For Immediate Release
April 12, 2010

Toronto, ON – Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is pleased to announce the election of its 2010 Board of Directors.

New directors elected to the board are:
Victoria Ha Partner & Producer, Stitch Media
Samantha McWilliams Legal Counsel, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Edith Myers Managing Director, Pinewood Toronto Studios

Board members elected for a second term:
Gaye McDonald Branded Entertainment Management
Kara Russell Kara Russell Law
Akhaji Zakiya Manager, Nordicity Group Ltd.
Madeline Ziniak National Vice President, Rogers OMNI Television

Board members continuing for the 2010 term:
Wanda Bradley Director of Sales, NBC Universal Television Distribution
Mary Bredin Vice President, Guru Studio
Bonnie Brownlee Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, CTVglobemedia
Prentiss Fraser Vice President, Head of Sales, E1 Television International
Maureen Judge President, Makin’ Movies
Muriel Solomon Vice President, Marketing Strategy, Specialty, Canwest Broadcasting
Diane Williamson President, Digital Wizards Inc.

The board is also pleased to announce that Board Chair Susan Ross’ second term has been extended for a final year.

WIFT-T extends a special thank you to outgoing board members Leesa Levinson, Gabriella Martinelli, and Jane Tattersall for their dedication and valuable service to the Board of Directors and WIFT-T.

The 2010 WIFT-T Board was elected at the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the National Film Board of Canada.

For board member bios and more information, visit www.wift.com.

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