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Canadian media leaders tout IP ownership as key to future
The media executives also discussed Bill C-11 and a declining broadcasting system in a globalized landscape on a panel at BANFF.
Jetpack hires former WildBrain exec to lead global sales
Rebecca Lugo is based in Toronto and represents a catalogue of 1,650 half hours of kids and family series.
In Brief: CRTC extends some deadlines for C-11 consultations
Plus: SODEC supports 10 projects in its television production assistance program, the NLFDC names its new CEO, and more.
Pier 21 names Nicole Butler, Vanessa Steinmetz as co-CEOs
The leadership change comes as Pier 21 Films founder Laszlo Barna transitions to the role of chair.
Portfolio Entertainment mourns loss of CEO Joy Rosen
Rosen, who died Thursday at age 65, is being remembered for her “strategic vision and indefatigable optimism.”
Canadian broadcasters unite in historic sustainability group
Canadian Broadcasters for Sustainability was announced on the first day of the Banff World Media Festival.
Sphere Films International to shutter operations
Parent company Sphere said the film sales division will close June 16 as it focuses on its distribution activities.
Former DSO interim director Andrew Morris launches prodco
Morris has started up Hitsby Entertainment after handing over the Disability Screen Office reins to new executive director Winnie Luk.
Blink49 Studios, Transatlantic Agency set joint venture
The partnership gives Blink49 access to Transatlantic’s roster of book authors and IP to develop and produce original content for the international marketplace.
Trilight Entertainment expands into B.C., names new CFO
Trilight’s new CFO Kimberley Olivia Cardina is heading the Vernon office and will work with new B.C.-based development executive Nicole Field.
Vortex Media promotes Christopher Giroux to SVP role
Giroux now holds the title of SVP, production, with oversight of Vortex’s slate of TV movies and feature films.
In Brief: TIFF adds Judy Lung to its executive team
Plus: Canadian shorts head to Shanghai, TAAFI names the next chair of the board as its co-founder departs, and more.
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