Exec/Industry Moves

Lilla Hurst to step down at Blue Ant Studios

The company’s global head of acquisitions is making a planned departure to consider her next chapter in the industry.

ATN to undergo strategic review, consider sale options

Asian Television Network International has engaged Blair Franklin Capital Partners in its review.

Inside Out executive director Elie Chivi to exit festival

EXCLUSIVE: A search committee is now in place to find the 2SLGBTQ+ Toronto festival’s next leader.

Telus Fund appoints Leah Camenzind as executive director

Camenzind previously worked in the Telus Originals division, overseeing more than 100 films and series.

Area V5 Pictures partners with Robin Cass, Robert Munroe

The company was founded earlier this year by Nic Altobelli, Malachi Ellis and Lauren Saarimaki.

Jinny Howe to head up Netflix’s U.S., Canada scripted series

Howe succeeds former head of UCAN scripted series Peter Friedlander, who is leaving the streamer after 14 years.

Cineflix Media adds Raw TV’s Piers Vellacott to leadership team

The veteran executive will be based in both London and Toronto in his new role.

WildBrain to shut down its broadcasting business

The move will see linear channels Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV and Télémagino shutter in the coming months.

Boat Rocker buys majority stake in Industrial Brothers

The acquisition is Boat Rocker’s first since going private via a management buyout.

Ex-WildBrain execs, Ron Perlman launch crowdfunding platform

Watrfall seeks to give investors, and creators, a larger share in the content they fund.

No Equal Entertainment, Dark Slope form strategic partnership

The companies are developing a film and TV slate intended to make use of Dark Slope’s virtual production capabilities.

Skywild Pictures expands development team with two hires

Natalie Urquhart and Olivia Tharme joined the company this month, reporting to development head Tom Hastings.