How To Choose A Festival Director

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1 Micro Meetings Participating Leaders Ben Thompson Short Film Programmer, Tribeca Film Festival Coming from a proud Welsh upbringing Ben Thompson joined the Tribeca Film Festival in 2003 and began working with the filmmaker and programming teams. After half a decade of watching short film submissions Ben became the Short Film Programmer for the festival. Throughout the year he also gives talks at film schools to young filmmakers and students about festival strategy and submissions and continues to program short film events in New York. Ben has also directed and produced dozens of short films and documentaries and screened at over 30 festivals around the world. About Tribeca Film Festival and what you are looking for: Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2002 with the mission of contributing to the revitalization of lower Manhattan in the wake of the September 11 disaster. Fifteen years later, the Festival has grown at a remarkable pace, and brings together members of the international film community and movie- lovers of this nation s greatest and most diverse city to celebrate the power of film. The Tribeca Film Festival features international competitions for both feature and short length narrative and documentary films, as well as a wide range of other special programs and categories. The festival is a celebration of diversity and community in filmmaking. We strive to capture that spirit in our film selections and represent different cultures and communities from all over the globe. Seeking out unique stories and way of looking at the world is an essential part of our programming process and Tribeca has proudly shone on spotlight on countless new, emerging and established filmmakers from different backgrounds and walks of life for over a decade. Matt Lloyd Director, Glasgow Short Film Festival Matt Lloyd has worked in film exhibition in Scotland for sixteen years. He was short film programmer of Edinburgh International Film Festival between 2004 and 2008; his critical history of EIFF How the Movie Brats Took Over Edinburgh was published in Matt was director of Inverness Film Festival from 2006 to 2008, and produced two unique film events for the Oscar- winning actor Tilda Swinton and filmmaker Mark Cousins, The Ballerina Ballroom Cinema of Dreams (2008) and A Pilgrimage (2009). He has directed Glasgow Short Film Festival for six years, in which time it has grown from a modest two day event into Scotland s leading international short film festival. Matt has directed two short fiction films and one short documentary. About Glasgow Short Film Festival and what you are looking for: Glasgow Short Film Festival, the largest competitive short film festival in Scotland, champions new film talent by providing an annual showcase and meeting point for new

2 and established Scottish and international filmmakers, industry delegates and the local audience. We are keen to view a diverse range of new work in all genres and forms for consideration for our international competition. Andre Bennett President & CEO of Cinema Esperança International Inc Since 1983, André Bennett has been participating in both the Canadian and International Film Industries. Besides producing, distributing and selling independent art house features & documentaries, he has participated at a variety of international film festivals as a jury member and panelist. About Cinema Esperança International Inc and what you are looking for: We are looking for projects that are not mainstream or stereotypical, but rather very imaginative and provocative for which there is a niche audience. Cinema Esperança International is a production, distribution & sales company. We are seeking both projects and completed films, dramas and documentaries, that are thought provoking and entertaining, for which there is a market in both Canada and internationally. Lesley Birchard Executive in Charge of Production, CBC Docs Lesley Birchard is an Executive in Charge of Production with CBC Unscripted, where she develops and oversees production on a number of television and digital specials and series. Recent projects include the comedy series Still Standing, the documentary Balletlujah with k.d. lang, arts web series The Re- Education of Eddy Rogo and the development of the new CBC Arts brand. Lesley is currently overseeing a new digital initiative with CBC Docs, working with emerging documentary filmmakers to create original digital documentary content for CBC. About CBC Docs and what you are looking for: CBC Docs is reaching out to the next generation of Canadian documentary filmmakers to tell their stories by creating original digital documentary content for CBC. Pitches are being taken immediately, and content must be produced and delivered between now and April 2016, with the intent of being released on CBC s digital platforms and social channels. CBC Docs goal with this initiative is to give emerging documentary filmmakers those starting out in the field and with a passion for telling stories in the documentary genre

