Praneet is best known for his series regular role as Chopper on the Paramount+ series SkyMed. He also recurs on CBC’s hit series Allegiance, The CW’s Nancy Drew, Freeform’s Motherland and Netflix’s October Faction. He will next star in the upcoming feature film Jersey Boy and is the narrator of...show more

Médéric Albouy began his career as an expert in public opinion. He then spent several years at France Télévisions at the head of various departments, among which Research, VP Strategy, and lastly Series and Drama International Co- Productions, where he initiated the new line of European co-productions for the pubcaster, both within the Alliance...show more

Hannah Antaki is a Montreal-born, Toronto-based casting director, producer, and writer. Her casting work includes the upcoming CBC comedy Small Achievable Goals, and features Violence and The Embers and the Stars. Past work includes TV series October Faction (Netflix), Slasher (Shudder), and Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (CityTV), and...show more

With over decades of experience in developing and producing high-quality, buzz-worthy content, Tina has overseen hundreds of hours of critically acclaimed and award-winning original factual, reality, competition, formats, documentary series and feature film for Canada, U.S. and territories across the world. In her current role, Tina is responsible for Lark’s original unscripted content strategy,...show more

Appleyard is Senior Vice President, Scripted and Unscripted, Television at Lionsgate Canada, having joined the organization in the Spring of 2024. She oversees the scripted and unscripted television teams, directing both groups creatively.

Prior to her role at Lionsgate Canada, Appleyard served as Senior Vice President, Head of Scripted Canada at...show more

Alon Aranya has been producing scripted shows for 15 years. His shows include Red Widow (based on the Dutch format Penoza) and Betrayal (based on the Dutch format Overspel) for ABC, and Hostages (based on the Israeli format Bnei Aruba), which he also co-wrote, for CBS.

In 2018, Alon launched Paper Plane Productions with...show more

Fraser Ash is a producer of feature films, television series, and documentaries. Feature film credits include The Mother and the Bear (2024), directed by Johnny Ma; Blackberry (2023), directed by Matt Johnson; Seven Veils (2023), directed by Atom Egoyan; Posessor (2020), directed by Brandon Cronenberg; Disappearance at Clifton Hill (2019), directed by...show more

As a Toronto-based filmmaker and alumni of both the Canadian Film Centre and Toronto Metropolitan University's Image Arts program, Courtenay has actively worked in the film industry for 20 + years in various roles on productions such as Spotlight, Pacific Rim, Robocop, and Being Erica. She produced a number of well-traveled short...show more

Anaïs Baker is a seasoned television executive specializing in global format development and adaptation. In her current role as Head of International Formats at Amazon MGM Studios, she leads the development and localization of major global franchises, including the hit series LOL: Last One Laughing, which has been produced in...show more

Kerry Ball is a Literary Agent and Head of Development at Meridian Artists representing literary clients for primetime, youth, and animation production and development in Canada, as well as overseeing Meridian’s internal development slate to maximize sales opportunities for original IP. Kerry joined the Meridian team in 2010 as an...show more

Kim joined Super Channel in 2012 and currently serves as the company’s Chief Content & Communications Officer. In this role, Kim leads the programming strategy for three of the company’s four channels (Fuse, Heart & Home, Vault) including pre-licensing of Canadian productions and acquisition of foreign content. Her portfolio also...show more

Larry Bass has built Shinawil into the production powerhouse behind some of the biggest smash hit TV shows in Ireland, since 1999. Now having added scripted drama to the Shinawil production output, with shows in development with international co-producers. Notable projects include, Miss Scarlet & The Duke (A&E, PBS), The Catch (Channel 5),...show more

Jolise Beaton is Director of Business Affairs at Audible. A New York transplant, Jolise works with production partners and talent globally, enabling the development of unscripted and scripted audio storytelling.

Since joining Audible Canada in 2018, Jolise has acquired content across multiple genres and formats including podcasts, audiobooks, crime/thrillers, documentary, comedy,...show more

Chris Bell is the Manager, Content at Netflix Canada, working closely with content directors Tara Woodbury and Danielle Woodrow to develop and produce the upcoming slate of scripted content.  Prior to joining Netflix, Chris worked at eOne as Vice President, Scripted Development where he oversaw eOne’s development slate.  

Chris has a...show more

Brad Bernstein is Chief Content Officer at Texas Crew Productions (TCP) – a leading production company under Pantheon Media Group’s banner.  

Bernstein recently relocated to Vancouver to establish an executive presence and oversee the growth of the Canada office for Pantheon. In his role, Bernstein oversees more than 50 hours of...show more

Nadine is an award-winning writer/actor/producer from Toronto. She’s produced shorts, is developing several features, and has written for comedies such as This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and Children Ruin Everything. She’s best known for her performances on Letterkenny (Hulu/Crave), The Holiday Shift (CBS), One More Time (CBC), and This Hour...show more

Mark Bishop is the Co-President of Blue Ant Studios, a global production and rights studio with offices in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Sydney and Singapore.

In his role, he is responsible for overseeing and expanding the development and creation of scripted productions, including Primetime Scripted Comedy and Drama,...show more

Brian is the Head of Bell Media Sales, Global AVOD and FAST at Sphere Abacus, where he oversees the sales strategy of Bell Media’s award-winning content. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in distribution, content sales, and acquisitions to his newly created role.

Before joining Sphere Abacus (a Bell...show more

Marie-Philippe Bouchard was appointed President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada on October 18, 2024, for a five-year term, effective January 3, 2025.

A member of the Quebec Bar since 1985, Marie-Philippe Bouchard joined the CBC/Radio-Canada Law Department in 1987 after beginning her career as a lecturer and researcher in communications law at...show more

Craig began his career as a corporate lawyer, specializing in intellectual property law at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York. After practicing law for five years, Craig found that he had a deeper passion for championing creators than corporations. He decided to leave his legal career behind and moved...show more

Allison Brough serves as the Senior Vice President of Unscripted Television for Blink49 Studios. She is currently overseeing and executive producing four series in production, including Queen of the Castle (Crave) and an untitled show on Amazon. In her previous role, she was the Vice President of Development, Unscripted Television, and Head...show more

Maxine began her career at age twelve, landing the role of Sarah Layton in the CBC biopic Jack—her first-ever audition. She has since worked across film, television, and media production, with acting credits including The Exorcism of Molly Hartley (Netflix) and the award-winning short Hard Way Girl, which screened at...show more

Amy Cameron is an award-winning journalist, author, TV series creator, broadcast executive and executive producer. She is the co-founder of the Toronto-based independent production company Cameron Pictures Inc. and is currently an executive producer on Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (premiered on CityTV in February 2024 and in production on Season 3.)...show more

Tassie Cameron is an award-winning screenwriter and producer, is the co-founder of the Toronto-based independent production company Cameron Pictures, and is currently showrunner and executive producer on Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (premiered on Citytv in February 2024 and in production on Season 3.)

Tassie Cameron was co-creator, co-showrunner and...show more

Carolyn is a Creative Executive in International Programming at Apple TV+. Carolyn helped develop and oversee shows such as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The New Look and Time Bandits.

Prior to that, Carolyn was a Sr. Development Executive at Amazon's Local Originals team where she worked across various International teams on...show more

Lewis Cardinal is a Woodland Cree communicator and educator from the Sucker Creek Cree First Nation in Treaty No. 8 in northern Alberta, Canada. Over three decades, his leadership has spanned local, national, and global advocacy roles, particularly in promoting Indigenous rights, cultural revitalization, community-building, and interfaith relationship building.

His contributions...show more

Devrin Carlson-Smith is a creative technologist and media futurist working at the leading edge of artificial intelligence and digital transformation. As the founder of Extraordinary AI, he is on a mission to make the power of AI accessible, inspiring, and actionable—especially for creative industries navigating their next evolution.

With nearly three...show more

Vanessa Case is the Vice President of Content for Paramount+ and Pluto TV in Canada. Based in Toronto, Case oversees all of Canada’s content acquisitions and originals for the streaming platforms, with oversight of all content decisions for Paramount+ and Pluto TV in Canada. Working closely with both local and global teams across...show more

Catherine is a Senior Creative Executive who oversees Global Formats and leads Unscripted Programming for Amazon Canada and Amazon Australia. With over 7 years at the Studio, she leverages her deep industry knowledge and experience to collaborate with local partners, drive innovative storytelling and high-quality content.

