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Canadian Academy’s Quebec section reveals board changes
Karine Dubois and Antonello Cozzolino have been elected, while Odile Méthot and Laurence Deschênes-Tremblay have been appointed as the board restructures.
Corus report sets diversity, environmental data benchmarks
The broadcaster’s first-ever Sustainability Report includes statistics on the level of diversity within its ranks and greenhouse gas emissions.
William F. White International acquires Studio City Toronto
The deal, which closed on Dec. 2, also includes rigging supplier Studio City Rentals.
In Brief: All-Round Champion sets fifth season
Plus: CPAC has partnered with the BSO Career Accelerator, a Maestro Fresh Wes cooking show is bound for Bell Fibe TV1, and Toronto agency TARO PR has rebranded.
Principal Media makes strategic investment in Chesler/Perlmutter
The partnership adds the Toronto prodco’s scripted catalogue to Principal’s distribution slate, with the potential for format sales and new FAST channels.
In Brief: OYA, CFC name 2023 Scale Up Immersive cohort
Plus: The Whistler Film Festival names its 2022 Power Pitch competition winner, RIDM announces its winning Canadian docs, and more.
Advisory committee reformed to recommend CBC board candidates
The federal government has selected a 10-person committee to recommend new CBC/Radio-Canada board members that meet gender parity and diversity goals.
AMI names Disability Screen Office founding board members
Andrew Morris will remain as interim executive director until the DSO hires a permanent executive director and transitions into a fully independent operation.
WildBrain hires two APAC content distribution execs
Jason Soh has been appointed global sales and channels director, APAC, while Max Tang becomes senior manager, content partnerships, China.
Axia Films hires director of operations for English Canada
Former Universal Pictures exec Jean Benoît joins the Montreal-based distributor in the newly-created role to oversee operations and business development in the English market.
Underknown brings on Julie Hope as CFO
British producer Sam Barcroft has also joined the company’s advisory board as it builds its new long-form content division, Underknown Studios.
Toronto trio launches boutique entertainment law firm
Gigi Morin, Lorri Charnetski and Kathy Ceroni offer legal services in all areas of the entertainment and media industries at Morin Charnetski Ceroni LLP.
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