Canadian media

Show of the Year 2023: Little Bird

How Rezolution Pictures and Original Pictures told the story of Little Bird “the right way.”

Kids Production Company of the Year 2023: Sinking Ship Entertainment

The Toronto-based prodco has stayed competitive by looking beyond North America for sales and partnerships.

Dealmaker of the Year 2023: Jamie Schouela

The executive has helped Blue Ant Media become a global leader in the FAST sector.

Showrunner of the Year 2023: Leslie Norville

The “quiet force” behind the CBC docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories.

Changemaker of the Year 2023: Joy Loewen

The National Screen Institute CEO has been a key collaborator on initiatives providing career-changing opportunities for screen industry members.

Executive of the Year 2023: Justin Stockman

Bell Media’s content head shares how key deals have helped expand the broadcaster’s commissioning strategy.

English-Language Film of the Year 2023: Brother

Clement Virgo’s drama feature went from a creative risk to breaking records at the Canadian Screen Awards.

Production Company of the Year 2023: Lark Productions

How the Vancouver-based prodco has stayed true to its roots as a talent-driven business, while leveraging the strategic strength of its partners.

Presenting Playback’s Best of the Year

We’re celebrating 11 individuals and companies that made a mark in a chaotic year for the screen industry.

Submissions now open for Playback’s Indie List 2023

The Indie List is Playback‘s annual measurement of Canada’s independent prodcos by production and development spend. Click here to access the survey.

Happy Holidays from Playback

A look at our most popular stories of the year as we pause our newsletter until Jan. 5.

Final day to submit for Playback’s 10 to Watch

The deadline for the 2022 edition of 10 to Watch is July 5. Submit your nominations here.