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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

Quebecor Fund selects two features for $480K production financing

The Quebecor Fund has also allocated an additional $300,000 through its Export Assistance Program in partnership with the CMF.

March 14, 2022

TallBoyz to make U.S. debut on Fuse

Pay TV channel Fuse has acquired all three seasons of the CBC sketch comedy, with season one set to premiere later this month.

March 11, 2022

Boat Rocker Studios merges scripted, unscripted divisions

The division merger sees Steve Lescroart take the role of COO of Boat Rocker Studios, TV to oversee business operations in addition to his work leading the studio’s scripted work.

March 11, 2022

In brief: CBC co-commissions adaptation of Stuff the British Stole podcast

Plus: Corus adds two new board members, NFB boasts latest gender parity statistics, plus more.

March 10, 2022

Canadian Film Centre to bring UK copro projects to SXSW

Four prototypes supported through the CFC’s UK-Canada Immersive Exchange will have their public debut at the Austin-based festival next week.

March 10, 2022

German distributor Autentic orders new factual series from Go Button Media

The deal is an expansion of Autentic’s strategy to trigger financing for coproductions and board projects in early development.

March 9, 2022

Nova Scotia invests $23M in local film and TV sector

The funds will go toward the creation of a permanent soundstage for the province, as well as a newly created fund for locally-owned productions.

March 9, 2022

New Metric Media hires Jeff Hersh, Bill Lundy in corporate expansion

The Letterkenny producer has also unveiled its strategic plan to grow from an indie prodco to a comedy brand-focused entertainment studio.

March 8, 2022

Deals: CBC, Starline, Sinking Ship, Looking Glass

CBC faces the music, GTA-based equipment supplier launches new division after latest acquisition, Sinking Ship lands global licensing deals for a fan-favourite series, plus more.

March 7, 2022

Rogers’ takeover of Shaw should not move forward, says parliament report

A 41-page report from the standing committee on industry and technology said the merger will have a negative impact on affordability for consumers and called for a review of the Competition Act.

March 7, 2022

Canadian exporters, TIFF take stand against Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Canadian Association of Exporters has issued a joint statement amid the attack on the region, while TIFF says it will “suspend participation” of Russian film delegations.

March 4, 2022

Sheri Elwood inks first-look deal with Blink49 Studios

The Moonshine and Call Me Fitz creator and showrunner will develop original scripted TV content under the multi-year agreement.

March 3, 2022