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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

Wildhood’s long, tumultuous journey to production

Producer Gharrett Patrick Paon shares his long-term strategy for getting the film financial support and how one decision saved the film from a year-long delay.

August 24, 2020

Thunderbird to boost content pipeline with Atomic promotion

Joel Bradley will lead Atomic’s studios in Vancouver, L.A. and Ottawa, while Thunderbird promotes Colin Beadle to VP, human resources.

August 21, 2020

How the Future of Film Showcase landed on CBC Gem

Co-founder and artistic director Eric Bizzarri shares how a festival dedicated to Canadian shorts has grown and evolved ahead of its virtual launch on the national public broadcaster.

August 20, 2020

Telefilm unveils 2020 Talent to Watch cohort, ups funding cap

A total of 16 projects from recipients such as Grace Glowicki and Kawennahere Devery Jacobs will benefit from the funding cap increase to $150,000.

August 19, 2020

Telefilm outlines data collection strategy for equity plan

The film funder has moved forward with its Equity and Representation Action Plan, as it posts newly created positions for BIPOC employees and expands data collection.

August 18, 2020

Slo Pitch EPs on opportunities in short-form LGBTQ content

Slo Pitch co-creators, stars and EPs Karen Knox and Gwenlyn Cumyn discuss the series’ upcoming linear debut on OUTtv and making a safe space for LGBTQ creators.

August 17, 2020

Blue Ant pivots gaming strategy with Omnia Media sale

Enthusiast Gaming will acquire Omnia to form North America’s largest gaming and esports platform, with Blue Ant gaining 18% ownership in Enthusiast and a seat on the board.

August 14, 2020

Sim to open ninth B.C. studio in September

The Golden Ears studio will add another 120,000 square feet of studio space for Vancouver-based productions and is already booked into next summer.

August 13, 2020

In brief: Global film lab launched for women, non-binary-led features

Plus: NFB to world premiere immersive VR projects in Venice and Calgary’s Kidoodle.TV invests in safe streaming for U.S. audiences.

August 13, 2020

CBC shells out for marblemedia’s next project

Production is now underway in New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy for a reality competition that pits sand sculptors against the rising Atlantic Coast tide.

August 12, 2020

TIFF’s hybrid model comes into view

The festival unveiled the indoor and outdoor screening venues for Toronto audiences, with plans to rollout the Bell Digital Cinema platform Canada-wide in September.

August 11, 2020

Kidoodle.TV drops the beat with its first original series

The kid-friendly, ad-supported streamer has ventured into original programming after a tremendous jump in users during 2020, beginning with Wes Tank’s StoryRaps.

August 10, 2020