Daniel Cerone is currently the showrunner of the Fox crime drama The Cleaning Lady. A former award-winning journalist for the Los Angeles Times, Daniel established his reputation as a premiere drama writer as the showrunner of Dexter, where his work on the first two seasons of the Showtime thriller was...show more

Bing Chen is Executive Chairman and Founder of AU holdings, CEO and Co-Founder of Gold House and General Partner and Co Founder of Aum Group. Bing’s work focuses on incubating and investing in multicultural creators, companies, and communities to rebalance socioeconomic equity. Previously, he was YouTube's Global Head of Creator Development and...show more

Juyeon Choi is an International Sales Manager at CJ ENM, driving content sales and distribution across the Americas, EMEA, and CIS regions. 

Since joining CJ ENM in 2019, she has played a key role in expanding the global footprint of Korean scripted & unscripted series by building strong partnerships and securing deals...show more

Glenn Cockburn is the founder of Meridian Artists.  Along with the rest of the Meridian Artists team, Glenn currently represents a select roster of some of Canada’s most talented writers, directors, and producers. His clients work on leading shows across Canada and the US.

Glenn’s career started in 1996 working as...show more

Appointed President of Bell Media, Canada’s premier media company, in 2023, Cohan is responsible for Bell Media’s globally unique portfolio of video, audio, digital, and out-of-home advertising assets, brands, and content. These include Canada’s #1 broadcast network (CTV), its leading sports properties (TSN & RDS), #1 national and local news...show more

Joel was born and raised in Calgary, Canada. A graduate of the University of Alberta (B.Sc.) and York University (M.B.A.), he has been a writer and producer for the last twenty-four years on The Simpsons. Joel has written 35 episodes of The Simpsons (some even described as “good enough”), has won 4 Emmy awards, 3...show more

The pride of the Canadian Rockies, Rob is an Emmy-Award winning writer and director who has worked in every comedy format. His credits include Somebody Somewhere, Lady Dynamite, The Big Bang Theory, Saturday Night Live and The Ben Stiller Show. 

Rob has directed over 120 episodes of television, contributed to motion pictures including the Austin...show more

Over seven years at the BBC, Ricky has commissioned a wide variety of Factual Entertainment and Events content - including Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job, Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, Rap Game UK, Antiques Roadshow and Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone. 

Prior to joining the BBC, Ricky ran Development teams...show more

Shane Corkery is a co-founder of Counterfeit Pictures, within which he is known as, “the excitable one.” Prior to Counterfeit, Shane was a producer on Little Mosque on the Prairie, Manager of Development at WestWind Pictures, an assistant director on Corner Gas, and played a dead body in Graveyard Alive: A Zombie Nurse in Love. Shane is...show more

Sierra Cowan is an Executive Producer at BYUtv, where she oversees the development and production of original series across both unscripted and scripted. With 15 years of experience, she has built a career creating premium, Emmy-nominated, and James Beard-winning content from concept to launch. She brings extensive experience launching content...show more

Michelle Crespi is an award-winning executive producer with extensive experience in television development and production.

She has worked at Bell Media for more than 20 years in various content roles. As Executive Producer, Bell Media Studios, Michelle oversees some of Canada’s most popular daytime TV programs — CTV Your Morning, The Good Stuff with...show more

Andrew has written for several Canadian hit shows such as 18 To Life, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Mr.D, Fugget About It, Odd Squad, Killjoys, The Lake and Children Ruin Everything. In 2015, Andrew wrapped production on his first series, What Would Sal Do?

Samantha De France is a seasoned Production Executive whose career spans over two decades in the entertainment industry. Her current role as Senior Production Executive at Amazon MGM Studios in Toronto showcases her expertise in overseeing all aspects of production for Prime Video’s International Originals. De France's creativity shines through...show more

Dr. Lolly de Jonge is an award-winning Indigenous producer of television, film, music and podcast projects. Born in the traditional Red River homelands of the Métis (Winnipeg), Lolly is a skilled director, editor, host and interviewer. Her writing has spanned visual, audio, and print media, as well as comedy and...show more

Julian De Zotti is a multi award-winning actor, writer, and producer. He's written on shows including Snowpiercer (TNT/Netflix); wrote and created CBC Gem's For The Record (SXSW world premiere), FuseTV's Ming's Dynasty, and the landmark short-form series Whatever, Linda (with Hannah Cheesman). He's been nominated for multiple Canadian Screen Awards,...show more

Jennifer Dettman is an award-winning television executive with 15-plus years of experience leading innovative television and digital content creation. She is one of the top executives in the country and an internationally respected voice in the industry. Jennifer has played a leading role in the industry's ongoing digital transformation to...show more

Michela Di Mondo heads up Fremantle’s Canadian office and is responsible for developing and maximizing prospects for Fremantle IP in both English and French Canada, driving Fremantle’s growth in the market’s evolving media landscape. Michela also oversees the team launching FAST channels in the region and has been fundamental...show more

Taye Diggs is known for stage and screen roles including series leads in Private Practice, Murder In The First, and All American. Diggs also starred in the film Terry McMillan presents: Forever opposite Meagan Good (which recently aired on Lifetime).
Additional Film credits include How Stella Got Her Groove...show more

Marcia has more than 25 years of experience in the development and production of Canadian screen-based content for traditional and digital platforms and audiences. Prior to her appointment as Executive Director of the Bell Fund, she held roles at the Canada Media Fund, the Canadian Media Producers Association, the Bell Fund, the Cogeco...show more

Crystal Dubois is a versatile television professional with experience in live events, lifestyle and reality, Indigenous storytelling, and special projects. An alumna of SAIT’s Television Broadcast Program, she began her career as a producer in the true crime space, working on numerous documentary series for major networks and platforms and...show more

Lisa Ducharme, of Cree-Métis and European descent, is a member of Minegoziibe Anishinabe (Pine Creek First Nation), having transferred to be part of the same band as her children and husband. She has lived in Winnipeg for nearly two decades. Originally a member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta,...show more

As Director of Development for CBC Comedy, Greig Dymond is responsible for driving and overseeing the quality and diversity of the network's comedy-development slate. Since 2013, Greig has served as Development Executive and/or Production Executive on a variety of CBC Comedy series, including Schitt's Creek, Baroness von Sketch Show, Son of...show more

Niitsitapi, amateur physicist, frybread-eating machine, Damien Eagle Bear is a multifaceted filmmaker from the Kainai First Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy. Damien started with the short experimental documentary Napi, which asks the question, what will happen when the Blackfoot trickster gets behind the camera? The film premiered at the opening...show more

Vicky began her career practising regulatory law at a national law firm in 2000. She joined the federal public service in 2005 and held a number of senior executive positions at the Competition Bureau, Natural Resources Canada, and the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. Vicky has experience across...show more

Mark Edwards is the founder and managing partner of Edwards Creative Law, LLP, an entertainment law boutique with offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver and a practice that extends to every common law province in Canada.
Mark’s personal focus is live-action and animated films and series, video games, and digital media.

Mark acts for Canadian producers and studios...show more

Shawn Efran is the founder and CEO of Bright North Studios, a production company headquartered in Toronto and specializing in factual series. BNS has produced shows for CBS, Paramount+, Vice, CW, Investigation Discovery, History, Oxygen, CNBC and many others. Shawn was previously a producer for CBS’s 60 Minutes. He is...show more

John Elmes manages the news team and is International Editor of UK TV trade publication Broadcast. He has been a journalist for 15 years and has worked in the TV trade press for the past eight. John is a regular moderator at UK and international TV markets and events, having...show more

Russell Emanuel is a pioneering producer and executive redefining the way music is created and experienced across film, television and beyond. As the co-founder and CEO of Bleeding Fingers Music and Extreme Music, Russell is known for building industry-shaping companies and for spotting and nurturing exceptional talent.

At Bleeding Fingers Music,...show more

A well-respected global industry executive, Effi Eustace oversees North American sales for Incendo’s English-language catalogue as well as Quebecor Content’s French-language programming across all platforms. Additionally, Effi works hand-in-hand with Incendo’s development and production teams to accelerate the commissioning of its compelling, original, and diverse development slate. Prior to this role, Effi...show more

Benjamin Field is an award-winning producer and director with two decades experience in the development and execution of specialist factual and formats. He is known for his work on The Girl Who’s Allergic to Herself for Sky TV, My Life: I’m Leading the Dance for the BBC and is recognized as...show more

Dan Fill is the President and co-founder of Dark Slope Inc, an entertainment company that operates a 35,000 square foot virtual production soundstage studio. Under his leadership, Dark Slope has been heralded as a Realscreen Trailblazer (2023) for their impact on the scripted and unscripted industries through the use of...show more

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Jonathan is the Managing Director of Sphere Abacus, the worldwide sales arm of Sphere Media and the primary international distributor of IP owned by Bell Media.

An experienced television and documentary sales executive, having managed the sales teams at Kew Media Distribution and Content Media, Jonathan previously worked for Sony Pictures,...show more

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Production & development executive with over fifteen years of extensive experience in all facets of media with a strong focus on content strategies, production and licensing from both sides of the negotiation table.

