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AWARDS OF
EXCELLENCE
2019
PROGRAM
May 29, 2019
CBC Glenn Gould Studio
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thanks to our
sponsors
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2019
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PRESTIGE SPONSORS
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SPECIAL THANKS
2019 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Frank Falcone | Guru Studio
Sarah Haasz | Cottonwood Media
J.J. Johnson | Sinking Ship Entertainment
Brandon Lane | Teletoon/Corus
Marney Malabar | TVO
Marie McCann | CBC
Jessica McLaughlin | TVO
Michelle Melanson Cuperus | Headspinner Productions Inc.
Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos | Consultant/Strategist
Jamie Piekarz | JamPie Media
Jillianne Reinseth | Entertainment One
John Rooney | Johnromedia
Kate Sanagan | Sinking Ship Entertainment
Travis Williams | Mercury Filmworks
Suzanne Wilson | Lambur Productions
COCKTAIL AND
RECEPTION
SPONSORED BY
TABLE OF CONTENTS AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Team 4
Word from Co-Chair 5
Word from Executive Director 6
Word from CBC/Radio-Canada 7
YMA’s Statement of Quality 9
Members of the Jury 10
Award of Excellence, Best Program, Live Action Categories 26
Outstanding Achievement Award 28
Award of Excellence, Best Interactive Content 30
Emerging Talent Award 33
Award of Excellence for Best Digital First Content 35
Award of Excellence, Best Program, Animation Categories 36
Outstanding Youth Performer 38
Thank you and save the dates! 39
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Youth
Media
Alliance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CO-CHAIRS DIRECTORS
Judith Beauregard | Tobo Christiane Asselin | Radio-Canada
J.J. Johnson | Sinking Ship Entertainment Nadine Dupont | Groupe Média TFO
Frank Falcone | Guru Studio
SECRETARY
Athena Georgaklis | Nelvana
Michele Paris | Knowledge Network
Sarah Haasz | Cottonwood Media
TREASURER Monika Ille | APTN
Jonathan Finkelstein | Marie McCann | Kids’ CBC
Apartment 11 Productions Peter Moss | PDM Entertainment
Marney Malabar | TVO
Jennifer Twiner-McCarron |
Thunderbird Entertainment
YMA Office Team
Chantal Bowen | Executive Director Cabana Séguin | Graphic conception
Claudia Marcoux | Coordinator, Special Events Patricia Rioux | Graphic design
and Communications
Fanie Gégoire | Assistant,
Events and Communications
Gala Team
Aidan Cosgrave | Director Robby Hoffman |
Host and Scriptwriter
Ian Kehoe | DJ
Tom Power, Ken Whiteley and Ben Whiteley |
Musicians
Angelina Chan | Production Assistant
Roohi Eleanor Lakra, Elizabeth Ladouceur,
Nour Mallouh, Avital Shalev | Volunteers
Meg Matera | Photographer
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word
from
co-chair
But if you, like me, are still
feeling nervous, just remember
a refrain from the original
Degrassi Junior High
theme song:
I don’t think I can make it,
Don’t think I can take it,
I wonder what I’m gonna do!
But when I look around, I see,
That someone is smiling
right at me.
Wait! That someone’s
On behalf of the Board talkin’ to me.
of Directors and the State Hey, I got a new friend.
of the Industry, I want to
congratulate you for surviving Look around this room and
long enough to make it to the remember you’re surrounded
2019 Youth Media Alliance by friends. Let’s lean in
Awards of Excellence! together and push forward,
take greater risks, bring in
Now, there’s no question we’re unfamiliar funding partners
in the midst of challenging and open ourselves to new
times: fewer pickups, ideas from new voices -
risk aversion, corporate it may be a bit choppy right
consolidation. But, just like now but it’s nothing a few
Steve DeNure’s retirement, innovative ideas won’t fix.
sometimes endings are simply
new beginnings. For every Onwards and congratulations
door shut in Canada, a new again, see you all at the
billion dollar window opens 2021 YMA Awards!
elsewhere (hello Apple+,
Disney+, Spin Master+). And
if our list of talented nominees
tonight suggests one thing,
it’s that we’re capable of
generating impactful
global hits. J.J. JOHNSON
Co-Chair,
Youth Media Alliance
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word from
executive
director
We also salute the exceptional
career of Fred Penner on the
music scene, as a children’s
entertainer, and in other areas
of the cultural sector for youth
audiences over more than
44 years. We are very pleased
to salute his passion and
devotion to young people.
Rita Claire Mike-Murphy is
a new face on the youth
production scene. She has
made her mark in Nunavut
through her creativity and
This year we received a record
talent, as an artist in her own
number of submissions for
name going by Riit. She is
the various categories of
signed to Six Shooter Records
the Awards of Excellence, i.e.
and her album will be out later
over 80 television and digital
this year. As the winner of the
productions were submitted.
Emerging Talent Award, she is
A jury of 47 individuals took
an artist with a very promising
on the monumental task of
future.
reviewing them in order to
choose and present the I would like to thank all the
“crème de la crème” of sponsors for their support
Canadian youth content. towards making the gala a
I think we can all agree that great success. And I want
the record level of submissions to offer a special thank you
is a sign of the recognition to CBC which believes in
and importance of the Youth our mission and offers
Media Alliance (YMA) for exceptional support to the
the youth production sector. YMA throughout the year.