3 the opportunity to take their careers to the next level and reach a national audience. We intend to put a significant focus on supporting emerging Indigenous documentary producers and directors. CBC Docs is looking for stand- alone documentary concepts that focus on a single, unified, strong narrative, approximately 5 to 15 minutes in length. At this time, we are not looking for interactive documentaries. Content should be distinctive, contemporary, character- driven and relevant to Canadians. Subject matter and style may be broad in scope. Justine Pimlott Producer, English Program, Ontario Centre, National Film Board Justine Pimlott recently joined the team at the National Film Board of Canada, Ontario Centre as a producer. She brings a long track record of giving a voice to people and points of view that are often absent from the mainstream media landscape. In 2000, her debut film Laugh In The Dark won Best Social Issue Documentary at Hot Docs International Documentary Festival and Best Canadian Film at the Inside Out Festival. In 2003, she formed Red Queen Productions with Maya Gallus to create provocative films about women, social issues, culture and the arts. Most recently, she co- produced and co- directed Derby Crazy Love, which was launched at RIDM in Montreal in 2013 and had a European premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest About National Film Board and what you are looking for: The National Film Board of Canada is the nation s public producer and distributor of distinctive and audacious audiovisual content. Our mandate is to engage Canadians and the world through the production of creative and innovative works that reflect our country and Canadian points of view. The NFB s English Program is a unique creative laboratory. Our producers work with creators from across Canada filmmakers and other media artists in the production of POV documentaries (more than 50% of our work), auteur animation and original interactive digital content for all platforms including tablet, mobile and the Web. We strive to use our public sector difference to produce work that in terms of approach/perspective/story would be more difficult to undertake in the private sector. Our projects come from a wide range of communities, engage with a wide range of topics and reflect voices and perspectives that are often underrepresented in the mainstream media. As creative producers, we work closely with directors, artists and co- producers to build collaborative teams around projects, and to shape working methods and environments that promote experimentation and creativity.

4 nfb.gc.ca/en/produce- with- the- nfb/english- program/directing- co- producing- with- nfbs- english- program/ Adam Piron Film Programmer & Manager, Native American & Indigenous Program, Sundance Institute Adam Piron (Kiowa/Mohawk) is the Manager of the Sundance Institute s Native American and Indigenous Film Program. In addition to this role, he also joined the Sundance Film Festival s short film programming team in Adam started at Sundance as an intern with the Native Program in He is a graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and most recently from California College of the Art's MBA program for Design Strategy. About Sundance Institute and what you are looking for: Following President and Founder Robert Redford s original vision, Sundance Institute has remained committed to supporting Native American artists throughout the history of the Institute. This support has created tremendous growth in the Native American media field and put Native film on the cultural map. From the support of Greg Sarris s (Coast Miwok) Grand Avenue at the 1992 June Screenwriters Lab to the world premiere of Sydney Freeland s (Navajo) Drunktown s Finest at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, the Institute has established a rich legacy of work. The Native American and Indigenous Program operates the NativeLab Fellowship, the Native Producers Fellowship, the Native Forum at Sundance Film Festival and has established filmmaker labs in New Zealand and Australia. The Program has supported more than 300 filmmakers through labs, grants mentorships and the platform of the Sundance Film Festival. We are looking for projects and filmmakers that are looking for support for their projects and would want to submit to the festival or be considered for our labs. Jean- Francois D. O Bomsawin Manager of Programming, Eastern Region, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Jean- François D. O'Bomsawin is a First Nations member of the Abenaki community of Odanak, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Communications from the University of Ottawa. For five years, he worked for the Canadian Museum of Civilizations, managing a training program for Aboriginal Peoples. Jean- François career started at APTN in the Marketing department as a Communications Coordinator, a position he held for over two years. Since July 2012, he assumed the role of Manager of Programming, Eastern Region. His management experience and understanding of Aboriginal perspectives are very beneficial to the development, evolution and commission of original programming. Jean- François has always dreamed of playing a significant role in the television industry, so his current position is a dream come true. Fascinated by the diversity of Aboriginal cultures, he wishes to bring them to you on multiple platforms.

