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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

Artificial intelligence horror film Ivan wraps in Ottawa

Director Damien Fannon co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Schwartz.

August 16, 2024

In Brief: VQFF rolls out full lineup for 36th edition

Plus: HR tech company Circus secures a US$5 million investment and RIDM unveils its first four films for 2024.

August 15, 2024

AIFF boasts growing East Coast talent for 44th edition

The Atlantic International Film Festival’s director of programming discusses key highlights among its full lineup for 2024.

August 14, 2024

Boat Rocker to acquire full ownership of Insight Productions

The transaction was disclosed in Boat Rocker’s Q2 financial results.

August 13, 2024

Corus files complaint to CRTC over Rogers’ Disney, WBD deals

Corus Entertainment is alleging that Rogers has given itself undue preference after adding the Disney+ ad tier to existing plans.

August 13, 2024

Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob on ‘turning point’ for theatrical biz

Jacob spoke about Cineplex’s theatrical strategies following the company’s Q2 2024 financial results.

August 12, 2024

Tragically Hip, Tanya Talaga docuseries to premiere at TIFF

TIFF revealed the selections for its Primetime and Short Cuts programmes, with several Canadian shorts making their world bows.

August 9, 2024

Quebecor reports media revenue increase for Q2

The telecom company reported an overall revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter.

August 8, 2024

Corus adds Barb McKergow to leadership team as Greg McLelland departs

The company confirmed McLelland’s role as EVP and chief revenue officer has been eliminated amid ongoing layoffs.

August 7, 2024

CBC, NFB films among TIFF’s 2024 Docs lineup

Canadian docs making their world premieres include So Surreal: Behind the Masks and Living Together.

August 7, 2024

Paquin Entertainment Group hires Andrew Akman as COO

Based in Toronto, Akman will support the live entertainment company as it expands its project roster to include film and television.

August 6, 2024

Aircraft Pictures co-founders repurchase shares from Corus

Corus Entertainment bought a majority stake in Aircraft Pictures in 2022.

August 6, 2024