of Humber College’s journalism program. Her byline has appeared in IndieWire and she spent several years covering Canadian TV as associate editor of The TV Junkies.

Posts by Kelly Townsend

CMF’s chief strategy officer departs

Kelly Wilhelm became CMF’s first chief strategy officer in 2019 to help guide the organization into the future.

November 22, 2021

In brief: Eight directors chosen for WIDC Story & Leadership Program

Plus: YMA Andra Sheffer Scholarship names winner, Circus expands into the U.S., and Karen McClellan is Pacific Screenwriting Program’s showrunner-in-residence

November 19, 2021

Behind Undisputed Pictures’ Canadian strategy

Co-founder Joel Reilly shares how the company is looking at Canada as more than just a service hub.

November 19, 2021

Joe Natale out as Rogers president and CEO

Former CFO Tony Staffieri will hold the role in the interim and is being considered to take the helm permanently.

November 17, 2021

Beach House acquires majority stake in Momo Film

The deal allows the Blue Ant Media-owned company to expand its scripted content production capabilities in Singapore.

November 17, 2021

5’7 Films’ heist thriller underway after real-life theft

Vandits stars Jann Arden, Enrico Colantoni and Trailer Park Boys star Robb Wells.

November 17, 2021

Sepia Films, Connect3 partner on Canada/Mexico copro

Katherine McNamara (pictured) stars in the thriller, which goes to camera this month in Cancun and Montreal.

November 16, 2021

WIFTV names Eli Morris as executive director

The role was previously held by Carolyn Combs, who departed WIFTV in summer 2020.

November 15, 2021

Cinespace acquired by U.S. real estate investor

The acquisition sees former Netflix exec Eoin Egan join the company as COO and co-managing partner.

November 12, 2021

Telefilm CEO says agency is still in early stages of modernization

Playback Film Summit ’21: Christa Dickenson discussed the funder’s transformational approach to data collection and the importance of diversification of funding within the domestic screen industry.

November 12, 2021

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2021: Martha Hagos

PRESENTED BY CBC: Hagos’ career trajectory has evolved from a Corus intern to executive director of B.L.A.C.K. Canada and the Black Academy in a few short years, placing her at the forefront of a cultural shift in Canada.

November 11, 2021

Telefilm hires Cathy Wong to oversee EDI, language strategies

The newly created role of VP, equity, diversity & inclusion and official languages is based in Montreal.

November 10, 2021