IMPACT REPORT
2023/2024
Land Acknowledgement
Located within the city known as Toronto, or Tkaronto, in Treaty 13 Territory, the CFC is a settler organization located on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg, including the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Chippewa; the Haudenosaunee; and the Wendat Tkaronto is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
The land the CFC occupies is protected by the Dish With One Spoon covenant, an agreement between the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee to peaceably share and care for the Great Lakes region
As members of Canadian society, we are all Treaty people Many of the individuals who work at the CFC and on this land have come to what is known as Canada as settlers, immigrants or newcomers, whether forcibly or by choice, in this, or previous, generations. We thank and honour all those who came before us and ask that wherever you are located as you read this report, we encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, your relationship with the land, who the traditional keepers of the land are, and what the treaty relationship is You can start by visiting native-land ca to learn more
Message from the Chair and Executive Director
#ThankYouNorman
From Bayview to the World
Norman Jewison Film Program
Talent Spotlight: Zarrar Khan
CFC Comedy Story Room Intensive
Talent Spotlight: Mark Montefiore
Slaight Music Residency
Talent Spotlight: Lauren Grant
CBC Actors Conservatory
Talent Spotlight: Zarah Bentham
CFC Partnerships and Learning
CFC
Talent
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR & THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
2023/24 was a milestone year. We celebrated our 35th anniversary, launched a new brand, initiated new programs including CFC Satellites and a comedy story room intensive, and developed workshops for 2024forbelow-the-linetalentincludingHairandMake Up and Cinematography training. We prepared for a new incoming Chair, Neishaw Ali - Founding Partner, CEO and Executive Producer of SPIN VFX and additional members of the CFC board, and so much more.
WealsolostmembersoftheCFCfamily,includingour incomparablefounder,NormanJewisonwhoselossis still felt around the world. Norman will forever be one of the world’s greatest storytellers. He was a champion of Canadian talent, and, was an inspiration forsomany.
“There simply would be no Canadian Film Centre without Norman Jewison.
In our commitment to continuing Norman’s legacy, we take great pride in knowing CFC graduates are among Canada’s best content creators, cast and crew, business executives and industryleaders.Formorethanthreedecadesfromourhomein Ontario to beyond our campus walls, we discover, train, and advance creators from coast to coast to coast through intensive360°hands-onprograms.
Our superpower is our alumni and the CFC plays its part by being a vital gateway to a pipeline of trained talent for a rapidly changing sector. We are essential to the growth and evolution of our domestic screen industry and to fostering the talent needed to leverage the opportunities already on Canada’s doorstep.
Asyoureadthroughthefollowingpages–aboutouralumni,our programs, our impact – we reflect on the simple fact that the CFC’s ongoing evolution and achievements are made possible onlythroughthesupportandgenerosityofourcommunity.
Thank you for your continued belief in our work. With your help, the CFC is poised to continue to propel our home-grown talent, theirstoriesandourresilientscreenindustryforward.
“From Bayview Avenue to the world.
Christina Jennings, Chair, CFC Board of Directors; CFC Alumna,Chairman&President,Shaftesbury
maxine bailey, ExecutiveDirector,CFC
#ThankYouNorman
In January 2024, Canada lost a legend – iconic and award-winning filmmaker and beloved founder of the CFC, Norman Jewison Norman leaves behind an incredible impact on the Canadian film industry with his prolific career having inspired generations of Canadian filmmakers, as well as filmmakers around the world A modern trailblazer in the development of Canadian film, Norman was committed to advancing the art of storytelling and filmmaking, both through his groundbreaking films, and through his creation of the CFC over 35 years ago.
Norman Jewison’s vision of keeping Canadian talent at home to learn the craft of filmmaking was actualized when he founded the CFC in 1986 Norman was a proud Canadian and knew that Canada had the skills and talent to develop future storytellers at home To date, Norman’s vision has helped launch the careers of over 2,000 alumni and counting These Canadian filmmakers are now sharing their unique voices and perspectives on screens around the world Norman was a bold and insightful filmmaker He had a gift for exploring controversial and complicated subjects and giving them universal accessibility In life and in storytelling, he shared messages of acceptance, inclusion, empathy and love
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Norman had such charisma, such dynamism and such passion – and that extended into his work, his films, and his daily interactions and conversations. Norman will be remembered fondly as one of Canada’s – and indeed the world’s –greatest storytellers, as CFC’s beloved and inspiring founder, and as a true champion of Canadian talent. I am happy and honoured to help carry on his legacy through our work at the CFC.
maxine bailey, Executive Director, CFC
From our iconic campus in north Toronto, the CFC is a place for Canadian creators, with alumni from coast to coast to coast Our alumni also reside globally, making our impact felt worldwide!
