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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.
Catherine Tait to helm CBC/Radio-Canada into 2025
Canadian Heritage has extended her term as the public broadcaster’s president and CEO to Jan. 2, 2025.
NFB hires former Vice producer to Quebec & Atlantic Studio
Liz Cowie is based in Halifax and will serve as a producer at the NFB studio.
Boat Rocker expands senior team, updates executive remits
The company has expanded responsibilities for a number of executives at Boat Rocker Studios to streamline operations, and added to its senior content team.
Thunderbird unveils new consumer products banner
The company says Thunderbird Brands will make its industry debut at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
Bell Media acquires minority stake in Sphere
The deal will support Bell Media’s commitment to French and English content, a spokesperson told Playback.
CBC/Radio-Canada launches three-year accessibility plan
The Breaking Barriers plan includes seven objectives formed through consultations and the pubcaster’s responsibilities under the Accessible Canada Act.
Neshama Entertainment hires Bell Media’s Mitch Geddes
EXCLUSIVE: Geddes joins in the newly-created role of senior director of development and current productions.
In Brief: CMF launches Canada–France digital incentive
Plus: The CMF has also announced seven funding decisions in partnership with the Quebecor Fund, Kasey Lum rolls on Boldly-produced psychodrama Bloom, and more.
Elza Kephart to receive BANFF’s Jean-Marc Vallée bursary
The annual bursary is presented in partnership with the Directors Guild of Canada and Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada.
AMC scripted co-heads join Netflix in U.S., Canada roles
Emma Miller is now director, overall deals, series (U.S. and Canada) while Carrie Gillogly is set to join Netflix as director, drama series (U.S. and Canada).
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