Melissa Ahlstrand is Marketing Director, Americas, Hayu, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer (NBCUIN & DTC), where she is a regional marketing lead for Hayu, the all-reality streaming service. Based in Toronto, she is responsible for marketing strategies that drive Canadian audience growth, engagement and retention.

In her role, Ahlstrand oversees the...show more

Tex Antonucci is a producer and Vice President, Business Affairs at Lark Productions, with over 20 years of experience across scripted and unscripted film and television production. Recent executive producing credits include Allegiance (CBC/ NBCU), Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (Citytv/ NBCU/ Wolf), Farming for Love (CTV/ Fremantle) and...show more

Nick Antosca is a creator/showrunner whose past work includes SYFY’s horror anthology series Channel Zero, Hulu’s Emmy-winning true crime limited series The Act, Netflix’s horror/thriller limited series Brand New Cherry Flavor, and Peacock’s true crime limited series A Friend Of The Family. He is an executive producer of the USA/Syfy...show more

Jesse Armstrong is a British author, screenwriter, and producer.

Jesse was born and educated in Oswestry, Shropshire, and attended Manchester University where he studied American Studies as an undergraduate and American History for his Masters, after which he worked as a researcher for a Member of Parliament.

With Sam Bain he co-created...show more

Kelsey Balance is Executive Vice President of Global Scripted Series at Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group. In this role, Balance is charged with building on the studio’s track record of creating premium scripted content with global appeal and developing series with emerging and diverse voices. She...show more

Kevin is Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Lionsgate Television Group and Chairman, International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He has spearheaded the strategic expansion of Lionsgate’s television production operations into one of the largest independent television businesses in the world.

Kevin has shepherded iconic series including eight seasons of the multiple...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

Samuel Bischoff is the Director of Policy at the Directors Guild of Canada, where he leads national policy and advocacy efforts on issues shaping the screen industry, including artificial intelligence, broadcasting regulation, copyright, and sustainability.

Trained in copyright and audiovisual law, he focuses on protecting the role of...show more

Mark Bishop is Co-President of Blue Ant Studios. He joined Blue Ant Media after its acquisition of the award-winning production and distribution company, marblemedia and its distribution company, D360, which he co-founded with Matthew Hornburg and served as co-CEO for over 20 years.

Mark is responsible for overseeing and growing the...show more

Kim Bondi, SVP Development and Content, joined Sphere Media Toronto in March of 2022. At Sphere, she oversees the unscripted development strategy for English content in the North American and international markets. She is an experienced creative executive with a proven track record of developing, selling and producing unscripted series...show more

Allison Brough serves as the Senior Vice President of Unscripted Television for Blink49 Studios. She recently executive produced the upcoming new docuseries Blue Collar (Crave) set to premiere on March 27th, Queen of the Castle (Crave), Bully Hunter (A&E) and Rom Con: Who the F*** is Jason Porter (Amazon).
...show more

Drew Buckley, Group President, Chief Operating Officer and board member of Propagate Content. Buckley, was the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Electus (NASDAQ:IAC), which was acquired by Propagate Content in late 2018. 

Buckley oversees all business affairs, corporate development, finance, production, operations, and direct-to-consumer offerings.  Buckley is also responsible for...show more

Joey Case is a Showrunner, Development Executive, and Creator who has spent more than 25 years working in comedy, hidden camera, and factual television. In his role as Senior Director, Creative Affairs, Unscripted at Boat Rocker Studios, Joey supports the creative development, pre-sales, current series and production of Boat Rocker’s...show more

Catherine Casey works across international formats as well as Canada and Australia’s unscripted original programming. At Amazon MGM Studios, the international formats team are responsible for identifying, developing, and franchising unscripted formats across Prime Video’s international markets. Additionally, Catherine serves as one of the key creative executives across Canada and...show more

Sally Catto is the General Manager of Entertainment, Factual and Sports for CBC. She oversees the strategic direction for all Entertainment, Factual and Sports content across all platforms including CBC TV, CBC Gem and CBC Listen. Content includes drama, comedy, factual entertainment, arts, documentary, kids, sports, podcasts, books, radio & audio...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

Aubrey Clarke is a Commissioning Executive in the BBC Children’s 7+ Commissioning team with a remit that covers scripted drama and animation with a focus on international co-productions. He is the executive producer on popular shows such as The Next Step, The Next Step: Cheer, Home Sweet Rome, Little Lunch:...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-six years on The Simpsons.

Joel has written 41 episodes of The Simpsons (some good!), has won 4 Emmy awards, 3...show more

The pride of the Canadian Rockies, Rob Cohen 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 andThe Ben Stiller Show.