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Canadian Screen Award nominations for CFC alumni - with 29 wins across several categories!
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Norman Jewison Film Program
The CFC received close to 300 applications nationwide for its long-standing film program
After a thorough selection process, 5 directors, 5 producers, 4 writers and 4 editors were invited to join the 2023/24 cohort, representing British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Ontario
Over the 5 ½ months of intensive learning, residents heard from and met with 126 film and tv industry professionals nationally and internationally. The sessions offered a variety of perspectives, different methodologies on business and creative practices, real craft/story skills development while facilitating an exchange of intel and knowledge. Additionally, mentors provided one-onone guidance, continuity and expertise to residents on various aspects of storytelling, and career strategies.
HIGHLIGHTS
Directors added five pieces of new work to their reels, including a short film
Writers added four pieces of produced work to their reels, including a 4-5 minute produced Proof of Concept for their feature
Editors edited 29 different productions, adding up to 7 new produced pieces to their reels
Producers added five festival-ready short films to their slates
The short films created throughout the program are now entering into the international festival circuit
We welcomed 2 service dogs to the cohort!
The program wrapped with an Industry Showcase in December 2023 with more than 600 audience members View the Showcase pieces by clicking here
The Norman Jewison Film Program is generously supported by Netflix, RBC Emerging Artists and Telefilm Canada, and program partners The Norman & Margaret Jewison Charitable Foundation and the Government of Ontario
TALENT SPOTLIGHT:
Zarrar Khan
Award-winning Canadian-Pakistani writer, director and producer and CFC alum Zarrar Khan attended the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023 for the world premiere of his directorial debut, In Flames (executive produced by fellow CFC alumni Shant Joshi) The film also includes an original score by CFC alum Kalaisan Kalaichelvan and editing by Craig Scorgie In Flames was the first horror film from the South Asian subcontinent to premiere on the famed Croisette As a graduate of the Norman Jewison Film Program in 2021, he is quickly making a name for himself for his unique storytelling and international presence His work has screened at over 70 film festivals worldwide, including TIFF, Locarno, BFI London, and was nominated for several 2024 Canadian Screen Awards
YoucollaboratedwithfellowCFCalumnion In Flames.Howdid thiscollaborationcometobeandwhatisitlikeworking alongsidefellowCFCtalent?
I was part of the pandemic year - and so our cohort mostly met virtually. Despite the strangeness of only speaking through screens, I immediately was drawn to Craig and Kalaisan's work I normally edit my own work, so this was my first time letting someone into my process Through the CFC, Craig edited a short film project of mineand it gave me insight into what it would be like to have him come on board my feature I was also so happy to meet Kalaisan through the CFC - we both share a passion for auteur cinema
Canyouwalkusthroughyourcreativeapproachto storytelling?
I usually start from a theme that I'm interested in explorin followed by doing research, and speaking to people who world of the story that I'm interested in telling In my expe life is often wilder than fiction When I have the script rea the laborious process of putting the team together and f how we will make the film I've found great creativity in lim and pushing their boundaries to breaking point
Whatkindofstoriesdoyouwanttotellandwhy?W storyyou’dlovetotellinthefuture?
I like playing within the confines of genre Through my sh a Rock n Roll political musical, a thriller and a coming-ofexciting to take what has been done, and subvert the ex your audience. I love stories that keep you guessing.
“The CFC program empowered me to see myself in the larger Canadian industry - to feel like you are a part of so Working in independent cinema, you are often so isolate like you are doing it alone Attending the CFC - it felt like found my people - the people I know I would want to kee art with for the rest of my career ”
to exploring. That's who live in the experience, real ready, I'll start figuring out limitations -
What’sone shorts, I made coming-of-age. It's expectations of context of a something. isolated and feel I had finally keep creating
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CFC program empowered me to see myself in the context of a larger Canadian industry - to feel like you are a part of something. Working in independent cinema, you are often so isolated and feel like you are doing it alone.
Read the full interview, by clicking here.
