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2023 Reelworld Producer Program
2023 Reelworld Producer Program
2023 Reelworld Producer Program
2023 Reelworld Producer Program
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2023 Reelworld Producer Program
The Reelworld Producer Program is a year-long curriculum that provides mentoring and learning opportunities, and creates pathways to build a career as a producer in the television industry. The program candidates will be immersed in the business side of the Canadian entertainment field. After choosing a project, under a mentor, they will learn valuable skills such as creating a corporation, retaining intellectual property rights, choosing and optioning scripts, creating deal memos, choosing key creatives and casting directors, plus much more.
Meet the 2023 Reelworld Producers! We encourage participants of our programs to bring their own unique backgrounds and skill sets to the table. These producers with their unique frame of reference will serve as agents of change and help create equitable content that appeals to a broader audience.
Meet the 2023 Producers Program Participants!
Meet the 2023 Producers Accelerator Program Participants!
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The 2023 Producers Accelerator Program
The Reelworld Producer Accelerator Program is a year-long curriculum that provides support to the 2022 producers to continue to develop their projects optioned last year. The 2022 Reelworld Producers went through an intensive 12-month program - meeting with over 40 mentors, attending Banff for pitches and networking, and TIFF so they could broaden their circle of contacts. With many receiving Letters of interest to access development funds, Reelworld will continue to support their process.
Thank You to Our Partners and Supporters
Founding Partner
Contributing Supporter
Thank You to Our Wonderful Mentors for your Time and Contribution
John Marayness, Producer
Lindsay Cox, SVP, Insight Productions
Jennifer Holnes, President, Hungry Eyes Media
Terry Markus, Entertainment lawyer, Humber College
Michael Hirsh, CEO, WOW! Unlimited
Nafisa Murji & Nicole Singh, Director of Talent Development & Associate, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Gosia Kamela, Executive in Charge of Production, CBC
Ngardy Conteh George, Director, Producer, OYA media Group
Cory Bowles, Director, Producer
Glenn Cockburn, Founder/Literary Agent, Meridian Artists Inc.
Floyd Kane, Producer, Showrunner, Circle Blue Entertainment
Todd Berger, Producer
Jennifer Blitz, Director, Tax Credits & Financing Programs, Ontario Creates
Naomi Zener, Entertainment Lawyer, Bereskin & Parr LLP
Sasha Henry & Tamar Bird, Producers, Sunflower Studios
David Cormican, Producer
Nicole Mendes, VP of Scripted Development, Lark Productions
Marney Malabar, Director of Kids TV, TVO
Tina Apostolopoulos, Production Executive, Factual & Reality, Bell Media
Ty Hyland, Production Executive, Finance & Planning, CBC
Sharon Lewis, Director, Producer
Anya McKenzie & Nicky Singh, Managers, Business & Rights, CBC
Nathalie Clermont, VP of Programs and Scripted Development, CMF
Marla Boltman, SVP, Business Affairs & Operations, Halfire Entertainment
Jennifer Shin, Director of Development (Scripted Comedy), CBC
Layth Gafoor, Sports and Entertainment Lawyer, Lucentem Sports
Jane Jankovic, Executive Producer of Documentaries, TVO
Lea Marin, Director of Development (Drama), CBC
Lesley Birchard & Michelle McCree, Exec. in Charge of Production, CBC Docs, Sue Dando, Head of The Nature of Things, CBC
Lalita Krishna, Director/Producer/Co-Chair, Hot Docs Film Festival
Julie Chang, EVP, International Co-Productions, Blue Ant Media
Zach Feldberg & Melanie Le Phan, Exec. in Charge of Production, Digital Originals, CBC
Michael Coutanche, Associate Professor, RTA School of Media
Upcoming Reelworld Programs & Events
June 5-8 l 7PM
Community Film Screening
Join us June 5-8 for a night of community as we explore the changing neighbourhoods around us. Through the power of film we will spark conversations about how we can support each other during these uncertain times.
We will screen the short film On the Fence and the feature-length film Unarmed Verses, followed by an informal discussion about important topics such as housing, home ownership and community. Our moderator Sapphire Woods will lead the discussion, which will also feature a special guest from your community!
Take advantage of this FREE event, connect with your neighbours, and learn from each other. We hope to see you there. Refreshments will be provided.
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