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Exec/Industry Moves
Inside Out names Lauren Howes as executive director
Howes, who most recently served as executive director of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre, assumes the role on March 1.
Spin Master bolsters its entertainment team
Four key promotions will see the company focus on content development, production and franchise growth.
Peacock Alley adds new development, production roles
The Toronto-based prodco has hired Diana Foley and Eli Campbell in newly created development roles for factual and scripted, respectively, and named a post-production director.
Gusto names Carrie Gillis as VP and general manager
Gillis will oversee operations, sales and marketing in the newly created position, based out of Gusto’s Ottawa studio.
EXCLUSIVE: BIPOC TV & Film names Kadon Douglas as executive director
The communications professional catches up with Playback Daily to discuss her vision for the organization.
Blue Ant Media teams with Bristow’s CCF for unscripted IP
The Toronto-based broadcaster, producer and distributor will work with the Content Catalyst Fund to bring women-created IP to the global market.
Hot Docs executive director Brett Hendrie to depart in March
Hot Docs president Chris McDonald will temporarily take over Hendrie’s responsibilities while the board of directors searches for a new executive director.
How REALLIFE Pictures brings diverse Canadian voices to the global market
The boutique literary agency and prodco has leveraged its industry experience to maximize opportunities for marginalized voices to sell their work.
In brief: Akilla’s Escape, Queen of the Andes earn prizes at VFF
Plus, the recipients for WIFTV’s From Our Dark Side and BIPOC TV & Film’s Black + Indigenous Drama Writers Intensive.
Peacock Alley names Mary Anne Waterhouse as EVP of content production
The prolific producer will lead Peacock Alley Entertainment’s content production team as it expands its development slate for coproductions and features.
EXCLUSIVE: Wapanatahk Media launches in partnership with GPM
The B.C.-based prodco is founded and co-owned by Indigenous producers Tania Koenig-Gauchier and Shirley Mclean, with its first production set to roll in the spring.
Netflix to make a ‘new home’ in Canada
In a blog post, Ted Sarandos said the streamer wants to open an office and hire a dedicated content executive “to work directly with the Canadian creative community.”
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