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Exec/Industry Moves
WIFTV names Grace Chin interim managing director
The former festival director of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival takes over from Carolyn Combs, who departed the organization after eight years.
Exclusive: Angela Heck upped to managing director at Whistler fest
Effective immediately, the director of industry programming has been appointed to the newly created role.
Thunderbird to boost content pipeline with Atomic promotion
Joel Bradley will lead Atomic’s studios in Vancouver, L.A. and Ottawa, while Thunderbird promotes Colin Beadle to VP, human resources.
Michelle Abbott named CFO at Boat Rocker
The appointment comes 15 months after Abbott assumed the post on an interim basis following the departure of Shannon Valliant.
Darryl Kyte joins ACTRA National as senior legal counsel
Effective immediately, the former Street Cents host and producer reports to national executive director and chief negotiator Marie Kelly.
BCE revenue plummets; media hit hardest, down 31%
Ad revenue for media was down across the board, from TV and radio to digital and OOH.
In brief: CBC unveils dates for Canada/U.K. copro Enslaved
The docuseries led by Samuel L. Jackson is set to debut on the pubcaster this October, plus TLN welcomes a new member to its team.
CMF, CFC, Canada Council team with U.K. institutions on immersive content program
Offering a total coproduction fund of $510,000, the program is the first exchange initiative dedicated to immersive storytelling between the two countries.
In brief: Sinking Ship adds distribution manager
The Future of Film Showcase moves online with CBC Gem, while the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival recognizes Shirley Douglas, plus more.
Exclusive: A71 Releasing adds Rob Harrison as EVP
In addition to the newly created role, the independent distribution and production company has promoted Laura Dinato and Kylie Bechberger.
Talent House launches boutique agency for drag queens
Founded by Daniel Birnbaum, the drag performance agency represents Canadian drag queens, including stars from Canada’s Drag Race and CBC’s Queens.
Live sports cancellations sink Rogers’ media revenues by 50%
The division saw the biggest drop across all of Rogers’ segments and follows the company’s recent rebrand to reflect the powerful role sports play within its ecosystem.
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