An Alumni of University of Management and Communication in Potsdam Robert Franke was co-founder and executive producer of Cmate Entertainment GmbH...show more

Prentiss Fraser is President, FOX Entertainment Global, overseeing worldwide distribution, formats and off-platform sales for the FOX Television Network and FOX Entertainment Studios’ entire portfolio of in-house production engines, including its scripted content unit, FOX Alternative Entertainment, award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment, Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with culinary...show more

Alexandra Gater is a home decor expert, connecting with millions through her home makeover videos on YouTube.

She makes design accessible for renters and homeowners alike and believes everyone deserves to live in a beautiful space that feels like home, no matter their budget. Her hit series Studio Fix, where she...show more

Michael Gelman is Vice President of Acquisitions & Co-Productions at A+E Networks and leads content strategy for A+E’s Home.Made.Nation lifestyle content. Michael is focused on identifying and negotiating non-fiction content deals across the A+E Networks portfolio. He has also served as an executive producer on series including Killer Cases, Murder...show more

As a writer, director, producer, and actor, Rebecca Gibson’s award-winning work in documentary, drama, and comedy has played in festivals, in theatres, and on TV screens around the world.

Following graduation from the New York Film Academy, a CFTPA International Internship took Rebecca to Los Angeles at the start...show more

Brenda Gilbert is a Producer, Executive Producer, Mentor, and Entrepreneur. As former President of BRON Media Corporation she had co-founded and built an independent studio with her husband that had been part of over 130 projects, earning over 250 Film Festival Award nominations and 38 Academy Award nominations (with...show more

Chrystine Girard holds the position of Head of international distribution of Encore Television-Distribution, part of Encore, an integrated entertainment group, one of the most prolific production companies in scripted series (comedy and drama), live comedy specials and theater plays. 

She handles distribution of Encore’s full content library for international licensing and
format adaptations –...show more

Sami Goldberg is an accomplished film and television composer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and a member of the Emmy-winning and BAFTA-nominated composer collective Bleeding Fingers Music.

Most recently, Sami completed scoring Outrageous, a BBC mini-series set in the 1930s, chronicling the scandal and privilege of the aristocratic Mitford Sisters. In collaboration with...show more

As Head of Development, Rachel Goldstein-Couto oversees the scripted and unscripted program development for CTV, Crave and the Entertainment Specialty channels of Bell Media. Rachel and her team work closely with independent production partners, writers and creatives to develop a slate of factual and scripted projects that are diverse, culturally relevant...show more

Mike is a Métis Nation of British Columbia citizen who finds truth, healing and purpose through story. A self-taught screenwriter, he started his career at PitchFest Vancouver 2006 with a half decent idea, blind ambition and a script written on Microsoft Word. That day turned into 60+ hours of internationally...show more

Larry Grimaldi is Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs & Current Programming at Fox Entertainment Studios, where he helps create, develop, and produce entertainment programming in the television movie, scripted series, and independent feature film space. Currently, he and his teams manage a slate of more than three dozen projects in various stages of...show more

After over two decades as a Broadcast Executive with leading networks such as YTV, Treehouse TV, CBC Kids, Disney XD Canada, Disney Jr Canada, and most recently Family Channel, Sarah has transitioned her extensive industry expertise
into children’s television production. She now focuses on developing original IP and supporting producers in bringing their...show more

Barbara Todd Hager (Métis/Cree) is a documentary producer, director and writer. She is the creator of four television series including 1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus (APTN, ZDFE), Down2Earth (APTN), and All Our Relations II (APTN). 1491 won the 2018 Leo Award for ‘Best Documentary Series’, ‘Best...show more

As EVP of Unscripted Content at Attraction, Nicole is tasked with expanding English-language development and production. Under her tenure, new commissions include Underground Railroad: The Secret History (Warner Brothers Discovery/Bell Media), Crime Scene Confidential (ID/Discovery+), East Harbour Heroes (Bell Media), How Did They Fix That? (Paramount+/Smithsonian), Secrets on the Border (CBC/The Nature of Things) and Forensic Factor (Bell Media).

Prior to joining Attraction, Nicole was...show more

Laura Mae Harding is a commissioning editor for international co-productions at German public broadcaster ZDF. She joined ZDF in 2017 and currently oversees the development and production of international feature films, TV movies and drama series for ZDF and ZDFneo. Since 2022, she has been part of the editorial team...show more

As SVP or Programming at E.W. Scripps, Harman leads programming and content for the company’s portfolio of networks. He oversees strategy, original programming, and content acquisitions/distribution.  This includes Ion, Bounce, Grit, and Laff amongst others networks.

Prior to Scripps, he spent 11 years at A+E Networks as VP of Strategy and...show more

Named one of Most Influential Women in International Film by The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, Karen is an acclaimed producer, line producer and lead creative on over a dozen feature films and series. Karen has led physical production on studio and streamer-backed works including feature films Firestarter (Blumhouse/Universal) and Kiss...show more

Angelika Heim (she/her) is a partner at Stohn Hay Cafazzo Heim Finlay LLP and represents clients in the business of entertainment, media and digital content. She is recognized as a leading practitioner of entertainment law by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, and Woodward/White’s The Best Lawyers in Canada. 

Angelika works closely with clients in...show more

Barry Hertz is the Film Editor and Deputy Arts Editor for The Globe and Mail. He previously served as the Executive Producer of Features for the National Post, and was a manager and arts writer at Maclean's Magazine before that. His forthcoming book on the history and cultural impact of...show more

Most Recently Wendy Hill-Tout of Voice Pictures co-produced Witches X, a feature film, (producer, co-writer and mentor director with daughter “Lowell” on the feature.)  The film was financed by Telefilm Canada and was about an LGBTQ+2 grunge band hunted by a religious cult. She also directed several feature documentaries including...show more

Ashley Michel Hoban is a Writer, Director, and Producer. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where she watched too much television. She received her MFA in Writing and Directing from New York University’s Graduate Film Program. Some of her previous work includes The Girl From Plainville (Hulu), Dr. Death (Peacock),...show more

As Vice President of Distribution & Sales, Kim oversees English sales into the Canadian market for Lionsgate Canada, based in their Toronto office. Kim joined the company in 2014 and has handled sales for such titles as Designated Survivor, The Rookie and The Death and Life of John F. Donovan.

With more than 25 years...show more

Combining her life-long love of narrative, her honours BA in literature and classics, and being a natural people person, Jennifer is living her dream job as co-owner and agent of the Jennifer Hollyer Agency. Many of JHA’s clients are considered to be the best in the business. Jennifer has helped many writers pursue...show more

As Commissioning Editor of Kids TV for TVO, Kirsten is responsible for all commissions and programming of the Kids block and a suite of TVOkids branded digital channels. TVOkids commissions and acquires a wide range of educational kids programming from all over the world and ensures it complements learning pathways...show more

Jesse Ikeman is the Chief Creative Officer at Vortex Media, with over two decades of expertise in the media and entertainment industry. Specializing in crafting compelling stories for global audiences, he has produced, directed, and executive-produced more than 40 films and television projects. Recent credits include Christmas Island and Take...show more

A Co-owner and Executive Producer of one of Canada’s largest production companies, Indigenous-owned Eagle Vision, Emmy winner Kyle Irving O.M. has produced more than 300 hours of film and television content over the last 24 years. He is also the Board Co-Vice-Chair and Vice-Chair of Industrial Relations of the executive...show more

James, a native of Canada, has had the honor of portraying several real-life figures in African American history. As Olympic hero Jesse Owens in “Race,” and as John Lewis in “Selma.” Stephan received a Golden Globe nomination for his starring role opposite Julia Roberts in Prime’s hit series “Homecoming” and...show more

Within both network and studio communities, Tana Jamieson has built a career as a specialist in uncovering the next opportunity and shaping/packaging high-potential concepts to become relevant, sustainable and award-winning programming for streaming, cable and broadcast markets. Specifically, her expertise as a senior creative executive lies in ushering early-stage projects,...show more

Sehee Jang is a global content  marketing executive with expertise in TV series and entertainment shows. As Head of Global Awards and Events at CJ ENM, she oversees international award campaigns and festival strategies, driving global recognition and visibility for CJ ENM’s content portfolio.

Richard is the VP of Business Innovation and Executive Producer at Attraction, where he focuses on developing innovative business and financial strategies within the Branded Entertainment and FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) ecosystem. His work centers on building strategic partnerships across brands, broadcasters, and agencies to accelerate industry growth.

He also...show more

Gowoon Jeon is a South Korean writer and director. Her debut feature Microhabitat

(2018) premiered and garnered international acclaim in 2018. She later directed Kiss

Burn (Persona, Netflix), a BTS fashion film for Louis Vuitton, and the dark-comedy series

LTNS (2024).