For the first time, the YMA Tonight, we all celebrate the
is presenting an award for breadth and excellence of
Outstanding Youth Performer, the youth production sector
recognizing a young person in Canada.
who stands out and is a Congratulations to all the
positive influence on youth nominees and winners!!!
audiences on various
platforms.
CHANTAL BOWEN
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word from
principal
sponsor
a life-long relationship, and
a love for Canada’s stories
and culture. From animation
to live action, we celebrate
incredible digital-first
content, talented performers
and bold, interactive formats.
Tonight we look to the future
of Kids’ programming!
I am thrilled to be offering Wishing you all the very best.
CBC/Radio-Canada’s Bon gala !
congratulations to the 2019
finalists and winners of
the Youth Media Alliance
Awards of Excellence.
CATHERINE TAIT
Tonight we celebrate
PRESIDENT AND CEO
the work of these skilled
CBC/Radio-Canada
professionals, and their
creation of quality content
for the most important
audience we have: Young
Canadians!
Kids’ programming is
especially close to my heart,
and the recent focus of much
of our energies at CBC/
Radio-Canada: We want to
engage with Canadians from
their earliest years, creating
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YMA’s
statement of
quality
The YMA statement of quality provided the foundation for the Children’s Television Charter,
which is currently being ratified by governments and broadcasters around the world.
Quality television is television deemed excellent in both form and content, geared to the needs
and expectations of its target viewers while meeting recognized industry standards.
The content of programs should be relevant and entertaining, stimulate the intellect and
the imagination, and foster openness toward others. It should also be an accurate reflection
of the world in which children grow up, respecting their dignity and promoting learning.
As a Canadian agency, the Youth Media Alliance strives to promote Canadian content in children’s
programming. Although young Canadians should definitely be exposed to international programs
that testify to the rich diversity of our world, they should also have access to quality productions
that portray Canada, its provinces, regions and communities, as well as its institutions, heritage
and culture.
QUALITY PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN...
• is designed and produced to meet the needs and expectations of the children for whom it
is intended, and deals with reality from a child’s perspective;
• allows children to be not just passive spectators, but active participants, even protagonists,
and to play a central role;
• consciously stimulates children’s intellect, curiosity and creativity and enables them
to experience emotions furthering their development;
• respects children’s intelligence, their critical capacity and their ability to think, by avoiding
oversimplification, stereotypes and propaganda;
• takes into account their development needs, different age groups and cultural backgrounds,
based on the findings of relevant studies.
PROGRAMMING PROVIDING A WINDOW ON THE WORLD...
• accurately portrays reality while stimulating the imagination—the real and
the imaginary are the two worlds in which children grow up;
• allows children to explore the world beyond their immediate experience—their family,
friends, school, street, city, society, world, and universe.
CHILDREN ARE ENTITLED TO PRODUCTIONS THAT...
• have access to the same technical and financial resources as productions produced
for mainstream audiences, in accordance with recognized standards;
• are aimed at the least well-represented groups, while serving the interests
of various age groups.
9members
of the jury
BRENDA BISNER is the Senior
Vice President of Content &
Business Development for A Parent
PRESIDENT
Media Co Inc. the creators of the
OF THE JURY
SAFE STREAMING™ Platform:
JOHN ROONEY has a vast history Kidoodle.TV®. She is an integral
within Kids television in Canada force behind the successful
starting in the late 90’s working acquisition of top children’s media
with YTV. Rising through the CLAUDIA BARRIOS has been content from around the world, as
ranks, John became Director of working in the animation well as a future caster for all new
Programming and was instrumental industry for the last six years. business development on behalf
in shaping the Corus Kids & Family At Guru Studio, she collaborates of the company. Over her 19+
brands. John successfully with executives and producers year career in the children’s media
transitioned over to TELETOON to develop trade and consumer- space, Brenda has developed,
and became their Director of focused marketing initiatives produced and sold live action,
Programming responsible for across animation, gaming and film. animation and reality series across
content strategy for all their Prior to Guru, Claudia worked at multiple channels worldwide and
brands and launching Cartoon 9 Story Media Group, where she executed on numerous Licensing
Network in Canada. John has held various positions across & Merchandising deals. Working
recently joined the TAAFI acquisitions, distribution and with companies such as Scholastic,
(Toronto Animation Arts Festival digital media. She’s a graduate Cookie Jar Entertainment, Tom
International) as Program of the Kids Media program at Lynch Company, and more, Brenda
Director for their recent TAAFI Centennial College and serves has helped these major brands
2019 Festival, a three-day as Marketing Manager for the develop precise and thoughtful
animation festival held in Toronto Toronto Animation Arts Festival plans for today, while anticipating
each year. Currently, John is International (TAAFI), a not- the future of the business for
working as a consultant advising for-profit organization with a tomorrow.
various clients on content strategy, mandate to support, showcase
programming, development and and inspire the animation industry
curation. John has been a member and its community around the
of the YMA Awards advisory world.
committee for several years.
