People/Companies

WildBrain taps new director of strategy, innovation

The newly created role will see former Disney exec Elia Bouthors identify new ways to engage users and monetize the digital kidsnet’s brands.

Netflix partners with RIDM

The streamer has become a partner on the Quebec documentary festival’s professional forum, now called Forum RIDM, and Talent Lab.

NSI names acting exec director

Joy Loewen, program manager of NSI’s Totally Television, will take the role on an interim basis.

WIFT-T unveils 2019/20 board

Shaftesbury’s recently appointed VP, global brand strategy is among the newly elected members on the not-for-profit’s board.

Bron taps Rona Cosgrove as chief business affairs officer

The former Paramount Pictures exec will oversee the studio’s film and TV business affairs from its L.A. office.

Shaftesbury hires Lesley Grant as creative producer

The former Temple Street producer will help grow Shaftesbury’s creative slate.

Spencer Griffin to lead TV development at Just for Laughs

Griffin will develop new series for network and streamer sales in the newly created role, based out of L.A.

How the Pacific Screenwriting Program is cultivating B.C. scribes

Following the wrap of the initiative’s first Scripted Series Lab, chair Brian Hamilton discusses what’s next for the not-for-profit.

Telefilm confirms departure of management trio

Michel Pradier, Denis Pion and Roxane Girard are no longer with the organization, according to a Telefilm representative.

Former eOne, Nick execs join Epic Story

Ken Faier has tapped Jessica Labi and David Sztoser to run his content company’s distribution and licensing business, respectively.

Peter Raymont wins the Don Haig Award

The White Pine Pictures president and co-founder will be presented with a $10,000 cash prize at the 2019 Hot Docs Awards later this week.

Jackie Pardy to replace Jenny Hacker at Super Channel

Hacker has stepped down after five months as director of programming, with Pardy taking over as of May 16.