Telefilm Canada Appoints New Executive Director

MONTREAL: Telefim Canada has named Carolle Brabant, who is currently the director of administration and corporate services, as its new executive director.

Brabant has worked with Telefilm Canada for the past 20 years in various capacities. “I am honored that Telefilm’s Board of Directors and Minister Moore have placed their confidence in me,” she commented. “I am very proud of the success of our Canadian creators and I plan on investing all of my energy to see them gain more visibility on the national and international stage with Telefilm’s support. During my term, I will call upon the innovative ideas put forward by Telefilm’s employees, our clients and partners in order to help our industry reach its full potentia.”

“I am delighted with the appointment of Carolle Brabant, who was interim director for 6 months in 2004, as she is perfectly qualified for this position,” stated Michel Roy, chair of Telefilm’s Board of Directors.

“Carolle, a chartered accountant and MBA graduate, has always shown extraordinary team spirit,” added Roy. “Her role and achievements inside Telefilm Canada as Director of Administration and Corporate Services did not allow her to benefit from much visibility with the industry but it will soon discover her to be forward-looking and a person with vision. Furthermore, I am pleased to see one of Telefilm’s senior managers promoted to this leadership role; this is rewarding for all employees inside the organization. I would also like to emphasize that this is the first time a woman will hold this position on a permanent basis.”