Bell Media Finalizes New Plan

TORONTO: Bell Media has completed the restructuring of its independent production unit with new team hires.

The unit, headed by Corrie Coe, the senior VP of independent production, has been restructured to reflect development and production of original Canadian production by genre across all Bell Media properties. “It was important to us to put the most efficient structure in place to support Canadian independent production,” said Phil King, the president of CTV programming and sports. “Under Corrie’s leadership, we now have the best team in place to take projects from concept to screens for all of our properties, and bring to life material that makes Canadians laugh, cry and everything in between.”

In June, Trish Williams was promoted to director of independent production of drama. She is responsible for the development of dramatic material airing across Bell Media’s family of channels, including CTV, Space, MuchMusic and Bravo! She currently oversees production for Bell Media’s upcoming six-part scripted series Highland Gardens.

Sarah Fowlie was promoted to director of independent production of comedy. She leads the development of comedic productions to air across Bell Media’s family of channels, including CTV, The Comedy Network, Space, MuchMusic and Bravo!

Susan Makela has been appointed director of Canadian programming management. She directs independent production strategies and manages relationships with industry stakeholders, including funders, partners and competitors.