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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

Deals: Crave, Wattpad, Seven24, Blue Ant Media

Air Canada inks a new partnership with Crave, Wattpad extends to the Netherlands, Blue Ant Media unveils three new partnerships, and more.

June 21, 2019

CRTC launches review of Indigenous broadcasting policy

APTN’s Jean La Rose says the broadcaster has been pushing for the review since 2011 and expects a productive collaboration between the CRTC and Indigenous community.

June 21, 2019

In brief: TIFF taps Macnaughton as director of industry

NSI narrows Totally Television projects to two, Schitt’s Creek picks up an award and more noms, the CRTC’s new Quebec appointment, and more.

June 20, 2019

CFC announces 17 participants for 2019 Cineplex Film Program

Julie Strifler and Shant Joshi are among five producers that will develop their original projects through the five-and-a-half-month program.

June 19, 2019

Canadian producers selected for 2019 Trans Atlantic Partners

Eight Canadians including Eagle Vision’s Rebecca Gibson and GreenGround’s Aonan Yang are among the 26 producers selected for this year’s program.

June 19, 2019

Telefilm awards $1.3M to three Quebec films

The funds are provided through Telefilm’s selective production program, with recent Oscar nominee Marianne Farley (pictured) among the recipients.

June 18, 2019

Colonelle Films pairs with Woods Entertainment on drama feature

Like a House on Fire, written and directed by Jesse Noah Klein, is in production in Toronto until July 15.

June 18, 2019

imagineNATIVE hires Niki Little and Naomi Johnson for senior roles

The organization also announced that Jason Ryle has been promoted to executive director.

June 17, 2019

How can Canada’s TV industry compel creatives to stay?

Canadian screenwriter expats share why they left to work in the U.S. and how the market is ready for new stories, even if decision-makers aren’t.

June 13, 2019

Tatiana Maslany to voice new Orphan Black audiobook series

The episodic series will be released on audio platform Serial Box, in collaboration with Temple Street.

June 13, 2019

CTV’s Transplant goes to camera

The medical drama, produced by Sphere Media Plus, is in production until November and is set to air in the 2019/20 broadcast season.

June 12, 2019

Michelle Lovretta isn’t afraid of moving on

The Killjoys and Lost Girl creator shares her philosophy on mentoring up-and-coming showrunners.

June 12, 2019