TORONTO – The Canadian Media Producers Association this week announced the addition of six new members to the organization’s board of directors.
This follows a partial board election, held earlier this fall, “as part of the CMPA’s commitment to elevate voices of individuals from underrepresented communities within its organization,” says the press release.
The new CMPA Board members are (pictured clockwise from top left): Damon D’Oliveira, Conquering Lion Pictures; Archita Ghosh, e→d films; Jennifer Holness, Hungry Eyes Media; Haydn Wazelle, Tabula Dada Productions; Darcy Waite, Turtle Mountain Media, and; Chantal Jackson, Vendetta Entertainment.
“While today’s announcement marks the end of our election process, it is just the beginning of the real work that lies ahead to dismantle barriers at the CMPA and across Canada’s entire media production sector,” said CMPA interim chair, Erin Haskett.
The new board will now turn its attention to the formation of a committee to ensure broader inclusivity both within the CMPA and across the industry. CMPA members will receive ongoing updates from the organization on this and related initiatives and will have the opportunity to get involved as these efforts continue, said the release.
