DHX Media Adds to Kids Division

TORONTO: Chris Bartleman has been appointed as executive VP of production and development at DHX Kids, while Stephanie Betts is to serve as VP of development within the same division.

In his new role, Bartleman will oversee production and development of children’s programming across DHX Media’s Halifax-, Toronto- and Vancouver-based subsidiaries. Betts, who joins from Breakthrough Films and Television, will be charged with managing DHX’s development slate of kids’ shows in all three offices. She will also work closely with key creative talent across the company.

Steven DeNure, the president and COO of DHX Media, said: “We have three successful and experienced kids production units within DHX and Chris’s new role overseeing all output will be invaluable in enabling the company to continue to play to its strengths in creating a diverse range of kids entertainment.”

Bartleman added: “We have a wealth of creative talent at DHX Media, and with the addition of Stephanie to head up kids development, we’re looking forward to working with the team to create great projects for our broadcast partners around the world.”