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).

2018 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.

Wednesday, May 30
Tuesday, June 26
Thursday, July 26
Monday, August 27
Tuesday, September 25

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 | Wednesday, May 30

Jocelyn Hamilton, President, Canada, Entertainment One TV
Lisa Godfrey, VP, Original Content, Corus Entertainment
Patricia Rozema, director, writer (Anne with an E, Mozart in the Jungle, Into the Forest)
Ilana Frank, Executive Producer and Founder, ICF Films (Rookie Blue, Saving Hope)
Sherry White, actress, producer, writer (Maudie, Saving Hope)

Ashbridges Bay | Tuesday, 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
Michelle Daly, Senior Director, Comedy, CBC
Natalie Osborne, Chief Strategy Officer, 9 Story Media Group

High Park | Thursday, July 26

Alex Lalonde, VP, Business Affairs & Operations, New Metric Media
Jennifer Chen, VP, Programming and Acquisitions, Channel Zero Inc.
Caroline Habib, VP, Development, New Metric Media
Kathleen Meek, Manager, Original Content, Drama & Factual, Corus Entertainment
Melissa Amer, Deputy Director, Television, English Market at Telefilm Canada

Harbourfront | Monday, August 27

Anne Loi, Chief Commercial Officer, DHX Media
Susan Kelly, Senior Director, Business & Rights, CBC Scripted & Acquired Programming
Donna O’Brien Sokic, Professor of Media Studies, Humber College, previous Director of Sales and Marketing, Disney ABC International Television Group
Andrea Carpenter – Senior Director, Entertainment & Content Partnerships, Mattel Creations
Stephanie Betts – Senior Vice President, Development and Current Series, DHX Media

Rosedale | Tuesday, September 25

Rekha Shah, Director of Sales, CBS Studios International
Colette Watson, SVP, Broadcast & Operations, Rogers Media
Vanessa Case, SVP, Head of Studio, VICE Media Canada
Jennifer Dodge, EVP, Spin Master Entertainment
Keri Levinsky, SVP, Canada TV & Digital Distribution, MGM

Note: Walk leaders and locations are subject to change.

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