Speaker Samantha De France

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Samantha De France

Head, Production & Post-Production, International Originals, Canada

Amazon MGM Studios

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 cross-functional production teams and drives the successful delivery of high-quality content across genres.

Throughout her career, De France has held several influential leadership positions, including COO of Our House Media and Director of Programming & Development at Cineflix Productions. Her expertise spans production management, creative development, talent mentorship, and large-scale content operations—contributing to the success of numerous acclaimed television series and films.

Beyond her work at Amazon MGM Studios, De France remains an active industry contributor. She is a member of the Canadian Film and Television Production Association, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and Women in Film & Television Toronto.

Speaking on: Meet a Scripted Executive; Topic Tables

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