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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

Abracadavers, Heartland lead Rosie nominations

The winners for AMPIA’s 48th annual Alberta Film & Television Awards will be presented on Sept. 24 across two ceremonies.

August 26, 2022

Bystanders among Canadian world bows at FIN Atlantic

Halifax director Koumbie’s debut feature was selected as a special presentation, with Clement Virgo’s Brother set to open the festival.

August 25, 2022

CSAs usher in gender-neutral film, TV performance categories

The Canadian Academy has also created a number of new television categories, mainly in music and sound, as part of an update to the rules and regulations for the 2023 awards.

August 25, 2022

Federgreen directs summer romance in Saskatchewan

Trilight Entertainment’s 20th feature is now filming in Regina with help from the province’s boosted production grant.

August 24, 2022

Sphere Animation sets first collaboration with BYUtv

Saving Me is the first animated title for BYUtv, which has produced the series with the Montreal animation studio.

August 24, 2022

WGC pens ‘concern’ over CBC licence renewal

The Writers Guild of Canada has issued a letter to Canadian Heritage, warning that the potential precedent set by the CRTC’s decision would be “disastrous for the Canadian broadcasting system.”

August 23, 2022

Cineworld mulls filing for bankruptcy in the U.S.

The U.K.-based theatre chain, which is currently in litigation with Cineplex, has confirmed filing for bankruptcy is on the table as it looks to increase liquidity.

August 22, 2022

Netflix greenlights unscripted projects from marblemedia, Insight Productions

Drink Masters and Cook At All Costs are set to debut on the streamer later this fall.

August 19, 2022

CRTC grants must-offer status to OUTtv in English markets

The decision, issued as part of the channel’s licence renewal, falls short of OUTtv’s request for must-offer status in both official language markets, as well as pricing and packaging terms.

August 19, 2022

Farpoint Films inks first-look deal with producer Ryan Cooper

The deal comes less than a month before Cooper and Farpoint will begin production on the CBC Gem original series Alter Boys.

August 18, 2022

Canadian Heritage boosts support in fifth Creative Export intake

A total of 29 organizations were selected for $11.2 million to aid Canadian export work, with Canadian Heritage seeking to renew the program beyond the five-year commitment.

August 18, 2022

GPM promotes Lindsay Macadam to EVP

A round of promotions at Thunderbird Entertainment has also seen Heavy Rescue: 401 EP Todd Serotiuk elevated to VP, creative.

August 17, 2022