Janson will assume the role from Helga Stephenson, who steps down on May 31. (Janson pictured.)
As more VR products begin to hit the global market, the funders want to put Canada on the world stage.
A selection of photos from the 2016 ACTRA Awards, held at The Carlu in Toronto.
The Canadian/Irish copro won four prizes, with Sleeping Giant and Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World also picking up awards.
Orphan Black‘s Tatiana Maslany (pictured) and Hyena Road‘s Rossif Sutherland are among those nominated for the 2016 ACTRA Awards.
ACTRA, the CMPA and the AQPM reached an agreement in December regarding the terms of the deal.
The Standard Agreement covers all productions which start principal photography on or after Jan. 1, 2016.
Previous recipients of the distinction include Tantoo Cardinal and Rick Mercer.
The Screen Composers Guild of Canada has also named a new VP following its board elections in September. (Welsman pictured.)
The two-part annual program offers business and creative mentoring for an emerging Canadian female director.
Gia Sandhu (Beeba Boys), and Varun Saranga (The Best Laid Plans) are among eight actors chosen to participate in the CFC’s residency.