A producer and business affairs professional in Winnipeg, Canada, Hannah Johnson has
produced a varied slate of film, television, and web content over 11 years. She has a proven
track record of producing content that makes an impact, grounded by her degree in
psychology and gender studies, focusing on intersectional...show more

Kevin Johnson is the CEO of WPP Media Canada and President of WPP Canada, bringing over two decades of leadership to drive growth for WPP Media (Formerly GroupM) in one of the world’s largest advertising markets. A seasoned media executive, Kevin is a passionate advocate for inclusion, mentorship, and equity—championing...show more

For 14 years, Adam Garnet Jones (Cree-Métis from Edmonton, AB) worked as a writer, director, and producer of feature films and TV. In 2018, he shifted toward content development and advocacy for Indigenous creators, founding the role of Indigenous Initiatives Lead at Telefilm Canada and the CMF. In that role,...show more

As Director, Development – Scripted Programming for Lionsgate Canada, Andrew develops premium scripted content out of Canada for the global marketplace. He has set up and worked on series at ABC, CBC, CTV, CityTV, Global, CTV Sci-Fi, Showcase, Starz, SyFy, and The CW. While developing a dynamic slate of projects...show more

Rob Kenneally is an agent in the Television Scripted department at Creative Artists Agency, a talent and literary agency based in Los Angeles, California. In addition to representing clients in all areas of television, he is instrumental in helping clients, studios, production companies, and networks explore new business models.

His...show more

Acclaimed director and writer Arshad Khan is a bold voice in contemporary filmmaking, renowned for his award-winning feature-length and short-form works. With a career spanning over two decades, Khan has dedicated himself to creating intersectional, inclusive cinema that amplifies marginalized narratives while challenging conventional storytelling.

A firm believer in film’s power...show more

Raja is the Executive Chair of Dark Slope, a virtual production and gaming company operating at the collision of spatial technologies, AI and entertainment. Dark Slope’s virtual production capabilities power productions with the latest in LED volume production, generative AI workflows, motion capture, game-engine world building, real-time special effects and...show more

Brian is currently a Producer of Global Contents at Mr. Romance, the Korean production house behind the Disney+ hit series 'MOVING' and 'LIGHT SHOP', two of the most watched non-English series on the platform.

In the past, Mr. Romance has also done local production services for a wide range of Hollywood...show more

Jeff Kim leads global business at Astory, a leading scripted TV production company based in Seoul, South Korea. In his role, Jeff is responsible for building and managing international partnerships, overseeing format and remake licensing, and supporting Astory’s expansion into new markets.

Before joining Astory, Jeff spent over a decade working...show more

Yoonmi KIM is a South Korean film producer who has been active in the film industry for over 25 years. 

Since 2000, she has worked in theater management, distribution, and investment at the companies such as Megabox, Showbox, MK Pictures, and CGV Movie Collage. She was involved in numerous acclaimed films.

In...show more

Dani Kind is an award-winning actress and director known for her roles in the Emmy-nominated Workin’ Moms (CBC/Netflix), fan-favorite Wynonna Earp (Syfy/Tubi), Fox’s Accused, and Tubi’s Z-Suite. A three-time Canadian Screen Award nominee, she also directed an episode of Workin’ Moms while starring in it. Her short film Capsule, a...show more

Gentry Kirby is a Senior Director and Producer for ESPN where he has produced multiple documentaries for the “30 For 30” series and ESPN Films including Fantastic Lies, Be Water and The Last Dance. He has also directed three 30 for 30s - This Magic Moment, Tommy and The Great Heisman Race of 1997.

As General Manager, Carlyn Klebuc oversees development and production of all of Bell Media’s award-winning English-language independent programming and original digital content. 

Klebuc and her team work closely on productions commissioned from independent producers, as well as original digital production for Bell Media’s multiple English-language linear and digital properties and platforms. 

Klebuc joined...show more

Ava Knight is Director of Acquisitions at global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON. She is focused on seeking out and securing best-in-category unscripted and scripted content for FIFTH SEASON’s global TV Distribution slate and financing projects at all stages of production. Ava is focused on identifying breakthrough content and forging value-creating...show more

A graduate of the Institute of Political Studies in Lyon and holder of a DESS in audiovisual communication law from the University of Paris-Sorbonne, Morad Koufane began his career at the Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel in 1994.

In 1995, he joined the cultural services of the French Embassy in New York...show more

Lisa Kramer is President of International Content Licensing for Paramount Global Content Distribution, where she leads international licensing and marketing teams for the division. With her oversight spanning 20 offices around the world, she leads the team distributing an extensive portfolio of film and television content outside the U.S. to...show more

Kevin Krikst is an award-winning producer of feature films and television at Rhombus Media, one of Canada’s leading production companies. Since joining the company in 2007, Kevin has had been involved in a number of prominent films and series, and has worked with some of the world’s most celebrated filmmakers, including Denis Villeneuve,...show more

As Executive Director of the Banff World Media Festival and Publisher of Playback, Jenn oversees all aspects of the renowned international event as well as Canada’s leading film and TV industry business publication. Together with an amazing team, Jenn originated and leads the world’s largest inclusion and diversity programs serving...show more

Hojin Kwon is the Senior Executive Director of SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System) Medianet, Korea’s leading television network. With over 32 years of experience in the media industry, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the global presence of Korean content.

He began his career in 1992 as a Sales Manager...show more

With many years of experience in television production and content creation, Marianne is an expert at creating content for kids that is fun and inviting. Fully bilingual, she has worked in many areas in kids tv: first as a host, then writer, director, producer, executive producer and broadcaster. In her...show more

Jarmo has been Head of Drama at YLE since 2015. His background includes working as Professor of Film Directing and Head of the Department of Film, Television and Scenography at Aalto University, Helsinki. Since 1992 has worked  as director, scriptwriter and producer with numerous productions for cinema, television and theatre.

Jean La Rose is a First Nations citizen from the Abenakis First Nation of Odanak. He is the President/CEO of Dadan Sivunivut, an Indigenous owned, operated and managed company that oversees subsidiary companies in the digital media production and distribution sectors as well as radio, music rights and talent management...show more

Alexander Lasheras is a filmmaker based in Vancouver, B.C., whose films often focus on themes of survivalism, resilience, and the fragility of life. As a proud member of the Métis Nation of B.C., he runs his production company, Soler Pictures, where he has led the creation of significant films such...show more

Keith Le Goy is Chairman of Sony Pictures Television (SPT), responsible for all television production operations, including SPT’s legendary game shows, as well as all television and home entertainment distribution for Sony Pictures’ film and television content, and the studio’s cable networks, such as GSN (Game Show Network), across the...show more

Eric Ledgin is the showrunner and co-creator of St. Denis Medical. He is an Emmy award-winning writer and producer, whose TV credits include Superstore, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, American Auto, Rutherford Falls and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

With a track record of pioneering success in the media landscape, Jungwoo
led the planning and launch of new media platforms for music and video in both
broadcasting and telecommunications sectors. Beginning his journey in 2000 at SBS

Beginning his journey in 2000 at Content Hub, Jungwoo led the effort to launch...show more

Executive Producer Ira Levy recently set up the Toronto-based SPIKE & SADIE MEDIA, a film and television production company. The newly formed venture focuses on developing and producing both scripted and unscripted projects in collaboration with Canadian and international creatives who bring a distinct and clear voice to their storytelling. Levy...show more

As Chief Content Officer, Adam Lewinson is responsible for content strategy, acquisitions, development, and production for Tubi, a division of FOX Corporation and a free streaming service with 50,000+ titles from every major Hollywood studio, a growing library of Tubi Originals, and 200+ FAST channels across news, sports, and entertainment....show more

Jennifer Liang is an experienced TV & Film Acquisitions, Sales, Programming and Content Strategy Executive with expertise managing acquisitions teams and global program sales, as well as co-production and co-financing opportunities, contract negotiation, international strategy, and brand/franchise management. She has extensive experience sourcing and acquiring
documentaries, international scripted drama, and feature films. Current...show more

Richard Life has worked for more than 25 years in the international television production, finance and distribution business in partnership with some of the world’s leading creators of scripted and non-scripted content. 

As SVP of Acquisitions and Co-productions for Cineflix Rights, the UK’s largest independent distributor of television content, Richard’s remit is to expand...show more

CODY LIGHTNING is an indigenous (Cree) multi-hyphenate, who was one of the leads in Echo for Marvel Studios/Disney+. He also wrote, directed, and starred in Hey Viktor! which premiered at Tribeca 2023, as well as screened at TIFF 2023. Best known for his role as ‘Young Victor’ in Smoke Signals...show more

Born in 1986, writer and film director, Dae Hyung Lim's notable works include the feature films
Merry Christmas Mr. Mo (2017), Moonlit Winter (2019), and the six-part drama series LTNS
(2024).