In addition to his 20 years of writing and producing experience,...show more

Tom Cox has been producing original scripted content for Canadian and world audiences for more than thirty years. SEVEN24 Films, specializing in unique scripted content with global appeal, was recently named Playback Magazine’s Production Company of the Year.

Current productions include; Family Law for Corus and CW, JANN for CTV, RIDE...show more

Valerie Creighton is an industry leader in arts, culture, and media, recognized for reenergizing some of the country’s most important organizations in the sector over a period spanning close to four decades. An expert in organizational change, Valerie has been recognized as a visionary in promoting Canada’s cultural wealth.

Currently serving...show more

Adam Cunningham is Chief Executive Officer of Allied Global Marketing, one of the industry’s most established global marketing groups across entertainment, gaming, sports and location-based experiences. As CEO, he is leading the company’s next phase of growth by bringing Allied’s global teams closer together around a shared approach rooted in...show more

As part of Blue Ant Studios’ global distribution group, Valentina oversees third-party Canadian producer relationships and acquires content for international sales to the company’s global network of customers across all platforms.

Valentina also works as the distribution team’s production executive, working closely with producers to ensure both editorial quality and suitability...show more

Samantha De France is a seasoned Production Executive with over two decades of experience across the North American entertainment industry. She currently serves as Head of Production & Post, Canada, at Amazon MGM Studios in Toronto, where she oversees production for Prime Video, Canada. In this role, De France leads...show more

Till Derenbach is CEO and Executive Producer of Zeitsprung Pictures, the Cologne-based production company founded in 1985 by producer Michael Souvignier. Since 2008, Derenbach has jointly overseen the company’s productions and has played a key role in shaping its creative direction and strategic growth.

He began his...show more

As Co-Executive Producer at Fred Rogers Productions, Kristin DiQuollo provides creative and strategic vision for Donkey Hodie, the Emmy Award-winning puppet series for preschoolers on PBS KIDS, which is inspired by characters from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. She leads development and production of content, including developing the shortform series Donkey Hodie...show more

Courtney is a forward-thinking development executive with over a decade of experience creating premium content across global platforms. As the VP of Unscripted and Documentary at Muse Entertainment, she champions bold ideas and builds standout programming for Canadian, U.S., and international audiences.

Working with both public broadcasters and global streamers, including...show more

Ellen Doherty is Chief Creative Officer for Fred Rogers Productions, overseeing the development and production of content for all platforms. She serves as executive producer for the company’s current series on PBS KIDS – Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Odd Squad, Donkey Hodie and Alma’s Way.

She also developed Donkey Hodie and Alma’s...show more

Mackenzie Donaldson is Vice President, Scripted Television at Blink49 Studios, bringing a strong background in producing critically acclaimed, award-winning content. Her credits include the highly anticipated upcoming drama YAGA (Crave) as well as producing on the Emmy, Peabody, and CSA Award–winning series Orphan Black, and the Emmy-nominated series Snowpiercer (TNT/Netflix).

As...show more

Toby Dormer is President, Canada, Unscripted Television at Blink49 Studios, where he leads all Canadian unscripted operations and collaborates closely with the U.S. team delivering an integrated, cross-border strategy leveraging Canadian scale, crews, and expertise serving both domestic and global audiences. Since joining Blink49 in 2022, he has overseen a...show more

Executive Producer Meghan Duffy is the Founder of Black Watch Entertainment, where she develops and produces premium unscripted series, feature-length documentaries and TV movies for partners around the world. With more than two decades in the industry, Duffy has built a reputation for blending strong journalistic instincts with creative production,...show more

Sofía Fábregas has built a solid career of over 15 years in the television and film industry in Spain and has established herself as an influential figure in the audiovisual sector, a field that has traditionally been male-dominated.

In 2017, she founded the production company The LAB Cinema, which produced the...show more

James Farr oversees development strategy and leads the creation of premium unscripted series and specials for major global broadcasters and streaming platforms at Cream Productions. A long-time member of the company’s senior leadership team, he has built and guided a diverse slate spanning history, science, pop culture, and true crime.

His...show more

Two-time Grammy and five-time Emmy nominated Emmy Winner, Music Supervisor, Nora Felder’s tenure in music began working with legendary music producer, Phil Ramone, spearheading recording projects as Vice President of Phil Ramone Inc. with artist greats, such as Paul Simon, Sinead O'Connor, Malcolm McLaren, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett and Iggy Pop.

Fast-forward...show more

Dan Fill is the co-founder of Dark Slope Studios, an entertainment company that operates one of North America's largest and most innovative virtual production soundstage complexes. Dan's virtual production team and soundstage facilities have helped with the production of such shows as Heated Rivalry, Ginny & Georgia, The Boys, Gen...show more

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Courtney Fitzpatrick is currently Head of Content Partnerships & Sales, Canada for BBC Studios based in Toronto.

