WIFT-T Network

Back by popular demand: Walk & Talk

In 2017, we launched a new networking initiative: WIFT Network: Walk & Talk, five meet-ups at parks in Toronto led by women leaders in our industry.

Walk leaders included: Anne Loi (DHX Media), Andra Sheffer (Independent Production Fund/Cogeco), Sasha Boersma (Sticky Brain Studios), Jocelyn Hamilton (Entertainment One), and Tassie Cameron (10 Days in the Valley, Mary Kills People).

2019 Dates

Locations, and Walk Leaders will be announced in the Spring. All Walks take place: 8:00-9:00 AM. Check in at 7:30 AM.

May 29
June 26
July 31
August 28
September 24

Registration for each Walk will open at least two weeks prior.

All Walks take place: 8:00-9:00 AM. Check in at 7:30 AM. Registration will open at least two weeks before each walk.

High Park | May 29

Jocelyn Hamilton, president, Canada, Entertainment One TV
Beth Janson, CEO, The Canadian Academy
Carrie Mudd, co-founder, Peacock Alley Entertainment
Jennifer Hollyer, founder, The Jennifer Hollyer Agency
Christina Jennings, chair, CEO, Shaftesbury
+ More to be announced

Ashbridges Bay | June 26

Andra Sheffer, CEO, Independent Production Fund, Cogeco Program Development Fund
Susan Alexander, production executive, Corus Entertainment
Noora Abu Eitah, executive producer, head of production services, Secret Location
Corrie Coe, SVP, original programming, Bell Media
Jill Samson, deputy director, portfolio management, Telefilm Canada/Canada Media Fund
+ More to be announced

Harbourfront | July 31

Michelle Daly, senior director, comedy, CBC
Trish Williams, executive director, CBC Scripted Content
Helen Asimakis, senior director, drama, CBC Scripted Content
Ty Hyland, production planning, Scripted & Digital Content
Jessica Schmiedchen, executive-in-charge of development, Unscripted Content, CBC Television & CBC Gem
Zach Feldberg, executive-in-charge of production, Digital Originals

Evergreen Brickworks | August 28

Sam Linton, head of original content & VP, production, Blue Ant Media
Tecca Crosby, SVP, Scripted Programming, Entertainment One.
Grazyna Krupa, Executive in Charge of Programming, CBC Television
Vibika Bianchi, SVP, Current Programs and Development, Our House Media

TBA | September 24

Virginia Thompson, co-founder & president, Vérité Films
Marilyn McAuley, Producer, Corner Gas (animated) and Voice Director, Paw Patrol,

Note: Walk leaders and locations are subject to change.

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