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

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

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

Rachel Brenner serves as the Vice President of Development for Warner Bros. Discovery at Investigation Discovery. In this role, Brenner is primarily charged with creating and conceptualizing series, specials, stunts, and other programming initiatives. Brenner also supports TBS and TNT with developing documentaries and specials.

Since joining ID in 2013, Brenner is responsible for...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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Vicky Eatrides

Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer

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...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

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

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

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...show more

As a Development Executive for Bell Media, Adam works with independent production partners, writers, and creatives on the development of new scripted projects for Bell Media’s Original Programming slate. 

Prior to Bell Media, he served as the Development Executive at Incendo Media, overseeing the creation of scripted television series and movies. He was...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...show more

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

As MD of Global Entertainment Matt Forde is responsible for overseeing a global award-winning network of producers and indie partnerships, creating, selling, and adapting the best shows and brands from the UK as well as the next generation of hit shows for global audiences.

Matt Forde has a wealth of commercial...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

Brenda Gilbert is the Co-Founder of BRON Media Corp, a company she had led with her husband, Aaron L. Gilbert. BRON Media Corp. (“BRON”). BRON has been the prolific and award-winning studio behind some of the most high-profile films of the last decade, in both the independent and studio worlds....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

Based out of Treaty 1 territory, Danelle Granger is proud to be reclaiming and reconnecting to her Métis roots. Danelle joined APTN in 2020 as the programming coordinator for the Central Region. In 2022, she was promoted to the development and scripted production executive. Since being in the role, she...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

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

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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 325 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 of the National...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

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

A Lionsgate veteran and a leading international sales and distribution executive, Agapy Kapouranis serves as President of International Television and Digital Distribution, spearheading international distribution, acquisitions, sales and marketing for Lionsgate’s television and catalogue feature slate. She’s responsible for distributing and licensing Lionsgate’s more than 20,000-title film & television library,...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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaylee Madrid is a Los Angeles based Creative Executive for Ley Line Entertainment’s television department. Ley Line Entertainment is a content development, production, and financing company with projects spanning film, television, stage, and music. Kaylee’s prior experience includes Mayhem, Inc., Skydance Media, and The Walt Disney Studios.

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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

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

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

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

Tom Miyauchi is heading Nippon TV’s international unscripted formats business. He has been leading international partnerships and instrumental to Nippon TV’s format co-production projects with globally acclaimed studios and producers.

Prior to joining Nippon TV in 2017, Tom was a Brand Manager for a US music & entertainment company Fender Music...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

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

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

A dynamic leader and Award-winning storyteller, Pendelton oversees the unscripted slate at MTV Entertainment Studios. In this role, she manages internal show development teams and external production company partners to create some of the most compelling and influential reality television franchises, driving their global distribution and reinventing iconic IP for...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

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