Prior to joining BBC Studios Courtney was Vice President, Distribution & Content Strategy at Lionsgate. Before that, she worked on the Marble Media now Blue Ant Media distribution team and on a number...show more

Sarah Fowlie leads the Production of Original Programming across Bell Media's English Language platforms including CTV, CTV Speciality and Crave. Fowlie began her career at Bell Media in 1997 at The Comedy Network and has developed strong relationships with the Canadian and Global Entertainment industry.

She has held a range of...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

Andrea Gabourie, President of Toronto-based FORTÉ Entertainment, is a multiple, Emmy Award-winning Creator and Executive Producer and one of Canada’s leading entertainment professionals.

Now celebrating its 10th year, FORTÉ is run by wife-and-husband team, Andrea & Mitch Gabourie, and has become one of the most trusted production companies based...show more

Yolanda Garcia Cuevas is an Acquisitions Manager, Film at RTVE. She has 30 years of experience in media, with a career spanning acquisitions, management, production and leadership. She has participated in expert groups focused on acquisitions, sports production, films and documentaries, and is especially proud of her work promoting women...show more

Brendan Gaul is Global Chief Entertainment Officer at McCann, where he develops original narrative, unscripted, and theatrical projects under the TRAVERSE32 banner, a New York based global branded entertainment production company and development studio that he co-founded and where he serves as Co-President. An award-winning producer, his work has been honored at...show more

Mitsou Gélinas is a multifaceted artist, host and entrepreneur. She won the hearts of Quebecers on television as a child before achieving major success as a singer, with eight albums to her name.

Her debut single “Bye Bye Mon Cowboy” was voted one of Quebec’s favourite songs — more...show more

Michael Gelman is SVP of Program Strategy, Acquisitions & Co-Productions at A+E Global Media. In addition to driving viewership for A&E, Lifetime and Home.Made.Nation, Michael is focused on identifying and negotiating non-fiction content deals for usage across the A+E Global Media portfolio including linear networks, SVOD and FAST channels. He...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 6...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...show more

Oliver Gray is Vice President of Network Sports and Client Partnerships at The E.W. Scripps Company, where he leads national advertising and brand partnership strategy across the company’s rapidly expanding sports and entertainment portfolio, including Scripps Sports. In this role, he focuses on connecting blue-chip advertisers with premium live sports...show more

Katy Harding is an Executive Producer and creative leader with more than 20 years of experience in unscripted, documentary, and scripted storytelling.

As Head of Content and Executive Producer for Red Bull Media House in Canada, she oversees a slate spanning film, series, YouTube, and live events, with projects generating hundreds...show more

Allana Harkin is an Emmy Award-winning actor, director, writer, and executive producer whose work spans comedy, television, and digital media. She earned ten Emmy nominations for her work on TBS’s Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and has created and appeared in projects for Crave, CBC, Nick Jr., TBS, TNT, Amazon...show more

A seasoned media executive and producer with a distinguished record in premium factual and unscripted television, Jennifer Harkness joins Muse Entertainment's Los Angeles office as SVP, Global Development and Partnerships. In this role, she will focus on developing premium documentary and unscripted content while cultivating strategic partnerships with Canadian, U.S.,...show more

Allan Hawco is an acclaimed Canadian actor, writer, and executive producer known for his work across film, television, and theatre. He divides his time between Newfoundland, Toronto, and Los Angeles.

Hawco is best known as the creator and star of the hit CBC series Republic of Doyle. He is also an...show more

Chief Creative Officer | Executive Producer | Creator | Director

Emmy Award • Cannes Lions • Critics Choice Award • NAACP Award Winner

Kevin S. Healey is one of the most successful creators of hidden-camera and alternative entertainment formats working today, with a career spanning globally recognized television franchises, hit streaming films,...show more

Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia is a Director for Drama at ZDF Studios, the commercial arm of German public broadcaster ZDF. There he is responsible for sales and acquisitions of scripted projects across Scandinavia and English-speaking territories.

Prior to joining ZDF Studios, Rodrigo worked as the VP Scripted Acquisitions and Co-productions at Seven.One...show more

Barry Hertz is the award-winning Film Editor and Chief Film Writer for The Globe and Mail, based in Toronto. His new book, Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious, the Blockbusters that Supercharged the World, which The New Yorker calls a "remarkably entertaining story of Hollywood...show more

Lisa Holme is Head of Content for Roku Media, overseeing the vision, creative strategy, and go-to-market execution for all content initiatives. She leads The Roku Channel and the teams behind Roku Originals, Acquisitions, Programming, AVOD/FAST, Roku Sports, Roku Brand Studio, and This Old House.

