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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

Quebec animation Katak swims to $1 million in Canada

Katak, the Brave Beluga has grossed nearly $1.2 million since its theatrical release on Feb. 24.

March 9, 2023

Shaftesbury hires Chris Farrer as VP, creative and coproductions

The U.K.-based exec replaces Alexandra Finlay, who joined A+E Networks earlier this year.

March 9, 2023

Heritage Minister rejects handful of Senate’s Bill C-11 amendments

The Bill C-11 amendments are scheduled for debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

March 8, 2023

Riceboy Sleeps wins TFCA’s 2022 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award

The $100,000 prize was awarded to Vancouver filmmaker Anthony Shim at the Toronto Film Critics Association’s annual gala event.

March 7, 2023

Viaplay hits the ice with Toronto Maple Leafs series

The limited series was announced as Viaplay launches in Canada with titles such as The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen and Partisan.

March 7, 2023

Ferne Downey named ACTRA’s 2023 Woman of the Year

The former ACTRA National president has been honoured by the national branch for her contributions to the audiovisual industry.

March 6, 2023

Virtual Production House opens Vancouver location

VPHouse is a subsidiary of Toronto’s The Other End, designed as a cost-effective virtual production offering to indie producers.

March 6, 2023

Hallmark Channel renews The Way Home for season two

The multigenerational family drama is produced by Toronto’s Neshama Entertainment in association with MarVista Entertainment.

March 3, 2023

Blumhouse, Atomic Monster to adapt Canadian horror game

The prodcos are developing a feature-length take on the multiplayer game with Montreal studio Behaviour Interactive.

March 3, 2023

Nomadic Pictures enters The Thicket with Tubi

The thriller stars Peter Dinklage, who is also a producer on the project, with production underway in Calgary.

March 3, 2023

Alberta adds $100M to film, TV tax credit

The additional investment over the next three years was announced as part of the province’s 2023 budget.

March 2, 2023

CBC, Paramount+ renew SkyMed for season two

Production on season two of the Piazza Entertainment-produced series has begun in Ontario and Manitoba.

March 2, 2023