Sam Linton, VP, Production and Development, Global Media, Blue Ant Media brings over 35 years of production expertise to the media company’s channel brands. Based in Canada, Sam leads commissioning for Blue Ant Media’s suite of specialty television channels and global FAST (free, ad-supported streaming TV) channels, including: Cottage Life,...show more

Saleena Lockett is a creative leader in the industry who is passionate about nurturing new talent, building bridges and bringing stories to life. Saleena has over 20 years of diverse experience as a DGA Training Program Alum, Producer, Network Executive and is an active member of the Directors Guild Association....show more

Tara Long is the Global President of Unscripted Television at Blink49 Studios, where she leads all creative and strategic initiatives across the studio’s rapidly expanding unscripted slate. A proven hitmaker and industry leader, Tara oversees the development and production of premium unscripted content spanning formats, documentaries, and reality programming for...show more

Chuck Lorre is a prolific television writer and producer, having created, executive produced, or written more than 1500 episodes of television, spanning three decades. Chuck Lorre co-created and serves as executive producer of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage on CBS, and the upcoming Leanne on Netflix. He’s also developing Stuart...show more

James Loveridge is Co-Managing Director of the agency business at Little Dot Studios, a global production company, social agency, and digital media network. James jointly leads a 200-strong UK team overseeing social strategy, production, and paid media for clients such as Netflix UK, Prime Video UK, Warner Bros. Discovery, The...show more

Elaine Low is a staff writer at The Ankler, covering the evolution of Hollywood’s business model and work culture in the streaming age. She writes the weekly Series Business newsletter, for which she won best online columnist at the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2024 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards.

She...show more

Winnie Luk is a visionary senior leader with close to 30 years of progressive experience and proven expertise in strategic planning, project and events management, human resources, financial management, fundraising, and team development working across non-profit, film, entertainment, and public sectors.

She is the inaugural Executive Director of the Disability Screen Office...show more

Thom Lukas is an Austrian composer and multi-instrumentalist with a background in both film scoring and record production.

Most recently, Thom worked as a composer on the feature-length documentary The Bubble, which aired in primetime across Europe and garnered millions of views following its distribution by VICE Media. His recent credits...show more

Liz Wise Lyall returns to Lifetime as the Senior Vice President, Scripted Programming and Development to lead the network’s movie production strategy and scripted co-productions. In this role, she will oversee the development and execution of original films, while expanding strategic partnerships and acquisitions. During her initial stint at Lifetime,...show more

Cheryl Lynch is Executive Vice President and Head of Business Affairs and Scripted Formats for Sony Pictures Television International Productions. Based in Los Angeles, Lynch oversees business affairs for 15 production companies across the globe, playing a key role in shaping the strategic direction of these entities. In this role,...show more

As Senior Director of Content Sales & Co-Productions, Canada, Jodi Mackie oversees the distribution of Scripted and Unscripted catalog and front-list content to linear, digital, and emerging platforms while identifying co-production and partnership opportunities within the Canadian market. She also leads efforts for BBC Studios' Kids & Family sales and...show more

An alumna of Harvard Business School’s world-class General Management Program, Nanci was named Trailblazer of the Year by Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) in 2016.

She has more than 20 years of experience in content creation, talent development, operations, team leadership, and sustainability practices, and is a committed advocate of...show more

Meredith MacNeill is a Canadian Showrunner, writer and actress. She is most known for creating, writing and starring in the critically acclaimed series Baroness Von Sketch Show, which was named one of The 10 Best Sketch-Comedy Shows to Stream by Vanity Fair. Vogue Magazine said, "Baroness Von Sketch Show is the best...show more

Pancho Mansfield is President of Global Scripted Television for Blink49 Studios, where he leads the studio’s worldwide scripted strategy, overseeing the development and production of original content for the global marketplace. Blink49’s growing slate includes scripted hits such as Wild Cards (CBC/The CW), Sight Unseen (CTV/The CW), The Trades (Crave), and Ride (The CW), with a robust pipeline...show more

Lea Marin is the Director of Development, Drama, for the CBC, and is responsible for driving and overseeing the quality and diversity of the drama development slate including recent productions, Saint-Pierre, Wild Cards and Allegiance.

A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s Producers’ Lab, prior to joining the CBC, Lea was a Senior Producer...show more

Burrad [“Brad”] Marsh began his career as a Literary/Packaging Agent and later transitioned into development, spanning broadcast, cable, digital, distribution, and international platforms. His start in U.S. development quickly led to international co-productions, beginning with Flashpoint and then as Executive Producer on the CBC/ABC co-production of the series 18 to...show more

An optimistic leader, I drive digital transformation and social media strategy at CBC, achieving record viewership and revenue on YouTube. I've pioneered numerous digital initiatives since 2006, from launching early YouTube channels and podcasts to leading product development for major global events. I'm an award-winning speaker and innovator in media...show more

Mike McShane is the Director of Digital Development in Original Programming at Bell Media. In this capacity, Mike focuses on three parts of Bell Media’s content business for strategic growth: bringing talent and creators from the digital and social-world into Bell Media’s TV development pipeline, mining these spaces for new and exciting IP,...show more

Anishinaabe filmmaker Lisa Meeches is one of the most respected producers in the film industry, and is a Member of the Order of Canada and Order of Manitoba. Originally from Long Plain First Nation, Sandy Bay First Nation, and Ebb and Flow First Nation, Lisa studied broadcasting in North Dakota,...show more

Kathleen is a highly respected content executive with 20 years of expertise spanning scripted television, documentary, factual, and feature film. As VP of Development at Film Forge, she spearheads the company’s television strategy while supporting its diverse slate of scripted projects. She has held executive roles at CBC, Corus and Bell Media, contributing...show more

Daniel Mekinda is Executive Vice President at WPP Media Canada, where he leads both Motion Entertainment and WPP Sports + Entertainment. Through Motion Entertainment he works in areas of Intellectual Property and Entertainment Financing. With Sports + Entertainment there is a focus on Branded Content and Media and Entertainment Partnerships,...show more

Beloved for her outgoing and lively personality, Traci Melchor is an icon on the Canadian entertainment scene. Vibrant, witty and fab, this Pickering, Ontario native is a senior correspondent for Canada’s most-watched entertainment program, Etalk and a Resident Judge on the Crave Original series’ Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. The...show more

Born and raised in suburbia Toronto, Ilana graduated with a BA Honours in Film and Drama from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. After completing her degree, Ilana toiled between her love of the theatre and her passion for film before deciding that it was the film and television industry that...show more

J.C. leads scripted and unscripted content strategy for Cineflix Productions, and oversees the deal-making process with networks and third parties. He curates the development slate—boosting growth through internally-generated ideas as well as partnerships with outside creatives—and is responsible for building the division’s emerging feature doc business. As part of the Cineflix Media executive team, J.C. drives new commercial opportunities such...show more

Leena Minifie (Tsimshian/British) is a film, television producer and associate producer in Vancouver, BC. Notable projects include the feature film and drama series Bones of Crows for CBC and APTN; a four-part series and interactive digital timeline British Columbia - An Untold History; the short film Lily Gladstone: Far Out There;...show more

Robin Mirsky is Executive Director of the Rogers Group of Funds. Robin joined Rogers Communications in 1989.  She is responsible for the Rogers Group of Funds, which includes the Rogers Telefund, a $32 million interim financing fund for Canadian independent productions, the Rogers Series Fund, a $6 million equity investment...show more

Adrienne Mitchell, co-founder of Back Alley films Productions Ltd and founder of BentFrame Film & TV was recently the lead director and EP on three seasons of her Canadian drama series Coroner, which launched as the highest-rated drama premiere for CBC in four years, and was the highest-rated launch ever for...show more

Shelby Mitchell-Adams is a director, writer, producer and actor. She is a member of the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation and owner of Dreamcatcher Studio on reserve. She graduated from Toronto Film School and was Valedictorian of her program. She is a NY Emmy award winner for the documentary, The Roots...show more

Tom Miyauchi served as Head of Formats at Nippon TV and has led the global rollout of hit formats including Old Enough!, Dragons’ Den/Shark Tank, and Sokkuri Sweets (Eye Candy). He has been leading international partnerships and instrumental in Nippon TV’s format co-development projects with partners such as BBC Studios and ITV Studios,...show more

Jacob Moncrief COO of Good Mythical Morning. Digital creator. Jacob Moncrief is the Chief Operating Officer at Mythical Entertainment, where he oversees content production and post-production, distribution, production finance, branded entertainment, live events, office operations, business affairs and human resources. Before joining Mythical, Jacob served as General Manager at Westbrook...show more

John Morayniss is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blink49 Studios, a full-service independent studio launched in 2021. He leads all aspects of the company’s operations, including development, production, licensing, financing, and monetization across scripted and unscripted content for the global marketplace.