With nearly 20 years in media and...show more

Georgie Holt is the CEO and Co-Founder of FlightStory, a media and investment company building the future of media for the creator age with entrepreneur Steven Bartlett.

FlightStory builds and scales creator-led media brands, partnering with creators to develop global IP, grow audiences and expand their platforms across content, products and...show more

Meghan Hooper White is a C-suite global content leader with a track record of building and scaling high-performing businesses within major media organizations. She currently serves as EVP, Global Strategy and Co-Productions at Studio TF1 America, where she leads the strategic expansion of the newly rebranded company, driving growth across...show more

As Co-President of Blue Ant Studios, Matt Hornburg oversees content strategy, development and production, working across Blue Ant Media’s integrated ecosystem of channels, studios and rights to ensure strong commercial alignment from concept through to international distribution.

Known for building globally exportable formats and high-impact original content, Matt leads a premium,...show more

Jinny Howe is Head of Scripted Series for the US and Canada at Netflix. In this role, Howe is a driving force behind Netflix’s most ambitious content overseeing the creative lifecycle of a rich and diverse slate that encompasses drama, comedy, family, young adult, and stand-up.  Since joining Netflix in...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

Beth Iley is an accomplished television executive and producer with a keen eye for talent and over ten years’ experience developing and producing innovative and award-winning original content for the global market.

In her role as Vice President of International Series Development for award-winning Lark Productions, Iley...show more

Katie Isaacson is the Emmy® Award winning, Senior Director of Program Development for CNN Original Series. Isaacson joined CNN in 2016 and is responsible for cultivating relationships within the creative community and developing and producing original nonfiction programming across CNN’s global platforms. Isaacson works closely with the wider CNN Original...show more

Devery Jacobs is an actor, writer, director, producer, and advocate for Indigenous and
LGBTQ2S+ rights from Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory. Her leading role on the Emmy®-
nominated FX comedy series RESERVATION DOGS earned her two Critics’ Choice Award
nominations and a Gotham Award nomination for her performance as “Elora Danan.” Jacobsshow more

Cathie James oversees unscripted development and content at Blue Ant Studios. Previously, she was the Co-President of Proper Television where she created original series like Beer Budget Reno (A&E, Corus), Andy’s East Coast Kitchen Crawl (Food Network) and Cross Country Cake-Off (Bell Media).

She has also executive produced a number of...show more

Richard Jean-Baptiste is a Montreal-based executive producer and business innovation leader with over 25 years of experience in film, television, and digital storytelling. He currently leads Attria Media, part of the Attraction group, where he develops original fiction and documentary projects while supporting diverse voices, particularly BIPOC creators, across both...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

Gwen Jones is a senior media executive with nearly 30 years of experience in domestic and international content distribution. Currently, she serves as the Director, Distribution at CBC/Radio-Canada, where she manages domestic content sales, overseeing the licensing and distribution of their extensive content library to Canadian media platforms.

She also leads...show more

Formerly the Senior Vice President, International Originals for HBO Max, Jeniffer Kim was responsible for commissioning original series and co-productions for the platform in international markets targeted for U.S. and global audiences.

Among her HBO Max titles include the critically acclaimed original It’s a Sin from screenwriter Russell T. Davies, Spanish...show more

As General Manager, Original Programming, Carlyn Klebuc oversees development and production of all commissioned English-language original programming across all Bell Media platforms. Under her leadership, the original production team is commissioning at a high-water-mark volume and ordered a slate of impactful Canadian series, including Little Bird, Late Bloomer, Shoresy, and...show more

Morad Koufane holds a degree from the Institute of Political Studies in Lyon and a DESS in audiovisual communication law from Paris-Sorbonne. He began his career at the Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel (1994), before joining the French Embassy in New York as assistant audiovisual attaché (1995–1998), then serving as Audiovisual...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

Frederick Kroetsch is an Edmonton-based director and producer known for bold, character-driven documentaries that blend cinematic style with raw, real-world access. He has received two Canadian Screen Award nominations for directing the documentary TV-series Wild Rose Vets (Cottage Life/Nat Geo,) and he directs the series Crip Trip (AMI-tv/TVO), which is...show more

Timothy Kuryak leads the acquisition, development, and launch of exclusive and original programming for LG Channels. He is responsible for identifying and building strategic partnerships with production companies and independent producers – overseeing everything from negotiation and development through production and premiere.

An Emmy-nominated executive, writer, and producer with over 20...show more

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Keri Levinsky is a senior media executive with deep expertise in content acquisition, distribution strategy, and partnership development across the Canadian entertainment landscape. Currently she leads Content Acquisition for Canada at Roku, where she leads strategic content partnerships for the territory.

