Victoria Ahearn

Victoria Ahearn is Editor of Playback. A veteran multimedia arts journalist, she was formerly chief film and TV writer at The Canadian Press and reporter-editor in various departments at the national wire service, landing bylines in the Globe & Mail, Toronto Star and many major publications across the country. She's a Humber Radio Hall of Fame inductee, been a copywriter for Corus Entertainment and written for community paper Danforth CentreTown News. At Playback, she oversees content for the publication's daily newsletter.

Posts by Victoria Ahearn

Photo gallery: 2023 Canadian Screen Awards

The Canadian Academy wrapped four days of ceremonies on Friday (April 14), which saw The Porter and Brother tie for the most awards.

National Canadian Film Day doubles numbers in 10th year

Reel Canada heads Sharon Corder and Jack Blum discuss the event’s evolution and future, and how “it’s almost like an alternative distribution system.”

Creative BC, CMPA-BC IP pilot program unveils 18 recipients

The IP BC Pilot Program aims to help prodcos option pre-existing intellectual property (IP) for film and television.

CSAs ’23: Clement Virgo’s Brother lands record 12 trophies

The drama was far and away the winner at the cinematic arts ceremony, where David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future was next with two awards.

CTV’s The Marilyn Denis Show to end in June

The network says Denis “has chosen to conclude” the daytime talk show after its 13th season.

Crave boards copro drama series So Long, Marianne

Connect3 Media is among the producers on the Leonard Cohen love story, which is now shooting across multiple locations.

ISO calls for earlier federal funding decision

The Indigenous Screen Office made the call in a “letter of disappointment” issued to the federal government about its exclusion from the budget.

CSAs ’23: BLK: An Origin Story leads first night with five awards

Other multiple winners at the News, Documentary & Factual Awards included We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) with four and To Kill a Tiger with three.

How Headspinner Productions is holding onto its IP

The Toronto prodco behind the newly announced Aunty B’s House discusses its strategy, including “digital-first” and “audio-first” approaches.

Nelvana teams with Toikido on Piñata Smashlings

The two plan to develop a 2D-animated kids series based on Toikido’s gaming IP that launches on Roblox in June.

Elemental Post launches full-service studio in Vancouver

The boutique facility offers colour, sound and finishing services, as well as a 4K theatre.

Sphere Media signs development deal with Mark McKinney

The partnership will see The Kids in the Hall legend develop, star and exec produce his own unscripted series.