WIFT-T and Deluxe provide postproduction training for emerging female producer 

WIFT-T is pleased to announce Marla Black as the winner of the 2011 Deluxe Producer Internship.

Black will receive a special presentation at the WIFT-T Reception at TIFF, taking place September 14 at Pinewood Toronto Studios.

Now in its fourth year, this national program provides one emerging female producer with hands-on training at the Deluxe Postproduction studios in Toronto.

“The Deluxe Producer Internship addresses a crucial training gap in the industry,” says Heather Webb, WIFT-T Executive Director. “With three projects in development, Marla Black will benefit immensely from learning the ins and outs of postproduction from some of the best in the business. WIFT-T is grateful for Deluxe’s continued support of this invaluable opportunity for women.”

Black will join Deluxe for a three-week internship commencing in November. She will shadow some of the company’s top Toronto-based executives and technical experts, learning about production equipment planning and requirements and postproduction video, film and sound.

“Deluxe is pleased to continue our role in support of this internship. We continue to be impressed with the candidates and appreciate the tough choice we have every year,” says Diane Cuthbert, VP Sales at Deluxe Postproduction. “We welcome Marla to our facility. We look forward to working with her over these intense and busy three weeks and know that her time in Postproduction will be a very productive investment in her career.”  

Learn more about the Deluxe Producer Internship.

Marla Black Biography

Originally from Moncton, New Brunswick, Marla Black co-wrote and is producing her first feature film, Mary, a comedy about Immaculate Conception that is being executive produced by Christopher Zimmer (New Waterford Girl, The River King, Partition).

Black has worked in front of and behind the scenes in television and film for close to five years. She was a Music Supervisor for such hit TV shows as Canadian Idol, Battle of the Blades and the upcoming Canada’s Got Talent, as well as the feature documentary Highway Gospel. She has also leant her talents to the Junos, Canada’s Walk of Fame, the Geminis, and Canada Sings!. 

As an actress, Black studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City and has had immense success in the commercial world, with spots for various international brands. Her comedic skills and dramatic chops helped her land roles in numerous short films, and in feature films such as The Untitled Project of Paul Sheppard (with Kris Holden-Ried) and Killer’s Freedom (with Michael Madsen and Rachel Hunter).

In addition to Mary, Black currently has two other projects in development. She is thrilled to be participating in the Deluxe Producer Internship. For more on Marla Black, visit www.marlablack.ca.

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