Radio / Television News

CBC pledges to increase female directors

TORONTO - CBC has committed to increase the number of women directing its scripted television series.The public broadcaster said that women will make up half or more of all directors or directing 50% or more of all episodes on upcoming seasons of Murdoch Mysteries (Season 10, pictured), Heartland (Season 10), This Life (Season 2), Baroness Von Sketch Show (Season 1), and Workin’ Moms (Season 1).The pledge comes as CBC and its production partners move to support the goal of Women in View’s 2X More initiative, which brings together media industry leaders in the hopes of doubling the number of women directing scripted media in Canada from the current 17% to 35% in two...