CFC Comedy Story Room Intensive
New this year, thanks to the support of Bell Media, the CFC hosted its inaugural 3-month Comedy Story Room Intensive at the CFC for six emerging/mid-level Black, Indigenous and People of Colour writers The intensive was designed to support their career growth with invaluable mentorship from an experienced showrunner and on-the-job training, with real opportunity for commercial outcomes for all participants.
Led by BAFTA-winning, Emmy-nominated writer/producer Anthony Q. Farrell, the intensive put the writers through the paces of a comedy room model with professional turnaround expectations, in the hopes that the program will catapult the participants’ careers so they continue bringing fresh and unique voices to the genre and landscape
TALENT SPOTLIGHT: Mark Montefiore
After completing the Norman Jewison Film Program’s Producers’ Lab in 2006, Mark has become one of Canada’s most prolific screen industry leaders Through his production company New Metric Media, he develops, finances, and produces premium scripted content for an international audience as well as providing jobs for Canadians, particularly in Sudbury and northern Ontario, who also share his passion for film and TV He is the executive producer on Canadian favourites including the multiple Canadian Screen Award winning Letterkenny and its spinoff series Shorsey, as well as Children Ruin Everything and CSA nominated Bria Mack Gets a Life
What'sbeenthemostrewardingandthemostchallenging partofyourjourney?
The most rewarding part of my career has been building a company with a team who are proud of what we do and excited to take it further and also to have shows that speak to and influence Canadian culture Our shows are a giant mirror that reflect who we are as Canadians, albeit a bit exaggerated perhaps
Inyouropinion,whatmakestheprogramsthattheCFCoffers sovaluabletoCanadiancreatorsandthescreenindustry overall?
A lot of people just want to make great art but without understanding the business and how to navigate it It's very difficult to put food on the table The CFC gave me the balanced perspective and necessary skills to leverage both the creative and business
Anywordsofwisdomforaspiringcreators?
Step 1 At the beginning, just "make it " Whether it’s a short film, a music video or whatever – go through the process to create it and do as much of it as you can whether there is money or not
Step 2 "Make it Better " Keep challenging yourself and improve your craft
Step 3 "Make money from it ” In that order In my opinion if you chase the money too fast or don't keep trying to improve every step of the way, you're asking for trouble
“CFC was the difference between being able to hit a baseball in the backyard and learning to build an MLB franchise. The CFC fostered, shaped and challenged my skills and instincts as a producer and introduced me to a side of the business that I wasn’t really aware existed. Also, I met some great folks who to this day are close friends, collaborators and colleagues.”
Read the full interview, by clicking here.
THE SLAIGHT MUSIC RESIDENCY
More than 80 applications from coast to coast to coast were received for the 2023 Slaight Music Residency Five residents were selected representing Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia to participate in a hybrid, intensive program both online and in person in Toronto
Residents took part in 60+ workshops including rights management, negotiating deals, immigration considerations, the state of the music business, representation and self-promotion, working with nonstandard musical instruments, and breaking down the series process - learning from more than 50 industry guests and mentors
The program wrapped with an Industry Showcase (for the 2023 cohort and the 2021/22 cohorts! View the Showcase by clicking here) in November 2023 with more than 600 audience members The CFC is grateful to The Slaight Family Foundation for their generous investment in the Slaight Music Residency for more than a decade
Program highlights:
The cohort’s orchestral training led to a remarkable recording of their scores live with the Budapest Orchestra in Prague Residents collaborated with CFC creators across other programs, and also collaborated with one another - creating original music for CFC Showcases
A delegation of recent Slaight Music Residency graduates traveled to Los Angeles for inspiration and networking in March 2024, including sessions with Mychael Danna, Sherri Chung, Lesley Barber and Diane Warren at their studios
Alumni are stepping into leadership roles and contributing to the evolution of our screen music business, including:
Alexandra Petkovski, director on the Board for the Alliance for Women Film Composers Liam Russell, Creative Executive SOCAN, Los Angeles and Nashville membership Erica Procunier, Secretary on the Executive Committee of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada
Neil Haverty, Senior Manager, MVP Project/Prism Prize
““It's been a joy and honour to be part of the Slaight residency What a gift the past months were I treasure the generosity of this program ” - Lydia Ainsworth
““What an awesome start to 2023 that was! For me personally it was truly a life changing experience as now I know how to read and write music - yay!!! So thank you for enabling me with this skill and supporting us all through the process of growing ” - Conan Karpinski
TALENT SPOTLIGHT: LAUREN GRANT
Lauren Grant is an award-winning filmmaker and entrepreneur, who founded Clique Pictures in 2006, the year she graduated from the CFC’s film program (Producers’ Lab) At Clique Pictures, Lauren and her team are focused on working with underrepresented talent in front and behind the camera, and they have done just that, producing content which speaks boldly to the unique voices and stories of a multicultural society
Lauren’s commitment to sharing thought-provoking stories can be seen throughout her work which includes award-winning films such as Picture Day, Sugar Daddy, and The Retreat (to name a few) In 2021, Lauren released her short film Things We Feel But Do Not Say, starring fellow CFC alumna Gita Miller Whendidyouknowyouwantedacareerinthescreen industry?
