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Viveka Melki launches new film, TV and visual arts company
The Montreal-based Melki Films has an initial slate of productions including the docs Branded and Butterfly Hunters.
Montreal prodco and distributor Attraction announces three key promotions
Nicole Hamilton becomes EVP, unscripted English content; Joey Case moves into VP, English factual content; and Lesley Jacobi is now director of development, English unscripted content.
New Metric Media hires Jeff Hersh, Bill Lundy in corporate expansion
The Letterkenny producer has also unveiled its strategic plan to grow from an indie prodco to a comedy brand-focused entertainment studio.
Rogers’ takeover of Shaw should not move forward, says parliament report
A 41-page report from the standing committee on industry and technology said the merger will have a negative impact on affordability for consumers and called for a review of the Competition Act.
Sheri Elwood inks first-look deal with Blink49 Studios
The Moonshine and Call Me Fitz creator and showrunner will develop original scripted TV content under the multi-year agreement.
Knowledge Network adds Gordon Loverin to its programming team
Loverin, who comes from the Tlingit and Tahltan Nations, will take on the role of producer, originals documentaries starting April 1.
CBC expands its Kids content team
The Canadian pubcaster has recruited Swin Chang as development and production executive for CBC Kids.
Neshama Entertainment hires creative producer, director of development
Lauren MacKinlay and Ian Malone join the Toronto-headquartered production banner as it touts “an ambitious film and series slate for 2022.”
Michelle Séguin named president and CEO of TFO
The appointment comes more than two years after long-standing president and CEO Glenn O’Farrell resigned to take another position outside of the sector.
Saloon Media announces key appointments, including Betty Orr to SVP of production
The Toronto prodco has also appointed Pam McNair to production executive and Elizabeth St. Philip to senior producer as it touts “rapid growth.”
Creative BC taps Lou-ann Neel as Indigenous lead
The veteran artist and arts administrator will spearhead the design and delivery of a suite of targeted programs to support Indigenous filmmakers.
Amazon Studios taps Samantha De France as production executive, unscripted Canada
The former Our House Media COO will help the unscripted production team in Canada manage the production and delivery of various projects.
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