Former Sony Pictures exec Marisa Friesen has joined the company as director of theatrical and digital sales, while PNP announces two new acquisitions from TIFF.
The company argued the transaction would consolidate Bell’s position in the Quebec marketplace, citing concerns about advertising and the cost of content.
Johanne Menard has been promoted to executive director, variety and lifestyle, while former Tele-Quebec exec Nadege Pouyez joins the team.
As director, content distribution, her duties expand to include negotiations as well as customer relationship management, and more.
Plus, the CMF and South Africa’s NFVF reteam for their TV codevelopment incentive.
These cuts across all departments follow the organization’s “comprehensive review” of its Audience First strategic plan.
Plus, documentaries like Carmine Street Guitars make it on the Academy Awards Best Feature submission list.
The three-year commitment includes the creation of three new events to support the professional development of Canadian film industry creators.
The producer and former CBC Kids exec will head the prodco’s development team in Toronto, aiming to boost its animation and live-action production slate.
The organization’s former executive director of programming was promoted to the position following a nationwide search.
Effective today, director of programming Jackie Pardy (pictured) has been upped to chief content officer alongside a raft of other executive changes.