10LIOZ BOUGANIN is an
award-winning film, TV and digital
interactive content producer and
writer. With a decade and a half
experience in the film and TV
industry. Lioz’s programs have
aired on networks including CBC,
CAMILLE BEAUDOIN is a Film,
Rogers, YesTV, History, Discovery
TV, and Digital Media Producer, not DANIEL BOURRÉ is an Executive
and APTN. He is the producer and
for profit Executive Director, and Producer with Bristow Global
co-writer of the popular children
Mother of three awesome but busy Media overseeing all linear and
animated series, Louis Says
kids. Entering her thirteenth year digital kids content. Productions
(52 episodes), which airs on
as Co-Founder and CEO of Mosaic include: It’s My Party!, Backyard
APTN. Other projects include the
Entertainment, Camille has guided Beats, Ricky Rocket, YTV’s The
preschool STEM animated series
the creative development, writing, Zone and Minty Fresh. Branded
Sonny’s World (Rogers), which is
production, and post production of integrations and live productions
currently in production. Lioz
the company’s TV series’, feature are also areas of focus. He’s
continues to develop film and
films, and digital properties. Along worked with clients such as NBA,
TV projects in a variety of genres
with her partner Eric Rebalkin, Disney, Adidas and Nintendo.
through his Regina-based
Camille has produced world-class, Additional producing credits are:
company, Landslide Entertainment.
award-winning screen content Shawn Mendes Live, Kids’ Choice
He is the board president of
including the teen feature film Awards Countdown, World Cup
Saskatchewan Media Production
#Roxy, the dark comedy movie of Hockey, Mark’s Moments and
Industry Association (SMPIA)
It’s Not My Fault and I Don’t Care Canadian Country Music Awards.
and a graduate of the National
Anyway, and the campy girl power Daniel’s work has been recognized
Screen Institute.
horror comedy feature Truckstop by the Canadian Screen Awards,
Bloodsuckers. Camille’s third full TIFF Kids, Youth Media Alliance,
time job, as Founder and Executive Digi Awards, Prix Jeunesse
Director of Girls in Film & Television International and the
has become a new passion for her. Commonwealth Broadcast
Association.
11CONGRATULATIONS TO
NOMINEE FOR THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE:
BEST PROGRAM, ANIMATION - AGES 6-9
© 2019 Hydrologic Produccons Inc. and The Deep Rights Pty Ltd.
® DHX Media Ltd.MARY BREDIN is an Emmy DARREN CRANFORD is
nominated creative development Co-Founder/Director of Keyframe
writer and consultant. She has Digital Prod. Inc. and Krow VFX in
developed shows such as True Ontario, Canada. He is the Director
and the Rainbow Kingdom (CBC/ of Ollie: The Boy Who Became
Netflix) and Justin Time (Family What he Ate (Seasons 1 & 2) for
Channel/Netflix). She was one CBC, he is the Animation Director
KIM DENT WILDER nurtures the
of the creators of the new Disney for Tee & Mo for BBC, and the
creative artistry of Mainframe
show - Pikwik. She worked in Director/Creator of Peggy's Little
Entertainment’s productions
London for 10 years and was part Harbour (Keyframe Digital Original
while overseeing and managing
of the original production team Series). In the past he has also
its growing film and television
at Disney, followed by her role as directed Pinky Dinky Doo Season
operations. As a SVP of Production
Director of Acquisitions and 2 for Sesame Workshop. Darren is
& Operations, she is also involved
Programming for the Worldwide the Internal creative director for
in identifying and developing new
Disney Channels. Prior to that, all VFX projects that Krow VFX is
business opportunities, including
she worked in Paris on Transylvania involved with.
the creation of new intellectual
Pet Shop an iconic French comedy
properties and partnering with
show including voice directing.
rights holders of established
And it all started at Nelvana on
branded properties. She is also
co-productions like Babar and
ensuring efficiencies across all
Rupert Bear.
creative and technological
production processes. Over
the past nearly 20 years, Kim’s
production credits encompass
many high-profile animation series
including Hot Wheels (Mattel),
Max Steel (Mattel), Weird-ohs,
Inspector Gadget (DIC
MARY DARLING`s desire to Entertainment), Stuart Little 3
harness media to contribute (Sony and MTV), and more
beneficially to society, has found than twenty DVD features
expression in a variety of genres in the direct-to-DVD Barbie
including documentaries, lifestyle series (Mattel).
programs, scripted series and
most recently, children’s content
VICTORIA COULTHART is Head
and a motion picture. Perhaps
of Production at Jam Filled and
her most significant contribution
responsible for leading a large
is the hit series Little Mosque on
team of animation artists in both
the Prairie, which set audience
Toronto & Ottawa towards the
records as the world’s first Muslim
common goal of producing high
sitcom. The series aired in over 120
quality animation for an interna-
countries and is the subject of a
tional audience. Victoria works
variety of academic studies and
closely with the team to produce
news features on the potential of
a variety of popular shows such as:
media to eliminate prejudice. Mary
Loud House, Final Space, Thomas &
believes that those in media have
Friends and DC Super Hero Girls.
a responsibility to foster hope,
understanding and inclusivity.