Prior to joining Roku, Keri spent more than a...show more

Amira Lewally is the Head of Originals at E.W. Scripps and an acclaimed producer with years of experience developing and overseeing premium series, specials, documentaries, and video podcasting that center powerful, culturally resonant storytelling.

In her role, Lewally oversees all original content development for the broadcast group’s portfolio of national networks,...show more

Sam Linton, VP, Production and Development, Global Media, Blue Ant Media brings over 35 years of production expertise to the company’s channel brands. Based in Canada, Sam leads commissioning for Blue Ant Media’s Canadian portfolio of specialty linear and streaming channels, including: Cottage Life, T+E, Makeful, Smithsonian Channel, BBC First,...show more

Zach Lipovsky is Vancouver based Emmy-nominated director who started his career on Spielberg's filmmaking competing "On the lot" where I placed 5th out of 12,000 directors worldwide.

He’s gone on to direct for SyFy, Lionsgate, Legendary and Warner Brothers and Disney and where he was the producing director for the award...show more

Nikki Love is Senior Vice President of Development and Production, Scripted, for WE tv and ALLBLK, AMC Networks’ premier streaming service for Black television and film. In this role, she serves as the primary liaison between the networks and content partners across all phases of scripted development, production, and...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 also writes Strikegeist, the Ankler’s newsletter on the historic Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

She was previously a senior entertainment reporter for Insider (formerly Business...show more

Shelley MacDougall is the Feature Film Executive for Indigenous Content and Development at Telefilm. Prior to joining Telefilm in 2025, she was a production executive at APTN, and previously worked in production, development, and business affairs in the Vancouver film and television industry since 1997. With an over twenty-five year...show more

Nanci MacLean built her career at the intersection of creativity and business, proving that Canadian content can be culturally resonant and commercially successful. 

As Vice President of Bell Media Studios, she oversaw The Marilyn Denis Show, The Social, and Your Morning, as well as the long-running entertainment news brand Etalk....show more

David Madden currently serves as President of WEBTOON Productions, the fan-driven studio and IP business from WEBTOON Entertainment. He oversees development, production, and sales for the company’s global TV, feature film, and animation businesses. Madden serves as Executive Producer on the studio’s adaptations of popular Wattpad webnovels and WEBTOON webcomics.

Previously,...show more

Zach Marcovici is currently Executive in Charge of Development for CBC Drama, where he is responsible for developing high quality original drama series.

Prior to joining CBC, he was Director of Development & Production at BentFrame Film & TV, overseeing a slate of female-driven TV projects for the Canadian and international...show more

Suzanne Marshall brings over a decade of experience in the Canadian film and television industry, with past roles at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Canadian Film Centre. As Senior Manager of Programming at Hollywood Suite, she oversees all aspects of programming, acquisitions, scheduling, and production commissioning. She is...show more

Jeanne Mau leads NBCU LAUNCH, the umbrella brand that houses the comprehensive inclusion efforts across NBCUniversal’s entertainment television portfolio. Mau’s scope includes entertainment programming created by NBCU’s four studios – Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios and Universal Television Alternative Studio – its networks, including NBC and Bravo, and its...show more

Marie McCann is the Senior Director of Children's Content at CBC, Canada’s national public broadcaster. CBC Kids' mandate is to create and curate content that entertains, informs and reflects the diversity of kids in Canada from two to teen.

McCann's career in children's media began at TVOntario as a writer/producer where...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

Daniel Mekinda is Executive Vice President at WPP Media Canada, where he leads both Motion Entertainment and WPP Media 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...show more

AJ Mendez is an accomplished creative executive and producer with a passion for championing bold storytelling and fresh voices. As SVP of Originals at Piller/Segan, she has been instrumental in shaping the company’s slate for over 15 years, playing a key role in discovering and nurturing emerging talent, and helping...show more

Valerie Meraz is a television and media industry executive known for consistently demonstrating her passion for nurturing creative and diverse voices across all media sectors. She has built a long career in content acquisitions and strategy working with basic and premium cable networks handling the sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation of...show more

Erica Meus-Saunders is an Afro-Caribbean woman who immigrated to Canada 11 years ago from the Bahamas. An active part of the Nova Scotia screen industry, she has directed and produced several films that have played at notable festivals – St. John’s International Women Film Festival (SJIWFF), Atlantic International Film Festival...show more

Richard Middleton has spent more than a decade covering the global TV business and leads all international coverage at Broadcast, writing about the shifting strategies of US studios, emerging content trends and the financial models that underpin the sector.

