TORONTO – Production exec Carol Commisso is the new vice-president of development at Halfire Entertainment.
An industry veteran, Commisso (pictured) was the production executive for original scripted programming at Rogers Media and prior to that, executive in charge of production for CBC TV Comedy.
In her new role, based out of Halfire’s Toronto offices, Commisso is responsible for overseeing all development and the growing slate of scripted series, as well as continuing to foster relationships with the international creative community.
“Carol has been in the industry for more than 30 years and has worked as both a writer and network executive, so she appreciates and has first-hand experience with what it takes to create great programming,” said Halfire Entertainment CEO Noreen Halpern, in the announcement. “She has exceptional taste which is essential as we expand our slate of projects and the company continues to grow.”
