TORONTO – Karen Bruce will become executive director of Women In Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) beginning April 4, replacing Heather Webb who resigned at the end of December.
Bruce joins the organization from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, where she is currently director of membership and fan engagement. Prior to joining the Academy in 2012, she served as director of Canadian initiatives at the Toronto International Film Festival.
“We are so pleased to welcome Karen as our new Executive Director”, said WIFT-T board chair Jocelyn Hamilton, in the announcement. “With her many years of experience supporting programs that enhance and encourage the advancement of women in our industry, we are excited to see what’s next for our organization under her leadership.”
“I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to join an organization committed to the development and advancement of women”, added Bruce. “I look forward to further working to increase those initiatives and meet the valued members of WIFT.”
Founded in 1984, WIFT-T is a member-based organization of enthusiastic people committed to the development and advancement of women in the screen-based industry.
