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Spin VFX’s Neishaw Ali to chair CFC board of directors
The Canadian Film Centre has also announced the appointment of Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro to the board.
In Brief: Claude Doucet, Deborah MacPherson join Telefilm board
Plus: Canadian producers head to Cannes Docs, classic NFB animation goes on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and more.
Heritage sets advisory committee in CBC mandate review
The seven-person committee will work with Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge in the ongoing review of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate.
South Asian Canadian Film Federation sets inaugural board
The new non-for-profit organization is led by president Virinderpaul Singh and co-president Asis Sethi.
YouTube ups Lindsay Doyle to lead policy work in Canada
Doyle assumes the role of head of government affairs and public policy in Canada, previously held by Jeanette Patell.
Sylvain Lafrance begins five-year term as Telefilm chair
He succeeds outgoing board chair Robert Spickler, effective today.
Writers Guild of Canada council elects Bruce Smith as president
The Street Legal creator succeeds outgoing president Alex Levine, who held the role since 2021.
Super Channel ups Brandon Best to director role
Best will support chief content and communications officer Kim Ball in the execution of the company’s content strategy.
WIFT+ Toronto announces board of directors for 2024-25
Bell Media’s Barbara Escoto has been named as chair of the WIFT+ Toronto board, with Fenella Bruce serving as chair of the Foundation board.
Counterfeit Pictures hires Chris Kelley as director of scripted TV
The former Bell Media production executive joins Toronto-based Counterfeit effective May 21.
Thunderbird president, CCO Matthew Berkowitz to exit
Berkowitz will depart the company on May 31, with SVPs at Thunderbird and Atomic Cartoons taking on his responsibilities.
Vice Studios Canada to operate under rejigged Vice Studios Group
The newly established Vice Studios Group is led by co-presidents Jamie Hall and Danny Gabai.
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