I’ve always loved stories As a kid, I created elaborate stories with my dolls Once I even tried to adapt a book into a play (sadly I later learned the notion of rights) I also did community theatre as a kid In high school, I heard an actor say, “I thought I wanted to be a doctor, but then I realized I just want to play one on TV ” and I understood the truth in that statement: just because I was pretty good at other things, it didn’t mean each was my passion I eventually studied Film Production at UBC and haven’t looked back since
AsanalumoftheNormanJewisonFilmProgram Producers’Lab,canyousharesomehighlightsfromyour timeintheprogram?
The learning is incredible, but the community you build with fellow residents is what really lasts I have an ongoing group text with dear friends Kerry Young and Jennifer Mesich, who were both in the Producers’ Lab with me in 2006 It is great to have a sounding board as we navigate this industry It was a great immersive experience and I love cheering on folks from my year
Whatissomeadviceorwordsofwisdomyouhavefor creatorsstartingoutinthescreenindustry?
Find your people The ones you can bounce ideas off, vent to, and grow with It’s tempting to look at those ahead of us in their careers, but my strongest relationships are with people who came up wi
““The collaborators I met as a resident at the CFC as well as residents I’ve mentored has had a lasting impact on my career. I reach out to the CFC when I’m looking for composers, editors, and actors for projects as the alumni base is vast and so, so incredible. So many from my year are working and incredibly successful like writer Katherine Collins, and producers Mark Montefiore, Amy Cameron and Nicole Hilliard-Forde to name just a few.” Read
CBC Actors Conservatory
In September 2023, eight talented actors - selected from a total of 325 national applications - started an intensive six-month transformative artistic and professional experience at the CFC campus
The conservatory is focused on expanding an actor’s practice, process, community, and career by strengthening their instrument, and honing their range, power, and depth; expanding their professional reel, and showcasing their onscreen talent; engaging in a collaborative script-toscreen process; increasing their understanding of the screen industry; and extending their creative community
Some highlights:
Stunts: Actors spent a full day with Allen Keng learning a variety of skills, including martial arts technique for film; reactions and breakfalls; choreography and camera work; basic acrobatics training; weapons training; and superhero training
Acting Through the Camera: A new partnership with the Canadian Society of Cinematographers, the actors learned more about the behind-the-scenes of cinematography, and how to work with the camera on-set
Motion Capture Training and Shoots: Workshop training at Sheridan’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT) and Motion Capture (MoCap) Studio saw the actors put this training into practice and walk away with a professional MoCap demo reel
The program wrapped with an Industry Showcase in April 2024 with more than 500 audience members Click here to view the Industry Showcase The CFC also published a digital brochure (check it out here) to increase awareness of and exposure to these actors, which has been widely distributed to over 1,000 industry professionals across Canada
CBC Actors Conservatory alumni continue to make waves in the industry, including:
Supinder Wraich - starring in the CBC series Allegiance from CFC
Alumna Anar Ali
Giacomo Gianniotti - co-starring in the CBC series Wild Cards
Araya Mengesha - cast in the new Law & Order Toronto
TALENT SPOTLIGHT:
Zarah Bentham
Canadian actress and singer Zahra Bentham’s passion for performing began at a young age, and would eventually lead her to pursue a career in arts and entertainment. She has committed herself to her craft through ongoing education, including graduating from the CBC Actors Conservatory program in 2015 at the CFC.
Zahra has worked with some of the top theatre directors and coaches in productions like RENT Music Man, and Welcome to Thebes, where she landed her first lead as Eurydice. Recently, Zahra completed filming for the indie feature Morningside, along with fellow CFC alumni Leighton Alexander-Williams, Lovell Adams-Gray, Brandon McKnight, and Ryan Rosery.
Canyou share a pivotal moment fromyour career that defines your journey as an actress?
