CMPA appoints Raila Gutman as director of member development for BC branch

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) announced today Raila Gutman (above) has been appointed as director of member development for the CMPA’s BC Producers Branch (CMPA-BC), starting this week. In her new role, Gutman will oversee CMPA-BC’s industry partnerships, mentorship programs, and its equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, says a press release. She will also oversee training and professional development activities for members, including international and export initiatives. Prior to working for the CMPA, Gutman was the inaugural program director for the Pacific Screenwriting Program (PSP), a non-profit organization co-founded in August 2018 by CMPA-BC, Netflix and Creative BC...