TORONTO – Edwina Follows has been named director, commissioning and production, Discovery Networks. In her new role, follows will be responsible for the commissioning, development and production of independent programming for discovery channel and its related networks (Animal Planet, Discovery World HD, Investigation Discovery and Discovery Science).
Follows is an internationally-respected player in independent production, with relationships in both the production and broadcast sectors in Canada and around the world. Follows joined Discovery Channel in 2005 as producer of Exploration Production Inc.’s (EPI) Forensic Factor and On the Run – both series received multiple Gemini award nominations and wins.
Prior to joining Discovery Channel, she enjoyed a successful career as a screenwriter for Canadian and U.S television series including Brace Face, Traders, Relic Hunter, Beast Master, Emily of New Moon, and Pit Pony. Follows leaves her most recent post as EPI’s director of production, a role she had held since 2008.
