OTTAWA – Claude Lemieux has been hired as vice-president of communications and member services at the Canadian Film and Television Producers Association.
A well-known figure in the production industry, Lemieux has extensive experience in communications, marketing, training, and event management in the film and television industry.
"The association has an ambitious plan to expand services for members in the future and we are confident Claude’s energy and enthusiasm will be a huge addition to help make this happen," said CFTPA president and CEO Guy Mayson.
Over the years, Lemieux helped co-ordinate Canadian industry representation at MIP-TV and MIPCOM, the Film Festival in Cannes, the Berlin Film Festival, the Montreal International Festival of Films, the Banff Television Festival and Foundation, the Alliance Atlantis Banff Television Executive Program, as well as doing extensive consultation for Telefilm Canada.
He began his career as journalist with CKCH Télémedia Hull/Gatineau and Radio-Canada in Ottawa and is a graduate of the University of Ottawa.
The CFTPA is a non-profit, trade association representing almost 400 companies in the Canadian production industry. The association promotes the general interests of Canadian producers by lobbying government on policy matters, negotiating labour agreements, and offering mentorship programs and copyright initiatives.
