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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

Dylen Postnikoff to lead brand strategy at Shaftesbury

The former head of TV content marketing at CBC will oversee global brand strategies for Shaftesbury in a new VP role.

March 6, 2019

In brief: Montreal VFX industry grows, Brault gets second term

Plus: Mosaic Entertainment tries its hand at virtual reality with six VR sketches to accompany CAUTION: May Contain Nuts.

March 6, 2019

Killing Patient Zero, Toxic Beauty to world premiere at Hot Docs ’19

The projects from directors Laurie Lynd and Phyllis Ellis are among the Special Presentations lineup, while Sundance films Advocate and Gaza make their Canadian premieres.

March 5, 2019

Ottawa hosts ‘Christmas’ in March

Muse Entertainment’s Christmas Jars is now in production ahead of its premiere on Citytv during the 2019 holiday schedule.

March 4, 2019

Peacock Alley, 9 Story partner for sci-fi drama

The prodcos have inked a deal to develop and coproduce Motel 51, with Brad Wright attached to executive produce.

March 4, 2019

Producer Sandra Faire dies

The producer and philanthropist was known for her work on variety specials with Canadian artists and the award-winning So You Think You Can Dance Canada.

March 1, 2019

Deals: PNP, TVO, Big Bad Boo

PNP lands Canadian distribution for Falls Around Her, Big Bad Boo inks a deal with Amazon and three Australian kids series are coming to TVO.

March 1, 2019

Jessica La Grassa moves to A71 in sales role

The former Mongrel Media sales manager will oversee theatrical and platform releases for A71’s distribution business.

March 1, 2019

Women sweep TV comedy, drama in 2019 WGC award noms

This is the first time both categories include all-female nominees, with Cardinal picking up two nominations for Jennica Harper and Sarah Dodd.

February 28, 2019

Behind the curtain of the 2019 CSAs

Canadian Academy CEO Beth Janson on the trends, discussions and issues shaping this year’s awards.

February 28, 2019

In brief: Scott Brothers Global opens Nashville office

Plus: Nova Scotia Business approves funding for four TV productions and eOne taps NBCUniversal exec to lead sales in Australia, NZ and India.

February 27, 2019

Hey Google, what’s the latest TV trend?

In the first of a four-part series on the future of TV, Playback delves into voice-activation tech and the opportunities it presents for producers.

February 27, 2019