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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

Bron files for bankruptcy after ‘incredibly difficult’ few years

The Vancouver-based media company said in a letter to stakeholders that it has obtained creditor protection from the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

July 20, 2023

Zacharias Kunuk sets historical drama in Igloolik

Filming is underway on the feature film Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband), with Kunuk serving as director, co-writer and executive producer.

July 19, 2023

SODEC selects 23 films for development support

The assistance program is designed to support the development of original documentary and fiction films from Quebec.

July 18, 2023

Animated Canadian copro selected for Final Cut in Venice

Allah n’est pas obligé is one of seven unfinished works to be presented to buyers during the Venice International Film Festival.

July 17, 2023

SAG-AFTRA strike to impact thousands of Canadian workers

Canadian performers union ACTRA has voiced its solidarity with its U.S. counterpart and issued guidance on dual-member work in Canada.

July 14, 2023

Canadian industry experts discuss looming SAG-AFTRA strike

The U.S. actor’s union will confirm its decision to strike on Thursday afternoon following the end of talks with the AMPTP.

July 13, 2023

New York firm IMC to acquire Toon Boom from Corus

IMC will acquire Toon Boom Animation for $147.5 million in cash once the deal closes, with net proceeds to help Corus “free up capital.”

July 13, 2023

WGC tells CRTC domestic industry is ‘in a state of collapse’

The guild says its members are in “dire straits,” with aggregate earnings declining by 22% over the last five years.

July 12, 2023

Bruce Beresford to direct Moe Norman biopic

The director behind Tender Mercies and Driving Miss Daisy is expected to go to camera on the biopic in 2024.

July 10, 2023

NSI, CMF, EAVE set cohort for Access BIPOC Producers program

The 22 producers will gain access to training and mentorship to develop their production companies and original IP.

July 7, 2023

Mademoiselle Kenopsia to world premiere at Locarno

The Denis Côté-directed drama will debut out of competition, with H264’s recently launched international sales agency repping the film.

July 6, 2023

Slap Happy Cartoons joins The Beachcombers Animated

The Vancouver-based animation studio will produce the series and pitch it at upcoming markets.

July 5, 2023