Helga Stephenson to step down as head of Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
TORONTO – The head of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is stepping down.
Helga Stephenson says she is looking forward to more world travel and other challenges.
An executive search is underway for her replacement. The academy says Stephenson will remain chief executive officer until the position is filled.
Under her five-year watch, Stephenson spearheaded the merger of the academy’s film, television and digital media awards into the Canadian Screen Awards.
The union of the film-focused Genie Awards and the TV-geared Geminis was a bid to boost each industry by better highlighting Canadian talent.
Before that, Stephenson served as director of the Toronto International Film Festival in the late 1980s and early ’90s.
News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.