A pivotal moment in my career that significantly impacted my journey was my involvement in SELFMADE: Inspired by The Life of Madam C.J. Walker Working on this series set a new standard for me. My first day on set, collaborating with Octavia Spencer, was incredibly surreal. While I aimed to remain grounded in the moment, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe realizing I was sharing a scene with THE Octavia Spencer. This experience reshaped my expectations moving forward, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity in every aspect of production.
Werethereanychallengesorbreakthroughmomentsduringyour timeattheCFCthatcontributedtoyourgrowthasanartist?
I think the biggest thing I took away from the CBC Actors Conservatory was my voice. Having a moral compass in life is extremely important, and even as actors, we come up against situations or even roles where we have to really ask ourselves if we want them. Is this role moving me? Will I be happy doing this for 6 seasons? There's so much power in saying no, regardless of what your team may think. Once I tapped into that energy, a lot of things changed for me.
CanyousharewithushowyourtimeattheCFChashadanimpacton yourcareerjourney?
I don’t think I fully grasped the extent of what I was stepping into and how interconnected everyone truly was and still is. Being part of this community alone brought a sense of familiarity when entering rooms (especially when we were going in for auditions, haha).
““I’ve maintained strong friendships with my classmates from the 2015 program, and I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with other programs and alumni to this day. I believe that joining the program really helped me focus on the direction I wanted to take my career. It allowed me to understand the fundamentals of acting while also gaining an understanding of how all the different components of a film come together to make it succeed.”
Read the full interview, by clicking here.
Prime Time TV Program
At this time, we have put the CFC’s Prime Time TV Program on hiatus as we take a pause to reassess and reflect on the evolution of the CFC's television program offerings. We recognize the vital role the CFC’s Prime Time TV Program has played in our industry and the development of original, new, and diverse voices and series, and we want to ensure that our programming is in alignment with the rapidly evolving screen industry and that we are increasing its relevance to our writing community. We appreciate the interest in the Prime Time TV Program and look forward to providing our community with updates through the official CFC website here
CFC Partnerships and Learning
In the dynamic realm of contemporary storytelling, new this year, CFC Satellites offered a pilot virtual 2-day workshop for creators in Atlantic Canada on Worldbuilding - which champions the creation of robust story worlds primed for multiple platforms across linear and interactive mediums and was designed to help guide creators to forge story IP that transcend traditional boundaries.
ScaleUpImmersive
In 2021 OYA Black Arts Coalition (OBAC) and the CFC joined together to launch Scale Up Immersive: a unique accelerator program designed for founders of Black-owned media production companies. The program, led by OBAC, was designed for creatives who are eager to venture into the immersive media landscape. Over the three-year program, it has seen over 12 XR prototypes come to life and supported 30 Black-owned companies in Ontario.
CBC and BIPOC TV & Film, in association with the CFC, entered the second year of its accelerator program for senior-level writers who identify as Indigenous, Black, or People of Colour, that provides hands-on and personally tailored on-set experience, additional tools and support systems to help the six selected participants become showrunners in the Canadian film and television industry. Learn more by clicking here
CFC Events
To commemorate the CFC’s 35th anniversary year, our campus on Bayview Avenue came alive with a number of public events and programs to welcome hundreds of our alumni, community and neighbourhood. Additionally, the annual CFC Gala returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic.
In total, the CFC’s fundraising events in 2023/24 raised $1M in cash and in-kind contributions. Thank you to our partners, donors and friends for helping us reach this milestone!
TALENT SPOTLIGHT:
Charles Officer (1975 - 2023)
The CFC was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of award-winning filmmaker and CFC alum, Charles Officer, in December 2023 Throughout his career, Charles always displayed great versatility, and was often regarded as a leader in Black Canadian independent film His work focuses on representation and highlights stories that are not often told His commitment to nurturing Black talent and increasing representation of Black creators was shown when he cofounded the Black Screen Office, an organization that supports Black Canadians working throughout the screen industries to build their careers, networks and more.
