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EXCLUSIVE: PNP ups Sarde Hardie to VP role
Hardie, who first joined the distributor in 2019, will lead its sales and acquisitions strategy as the company moves forward with its production plans in 2021.
Mark Miller steps down as president of Thunderbird Entertainment
Jennifer Twiner McCarron now assumes the dual title of president and CEO of Thunderbird as Miller stays on with the company in a production-focused role.
In brief: CMPA launches STAR producer program
Plus: Tonya Williams joins Wow! Unlimited’s board of directors and Wattpad Studios brings in Erik Feig as an advisor.
CBC hires Robert Doane as Indigenous advisor
The former CBC journalist, host and producer will help the pubcaster amplify Indigenous voices in a newly created role to develop strategies for recruitment and training.
POV, Comweb Foundation unveil five-year commitment
The foundation’s $250,000 donation will support POV’s mission through technical training, career development, mentorship, paid jobs and internships.
Reelworld, Meridian Artists launch apprenticeship
‘Our hope with this apprenticeship program is to start making the talent agency field more inclusive and diverse,’ said Meridian Artists’ Glenn Cockburn in a statement.
In brief: Bron invests in U.K.’s Turbine Studios
Plus, Hasbro unveils Peppa Pig audio stories, the Youth Media Alliance’s new board members and the winners from the 2020 UBCP/ACTRA Awards.
U.K.-Canada Immersive Exchange participants unveiled
Chosen from nearly 500 applications, the talent development and coproduction program consists of 12 participants from Canada and 12 recipients from the U.K.
In brief: Wattpad expands partnership with NL Film
Plus: PSP unveils Will Pascoe (pictured) as showrunner-in-residence for its 2021 Scripted Series Lab and UBCP/ACTRA recognizes Catherine Lough Haggquist and Alvin Sanders with lifetime achievement awards.
Blue Ant promotes Craig Junner to lead Canadian media strategy
Junner will oversee content and programming for Blue Ant’s linear channels, while Sarah Etherden is tapped as VP, global communications.
Thruline Entertainment expands its Canadian scope
The U.S. management firm and production company has opened a Canadian office in Montreal, led by manager and partner Marc Hamou.
Relish Interactive opens Vancouver Island office
Led by CEO Paul Pattison (pictured) and CCO Russ Uttley, the location serves as the headquarters for the company’s animation division.
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