Tim Gamble

Brett Burlock to head up Toronto base for Sea to Sky Entertainment

The ex-CTV and Take 5 development head will bring a joint venture between Lionsgate and Thundebird Films closer to creating a full-service studio alternative for Canadian networks.

Lionsgate’s Sea to Sky opening Toronto office

The indie studio’s 50-50 joint venture with Thunderbird Films will shortly announce an executive to head up the new office aimed at gauging the needs of Canadian broadcasters.

Thunderbird Films co-founder Michael Shepard exits

Tim Gamble, CEO of the Vancouver-based indie producer, will take on the president post vacated by Shepard (pictured), who retains a first-look deal with Thunderbird Films for his next venture, Mindset Television.

Thunderbird soars into Los Angeles

Joe Broido (pictured) is to head up the new Hollywood base for the Vancouver indie producer, while Jeffrey Engelen will oversee distribution.

iPowow Canada joins the conversation

A new Canadian service based on Australian technology, iPowow links second- and first-screen entertainment in real time.