Since its founding, Blink49 has quickly established itself...show more

Founder and President Carrie Mudd oversees both development and production across Peacock Alley Entertainment’s scripted and documentary divisions. Mudd has a track record of supporting both established and emerging storytellers to produce successful, critically acclaimed film and television for platforms around the globe.

Recent projects include premium documentaries 50,000 First Dates:...show more

Drew Mullin is an international award-winning writer, director and producer who joined CBC Kids team as an Executive in Charge of Production in 2016. At CBC, Drew has overseen several broadcast and digital series including Dot, Kingdom Force, Big Blue, Dino Ranch, Mitten & Pants, Addison, Napkin Man, Game Savers, Let's Go Bananas, and Snapshots (2018...show more

Born in Nova Scotia and raised in England, Alison Fairweather Murray recently relocated back to Canada after living in Argentina. Murray's latest feature, Ariel Back to Buenos Aires, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and on HBO Max in Central/Eastern Europe. The film garnered a slew of festival...show more

Natasha Negrea is Head of Programming with TVO where she is responsible for the overall direction and evolution of documentaries and children’s programming. This includes oversight of TVO’s slate of award-winning commissions and acquisitions and shaping the strategy for scheduling and distribution on broadcast, OTT and digital platforms.

Natasha has had...show more

With over 25 years of experience across the industry, Rachel Nelson spearheads a diverse portfolio of Scripted and Unscripted content as Vice President of Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios at Corus Entertainment. In this role, Rachel leads strategies for commissioning, developing, and producing first class series for Corus’ slate of channels, andshow more

Carolyn Newman is the Executive Vice President of Global Scripted for Blink49 Studios.

Previously, she served as Head of Scripted Television and Production at Will Packer Media where she sold more than five shows into development to both streamers and broadcasters in just under a year. Prior to that, Newman...show more

Kathleen Newman-Bremang is a Toronto-based editor, writer, producer, and the co-recipient of the inaugural Changemaker Canadian Screen Award. As the Global Deputy Director of Refinery29 Unbothered, Kathleen oversees the brand’s UK and US editions, writes about pop culture, race, feminism, and the intersection of all three, and champions other Black...show more

Mikey O'Connell is a writer and editor at The Hollywood Reporter, where he covers the sundry personalities who populate the entertainment industry. He writes the weekly interview column, Creative Class, and has profiled a diverse portfolio of luminaries including Tina Fey, Keke Palmer, Lana Del Rey, Steve Martin and Chip...show more

Mike Omelus is executive director of content and strategy for APTN, the world’s first national Indigenous broadcaster. This role has Mike overseeing the network’s programming, scheduling and content creation departments as well as the commissioning of original programming in English, French and up to 17 Indigenous languages annually.

Prior to APTN, Mike was vice-president of...show more

Following my initial career in the technology sector, I transitioned to pursue my passion by co-founding RealWorld Media Inc. and RealWorld Films Inc. Over the past two decades, I have engaged in the production, writing, direction, and shooting of various documentary series, such as Northern Air Rescue and Native Planet,...show more

June Park is the Chief Business Officer atMr. Romance, where she leads global partnerships, international distribution, and new business development across scripted and non-scripted content. With a dynamic career spanning top global media and tech companies, June brings a powerful blend of creative insight and commercial acumen to the entertainment...show more

Kevin Pereira has worn many hats over two decades in media; amassing broadcast credits in producing, hosting, writing, editing, music composition, and sound design.

As a talent, he has been seen hosting on HBOMax/TruTV (Hack My Life, Super Into), a Telepictures syndicated game show (Let’s Ask America), TBS (America’s Greatest Makers), G4...show more

As SVP Sales and Business Development for Neshama Entertainment and Fox Entertainment Global, Brook Peters is the sales lead for the entirety of the Fox Entertainment, MarVista, and Neshama content libraries for the Canadian market.

With over 20 years of experience in various aspects of the film and television industry, Brook’s...show more

Andrew Peterson is the Head of YouTube Canada, where he oversees the content, creator and viewer ecosystems for the country.

In his role, Andrew works with the next generation of independent content creators through to the largest media, entertainment and news publishers in the country. His team focuses on...show more

Eric Phillips is Vice President of Drama Development at Sony Pictures Television where he currently oversees numerous overall deals including Matthew B. Roberts (Outlander, Outlander: Blood of my Blood); Counterbalance’s Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (Cobra Kai); and John Eisendrath (Alert, Blacklist). In addition, Phillips is currently developing the series adaptation of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon for...show more

Hannah Pillemer was named Executive Vice President and Head of Scripted for FOX Entertainment Studios in March 2024. In this position, she leads all development, creative and production for the division’s full portfolio of scripted content across platforms ranging from the in-house FOX Television Network to third-party buyers worldwide.

As a...show more

Jordan Pinto, based out of Toronto, is the North American editor for C21 Media, reporting on all aspects of the US and Canadian television sector. Prior to joining C21, he spent more than six years with Canadian trade publication Playback, most recently as associate editor, covering Canada's film and television...show more

Frédéric Pittoors d’Haveskercke graduated as a lawyer in La Sorbonne – Paris University and immediately started his career in the TV Industry. Following several positions at The European Commission, come production companies and The Canal + Group (StudioCanal), he launched Baradal in 2005 to bring support to animation, documentary and...show more

Executive Producer Moritz Polter launched Windlight Pictures in June 2021. The Munich based premium scripted label is part of the ITV Studios Group. Its first high-end drama is Night in Paradise, based on Frank Schmolke’s graphic novel and
adapted by Matthias Glasner and Hannah Schopf. Starring Jürgen Vogel and Lea Drinda, the series...show more

Tom Power is an award-winning musician and broadcaster who hosts the national arts & entertainment program q on CBC Radio One. Hailing from St. John's, Newfoundland, Tom started his career programming folk music on college radio while pursuing a B.A in Folklore from Memorial University. At the age of 21,...show more

Priyanka is a global pop star redefining what it means to be an artist. From winning Canada’s Drag Race in 2020 to becoming Apple Music’s Up Next Artist of 2024 and a Spotify GLOW artist, she has proven herself as a force in the music industry. With over 30 million...show more

Gavin Purcell is an Emmy-winning Showrunner, Writer and Creative Executive with a diverse background in media, from traditional TV to cutting-edge media tech. Known for his work on acclaimed productions like The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and I Love You America! in addition to his work at Vox Media,...show more

Yi Qiao is the Director for Drama at ZDF Studios, the commercial arm of German public broadcaster ZDF. She is responsible for acquisitions and sales operations across North America, UK, Australia / New Zealand and Scandinavia. Her remit covers identifying and developing scripted projects at an early stage for co-production...show more

As Executive in Charge of Development for CBC Comedy, Sarah is responsible for developing high quality, impactful original scripted comedy series for the network’s development slate.

Prior to joining CBC, she served as Creative Executive at Northwood Entertainment (Anne With An E, The Grizzlies) where she managed their slate of television and feature film...show more

Michaela is currently Director of TV Development at Miramax, covering shows in every stage including current projects set up at global streamers and the CBC in Canada. She was previously the point executive on the reboot of Project Greenlight  (2023) starring Issa Rae and available to stream on MAX and...show more

From working initially as a writer at Coscient Productions, Melanie moved to Zone3 in 2000 where she has been involved in content development since day one, being successively appointed Director of development in 2009, and Manager, Creation & Business Development in 2017.  She demonstrated her creativity and outstanding ability for...show more

Justin is the CEO of Vortex Media, a boutique studio bringing together global distribution and production with a focus on film and movies made for television in all genres. He was formerly at Entertainment One overseeing television and digital distribution for English Canada where he had great success placing content...show more

Jens Richter is Chief Executive Officer, Commercial and International, Fremantle. 

Richter oversees the global distribution of Fremantle’s entertainment, scripted and unscripted formats and the company’s international content and acquisitions strategy. He also manages Fremantle’s successful Global Channels unit – Fremantle’s FAST channel and DTC business -  which grew  significantly in 2024...show more

Tim Riedel is a Métis filmmaker from the Red River region in Manitoba, who has developed powerful storytelling such as 2019’s award-winning, Jackstones and the upcoming psychological horror, Ancestral Beasts, which was selected as part of the Frontières platform at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival’s, Marché du Film.

