People/Companies

Michelle Chawla takes helm of Canada Council for the Arts

Chawla will begin her five-year term as director and CEO on June 26, taking over from Simon Brault.

Vortex Media hires Nataline Rodrigues as SVP, development

EXCLUSIVE: The former director of original content at Rogers Sports & Media will develop films for the Vortex slate.

CRTC sets consultations timeline following Bill C-11 passage

The three-phase regulatory plan is scheduled to begin this spring with public consultations on which broadcasters and online platforms will be regulated and how.

Media revenue dips at BCE as it names new CFO

The company continues to see low ad demand, though it was offset by growth in digital and telco subscriptions.

Pinewood Toronto Studios acquired by Pinewood Group

The U.K. studio operator has taken full ownership of the Port Lands studio after Bell Media completed the sale of its 63% majority stake.

Nelvana looks east for inspiration with Polygon Pictures

The companies have signed a development deal to create Japanese content that appeals to an international audience.

Big Bad Boo hires Jerry Diaz for global distribution role

The former WildBrain and Nelvana exec is joining the studio behind 16 Hudson to steer its growing international sales business.

imagineNATIVE adds to senior team ahead of 24th edition

Lindsay Monture joins as festival director, while David Morrison has been promoted to associate director.

Joanne T. Levy reappointed to the CRTC for Manitoba/Saskatchewan

The veteran broadcast and production executive will take on another five-year term starting July 3.

In Brief: Film editor Mary Stephen to receive Fire Horse Award

Plus: Wattpad Webtoon and Leone Film Group team on two new adaptations, ReelAbilities Toronto launches three new programs, and more.

YMA launches children’s content internship program

The program provides $4,500 to prodcos and broadcasters working in kids programming to launch a 12-week internship.

Rogers makes several c-suite appointments

The leadership team additions follow the company’s approved merger with Shaw.