1314
winning animated TV shows and
short films, including the Oscar
winning short film, Bob’s Birthday
and the acclaimed TV series, Bob
and Margaret, the highest rated
Canadian made animation series
ever! Their latest animated film,
Animal Behaviour, is about a group
therapy session with animals. It
was produced for the NFB and has
won many international awards
including their fourth Oscar
PATRICIA ELLINGSON is a nomination and a Canadian
children’s media consultant, award Screen Award. David was born
winning producer and executive. and raised in Toronto and is still a ANGELA HANNA GOULENE is a
Working with some of the Leaf fan. He studied film in the UK French creator, director, writer and
Industry’s most notable producers, at The National Film and Television character designer who currently
Pat consistently delivers School where he met his wife and lives in Montreal, Quebec. She
thought-provoking and engaging creative partner, Alison. They have wrote her first novel, Situations,
content. As the Creative Head of been collaborating ever since. when she was only 14 years old.
Children’s and Parent’s Media for Since then, Angela’s written about
TVO from 1998 to 2015, she is a dozen short stories, 80 pages of
recognized for her insistence in poetry, and multiple songs. Her
creating multiplatform content short story Jack and her poem
with a mandate to make a Makeup have both been published
difference in the lives of kids and in the literary magazine Montreal
parents. Pat is the recipient of Writes. She has an affinity for
numerous awards across all plat- slapstick humor, which shines
forms including multiple Gemini, through her show projects
Emmy and Canadian Screen Completely Bunned and Binka
Awards for best interactive, best Crazy Goat. She’s also an
preschool, and best children’s and illustrator who’s had her artwork
youth programming. In 2009, she exhibited in both the Centre d’Art
received the Outstanding Achieve- HANS G. BATHIJA is a Partner de Montréal and the Livart gallery.
ment Award from the YMA and in with Shadow Factory, a B2B digital Currently Angela is working on
2018 The Academy of Canadian media & immersive technology directing an animated music video
Cinema and Television named company producing innovative for Vikian Music to be presented at
Pat Ellingson the winner of its Out- digital & immersive experiences the 2019 MIDEM festival in Cannes.
standing Media Innovation award. with locations in Toronto, Los
Angeles & Hong Kong. In a versatile
career spanning over 35+ years,
he has been involved in engaging,
complex & creative international
initiatives in a variety of industries
ranging from photography to
information technology to digital
animation. He is the Cofounder
and Chairman of the International
IP Commercialization Council
GTA Chapter, Cofounder of the
Arts Society of Greater Toronto
Chapter, is a Fellow of the Royal
DAVID FINE is an Oscar winning Society of the Arts and in 2018,
filmmaker who works in Vancouver was a recipient of the Canadian
with his partner, Alison Snowden. Multicultural Council - Asians
Together they have written, in Ontario ‘Outstanding Asian
directed and created award Canadian Award’.
15Celebrating excellence
In Canadian children’s television
Congratulations to all the nominees!
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Artwork ©2019 9 Story Media Group. Owned or licensed by 9 Story Media Group. All right reserved by respective owners.in the French Immersion program
at Harbord Collegiate Institute
in Toronto, she is a member of
student council and the liaison
to parent council. In her spare
time she enjoys classic films,
especially those of Quentin
Tarantino and Stanley Kubrick.
BRADY KEELER is an Editor and
HYUNJOO KIM has worked in the
Production Manager at Arcana
animation industry for 15 years as
Studio, where he edits both feature
an animator, animation supervisor,
length and short form animated
and animation director. She
children's content. Brady also
worked on over 30 different series.
manages Arcana's vast comic
She loves bringing characters
book library which boasts over
to life through animation
300 published graphic novels in
and entertaining audiences
both kids and adult genres. Brady's
young and old.
experience stems from his degree IAN KELSO is a 25-year veteran
in motion picture arts from of the interactive digital media
Capilano University, and a love industry. Currently he is co-founder
of editing and film-making from of award-winning augmented
a very young age. When not reality start-up Impossible Things
shooting or cutting, Brady creators of ReBlink, a popular
spends as much time as he can exhibition at the Art Gallery of
in the great outdoors. Ontario that used technology
to create a new platform for
discovering classic art works.
With a background that blends
storytelling, technological
innovation, business management MARIE-FRANCE LANDRY
and evangelism, Ian has always works as a writer, screenwriter,
worked in roles that have focused story editor, consultant and series’
on identifying and harnessing new developer, when she’s not working
value created by digital tools and on illustrations. Passionate about
platforms. Ian was a co-founder crafting great stories for different
of Ontario trade association audiences, she’s worked on over
Interactive Ontario which he 50 productions in the past
managed as CEO from 25 years, many of which have
ANDRONIKA KELSO is a versatile 2004 to 2011. won awards like Caillou (animation)
performer, athlete and student and Un gars, une fille (sitcom).
leader. At age three Andronika She has headed 15+ writer teams
appeared in the Treehouse to deliver full seasons. She writes
TV series Roll Play by Sinking for actors, animated characters,
Ship Productions. At eleven she and puppets alike. Her specialties
performed double bass at Massey include animation, children’s
Hall as a member of the TDSB television, drama and comedy.
String Orchestra. Andronika enjoys Recent collaborations include
sports, last year competing in co-developing, story editing
the Ontario finals in swimming. and writing for SnowSnaps at
Currently a grade eleven student CarpeDiem Film & TV.