Charles first joined the CFC in 2001 as part of the Directors’ Lab. His 2008 feature, Nurse Fighter Boy, which was produced through the CFC Features program, premiered at TIFF and was nominated for 10 Genie Awards He continued to have a prolific career, with features including The Skin We’re In, Unarmed Verses, and Akilla’s Escape, as well as directing four episodes of the CBC/BET+ drama, The Porter, which follows railway workers from both Canada and the United States who come together to create the world’s first Black union The Porter went on to win 12 awards at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards, which earned Charles awards for Best Direction, Drama Series and Best Dramatic Series
CFC’s collaboration with Charles in 2020 resulted in CFC BLOCKO!, a seven-part call to action doc series featuring personal conversations with Black creators and CFC alumni, and late CFC Founder, Norman Jewison
During the CFC’s longstanding relationship with Charles, the Centre was fortunate to witness his remarkable range and growth from a young filmmaker, to one of the Canadian screen industry’s most respected visionaries. His body of work both on and off the screen will continue to inspire generations of storytellers to come Among his many talents, was Charles’ gift of creating meaningful connections that made him such a rare and treasured individual – beloved by all that knew him and those that were lucky to have the opportunity to work with him
CFC Community
Thank you to our residents, staff, Board, partners and donors for your commitment to the CFC. We are grateful for your support of the next generation of Canadian storytellers.
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
LEAD SUPPORTERS
PROGRAM PARTNERS
CFC GALA: TAKE 35 PARTNERS
Presented by: Netflix
Shaftesbury
AMC
Dellray Group
Blink 49
The Slaight Family Foundation
Cineplex
Our many Take 35 table and ticket purchasers
CFC HOMECOMING PARTNERS
Presented by: Netflix
A&E
APTN
BFL Canada
Bullfrog Power
Chubb
Cineplex
Clearly Canadian eOne
Fleming College Toronto
Pinewood Toronto Studios
Shaftesbury
The Norman & Margaret Jewison Foundation
Toronto Film School
Trebas Institute
Circle of Supporters
Windfields
Diane Blake and Stephen Smith**
Kate Alexander-Daniels and David Daniels
Robin and Robert Ogilvie*
Platinum
Neishaw Ali
E.J. Alon
maxine bailey
Steven and Alison DeNure
Blake and Belinda Goldring**
Christina Jennings**
Hilary Smith
Gold
Dark Slope Studios
Kathryn Emslie*
Fiera Capital*
Harold Gronenthal
Cheryl Hudson and Michael Say*
Munroe Family*
Dr. Betty Rozendaal and Sonny Goldstein**
Brian Stockton
David Zitzerman
Silver
Cameron Pictures Inc.*
Angela Charlesworth
Suzette Couture*
Mark and Cherie Daitchman***
Kevin Fisher, Gardiner Roberts LLP*
Robert and Julia Foster*
Michael and Marjorie Hale**
Neale Joudrie & Curtis Kjinserdahl
David Kines and Teresa Walsh*
Nancy and John McFadyen***
John McKellar
Abby and Perry Minuk***
Franca Miraglia
John Morayniss
The Norman and Margaret Jewison
Charitable Foundation***
Cecil and Robert Rabinovitch*
Jeff and Meryl Rosenthal**
MaryAnne Runnalls***
Andra Takacs***
Vanderwerff Talent
Richard Wernham and Julia West**
Bronze
William Clarke**
Dr. and Mrs. Paul and Joyce Chapnick***
Carey Diamond & Tina Urman Family
Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto
Richard and Pamela Earle
Deborah Fallows*
Forbes Anderson LLP**
Hue and Jonathon Foo*
Doreen Gryfe***
Robert Kligman and Sandra Secord**
Anne Loi
Jacqueline Mackey*
Tara Parker
Harvey Rogers***
Marvin and Joan Waxman***
And two (2) donors who wish to remain anonymous.
*over 5 years of support
**over 10 years of support
***over 20 years of support
CFC RESIDENTS
CFC RESIDENTS
Directors’Lab:
Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller
Ian Bawa
Raghed Charabaty
Leah Johnston
Yuqi Kang
Producers’Lab:
Nic Altobelli
Kevin Dong
Malachi Jamaal Ellis
Lee Marshall
Isoken Ogiemwonyi
Writers’Lab:
Minh-Anh Vo Dinh
Mitchell LeBlanc
Kimberly Manky
Margarita Valderrama
Editors’Lab:
Maria Bykina
Ted Husband
Mariana Urrutia
Arielle Skolnik
Ryan Rosery
Sam Asante
Gwenlyn Cumyn
Milcania Diaz-Rojas
Ali A Kazmi
Rebekah Miskin
Christine L Nguyen
Dorrett White
Lydia Ainsworth
Amine Bouzaher
Stella Conway
Conan Karpinski
Tori Morrison
Marushka Jessica Almeida
Qaseem Fazal
Della Haddock
Mostafa Shaker
Nattasha Shrestha
Aditi Raina
CFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Christina Jennings (Chair)
Steven DeNure (Co-Vice Chair)
Cheryl Hudson (Co-Vice Chair)
David W. Middleton (Treasurer)
David Zitzerman (Secretary)
Neishaw Ali
Paul Bronfman
Tassie Cameron
Stéphane Cardin
Shelley Carroll
Shirley Cheechoo C.M.
