TORONTO – The Documentary Organization of Canada | l’Association des documentaristes du Canada (DOC) has named Judy Gladstone as its new executive director, replacing outgoing ED Pepita Ferrari.
Gladstone (pictured) was executive director of Bravo!FACT and MaxFACT from 1997 to 2012 where she was instrumental in growing and developing BellMedia's foundation for short film, including short-form docs, and music video projects, reads the announcement. Since 2013, she has been a consultant for E & E Productions, where she has created partnerships for innovative film and education-based projects, both locally and internationally. In addition, Gladstone has extensive board experience in the cultural and non-profit sectors.
“We are very proud that DOC attracted an exceptional field of applicants for the Executive Director position”, said Joanne Levy, chair of the Hiring Committee, in the announcement. “Judy Gladstone is a gifted and dynamic leader in the Canadian media production industry and we are delighted that she is joining our cause. Her professional successes, entrepreneurial drive and fluency in both official languages will now inform new perspectives on the challenges of documentary filmmakers in Canada.”
The hiring of the new ED follows the membership’s ratification of by-law changes to accommodate a restructuring of the National Board at the organization’s AGM on May 4. Chair Connie Edwards and vice-chair Anne Pick stepped down from the board in order to make room for the new board positions described in the revised by-laws. Toronto’s Nadine Pequeneza takes over as board chair with Montreal’s Isabelle Couture taking on the role of vice-chair, while Vancouver’s David Vaisbord and DOC Atlantic’s Ariella Pahlke continue as treasurer and secretary, respectively.
The 2017-2018 DOC National Board is as follows:
DOC BC
David Vaisbord
Josephine Anderson
DOC Alberta
Lorna Thomas
DOC Winnipeg
Joanne Levy
DOC Toronto
Lalita Krishna
Nadine Pequeneza
DOC Quebec
Isabelle Couture
Carmen Garcia
DOC Atlantic
Ariella Pahlke
Additional directors
Barbara Hager
Nimisha Mukerji
One additional director position remains vacant at this time.
