Tributes

Trailblazer Nancy Chapelle reflects on multifaceted career

Chapelle leaves behind a lasting legacy as she prepares to depart the Bell Fund – just as she did at TVO and Catalyst before.

William F. White International reinvents itself at 60

The film equipment supplier and studio operator is rebranding to Sunbelt Rentals Film and Television after 60 years in the biz.

ACTRA at 80: ‘Easy to work with but hard to fight’

The battle over the National Commercial Agreement is the latest rallying cry for the union’s members.

Fifty years of Citytv: A look at its past, present and future

How the Rogers-owned channel is using its original “spunky and local” DNA to succeed.

Home to Win

HGTV Canada at 25: A look at the network’s pillars of success

As the specialty station hits a milestone anniversary, its executives and talent discuss how its internal star system propelled it to new heights.

Super Channel @ 15: What a long, strange trip it’s been

The Edmonton-headquartered network reflects on a bumpy 15 years of operations, culminating in what it touts as its best year ever.

Tribute: The marble universe

Forged from the comradeship and combined ambition of Matt Hornburg and Mark Bishop, marblemedia commemorates 20 years of growth.

Blue Ant Media reflects on 10 years of innovation

The company launched as a homegrown media channel in a new digital age, and reinvented itself into a groundbreaking, global entity with stakes in distribution, studios, co-pros and streaming.

Discovery Canada: Capturing the nation’s imagination for 25 years

The specialty channel came in at the ground floor of the internet age and reinvented itself to remain on the cutting edge of programming innovation.

The exit interview: Andra Sheffer

The outgoing IPF CEO reflects on handing over the reins, how the organization has changed and her hopes for the industry.

Canada’s streaming champion: Crave @ 5

After a tentative start in a difficult market, Crave has blazed new trails in Canadian streaming. Playback magazine went behind the scenes to find the secret of its success.

APTN @ 20: How the broadcaster found its footing

Part two of Playback magazine’s feature examines how former CRTC policy analyst Patrick Tourigny played a key role in APTN’s origin story and the evolution of its news division.