His belief in...show more

Jane Rimer was appointed SVP, Canada, at Banijay Rights in early 2020, following Banijay’s acquisition of Endemol Shine Group.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the international media and entertainment sector, Jane today oversees all sales and content partnership opportunities in Canada for Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay...show more

Kim brings over two decades of experience as an entertainment lawyer to Sepia Films.

As a partner at the boutique law firm of Roberts & Stahl, Kim provided legal advice on a wide range of film and television projects and now oversees all of Sepia’s development contracts, co-production deals, project financing...show more

Dinae Robinson is an Ojibway writer, director, showrunner, and producer born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and a registered member of Swan Lake First Nation. Currently, Dinae is working as co-showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer on Taken's upcoming fifth season, a documentary series that focuses on solving the mysteries...show more

Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” as well as a two-time New York Times Best Selling Author and soon-to-be restaurant owner. “Somebody Feed Phil” – one of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows – has garnered a cult-like following and will...show more

Roma Roth is the Showrunner and Executive Producer of the CTV/Fremantle series Sullivan's Crossing which has maintained its position as the #1 rated drama for the channel. The series, which just completed its third season, stars Morgan Cohan (When Hope Calls), Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill) and Scott Patterson (Gilmore Girls)...show more

Anže Rozman is a two-time Emmy-nominated composer of film, television and concert music and part of the Bleeding Fingers Music composer collective.

Known for his ability to play custom-built and one-of-a-kind instruments from around the world, Anže has scored a wide range of award-winning projects. Among the most notable are the...show more

Sid Santiago Zanforlin is a LatinX Canadian director and writer originally hailing from Montreal, now in Toronto. He draws heavily from his Chilean and Québécois heritage and is committed to fostering diversity in the television industry.

A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre, Sid has a diverse background, having worked as...show more

Robert Schildhouse, President, BritBox North America and General Manager, BritBox International, oversees BritBox across all territories, leading global teams focused on editorial, product, technology and marketing across New York, London and Sydney. Robert first joined the BritBox team in October 2022 and has made remarkable impact, driving the service’s growth...show more

Jessica oversees development of original content and formats in the genres of factual, entertainment and documentary series for CBC and CBC Gem. She is responsible for sourcing the best new formats from around the world, and working with the independent production community in Canada to bring their ideas to life....show more

Michael Schneider has covered the business of television for nearly 30 years, currently as the TV Editor at Variety, where he oversees TV coverage and continues to write about the entertainment industry. He’s the recipient of several National Arts & Entertainment Journalism awards, as well as Southern California Journalism awards.

Additionally,...show more

Sharon Scott is President of A+E Factual Studios™ and oversees the group’s expanding full-service, nonfiction content business. The business is based out of A+E Networks® in New York and encompasses the Category 6 Media™ and Six West Media™ brands. 

Scott joined A+E Networks as Executive Vice President of Category 6 Media in 2020 and was...show more

Noah Segal is the Co-President of Elevation Pictures, which he co-founded in 2013 and has since grown into the largest Canadian film distributor. Elevation is known for releasing commercial and critically acclaimed films such as The Imitation Game, Moonlight, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Brother and BlackBerry. Most recent theatrical...show more

Michael Serapio is a renowned television anchor and reporter whose broadcasting career has spanned more than two decades of covering some of the most challenging news stories in real time. In addition to being the face of CPAC’s live programming, he hosts the channel’s nightly political round-up, PrimeTime Politics, and...show more

Susan Serrao is a Guyanese-Canadian comedian and award winning actor (Fargo, Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey, got milf?). She created and starred in got milf? on Roku where she also served as showrunner and producer. Susan is the producer and host of Completely Off Topic With Susan Serrao - a video podcast where she talks...show more

Rekha Shah is Vice President, Television Licensing for Paramount Global Content Distribution handling program licensing in the Canadian market across all rights windows in both French and English Canada.  In her current role, Shah licenses content from Paramount’s product library comprising 70,000 hours of series content and 4000 feature films....show more

Victoria Shen is the Executive Director at the Writers Guild of Canada. She is an accomplished labour and human-rights lawyer and a respected expert in workplace harassment in the Canadian entertainment industry. She was formerly the Special Advisor at the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) and...show more

Lilly Singh is an award-winning entertainer, actress, producer, New York Times best-selling author, gender equality advocate, and President of Unicorn Island. A leading force in pop culture with a digital audience of over 40 million, she has pivoted her successful online career to the big and small screens.

Lilly recently co-wrote, produced, and stars...show more

Jenn Skoda is the Director of International Content in Disney’s Burbank office. With a focus on the International Content Strategy and Operations for Disney+ across the globe, she works closely with content leaders to help guide critical business decisions with financial, operational, and strategic analysis. Jenn is helping spearhead Disney+’s upcoming programming...show more

Claudia Skunk is an Anishinaabe producer, with Swampy Cree family lineage, from Mishkeegogamang First Nation, currently based in Toronto. With more than three years of experience in production and project management in the film and television industry—and five years previously at imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival—Claudia brings a deep...show more

Andrew Mccann Smith is a literary manager and head of content at Play Media. He has previously served as a Producer and Executive on Trickster (CBC), Cardinal (BELL), Cursed Films (AMC/SHUDDER). His films have premiered on the top screens across the world including Sundance, TIFF, Locarno, Tribeca, and SXSW.

Doug Allan Smith, MBA, CPA, CMA, is SVP Streaming and Content Licensing at Paramount Global, Canada.

Based in Toronto, he leads a team across product lines including Paramount + (Canada’s fastest growing premium SVOD service), PLUTO (Canada’s leading FAST platform) and linear content including MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. 

Smith also leads...show more

Jeremy Smith is EVP, Distribution & Sales at Elevation Pictures where he oversees Licensing and Home Entertainment strategy along with Sales Planning and Acquisition functions. As one of the founding employees of Elevation, Jeremy has played an essential role in curating and releasing Elevation's robust theatrical slate for more than...show more

Juliet is a partner and national co-leader of the Media, Entertainment and Sports law group with a focus on film, television and new media. A trusted advisor in all areas of production, Juliet has an impressive clientele spanning Canadian and US banking institutions, US networks, Hollywood Studios and Canadian independent production companies. 

As a leading...show more

Sam Sniderman is President of Electric Palm Media, a Los Angeles-based media advisory business. He has been a senior leader in the entertainment industry, based out of London and Los Angeles, for over twenty years. He has broad experience managing the growth of creative businesses around the world.

Between 2017 and...show more

Justin Spitzer is a co-creator and executive producer of St. Denis Medical. Prior to that, he created and ran NBC comedies Superstore (2015- 2021) and American Auto (2021-2023). His other writing/producing credits include seven seasons of The Office, as well as Scrubs, Committed, Courting Alex, and Mulaney.

Adam Steinman, a seasoned formats and acquisitions expert is Executive Vice President, Global Formats and Acquisitions at Blink49 where he focuses on identifying, acquiring, and developing innovative content across both scripted and unscripted programming.

Based in Los Angeles, Steinman is leveraging his extensive experience to expand Blink49’s international footprint and format...show more

An industry leader, mentor, and advocate for creators, Sharon Stevens brings over 20 years of experience in the film and television industry. As Vice President of Programming at Hollywood Suite, she has played a key role in the company’s growth through her expertise in negotiations, acquisitions, scheduling, and programming. Sharon...show more

A proud member of the Stoney Nakoda Nation, Tracey Stevens carries a deep wealth of traditional knowledge, particularly in beading, tanning, and the use of medicinal plants. She shares her teachings on crafting traditional herbal teas and the healing properties of the land, ensuring these practices continue for future generations....show more

Justin Stockman is responsible for English TV programming including CTV, Crave, and Bell Media’s English-language specialty channels Discovery, MTV, E!, Much, CTV Drama, CTV Life, CTV Comedy, CTV Sci-Fi with a focus on developing ground-breaking new content.

Stockman also leads Bell Media's diversity and inclusion initiatives, both internally as a member...show more

Anjali Sud is CEO of Tubi, America’s most watched free TV and movie streaming service. Under Sud’s leadership the company has exhibited exciting growth and momentum, scaling to over 97 million monthly active viewers, expanding globally and solidifying its position as a major entertainment destination. 

Prior to Tubi, Anjali served as...show more

As Executive Vice President, U.S. Content Distribution, Lawrence Szabo leads co-production and content acquisition deals for the U.S. across the full landscape of streaming platforms and linear networks. He plays a central role in shaping BBC Studios’ strategic direction and generating growth and profit across the region’s content licensing division,...show more

Kara Talve is a Grammy and three-time Emmy Award-nominated composer for film and television, and she is a principal composer at Bleeding Fingers Music.

