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Exec/Industry Moves
Cream Productions bolsters team with promotions
Former VP of production Patrick Cameron has been upped to SVP of operations among four key exec changes for the Toronto-based factual producer.
Tim Mutimer tapped as next Cineflix Rights CEO
The former Banijay Rights exec will take the reins of Cineflix Media’s U.K. distribution arm when current CEO Chris Bonney retires later this year.
APTN unveils two newly-created programming positions
Adam Garnet Jones will join the organization as director of TV content and special events, while director of marketing Lisa Ducharme has moved over to the programming side.
Boat Rocker Studios and Jessica Sebastian-Dayeh launch Maven
The prodco has an emphasis on producing female-led narratives and championing emerging voices, and is seeking collaboration opportunities with Boat Rocker Studios’ scripted and kids & family divisions.
Rogers to acquire Shaw in $26 billion deal
The legacies of Ted Rogers and JR Shaw are set to merge in the massive deal, with the Shaw family to become one of the largest shareholders of Rogers Communications.
CCF hires trio of unscripted vets
Vibika Bianchi, Maria Farano and Heather Findlay have joined as executive producers as Content Catalyst Fund reveals its development slate, including a comedy docuseries developed with Carolyn Taylor and Zack Russell.
Big Bad Boo hires Nikki Whaites as VP, international development
Based in Toronto, Whaites will help the company build on its existing education program work with organizations such as UNICEF.
WarnerMedia Access Canada adds to its team
Former Creative BC business analyst Erika Kumar has joined as program manager, while Luisa Alvarez Restrepo is the organization’s associate project manager.
In brief: imagineNATIVE appoints Jessica Lea Fleming as associate director
Plus: Corner Office starring Sarah Gadon and Jon Hamm rolls in Vancouver, Death of a Ladies’ Man set to open Cinequest, and more.
Mainframe ups Kim Dent Wilder to EVP
In her newly created role, Dent Wilder will be responsible for growing the animation studio’s workforce to keep pace with its production volume.
Netflix launches Women in Post with Canadian Academy through global fund
The program is supported through a US$5 million investment in women-targeted programs, with funding also going to two scripts developed through imagineNATIVE.
Champlain Media names Linda Stregger as COO
The former Spin Master VP oversees the company’s development, production and financial activities.
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