He was previously editor of TBI (Television Business International) and C21Media’s flagship...show more

Since 2020, J.C. has led scripted and unscripted content strategy as President and Head of Content for Cineflix Productions, a global film and television studio with offices in New York, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and London. He oversees the development slate, manages productions, works across co-productions with Cineflix Rights and is...show more

Pat Mills writes, directs and produces alongside creative partner Alyson Richards. Collectively they’ve made over a dozen features and 100+ episodes of Television. Collaborations include The Retreat (Globe and Mail Critics pick) sold to Showtime/Hulu; Don’t Talk To Irene, premiered at TIFF and won the audience and jury award at Austin...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

As Director of Development for CBC Comedy, Samantha Morris Mastai is responsible for driving and overseeing the quality and diversity of the comedy development slate.

Before joining CBC, Samantha was an Executive Producer and VP of Scripted at Lark Productions/Universal International Studios, leading development and production of scripted television for the...show more

Nafisa is a development executive and producer whose work is driven by a deep commitment to supporting underrepresented voices and championing inclusive storytelling in Canadian film and television.

As Director of Scripted Development at Blink49 Studios, she collaborates closely with creators to develop original projects from concept through production.

Previously, as Director...show more

Paige Murray is the Director of Development at The Walt Disney Company, where she oversees the slate of Canadian original content for Disney+. In this role, she leads local content strategy, championing stories that reflect the breadth and diversity of the Canadian experience.

Previously, Paige spent more than 14 years at...show more

Nick Nantell is a television and film producer and studio executive. Currently, he is Executive Vice President and Head of Scripted Creative at Boat Rocker Studios, an independent, integrated global entertainment company.

In this role, he has overseen the launches of numerous premium scripted series, including, Invasion (Apple TV+), Palm Royale...show more

In 2007, Zarqa created the internationally renowned CBC comedy series, Little Mosque on the Prairie, the world’s first sitcom about a Muslim community living in the west. The show premiered to the highest ratings CBC had in over 20 years and won a Gemini.

In 2014, she published her comedic memoir,...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 and digital platforms.

Natasha has had a...show more

Robin Neinstein is an Emmy Award–nominated Executive Producer and Executive in Charge of Production with two decades of experience building and delivering globally celebrated series.

Robin joined Netflix in Los Angeles in 2018 and is currently part of the leadership team overseeing drama series production as Director, UCAN Production Management. For...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’...show more

Proinsias leads TG4’s factual output, commissioning content for TV and digital platforms in factual, specialist factual, arts and culture genres. She is also the Executive Producer of the channel’s landmark live events.

She manages TG4’s premiere primetime factual slot, commissioning mini-series, single hours and feature films for TV, theatrical and online...show more

Cara Nye is a media executive dedicated to authentic, inclusive storytelling. Since joining AMI-tv in 2012, she has built a strong track record in Canadian broadcasting, developing a range of impactful series including Pretty Blind, We Were Broncos, Crip Trip, and Underdog Inc.

She is responsible for screening pitches, show development,...show more

Mike Omelus is executive director of content and programming 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 dozens of original productions in English, French and up to 17 Indigenous languages...show more

Avery Pearson's original comedy music has landed on Broadway, network TV, and streaming. The Toronto-born comedian, composer, and performer wrote the opening number for Jeff Ross's Broadway/Netflix show Take a Banana for the Ride and has performed live on ABC for NFL Honors with Keegan-Michael Key and ESPYs with Steph Curry and Jay Pharoah. A core...show more

Andrew Peterson is the Head of the Creator Economy Ecosystem at YouTube, where he oversees partnerships with organizations that are critical to enabling the creator economy to thrive.

In his role, Andrew and his team work with creator service providers, talent representatives and the influencer marketing agencies that support the next...show more

Executive Producer and President of Piazza Entertainment, a Toronto-based film and television production company specializing in premium scripted programming for domestic and international markets.

Piazza has produced numerous internationally recognized television series, including SkyMed, Lost Girl, Dark
Matter, Nurses, and XIII, as well as the feature film The Other Half, starring...show more

Vice-président des services juridiques et technologies de l’information et secrétaire général de Téléfilm Canada, Sébastien Pigeon pilote notamment le dossier de l’intelligence artificielle et a mené l’élaboration récente d’une politique d’affaires en IA.
Avocat titulaire d’une maîtrise en droit des technologies de l’information de l’Université de Montréal, il agit aussi...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

Nisha Platzer is a queer director and experimental filmmaker living and working on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. Her films meld sounds and imagery that you can dream and drown in, while exploring a wide range of themes spanning disability, queerness and youth, to...show more

Tom Power is an award-winning musician and broadcaster who hosts the national arts & entertainment program Q With Tom Power 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...show more

Adam Puchalsky is a leading voice at the intersection of entertainment, marketing, and brand storytelling. As President of the Brand Studio at Blink49 Studios, he is spearheading the development of high-impact, culturally resonant content designed to connect brands with audiences through premium entertainment. With over 20 years of experience, Adam...show more

Born in Canada and raised partially in the UK (where she trained as an actress), Megan cut her teeth in indie film & commercial production in NYC, where she grew to cinematographer, editor & finally, director. She now lives in LA.