5 About Aboriginal Peoples Television Network and what you are looking for: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is the first and only national Aboriginal broadcaster in the world with programming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples to share with all Canadians, as well as viewers around the world. We strive to be domestically and internationally recognized as the leading source for distinctively Aboriginal audiovisual content produced by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples. The programming department develops, commissions and acquires distinctive Aboriginal content, which reflects our pride and heritage. APTN is committed to enabling Aboriginal Peoples to share their stories and convey them to a domestic and international audience. APTN develops and licenses first window programs from Aboriginal production companies (with 51% or more ownerships and control). Limited funds are available for second window projects, which don t require Aboriginal ownership. Acquisitions, licenses a wide range of Canadian and international programs in English, French and Aboriginal languages - from movies and series to documentaries and short films. APTN is looking for bold and original ideas that will reach our target markets. Do you have an inspiring and entertaining story to tell? We love complex and multidimensional characters just like you and want to watch them develop on APTN. Charlotte Engel Executive in charge of Production, Firsthand, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Based in Toronto, Charlotte Engel has spent over 25 years working in the film and television industry. She cut her teeth working in the Indie Canadian film industry, working on the films like Highway 61 and The Adjuster. She moved onto a career in broadcasting, working as a production executive for CHUM Television, CTV and Bell Media for 10 years. Specializing in documentary and factual programming, she oversaw successful documentaries such as Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould and Metal: A Headbanger`s Journey and series such as Star Portraits, Bathroom Divas, Ballet Girls and Stripsearch. Engel is currently Executive in Charge of Production for Firsthand, CBC s new documentary strand. Engel sits on the board of imaginenative. Previously, she sat on the Boards of DOC and Hot Docs. About Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and what you are looking for: Firsthand is CBC's new strand of original documentaries airing Thursday nights at 9 pm. We are looking for character driven, POV stories that will resonate with Canadians from coast to coast. We want to challenge our audience on a range of ideas, opinions and tone.

6 Linda O Shaughnessy Manager of Acquisitions, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Linda O Shaughnessy was raised in Baker Lake, Nunavut and Ottawa, Ontario, and brings over 23 years of broadcasting experience to APTN s Programming department. She studied at Algonquin College in the radio- television broadcasting program in Ottawa, and has been part of Canada s Aboriginal broadcasting industry since its beginnings in the North. Linda was part of the pre- launch of Television Northern Canada (TVNC) in Iqaluit, Nunavut, where she worked in scheduling and programming. Of note is that Linda was a panel member representing programming at TVNC s Canadian Radio- television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) license hearing for a national network. The CRTC issued a broadcasting license that launched what is now APTN. Since the start of the network, Linda continued to work in scheduling and programming at APTN s Yellowknife bureau. She then returned to Ottawa in 2002 and was promoted to Manager of Acquisitions in November About Aboriginal Peoples Television Network and what you are looking for: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is the first and only national Aboriginal broadcaster in the world with programming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples to share with all Canadians, as well as viewers around the world. We strive to be domestically and internationally recognized as the leading source for distinctively Aboriginal audiovisual content produced by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples. The programming department develops, commissions and acquires distinctive Aboriginal content, which reflects our pride and heritage. APTN is committed to enabling Aboriginal Peoples to share their stories and convey them to a domestic and international audience. APTN develops and licenses first window programs from Aboriginal production companies (with 51% or more ownerships and control). Limited funds are available for second window projects, which don t require Aboriginal ownership. Acquisitions, licenses a wide range of Canadian and international programs in English, French and Aboriginal languages - from movies and series to documentaries and short films. APTN is looking for bold and original ideas that will reach our target markets. Do you have an inspiring and entertaining story to tell? We love complex and multidimensional characters just like you and want to watch them develop on APTN. Shirley Sneve Executive Director, Vision Maker Media Shirley Sneve directs Vision Maker Media. A member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, she directed Arts Extension Service in Amherst, MA, and the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center in Sioux Falls, SD. As assistant director for the South Dakota Arts Council, she was