Most recently, Kara scored The Tattooist of Auschwitz for Sky TV alongside Hans Zimmer, and she co-wrote Barbra Streisand’s song “Love Will Survive”, which was nominated for a Grammy...show more

As a composer at Bleeding Fingers Music, Ho-Ling Tang is recognized for her cinematic style and emotional depth in film and television scoring.

Ho-Ling’s music can next be heard in the forthcoming Lewis Hamilton documentary for Apple TV+. Other music contributions include blockbuster films such as Gladiator II (Paramount), House of...show more

Marie-Hélène Lebeau-Taschereau is VP Scripted Content and a Partner at KOTV, a key Montreal-based player in television production in Quebec. She is also a screenwriter, a show creator, a script editor and a content producer.

As a writer, she created Conseils de famille, Clovis, Le Pacte, La Médiatrice and Liam. She has also co-written the...show more

Mary-Anne Taylor is the Head of Content Distribution for Canada at Roku, where she leads the development of content partnerships with Canadian publishers and oversees the launch of local OTT channel applications, enhancing the Roku platform’s content offerings.

With over 20 years of experience in digital platform content distribution, studio content...show more

Michelle is a well known artist having worked professionally as an actor, writer,
and director in film, television and theatre. During that time she has won multiple
awards including the 2011 Gemini for 'Best Lead Actress in a Continuing
Dramatic Series' and a three time Rosie Award winner for "Best...show more

Kristen Venter is a Creative Executive based in Los Angeles at The Walt Disney Company's headquarters in Burbank, where she works on the International Content team helping drive the development, greenlight, and production pipelines for original series across Canada, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

She partners closely with storytellers from diverse creative cultures to...show more

Vesper’s role sees him build on Fremantle’s impressive portfolio of scripted drama, films and dailies operations across the US and Europe, with direct oversight of  Fremantle’s scripted labels, including Miso Film (Face to Face, The Investigation), Wildside (My Brilliant Friend, Eight Mountains, C’Ancora Domani), The Apartment (Priscilla, Bones and All, Supersex, The Hand of...show more

Patrick Vien is Group Managing Director, International at A+E Global Media, a global media and entertainment company with a collection of culture brands that includes A&E, HISTORY, HISTORY2, BLAZE, Crime & Investigation, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies, FYI, VICELAND and BIOGRAPHY. Patrick, in collaboration with his teams and A+E's various partners around...show more

As Boat Rocker’s Senior Vice President, Global Distribution, Natalie leads international unscripted sale and strategy, acquisitions, pre-sales as well as handling content sales for Boat Rocker in the Americas, UK, Spain, Italy, and France. She has a consistent track record of selling premium unscripted series around the globe, including Secrets in the Ice, Mary Makes It Easy, The Truth About My...show more

Darcy Waite is an Indigenous filmmaker and writer-director. Darcy is a graduate of the National Screen Institute (NSI) Series Incubator Program, where he developed an original 1⁄2 hour scripted series, Zombies Don’t Eat Stupid People. He also developed an original 1⁄2 hour series, The Friendship Centre, during the 2022 Warner...show more

Wadooah Wali (she / her) is a visionary Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Producer at New Canvas, an award-winning XR studio that combines innovation with dynamic storytelling and social impact.

At New Canvas, she drives the strategic vision to help create immersive experiences that captivate global audiences. New Canvas was...show more

Allison Wallach is Head of Unscripted Programming for FOX Entertainment Studios (FES). In her Los Angeles-based role, she leads all creative and production for FOX Entertainment Studios’ full scope of unscripted content and studio entities, including the Gordon Ramsay partnership Studio Ramsay Global and Harvey Levin’s entertainment studio TMZ.
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Kevin is an eleven time Canadian Screen Award-nominated Writer, Showrunner, and Executive Producer, which is a fancy way of saying he has spent an alarming amount of his life writing jokes and rushing to make deadlines. He has written, produced, and executive-produced hundreds of hours of television, which is impressive...show more

Catherine Warren is the founder and president of FanTrust and a pioneer in fan-building and digital innovation. Catherine has led two decades of digital engagement, rights, and revenues for international entertainment clients in TV, film, streaming, the creator economy, video games and eSports. Prior to founding FanTrust, Catherine was COO of a broadcast tech company that she...show more

As President of Rogers Sports & Media, Colette Watson is responsible for the company’s $2 billion business and approximately 2,800 employees across Canada with a dynamic roster of sports and entertainment brands. Under her leadership are more than 50 radio stations, 67 community TV channels, 31 conventional and specialty television...show more

Jeenie Weenie (Sandra Kwon) Youtuber. Digital Creator. Sandra 'Jeenie.Weenie' Kwon is a former flight attendant turned content creator, known for her engaging skits, travel tips, beauty insights, and parenting humor. Alongside her comedic and lifestyle content, she offers educational insights into travel and flying, sharing valuable tips and experiences from...show more

Cori Wellins is a Senior Partner in WME’s Scripted Television Department. She represents a broad array of producers, writers, directors, and talent. Wellins’ clients include Erin Foster, Liz Meriwether, Alan Yang, Lee Eisenberg, Dan Povenmire, David Heyman, Chinaka Hodge, and Eric Ledgin to name a few.

An advocate for young women,...show more

Jennifer Whalen is a writer, actor, improviser, and producer. She is co-creator, co-showrunner, writer and star of the new comedy series Small Achievable Goals (CBC). She is co-creator, executive producer, writer, and star of CBC/IFC’s Baroness von Sketch Show. Additionally, she served as showrunner for Seasons 4, 5, and the Bonus episodes of Baroness von...show more

Christopher White is a Métis filmmaker and educational video producer. Throughout his career, Christopher has been involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from documentary films that explore the cultural heritage and resilience of Indigenous peoples to gripping narrative features.

An occasional animator, puppeteer and video game designer, Christopher aims...show more

Roxann Karonhiarokwas Whitebean is a media artist from the Mohawk Territories of Kahnawà:ke and Akwesasne, with over ten years of experience in the film industry. Her work has been featured on platforms such as CBC, Paramount+, CBS, APTN, TVO Kids, and PBS, as well as film festivals around the world.

While...show more

Lauren is the Head of Programming for OUTtv, currently with services in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.  With servicing multiple territories, she has successfully negotiated contracts with companies worldwide.  Lauren is part of the development team at the network and continues to work closely with...show more

Tonya Williams is an award winning actress and is founder and executive director of Reelworld Screen Institute, Reelworld Film Festival and Reelworld Foundation, organizations now in their 25th year, dedicated to  creating opportunities for Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian and People of Colour in the Canadian screen industries. Under her...show more

As Executive Director of Scripted Content at CBC since 2019, Trish Williams has creative oversight of the public broadcaster’s distinctive slate of original dramas, comedies, and feature films, which include the recently released Nunavut-set Arctic Comedy North of North, CSA Audience Choice winner Son of a Critch and the longtime...show more

As Senior Development and Production Executive for Bell Media’s Original Programming, Factual and Reality, Heather Williamson finds high stakes factual series across all Bell Media services and oversees a development and production slate that includes, Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby and Drag Brunch Saved My Life, the upcoming, Last Captains...show more

Justina Wójtowicz joined Rive Gauche in August 2020 and is EVP Acquisitions Co-productions & Sales. She oversees Global Acquisitions, Co-productions, development as well as working daily with international producers & broadcasters to secure production finance and partnerships. 

Prior to Rive Gauche she was the Head of Acquisitions at Beyond Distribution charged...show more

Tara is Director of Content for Netflix Canada, where she develops and commissions English and French-language content with Canadian talent. Recently, she and the Canadian team launched their first scripted series, North of North, in collaboration with CBC and APTN. Upcoming projects include the thriller Wayward, starring Toni Collette and...show more

Danielle Woodrow is Director of Content at Netflix Canada. She relocated from Los Angeles to Toronto in fall of 2021 to spearhead the build of the local Content team. Since joining Netflix in 2018, Woodrow has been instrumental in the development and production of a number of acclaimed series including...show more

Ariel Yang is a people-first Film and TV Producer. She is a Creative Producer at premier comedy studio, New Metric Media, known for TV comedies Letterkenny (Crave/Hulu), Shoresy (Crave/Hulu), Children Ruin Everything (CTV/Roku/CW), and Bria Mack Gets A Life (Crave). She leads a full slate of both live-action and adult animated comedy series in development.

As an...show more

Hans Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, which combined, have grossed more than 28 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Zimmer has been honored with two Academy Awards®, three Golden Globes®, five Grammys®, an American Music Award, and a Tony® Award. His work highlights include...show more

Dayna Zipursky has been a part of the Canadian production company, Neshama Entertainment, since it was created six years ago in partnership with MarVista Entertainment (which is now part of FOX Entertainment). She currently serves as Executive Vice President where she oversees development, business affairs, production and post-production teams while...show more