On the heels of her festival smashing short film, Demolition,...show more

Philip Riccio is a Development Executive at Hawco Productions and co-founder and Artistic Director of The Company Theatre in Toronto. With a career spanning more than two decades as an actor, director, and producer across theatre, film, and television, Philip brings a storyteller's instinct to the development process. He has...show more

Viviane Richard is an Acquisition and Co-Production Executive in the Drama Department at ZDF Studios. Since joining the company in 2017, she has worked across international projects spanning early development through to ready-mades, combining editorial insight with pragmatic production know-how.

Viviane has overseen production management on a range of (co-)productions, including...show more

Alyson Richards writes, directs and produces alongside creative partner Pat Mills. Collectively they’ve made over a dozen features and 100+ episodes of Television. Collaborations include The Retreat (Globe and Mail Critics pick) sold to Showtime/Hulu; Don’t Talk To Irene, premiered at TIFF and won the audience and jury award at...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

Monica Rodman is Executive Vice President of Alternative Programming at Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS), a division of Universal Studio Group. In this role, she oversees series development and current programming across all platforms and works closely with the studio's roster of producing partners, including Tina Fey, Jordan Peele, Dick...show more

Adam Rodness is a producer, actor, and writer and the co-founder of Toronto-based production company 5’7 Films. Rodness began his career producing music videos for major recording artists including Eminem, Drake, Usher, and The Black Eyed Peas, before transitioning into film and television. Rodness co-created and produced the Rockie Award–nominated CBC...show more

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

Since joining...show more

Michael Schneider has covered the business of television for 30 years, currently as the executive editor, TV, 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, Schneider...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 Global Media™ in New York and encompasses the Category 6 Media™ and Six West Media™ brands. 

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

Denise Seneviratne is Commissioning Editor for NonScripted UK Originals at 5, reporting to Chief Content Officer, Ben Frow. In her role, she is responsible for growing and shaping the broadcaster’s factual slate, driven by a passion for stories that surprise, inspire, and connect with audiences.

Her recent commissions include Diana’s Wedding...show more

Jessica is responsible for developing comedies and dramas for the Canadian and international markets, collaborating with writers, creators and executives across Boat Rocker’s scripted slate. Recent projects include Bet for Netflix which has been renewed for a second season, season 2 of Netflix’s YA hit Geek Girl and Irish series...show more

Jarrett Sherman is an Emmy-nominated engagement strategist and the founder of SuperServe, a strategy-led consultancy that helps creators, entertainment companies, and audience-driven brands turn loyalty into a repeatable growth and revenue advantage.

He specializes in entertainment-tested fandom mechanics – return rituals, recognition, access, and participation loops – that convert passive...show more

Ann Shin is the CEO of Fathom Film Group and an award-winning writer and executive producer celebrated for character-driven storytelling. Under her leadership, Fathom has evolved into a premium production company with a bold focus on True Crime, a dedicated YouTube division, and an expanding slate of scripted projects—staying nimble...show more

Ed Simpson is a media entrepreneur, strategist, and dealmaker with more than two decades of experience building and scaling content, digital media, and IP-led businesses across television, streaming, creator platforms, podcasts, and branded commerce. As part of the founding leadership team at Wheelhouse, he helped shape and scale the company...show more

Doug Smith became CBC/Radio-Canada’s Executive Vice-President of CBC on February 2, 2026.

In this role, he oversees all aspects of the public broadcaster’s English-language business including: setting the strategy, content, budgets, audience growth, marketing and communications, distribution platforms, and public service mandate.

Doug draws on over thirty years of experience in content...show more

Sam Sniderman is President of Electric Palm Media, a Los Angeles-based advisory firm specializing in strategy, corporate development and value creation for global content businesses. He works with leading producers, studios and investors on growth, M&A and evolving business models across film, television and digital media.

Sniderman has been a senior...show more

Lisa Rose Snow is a Canadian Screen Award and Directors Guild of Canada Award-winning director, writer, and series creator passionate about timeless stories with strong visual style that smash stereotypes and raise the vibration. LRS has directed and written for companies including Netflix, CW, HBO Max, Prime, ABC, Lifetime, and...show more

Janine Squires is a seasoned producer working in the Canadian television industry, with extensive experience across scripted drama and comedy.

