The media company has also renewed Shark Teeth’s Secrets in the Ice for a fourth season.
Kleckner will be working closely with outgoing CEO Joy Loewen to transition into the role.
Flaherty was known for his characters on the Emmy-winning Canadian sketch comedy.
The leadership change comes as the Toronto consultancy firm’s co-founder Janice Dawe prepares to retire.
The shorts will be vying for writing, directing, and Best of Showcase honours at the May 8 event.
Des créateurs pas comme les autres is created by Montreal’s Never Was Average in collaboration with the Fondation Dynastie and CMF.
Hazbin Hotel continues to lead both the digital originals and overall TV charts.
The initiative provides mentorship and training grants to Arctic Indigenous filmmakers to create short films focused on climate and community.
Plus: An international series from Quebec director Yan England wins at Series Mania, the Canadian Academy names the inaugural recipient of its comedy grant, and more.
Quel talent! will be produced by Sphere Media and Fremantle in association with Bell Media.
The company’s expanded finance team includes Anton Parfenyuk, who joined as director, finance late last year.
The ISO has also announced a new partnership with Stockholm-headquartered company Acast, which will support the projects.