7 a founder of Tribal Arts and Tourism groups. She produced for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. She serves on the boards of The Association of American Cultures, the Friends of the Ross Media Arts Center, the Southeast Nebraska Native American Coalition, and Arts Extension Institute. She chairs Native Americans in Philanthropy, and consults for Creative Community Builders. About Vision Maker Media and what you are looking for: At Vision Maker Media we create, promote, and distribute Native stories that represent the cultures, experiences and values of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Our work will integrate Native experience and wisdom into the broader public conversation and awareness about this country s past, present and future. With funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, we fund 6 to 10 projects annually at all stages of production. Citizens or legal residents of the U.S. are eligible to apply for funding. In addition, we acquire 4 to 8 finished productions primarily Canadian documentaries. Vision Maker will also support the creation of new media projects for Internet distribution. Other activities include an annual Producer s Training, archival media assistance, and two film festivals in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. Sarah Dombrink Programme Coordination & International Cooperation interfilm International Short Film Festival Berlin Sarah Dombrink was born and raised in Berlin, Germany. After finishing high school she spent a year abroad working in Vancouver. Sarah holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Cinema Studies from the Free University Berlin. She currently pursues a masters degree in Film and Media Studies at the Film University Babelsberg. Since 2011 she is working for interfilm International Short Film Festival Berlin as a curator and the Programme Coordinator & International Cooperations Manager. In 2014 she set up the inaugural ShortVisions International Short Film Festival Ningbo, China for interfilm Berlin, which successfully took place in September About interfilm International Short Film Festival Berlin and what you are looking for: interfilm International Short Film Festival Berlin has established itself as one of the most important short film festivals worldwide. This year's 31st festival edition will take place from Nov 10 to 15, More than 600 films selected from about 7000 submissions are presented at interfilm and its offspring children's festival 8th Kuki+TeenScreen, which is taking place at the same time. Sections of the festival include the international, German, documentary and environmental competitions, 'Focus On' highlights productions from specific countries or regions, this year the Baltic States and Canada, beyond that, there are special sections devoted to areas such as music videos, commercials, experimental films, historical films and retrospectives. With interforum, the festival's industry section, interfilm is aiming to bring together international film and industry professionals.

8 The festival's goal is to search out skilled and creative filmmakers and bring and present their work in an international, culturally political framework in order to best facilitate the exchange of imaginative ideas. interfilm offers a wide variety of short live- action, animation and documentaries to enthusiastic audiences who value the short film format in its own right. At the Micro Meetings, interfilm's representative Sarah is looking forward to meet filmmakers, producers and (cultural) organizations for short film content and fellow festival representatives for the exchange of ideas, exploring synergies and possible cooperation s. Wanda vanderstoop Distribution Director of Vtape Wanda vanderstoop provides continuing support to Vtape s artists, promoting over 5000 independent productions to worldwide markets including museums, national and international festivals, broadcasters, educational institutions and mobile platforms. She is a committed advocate for artist s rights and fees and contributes to a policy consultation process on the changing methods of dissemination in video and new media. About Vtape and what you are looking for: Vtape is a vibrant distribution organization that represents an international collection of contemporary and historical video art and media works by artists. We make this collection accessible to curators and programmers, educators, scholars and public audiences worldwide. In addition to providing a distribution framework for established and emerging artists, Vtape is committed to establishing video art preservation and exhibition standards, and strives to support hybrid practices in an increasingly complex technical milieu. John Bain President, Search Engine Films JOHN BAIN recently started up Canadian distribution company Search Engine Films. Upcoming films include Equals, People, Places, Things, I Smile Back. Current releases include Before We Go and Learning to Drive and Canadian films Guidance and Bang Bang Baby. Prior to Search Engine he was Senior Vice President, Acquisitions and SVP, Distribution at Maple Pictures. Some of his acquisitions include Drive, Our Idiot Brother, Winter s Bone, Hurt Locker, Hunger, Biutiful, Rosewater. He held a wide range of jobs in Distribution, culminating in SVP, Distribution, at Lions Gate Films before it spun off the Canadian operations into Maple.