She currently serves as Producer on the CBC hit comedy Son of a Critch, and is an Executive Producer on the television series Saint-Pierre. Previously, she was Production Manager...show more

Sharon Stevens is the Vice-President of Programming for GameTV & Hollywood Suite, bringing over two decades of expertise in programming, acquisitions, and negotiations.

She has forged trusted partnerships with major studios and distributors worldwide while remaining deeply committed to championing Canadian content at every stage of development. Sharon works closely with...show more

As VP, Global Content, Justin Stockman is responsible for English TV programming including CTV, Crave and Bell Media’s suite of English language specialty channels with a focus on developing groundbreaking new content and international content sales. Stockman’s role includes the ongoing negotiation and development of Bell Media’s Original Production programming...show more

Stu Stone is a filmmaker, producer, and actor who began his career as a child and built an impressive list of film and television credits. He is best known for voicing Ralphie in the beloved animated series The Magic School Bus and for appearing in films such as Donnie Darko and The...show more

David Strasser is an award-winning director and executive producer known for his versatility across mystery, thriller, procedural, and romance. His work has reached international audiences on platforms and networks including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hallmark Channel, and Lifetime Television, with projects earning recognition from the Canadian Screen Awards, the Leo...show more

Michelle Strong is Co-President of Distribution for A+E Global Media™. In this role, alongside Co-President Jane Rice, Strong jointly oversee all distribution operations for A+E Global Media’s domestic, Caribbean and Canadian portfolios, including platform distribution, partnerships and marketing. Together, they bring decades of expertise and complementary strengths to their roles.

Known...show more

Erin Sullivan, MBA, CPA-CGA has been working in film and television for over 10 years. Erin has been a part of the team that created, Republic of Doyle (Seasons 1-6), Majumder Manor (Seasons 1-2), Every Word Is Absolutely True, Boy On Bridge, Frontier (Season 1-3), Braven, Cast No Shadow, Mutual...show more

Duana Taha is a television writer, producer, & director whose credits include The Next Step, Surrealestate, Degrassi: TNG, the upcoming Help, I’m Alive, and many more. She has created many acclaimed digital series including the Canadian Screen Award-winning Near or Far for CBC Gem and Wattpad, is a frequent contributor...show more

Kelly Townsend is the editor of Playback, with previous experience in B2B and entertainment journalism. Before joining the Playback team in 2018, she worked in the editorial, marketing and communication departments at B2B publisher Dovetail Communications. She has a bachelor's degree in English from York University and is a graduate...show more

As VP, Creative Affairs at Cameron Pictures, Karen Tsang works with some of Canada’s most exciting talent developing and producing adult scripted series for the international marketplace.

She is a Co-Executive Producer on Committed, the company’s upcoming romantic comedy series for CBC and BBC Northern Ireland, and is passionate about creator-driven...show more

Jennifer Twiner McCarron is President of Blue Ant’s Kids, Family and Young Adult (YA) division, where oversees all animation and live action.

Jennifer joined animation studio Atomic Cartoons (Atomic) in 2011 and helped grow it from a 10-person team into an industry leader in kids and family content. In 2016, she...show more

A proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Cole Vandale is a filmmaker with more than 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry.

He began his career as a performer before moving behind the camera and expanding into writing, directing, and producing. Cole has produced award-winning short films that...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

Melissa Williamson is an accomplished media industry leader and a senior production executive with Bell Media’s Original Programming team. In her current role, Williamson oversees a diverse slate of projects, including Heated Rivalry Season 2, Jared Keeso’s I Kill The Bear, Cats in the Plateau, Shoresey Season 6, and Season...show more

Stephanie Wilson Chapin is a dynamic and passionate leader who has been immersed in the media industry for over two decades.

With an extensive background in digital strategy, product management, marketing, consumer research, and editorial strategy, she has consistently demonstrated her expertise in transforming ideas into tangible, data-driven solutions that generate...show more

Henry Winkler celebrated 50 years of success in Hollywood in 2024 and continues to be in demand not only as an actor, producer, and director but as a best-selling author. His autobiography, BEING HENRY: The Fonz…and Beyond, was on the NY Times best-seller list for 11 weeks as well as...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

Dawn Yang leads Global Entertainment Partnerships at TikTok, where she develops vertical strategy and innovative partnership models that bring together users, fans, creators and studios into a dynamic ecosystem for discovery, storytelling, and fandom. She is driven to shape the future of entertainment where culture and technology meet, connecting global...show more

Li Yeh is Director of Strategic Planning, Original Programming for Bell Media. Li leads the business and content rights strategies for development and independent productions working closely with the senior leadership team. With a focus on Bell Media’s strategic priorities, Li also manages relationships with external stakeholders. 

With over 20 years of experience in...show more