17transition to Corus Quay, as well
as overseeing the work stream
activity of Publishing, Production
and Media Management. Prior to
Corus Entertainment Helen was
a Senior member of TSN’s core
operational team focusing on the
news room and post production
divisions. Instrumental in migrating
TSN, Sports Centre to a digital
JENNY LU has over 10 years’
tapeless non-linear environment,
experience in marketing, client
Helen ensured the operational
relationship management and
and production teams were
MINDY LAXER plays a key role in business development in various
aligned accordingly.
both the business and creative industries including entertainment,
affairs of Apartment 11, focusing technology and gaming. Previously,
on the development and financing Jenny served as Interactive
of projects, and seeking out Business Manager at Just For
licensing opportunities and Laughs, finding creative content
strategic partnerships for for their online portal. Currently,
Apartment 11’s intellectual Jenny serves as a Director of
properties. Mindy is well positioned New Business at Optimove, an
to work at a company which AI-powered marketing technology
specializes in children’s productions company.
— before her career in media, she
taught elementary school for ten
years, winning the Reader’s Digest
Leadership in Education Award.
RENNATA LÓPEZ specializes in
producing and casting for lifestyle/
factual programming. For the
last 12 years, she has worked on
many great series including the
award-winning Giver (TVO Kids),
It’s My Party (TVOKids), What’s
Inside (TVOkids), Scare-Tactics
(MTV), Pick a Puppy (YTV) and
Outlaw In-Laws (Slice). Rennata SHEENA MACRAE is a creative
was nominated twice for a thought leader, with 20+ years
Canadian Screen Award in 2015 & of experience in content creation
2016 and in 2018 won the Daytime for TV, film, education and digital
Emmy Award for Outstanding media, running several successful
HELEN LEBEAU is a Production/
Education or Informational Series media companies. Currently the
Media Executive with over 38 years
for her work on Giver. Rennata CEO of Storycake, she is respon-
of experience. For 17 years she ran
Lopez and her twin sister Georgina sible for original children's brands
the Nelvana animation studio (a
López founded Lopii Productions to grow across digital, publishing,
Corus Production Arm) where she
in 2018. Lopii Productions is games and new media and their
focused on producing high quality
dedicated to producing shows development slate of new projects
animation content. In 2013 she
that have diversity both in front in family entertainment. She is the
received a DayTime Emmy for best
and behind the scenes. Creator and Executive Producer of
pre-school animation for “Bubble
children's animated TV series ‘Ollie
Guppies”. In 2014, she received
The Boy Who Became What He
a Day Time International Emmy
Ate’, season 2, airing internationally
for best pre-school for “Mike The
on CBC (Canada), NBC Universal
Knight”. As a member of the core
Kids (USA) and Discovery (MENA),
executive management team at
as well as China and Russia. She
Corus Entertainment Helen sat at
is also the author of the original
the table to support the Broadcast
children's book series.
18original and branded campaigns
and content experiences for
brands and media clients. Ben is
also co-founder and chair of the
Toronto Animation Arts Festival
International (TAAFI), and teaches
in the Seneca Animation and
Interactive Documentary programs.
ANDRÉE ANNE METCALFE works
VERONICA MANZEROLLE is for Garbo Group where she is the
a self-proclaimed content junky account manager for Joe Fresh
and is always busy doing one of private label. She has been working
two things: working in television in the fashion industry, primarily
or watching television. Since 2012 in sales, marketing & e-commerce
she's been programming preschool for over 8 years. Strong sales
and kids’ content on Family Channel, professional with a Bachelor of
Family CHRGD, Family Jr., and Arts (B.A.) focused in Business/
Télémagino. Veronica specializes Commerce from the University of
in non-linear programming, which SASHA MCINTYRE is a Sheridan Victoria. She grew up in Montreal
includes on-demand offerings Classical Animation graduate and now lives in Halton Hills,
with affiliates as well as the Family and has 24 years experiences in Ontario. She is currently on
Channel and Télémagino apps. the animation industry. First as a maternity leave.
designer on such shows as Magic
School Bus and Franklin the Turtle,
then rising to be an assistant
director on the series Johnny Test
and Producing Parker. Currently,
she is storyboarding on Hotel
Transylvania, and about to go
back onto Sesame Street's
Esme and Roy. Over the years,
she has worked in a number
of departments in animation,
and enjoys the learning process
and challenges that come with
BEN MCEVOY leads creative
each of them. MICHAEL MILO's media career
initiatives for agencies, brands,
spans 30 years as a producer of
media companies, entrepreneurs
numerous children’s television
and educators, providing strategy,
series, documentaries, and a
project management and hands-on
dramatic feature. Based in Western
creative production in animation,
Canada, Milo and co-founder
interactive web, apps, VR/AR,
Flordeliza Dayrit, launched Muslim
live-action production, game
Kids TV in 2014. Considered a
development as well as events and
pioneer in its genre, Muslim Kids TV
interactive public activations, on
is the world leader in values-based
projects throughout Canada, and
educational entertainment for this
internationally in the US, India,
market segment. The interactive
Singapore and China. As Partner /
subscription-based service offers
Executive Producer, Friends &
a linear streaming TV channel,
Enemies, Ben works with his team
video on demand, plus social and
of senior creatives and a broad
interactive educational features.
network of multi-disciplinary
production partners creating
19TO ALL OUR SHIPMATES ON THEIR
YOUTH MEDIA ALLIANCE NOMINATONS
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST PROGRAM,
LIVE ACTION SCRIPTED AND NON-SCRIPTED – PRESCHOOL
DINO DANA (A DINO NEVER FORGETS)
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST PROGRAM,
LIVE ACTION SCRIPTED – AGES 6-9 AND 9+
ODD SQUAD (THERE’S NO O IN OBOT)
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, BEST INTERACTIVE CONTENT – PRESCHOOL
DINO DANA DIGITAL
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, BEST INTERACTIVE CONTENT – AGES 6-9
GIVER 150
ODD SQUAD 2.0
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, OUTSTANDING YOUTH PERFORMER
ANNA CATHCART
SAARA CHAUDRY
MILLIE DAVIS
ISAAC KRAGTEN
MICHELA LUCI
AND THANK YOU TO THE YMA!