Kate Alexander Daniels
Duane Green
Harold Gronenthal
Raja Khanna
Eugene Levy*
Anne Loi
John Morayniss
Robert Munroe*
Mark Sakamoto
Hilary Smith
Ron Suter*
Clement Virgo
*Directors who were members of the 2023/24 board but have since completed their service.
CFC FOUNDER’S COUNCIL
Steven DeNure, Chair
Eric Belcher
Don Carmody
Suzette Couture
David Cronenberg
Kevin Jewison
George Lewis
Robert Munroe
Gary Slaight
Barbara Williams
CFC STAFF
Arezou Abbassi, Specialist, HR & General Counsel
Argie Eliopoulos, Director, Partnerships & Events*
Ashley Derraugh, Executive Lead, Finance
Anna Vagabova, Production Assistant
Brian Coffey, Production Assistant
Carly Beath, Director, Development
Chelsea Crothers, Manager, Events
Claire Prive, Horticulturalist*
Cory Angeletti-Szasz, Director, Marketing & Communications*
Cameron Trinidad, Maintenance, Facilities
Cathryn Topping, Marketing Intern*
Christian Jacobsen, Manager, Post Production & Technical
Dean Oriade, Manager, Marketing
Deborah Fallows, Executive Lead, People & Culture
Eileen Wang, Accounting Specialist
Emilija Davidovic, Supervising Producer*
E J Alon, Executive Lead, Creative Impact & Revenue
Emily Thorne, Assistant, Production
Enni Balo, Coordinator, Content & Marketplace
Gabriel Areaya, Facilities Manager
Gillian Ashton, Executive Assistant
Hannah Heidrich, Human Resources & Office Coordinator
Haydee Moo-Choy, Director, Finance & Facilities
Hector Navarro Durron, Production Assistant
Hilary Szeto, Coordinator, Production
Isabella Shi, Coordinator, Programs
Jacqueline Mackey, Executive Lead, Finance
Jane Angel, General Counsel
Jason Yeung, Specialist, Marketing & Design*
Happy retirement!
Jessie Chrisholm, Reception, Office Administration*
Joseph Ellsworth, Technical Advisor, CFC Media Lab
Jon Fernandes, Sr Manager, Information Technology
Jon Wooder, Assistant, Programs
Karima Elbanna, Program Administrator, CFC Media Lab*
Karianne Taklo, Production Assistant
Kathryn Emslie, Executive Lead, Programs – Talent Development & Content Creation
Kimberly Laranang, HR Assistant
Litian Wang, Post Production & Technical Coordinator
Martha Currie, Coordinator, Programs*
maxine bailey, Executive Director
Pedro Yax, Production Manager*
Ray Stanton, General Carpenter & Renovator*
Rachel Lai, Accounting Associate
Rafael Luiz De Penha, Production Manager
Rick Sherman, Senior Development Officer, Gov Relations & Foundations
Sarah Kanbar, Specialist, Social Media & Digital Communications
Sarah Brooks, Manager, Program Administrator
Shannon Stone, Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy
Sophia Commanducci, Assistant, Programs*
Victoria Kucher, Supervising Producer
Vincent Fan, Events & Programs Intern*
*Contract staff, or Staff who departed prior to March 31, 2024
For more than three decades, Jacqueline Mackey CPA, Executive Lead, Finance helped establish the CFC as it is known today Beyond her expertise in ensuring the financial stability of the organization, her dedication led her to oversee significant projects such as the restoration of many buildings on the campus, including the construction of the Northern Dancer Pavilion which opened in 2014 Jacqueline has also played a pivotal role as a mentor, significantly contributing to the career growth of many Her multifaceted skills have left an indelible mark Jacqueline, congratulations on your retirement, and heartfelt thanks for your invaluable contributions to the CFC
IN MEMORIAM
We are deeply saddened to say goodbye to members of the CFC family:
Reeyaz Habib
Norman Jewison Charles Officer
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