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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

Further screen sector consultations ahead, says Minister Rodriguez

The Minister of Canadian Heritage discussed the Online Streaming Act in a keynote session on the final day of Prime Time.

February 14, 2022

Low End doc TRAMPS! to close BFI Flare

The British Film Institute’s LGBTIQA+ film festival runs from March 16 to 27.

February 11, 2022

Canadian Heritage extends production insurance relief fund

The Short-Term Compensation Fund has been extended an additional 12 months, with the government calling for a “longer-term solution” with insurers beyond 2023.

February 11, 2022

Shudder renews Slasher, Eric McCormack to star in fifth season

The Shaftesbury-produced horror anthology will go into production in Toronto in the spring.

February 11, 2022

Brightlight Pictures elevates Arielle Boisvert to partner

The former VP of production will work with president Shawn Williamson to build the company’s industry relations with studios and networks.

February 10, 2022

BGM hires Kim Bondi as SVP of development

The former EVP of production and programming at Cineflix Productions will oversee BGM’s development strategy, taking over the role from Sean Connolly.

February 10, 2022

Corus inks deal with Rogers to bring StackTV to Ignite customers

Lifetime has also been added to the roster of available channels on the Corus-owned streaming service.

February 9, 2022

Knowledge Network sets equity plan in wake of independent audit results

The B.C. public broadcaster allocated the majority of its commissioning and licensing dollars to non-diverse production companies between 2014 and 2021, according to a report from Castlemain Group.

February 9, 2022

McGillivray Group signs Trish Stratus in talent development expansion

The company will secure brand and marketing deals and partnerships for its client roster, which also includes interior designer Debra Salmoni of Scott’s Vacation House Rules.

February 8, 2022

Frappier, Villeneuve, Dale among 2022 Canadian Oscar nominees

National Film Board of Canada co-production Affairs of the Art has also earned a nomination for Best Animated Short.

February 8, 2022

AMC’s Orphan Black series hires writer Anna Fishko

Currently in development with AMC and Boat Rocker Studios, Scripted, the series is a new story within the world of Orphan Black.

February 7, 2022

Sort Of, Cinema of Sleep and Sugar Daddy lead ACTRA nominations

The annual ACTRA Toronto award show will be presented virtually on March 6.

February 7, 2022