NFB appoints Julie Roy as director general of creation and innovation

MONTREAL — The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) announced today Julie Roy (pictured) has been appointed as the new director general of creation and innovation at the NFB, effective immediately. Roy has 25 years of experience in film, including six as executive producer of the NFB’s French animation studio and more than 13 years as a producer. Her chief mandate will be to strengthen the NFB’s creative leadership and establish an integrated programming vision in line with the organization’s strategic plan, says the news release. This programming framework will serve as a springboard for producers and executive producers in...