20Buddie Stoodios, Warner Brothers
Animation, HBO, Netflix, Nicktoons,
TruTv and Amazon to name a few,
on its roster. Rick executive
produced Big Jump’s first
proprietary property, Shutterbugs
which airs on TVO Kids, Knowledge
Kids, SRC and TFO in Canada and
is distributed worldwide by Bejuba
Entertainment.
ELIZE MORGAN is a writer of TV,
games, and digital series. Elize
has worked on animation titles
like Mysticons, Ollie: The Boy Who KELLY PAYNE is a Program
Became What He Ate, and Bagel & Consultant, Film and Television,
Becky. She was a writer on at Ontario Creates (formally
Assassin`s Creed: Origins. Elize OMDC). Ontario Creates supports
also created and produced two the province of Ontario’s creative
digital comedy series: Pretty In economy by providing innovative
Geek and The Gate. Elize wrote programs, services and funding for
for the CSA-winning convergent BRENDA NIETUPSKI has an the film & television; book &
project Grojband: The Show Must extensive broadcast history at magazine publishing; interactive
Go On and was nominated for a Corus entertainment where she digital media & music industries.
WGC Award for her Mysticons was Director of Programming She brings over 20 years of
script “Heart of Gold.” Elize has for Canada’s Treehouse TV, and industry experience to the
an MA in Popular Culture and is a Discovery Kids. Nietupski worked administration and development
graduate of the CFC’s Prime Time as animation producer and of programs and strategies which
Television Writing Program. production executive for Little help to drive innovation and growth
Tugboat on THE ADVENTURES OF in Ontario’s creative industries.
NAPKIN MAN, seasons I, II & III for Prior to her current role at Ontario
CBC. Napkin Man is a Canadian Creates, Ms. Payne was Team
Screen Award winner and Youth Lead for provincial tax credits and
Media Alliance Award of Excellence held various management roles
winner for Best Preschool Series. in programming, production and
It has also been nominated for a business/legal affairs with some
Kidscreen Award 2017. Nietupski of Canada’s largest media and
was Series Producer for Apartment production outlets.
11 Productions, on LOOK KOOL,
for TVO, a school age series about
spatial intelligence and geometry
and fun, nominated for a Daytime
RICK MORRISON has over 35 Emmy 2017.
years of experience spanning all
areas of animation production
from animator to producer. In
2008, Rick co-founded Big Jump
Productions located in Ottawa.
As a full-service animation
production facility Big Jump is
proud to include clients such as
Fox 21, Comedy Central, Stoopid
21Congratulations to
Rita Claire Mike-Murphy
Recipient of the Emerging Talent Award
presented by Youth Media Alliance.
We should never underestimate the power
of our languages, cultures, traditions and
histories. Most of all, we should never
underestimate the power of our art as a
tool for communication. APTN applauds
Rita Claire’s accomplishments and the
role she is playing in the preservation
of Indigenous languages. This
distinction will help encourage
other young creators and broad-
cast professionals to fulfill their
ambitions and reach new
heights, just as Rita Claire
has done.
Anaana’s Tent
airs Saturday and Sunday mornings
on APTN
aptn.ca
World’s first national Indigenous broadcasterexperiences, and content. As Head
of Production, Sacha oversees a
talented team of 60+ designers,
developers, producers, anima-
tors, and creative problem solvers
across 5 cities working on amazing
projects for some of the biggest
names in kids entertainment like
Nelvana, YTV, Teletoon, TVO, TFO,
PBS, Nickelodeon, Moose Toys, Spin
Master, and the NFL. Sacha is also
ANNE-MARIE PERROTTA is a
the co-creator of the award-
Montreal-based screenwriter,
winning interactive storybook,
executive story editor, and creator
Weirdwood Manor.
who has had over 550 scripts
produced for television, including
award-winning series, Arthur,
Ranger Rob, Max & Ruby,
SANDRINE PECHELS DE SAINT ToonMarty and Clifford the Big
SARDOS is Consultant/Strategist Red Dog. Anne-Marie just wrapped
in Co-productions, Productions, on the live-action series Big Top
Creative Development and Academy (Discovery Kids Latin
Distribution. Sandrine is now America/TVO/Cirque du Soleil
choosing projects that take Images) where she was an
advantage of her passion for Executive Story Editor and Writer.
