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Beth Janson steps down as TIFF COO
A spokesperson for TIFF confirmed to Playback that Janson’s resignation was communicated to the team this week.
Phil Lind remembered as Canadian broadcasting legend
The longtime Rogers executive made significant contributions to the Canadian screen sector, including the founding of the Rogers Group of Funds.
Toronto’s levelFILM hires former Sphere Films execs
Olivier Gauthier-Mercier and Lainie Elton have been hired to the executive team in VP roles.
Joe Natale alleges wrongful dismissal in suit against Rogers
The company responded by alleging its former CEO improperly awarded himself “excessive compensation” upon learning he could be ousted from the role.
Canadian Academy’s Quebec section to be led by Chantal Côté
The Bell Fund’s Montreal deputy director has been named executive director of the Quebec branch effective immediately.
Todd Lubin named head of Boat Rocker Studios, unscripted
Lubin succeeds former unscripted president Jay Peterson, who will temporarily stay on as executive producer to help with the transition.
In Brief: Three Canadian films set as VIFF special presentations
Plus: OUTtv commissions its first South African original unscripted series, Max Films Media rebrands, and more.
Hasbro sets leadership for new entertainment division
Entertainment One execs Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano will join Olivier Dumont in leading Hasbro Entertainment.
Paul Bronfman stepping down at William F. White International
The former CEO will conclude his role as senior advisor and co-chairman at the end of the month.
StylePhoto Studios sets key hire to expand to indie sector
The Ontario studio has hired producer Jordan Walker to establish new partnerships and expand the use of its tech in the content creation space.
TVO workers union sets legal strike position date
The union has scheduled a rally ahead of the strike deadline as it makes a stand over wage increases and contract workers.
WildBrain files complaint to CRTC against Bell over kids services
The Toronto media company has asked the CRTC to determine whether services such as Family Channel have been given an undue disadvantage.
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