The not-for-profit has also elevated Heather Haynes to director of programming.
The film follows the lives of Hong Kong immigrants who settled in Toronto’s Finch and Midland neighbourhood.
The Shaftesbury-produced Crave original stars Stephen Amell and Hamza Haq.
The deal represents the first Blue Ant Media FAST channel launch on Pluto TV in the U.S.
The company’s first project is a series based on YA book Paper Aeroplanes.
Bouchard will begin her five-year term on Jan. 3, 2025.
The Montreal-based producer will work to strengthen English-language non-fiction storytelling across Quebec.
The change comes after the June acquisition of the Just For Laughs Group assets.
This year marks the first time that the award has been turned into an official competition.
The organization has also set dates for the resumption of cinema programming and the 32nd edition of the Hot Docs Festival.
Jabalee Johnston will work with founder Andrew Morris to develop a scripted comedy and drama slate.