kick-ass content, her experience She has also developed many
in putting together dynamic animation and live-action series
co-productions, and her attention for producers and broadcasters
to all aspects of production with around the world. She is the JOSÉE ROBERGE is Head of
a human touch. Most recently, Quebec Councillor for the Writers Original Production at TV5 and
Sandrine worked at TFO as Guild of Canada (WGC) as well as Unis TV since May 2017. She
Director, Disruption and a founding member of Femmes contributes to content strategy
Multiplatform Distribution, Animées Montréal (FAM!). In 2013, development, show projects analysis
handling co-productions, creative Anne-Marie won the WGC’s as well as their budget and ensures
development and acquisitions. highest honour, the Writers Block production follow-up. She also
She also spent 9-years with Award, for service to Canadian has more than eighteen years
Bejuba Entertainment as EVP screenwriters. of experience in the production
of Sales & Acquisitions putting of television and film content in
together an impressive list of fiction and documentary
acquisitions, co-productions (Apocalypse la 1re Guerre mondiale,
and WW show sales to build À fleur de peau, Nom de code :
a catalogue of over 600 half- poilus d’Alaska, La Planète Blanche,
hours of kids’ TV. Prior to Bejuba, Le Dernier Continent, Mission
Sandrine spent 12-years in NYC Antarctique, La Moitié gauche du
working for an array of major frigo…). In addition, she worked
entertainment companies in for a few years as a director for
creative development, production Radio-Canada and for the private
and distribution for Sunbow sector. She was also responsible
Entertainment (Transformers, for the production curriculum
My Little Pony, GI Joe), at the INIS Cinema program,
SACHA RAPOSO – A Developer
Sony Wonder (Sony Music), while being on the pedagogical
turned Creative Director turned
TV-Loonland, Hallmark and committee and teaching
Producer, Sacha is the co-founder
Classic Media/ Dreamworks. production.
of gaming and interactive agency,
Relish and content studio, Wasabi.
For over 20 years, Sacha has been
creating games, apps, interactive
23PAUL STOICA has 12 years
MARTIN SAL began his career in
of writing experience and has
animation as an artist. After more
done it all: animation, live action
than a decade of having worked
fiction, sketch comedy, pranks,
on over twenty animated shows,
gameshows, web stuff and even
he decided to shift focus and
self-promoting bios. His writing
entered the world of producing, as
motivations include artistic
a line producer on series and video BONITA SIEGEL is an award
expression, intellectual fulfillment,
games. As a Lead Producer on winning experienced Executive
self-actualization, as well as
Bids, Martin works extensively on Producer and Broadcaster. As an
power, money and the irrepressible
bidding out new projects, ranging executive producer at CBC, Bonita
need to feel superior to others.
from promos and short films, worked on prime time drama series
Notable animation credits:
through series, to feature films and movies for television. In her
co-creator of global mega hit
and video games. role as Director, Original
ToonMarty, story editor of Chop
Productions, Corus Television,
Chop Ninja and co-creator of
Bonita developed, commissioned
Dex & The Humanimals
and supervised production on
(in development at SRC).
children’s programming for
PILAR SEGURA is Head of
all age groups and genres.
Production at Breakthrough
Programs under Bonita’s guidance
Entertainment. In her 30-year
received worldwide acceptance
career, Pilar has worked as a
and won many awards including
researcher, story editor and
an International Emmy, YMA,
series producer in children’s
Pulcinella award for best animated
television, lifestyle as well as
program, Gemini Awards, Annecy
scripted programming and
Animation Festival, BAFTAs,
documentaries. Recent credits
Leo Awards, Banff Festival
include the true crime series
Nominations. Bonita recently
Hollywood Homicide as well as
worked as a Creative Producer
the children’s shows Zerby Derby
with producers in Canada, France,
and the Gemini award nominated
and Australia on production and
Think Big, a series celebrating kid SONYA SURACI is an Associate
development including live action
inventors. Pilar also teaches film Producer at Stitch Media, an
and animation for children.
and television production to post award-winning interactive studio
In 2011, Bonita received the YMA
graduate students in Centennial based in Toronto. Sonya is
Outstanding Achievement Award.
College’s Children’s Media experienced interactive content
Program. She holds a B.A. in producer who specializes in projects
English Literature and Law and that live at the intersection of story,
a post graduate degree in social impact, and technology.
Journalism. She completed her MA in Film and
Screen Studies at Goldsmiths
24College, University of London, and a children’s TV distributor, musical
has been conducting research theatre producer and two of
and working within the Canadian Britain’s top animation and
documentary, game, and digital VFX Universities. She completed
media landscape ever since. At an MA in animation management
Stitch, she manages a wide range at Bournemouth University and
of products including websites, authored Animation UK (a report
children’s educational games, on British funding; 2016), then the
interactive documentaries, and Nordicom report on animation for
gamified e-learning programs. girls (2017), regularly appearing
at international conferences.
CAROLINE VOITOVICI is the
production manager for TVOkids.
