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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

Actor Scott Cavalheiro turns director for gritty thriller Plan C

The film is now in production in the GTA and Windsor-Essex, with Vivica A. Fox among the lead cast.

July 26, 2024

In Brief: Telefilm supports 26 small film festivals with $245,000

Plus: Werner Herzog fetes a Canadian filmmaker, Norman Jewison is honoured with a commemorative stamp, Canadian films receive New Dawn Fund support, and more.

July 25, 2024

Submissions open for Playback’s 10 to Watch

The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2024 edition of 10 to Watch is Aug. 15. Apply here.

July 25, 2024

AIFF unveils three world premieres for 2024 festival

The Atlantic International Film Festival lineup includes the Nova Scotia-shot feature Monica’s News.

July 25, 2024

CRTC gives CBC regulatory relief for Olympics, Paralympics

The ruling allows CBC to exclude its coverage of the sporting events from the calculations of its CPE and PNI requirements.

July 24, 2024

Rogers reports 7% increase in media revenue for Q2

Rogers Communications saw an overall revenue increase of 1% for the quarter, coming to $5.09 billion.

July 24, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada partners with B.C.’s PSP

WBD Access Canada will help support the Pacific Screening Program’s multiple screenwriting initiatives via funding and new workshops.

July 23, 2024

Black Fawn picks up Canadian sci-fi comedy The Hyperborean

The film from Collingwood’s Jesse Thomas Cook will be out on VOD this week with a planned physical release later this year.

July 23, 2024

Russians at War, The Order to debut in Venice

The documentary Russians at War will premiere out of competition, while Alberta-shot The Order is among the 21 competition titles.

July 23, 2024

40 Acres, Sharp Corner among TIFF’s 2024 Special Presentations

The Toronto International Film Festival announced its 63-film lineup for the Gala and Special Presentations programmes for its 49th edition.

July 22, 2024

Blue Ant Media asks CRTC to reduce PNI requirements

The company is looking to reduce its annual PNI spend to 5% from 13.5% for channels such as Love Nature and T+E.

July 19, 2024

Alibi Entertainment adds Joey Case to leadership team

Case joins as executive producer, having recently worked with the prodco on Made for TV With Boman Martinez-Reid.

July 19, 2024