HALIFAX – Content producer and broadcaster DHX Media today announced Stephanie Betts (right) has been promoted to the role of executive vice president, content, and will be responsible for development and production of the company’s slate of original animated content.
In addition, Todd Brian has been hired in newly created role of director of development, animation, reporting to Betts. Betts will report to DHX president Josh Scherba.
Both will be pursuing the creation of new animated kids and family content, says the release.
“I’m excited to continue finding new approaches to developing our evergreen brands for a contemporary kids and family audience, while expanding our slate of original content by collaborating with the creative community to develop ideas into the next big global franchises,” said Betts, in the press release.
Drawing on more than a 16 years’ experience developing and producing award-winning series, she has spearheaded numerous DHX Media shows, including new Peanuts content, Strawberry Shortcake, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Inspector Gadget, Teletubbies, Polly Pocket, and Chip and Potato. Prior to joining DHX Media, Betts worked as a producer and development executive at Breakthrough Films and Television.
A graduate of Ryerson University’s Film Studies program and the Canadian Film Centre, Brian has spent years in various senior creative positions on both animation and live-action productions, including time spent at Corus Entertainment, Marblemedia, and the CBC.
