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In brief: CMF, SODEC partner on new fund

The predevelopment fund is aimed at French-language TV series adapted from Quebec literary works, plus imagineNATIVE’s 21st festival goes online.

June 19, 2020

Robyn and Danny Friedman set up Compass Artist Management

Co-founded by the siblings alongside Jane Cai, the new Toronto-based company’s clients include Shay Mitchell and Kevin Hanchard.

June 16, 2020

Carolyn Combs exits as executive director of WIFTV

Combs will step down from the position in August after eight years at the helm, but will continue to be an organization member as she relocates to Toronto.

June 11, 2020

Colette Watson to depart Rogers Sports & Media

Julie Adam will expand her role to include broadcast, filling the gap left by Watson.

June 9, 2020

Vortex Words + Pictures adds Gaumont exec to team

Based in Australia, Ben Bishop has joined the company in the newly created post of president, international distribution.

June 9, 2020

WFF hires Shelly Quade as talent programs manager

Based in Halifax, the former manager of programs and development and TELUS partner liaison at the NSI oversees the organization’s 11 talent programs.

June 4, 2020

Media Ranch expands footprint with consultant hires

The producer-distributor has also acquired two unscripted formats from Ireland and optioned two factual formats.

May 28, 2020

Brightlight taps Emily Alden as head of development

The former PNP exec will oversee the Vancouver prodco’s film and TV development slate for domestic and international markets.

May 27, 2020

Spin Master taps digital studios EVP

In the newly created role, Fredrik Loving (pictured) will have oversight of the company’s studio in L.A. for games, apps and connected play experiences.

May 21, 2020