Quebecor Content Appoints for Acquisitions & Original Film

Louis Pearson has been promoted to senior director of acquisitions and original film at Quebecor Content.

Pearson has been director of fiction acquisitions and Québec film development for Quebecor Content since 2018. Now, he is tasked with acquiring content for the TVA Group, Club illico and Vrai platforms. He will lead the group’s content acquisition team while retaining responsibility for Quebec film development.

“With his experience and knowledge of the local and international markets, Louis was the logical choice to lead our acquisitions team,” said Yann Paquet, VP of strategy and international affairs. “In recent years, he has played a key role in the success of our channels and platforms. Louis’s leadership and solid reputation with our partners, combined with his team’s expertise, will enable us to continue acquiring top-caliber international content in all genres.”

“I am fortunate to be working with an exceptional team that is committed to finding the best content for our audiences,” Pearson said. “I am delighted that Quebecor management has placed its trust in me by giving me this new assignment.”

As head of film development for Quebecor Content, he will continue overseeing production and promotion of Québec feature films. “I am very proud to continue this important collaboration with major talents in Québec’s film industry,” he said.