9 About Search Engine Films and what you are looking for: Started in 2014, Search Engine Films is a Canadian Distribution company handling mostly specialized feature films. We will release 15 films in 2015 including such titles as Before We Go, Learning to Drive, Kilo Two Bravo and Bang Bang Baby. We are also beginning to distribute in the US. João Garção Borges Managing Director, SHORTSPLANET João is a cinema and TV programmer, director, producer, screenwriter, editor and film critic. He graduated by the Film School of the National Conservatory of Lisbon. He has been working in film since 1976 and works regularly, both in cinema and TV. In 1979 joined RTP (RADIO E TELEVISÃO DE PORTUGAL) where he developed several fiction and documentary projects and was also responsible for all fiction production, co- production and programming, among them ONDA CURTA. Since 1996, ONDA CURTA was established as a special format for short films selected from all over the world. ONDA CURTA is now integrated in a new media project called SHORTSPLANET. João is also the programmer of BASTIDORES, a format oriented for cinema world news and film reviews that is also going to be integrated in SHORTSPLANET. Most recently, João is developing a documentary project in South America about an old Guarani trail that linked the Atlantic coast of Brazil to the mountains of the Inca Empire in Peru. About SHORTSPLANET and what you are looking for: In 1996, ONDA CURTA began a complete new era of short films programming in Portugal. Since its first broadcasting at RTP (RÁDIO E TELEVISÃO DE PORTUGAL) it was clear that a program in itself, albeit groundbreaking, cannot work isolated from the world of production and distribution that shapes the matters sustaining its activity. Now, ONDA CURTA wants to look at the future with a modern and avant- garde perspective intimately related with today s new media potentialities. SHORTSPLANET and ONDA CURTA programming accepts all genres fiction, animation, documentaries and experimental from all over the world. ONDA CURTA programming accepts shorts from all ages, since the classics from the XIX century to the more recent production. Some of our recent acquired or broadcasted projects: THE LOST TOWN OF SWITEZ, YAPTIK- HASSE, THE MONSTER OF NIX, LIPSETT DIARIES, WINSOR McCAY animations and native productions such as THE SPIRIT OF THE BLUEBIRD, TUNNIIT: RETRACING THE LINES OF INUIT TATOOS among others.

10 Jenny Hayden Acquisitions Executive, ShortsHD Located in Los Angeles, Jenny Hayden has broad experience as a marketing and sales agent in the production, marketing and sales of original media content, including marketing and sales of third party media content across all platforms - - as well as marketing, acquiring and licensing both original and finished TV programs and short films. She currently has her own company, Jenny Hayden Media Licensing & Marketing and is contracted by SHORTSHD to acquire short films for their network. About ShortsHD and what you are looking for: SHORTSHD s a 24/7 linear pay televisoin short movie channel where the best short stories come to life. In stunning high definition, ShortsHD features high quality live action, animation & documentary shorts from filmmakers across the globe and some of the world s most famous film festivals. Featuring over 3,000+ short movies, including over 200 Academy Award winning & nominated films, ShortsHD delivers a unique movie category to viewers worldwide and is attending the festival in hopes of finding films to license for our channel. Juhani Alanen Executive Director, Tampere Film Festival Juhani Alanen studied at the University of Tampere and graduated as M.Sc. in Marketing. He has worked at the Tampere Film Festival more than 30 years on various duties and nowadays he is the Executive Director of the festival. Juhani Alanen has been a member of the selection committee of Tampere Film Festival for 10 years. He is curating short film programs for Tampere Film Festival and Finnish short films programs for various film festivals. He has also been a member of the jury at different short film festivals. About Tampere Film Festival and what you are looking for: Tampere Film Festival is one of the most important short film festivals. The festival presents over 450 films in 120 screenings. The 46 th festival will be held 9 th to 13 th of March The core of the festival is the International and the National Competitions and the special programmes. About 110 films from 40 countries are screened in the competitions. The special programmes consists of a great number (about 20 each year) of retrospectives, tributes and thematic programmes and the children s festival all of which allows a wide selection of European works from the early years of cinema up to the most recent works.

