Companies including Paperny Entertainment, Architect Films and Cineflix nominated candidates to take part in the training program, part of a push for more skilled Canadian factual and lifestyle series producers.
The former HGTV Canada and HGTV U.S. exec is looking to develop and produce cross-border factual programming involving Canadian, U.S. and U.K. partners.
The former Corus Entertainment production exec will oversee the Toronto-based indie’s development slate and production of series, pilots and docs.
Jillian Harris will co-host the west coast version of the reality series about families struggling with homes that no longer suit their needs.
The American channel has acquired 52 hours of Love It Or List It from Big Coat Productions, which airs on W Network.
The series is shooting across Ontario starting April 8 through July 7 and is still in the process of casting families for this first season.