11 Tampere Film Festival has a strong interest on indigenous films, and it has been screening every second year a special Sami film focus since Tampere Film Festival will be visit by about 100 foreign and 550 Finnish accredited guests (about 100 journalists). Tampere Film Festival has a high number of public - about spectators in 5 days. Tampere Film Market has over 4000 titles, with a major presence of productions of northern Europe and Baltic countries. A variety of events, seminars, exhibitions and meetings are organised during the festival. Tampere is very active on bilateral activities regarding promotion, programming and consulting with several European festivals. Promoting Finnish and European Short Film is one of our primary missions. Professional meetings include discussions and seminars of different topics, a meeting of film festivals and meetings between filmmakers, producers, audience and film students. Robin Neinstein Production Executive, Original Drama Content, Shaw Media As Production Executive, Original Drama Content for Shaw Media, Robin Neinstein oversees the development and production of various scripted series and co- productions for Shaw channels including Global, History and Showcase. Recent productions include the Canada- Ireland co- production VIKINGS, starring Travis Fimmel and Gabriel Byrne, and the Emmy Award- winning mini- series WORLD WITHOUT END. Prior to joining Shaw, Robin was Executive in Charge of Production, Drama for CBC Television. Robin is also an Emmy Award nominated producer and filmmaker. He co- founded Toronto production company Media Headquarters and directed the feature film SOUVENIR OF CANADA. Robin began his career with Twentieth Century Fox in Los Angeles. About Shaw Media and what you are looking for: Shaw Media is looking to develop original scripted content for Global TV and Showcase, with occasional opportunities on History as well. Our development focus is primarily on ongoing series, rather than limited series or movies. We're looking for dramatic one- hour concepts with strong narratives and an episodic motor for both our conventional and specialty channels, as well as genre- orientated or more provocative cable concepts for our specialty channel Showcase. On the half- hour front we're considering half- hour comedies that fit with the current Global TV schedule. Robyn Hutt Director, Original Factual Content, Shaw Media Shaw Media operates one of the largest conventional television networks in Canada, Global Television, and 19 specialty networks including HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY and Slice. Robyn Hutt oversees unscripted originals on Global, HISTORY, National Geographic Canada and Slice. Her portfolio includes network audiences as well as both male and female skewing specialty channels. Robyn manages

12 a diverse range of programming including doc series like Border Security, Yukon Gold, and Klondike Trappers. She also oversees reality programming, live events, and game event shows like First Dates and Canada s Walk of Fame Awards. About Shaw Media and what you are looking for: Shaw Media proudly operates Global Television and 19 of the country's most popular specialty channels, and their online companions, including Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, HISTORY, Slice, National Geographic Channel and Showcase. Shaw Media also offers viewers strong local and national news programming from coast to coast. Beyond the traditional airwaves, Shaw Media is continually working to deliver new, creative and innovative ways for our audiences to connect with our brands across multiple platforms and reach consumers wherever they are. Caroline Habib Manager, Acquisitions & Broadcast Sales, Mongrel Media Caroline earned a B.A. in Film Studies and Art History at the University of Montreal and completed a graduate diploma in arts management at HEC. She has worked with various prestigious distribution companies as well as programmed the 2008 edition of the Planet in Focus Intl Film Festival. About Mongrel Media and what you are looking for: Mongrel Media is a leading independent film distributor focused on bringing the best of local and world cinema to Canadian audiences. The independent distributor has developed long- lasting relationships with filmmakers, industry professionals, exhibitors, retailers, e- tailers, and broadcasters. Mongrel Media prides itself on building bold and uniquely customized distribution strategies for each film, with Quebec distribution handled by Métropole Films. Since 2001, Mongrel Media has been the exclusive distributor of Sony Pictures Classics films in Canada. Last year the company launched a new division, Mongrel International to represent films to the world market. Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy Production Executive, Drama, Bell Media Carrie is a Production Executive, Drama with Bell Media and is currently working on Canada's most watched original drama, SAVING HOPE. Recently, Carrie was SVP, Production and Creative Affairs for Northwood Entertainment, a company owned by Miranda de Pencier (BEGINNERS, THANKS FOR SHARING), developing features and series. Previously Carrie spent over 7 years on the feature film team at Telefilm Canada, where she oversaw over 40 produced projects and supported the careers of dozens of filmmakers. Carrie was also worked on the Experimental team for the Canada Media Fund where she selected highly innovative digital projects for funding. Between 2000 and 2005, Carrie founded and ran an independent development

13 company, The Development House, that had a roster of independent story consultants and development executives who worked on features as well as scripted and unscripted television. Prior to 2000, Carrie was VP, Development for Norstar Filmed Entertainment where she oversaw a slate of features. About Bell Media, Drama and what you are looking for: With passion and an unrelenting commitment to excellence, Bell Media creates content and builds brands that entertain, inform, engage, and inspire audiences through the platforms of their choice. Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, out- of- home advertising, and digital media. Bell Media owns 30 local television stations led by CTV, Canada's #1 television network; 35 specialty channels, including TSN and RDS, Canada's most- watched specialty channels in English and French; and four pay TV services, including The Movie Network and Super Écran. Bell Media is also Canada's largest radio broadcaster, with 106 licensed radio stations in 54 markets across Canada.