For the past 15 years, she has
helped to create entertaining and
trusted content for the children of
Ontario. As production executive
for several award-winning
programs, Caroline has a passion
for creating children’s content that
ALEXANDRINE TORRES DE sparks the imagination in the kid
FIGUEIREDO has been working in all of us. Inspired by Cookie TRAVIS WILLIAMS is Director
for over twenty years in French Monster, Caroline pours her heart of Development for Mercury
and Canadian cultural circles. into all aspects of her work- Filmworks. He works closely with
Her career began in the museum including the search for world’s writers, designers, and creators
world in 2000, taking the lead of tastiest cookie. to identify concepts with strong
Coulommiers’ museum, in France. appeal and develops them to their
In 2006, she decided to move to full potential with Mercury’s
Canada. She turns to documentary domestic and international
production by joining the National partners. With over 16 years of
Film Board of Canada. Over the experience in the children’s
years, she has participated in entertainment business, Travis
the production of almost a remains a kid at heart and uses
hundred documentary works and his passion for animation to
interactive projects, such as Entre bring great ideas to life. Prior
les lignes / Front Lines, the web to Mercury, Travis spent seven
series Roxy and Max s’animent, years at Teletoon, supervising the
co-produced with TFO, Merci de development and production of
jouer/ Thank you for playing or, over 300 hours of television and
LINDSAY WATSON is focused on
the latest studio production, Sans such series as Jimmy Two-Shoes,
development, production and
maman/ Unmothered. Alexandrine Wayside, Johnny Test, Spliced,
distribution of animated children’s,
has been an Associate Producer of Total Drama Island, My Babysitter’s
family and comedy content. She is
the NFB's Canadian Francophonie A Vampire, and Detentionaire.
the founder of CANUK Productions
Studio since 2016.
and Animated Women UK (2013).
She has worked on over 30
projects, budgets up to £10M
across TV, digital and feature.
Lindsay obtained a BFA in
Integrated Media (OCAD University
- Toronto, 2007), before moving to
London, UK where she’s worked at
25best
program
LIVE
ACTION
CATEGORIES
Juries of production professionals grant these awards to children’s
and youth programs that stand out for their excellence.
SPONSORED BY
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST PROGRAM
LIVE ACTION SCRIPTED AND NON-SCRIPTED (PRESCHOOL 3-5)
NOMINEES
Cutie Pugs Dino Dana Opie’s Home Studio K
(Bubbles) | Produced by (A Dino Never Forgets) (The Big Blowout) | (The Ghost of Studio K )
Little Engine Moving | Produced by Sinking Produced by | Produced by CBC |
Pictures | Aired on Ship Entertainment | marblemedia | Aired on Aired on CBC
TVOKids, TFO, Aired on TVOKids and TVOKids, Knowledge
Knowledge Network Amazon Kids and City
and Radio-Canada Saskatchewan
26SPONSORED BY
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST PROGRAM
LIVE ACTION SCRIPTED (AGES 6-9 AND 9+)
NOMINEES
#Roxy Big Top Academy Odd Squad Reboot The Guardian
| Produced by Mosaic (The Show Must Go On) (There's No O in Obot) Code (Identity Theft)
Entertainment | Aired on | Produced by Apartment | Produced by Sinking | by Mainframe Studio's
SuperChannel 11 Productions* | Aired Ship Entertainment | Reboot 1 Productions Inc.
on Discovery Kids Latin Aired on TVOKids | Aired on YTV
America and TVOKids and PBS
* In association with Discovery
Kids Latin America and TVOKids
and in collaboration with Cirque
du Soleil Images.
SPONSORED BY
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST PROGRAM
LIVE ACTION NON-SCRIPTED (AGES 6-9)
NOMINEES
Raven’s Quest Super Mighty Makers TVOKids – This is My When I Grow Up!
(Madison) | Produced by (Fantastic Flexi Fish) | Family (Amy & Corey) | (Space Technician) |
Apartment 11 Produced by Produced by TVO | Produced by Riverbank
Productions | Aired on marblemedia | Aired on Aired on TVOKids Pictures | Aired on
TVOKids TVOKids and Knowledge TVOKids
Kids
SPONSORED BY
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST PROGRAM
LIVE ACTION NON-SCRIPTED (AGES 9+)
NOMINEES
It’s My Party! Just Like Mom and Dad The Mystery Files
(It's My Party! Sadeh) (Oatmeal Raisin’ the (The Mystery of Nostra
| Produced by Bristow Roof) | Produced by Culpa) | Produced by
Global Media | Aired on marblemedia | Aired on Apartment 11
TVOKids YesTv and BYUtv Productions | Aired on
TVOKids
27This version only to be used on a WHITE Background.
PRESENTED BY CBC
outstanding
achievement
Fred Penner
Given for a distinguished reconciliation process in remote Fred’s visibility has allowed him
career in youth production parts of Canada, apparently the privilege and joy of using his
in Canada, this prestigious retirement is not in the cards for voice to support organizations
prize salutes the individual’s Fred. The phone is still ringing! like UNESCO, World Vision,
contributions to the And his concert touring continues. UNICEF and the Canadian Down
industry, leadership skills, Syndrome Society. In 2005, Fred
His latest Juno Award, Canadian
ability to innovate and journeyed to Zambia, Africa with
Folk Music Award, Western
inspire and career-long World Vision to host a program for
Canadian Music Award winning
commitment to young Child Sponsorship in the Western
CD project, Hear The Music
Canadians. World. Expanding his connection
is dedicated to all who have
to dedicated teachers, as keynote
Fred Penner is a gentle man with travelled with him on his musical
presenter at numerous early
an undeniable ability to make you journey. He is thankful to the
childhood conferences, he has,
feel good about yourself. This generations for allowing him
without a doubt, established
musical master brings more into their lives, listening and
himself as a fundamental part
than 40 years of commitment, singing along.
of the North American family
consistency and depth to a career
In his career Fred has delivered a educational/entertainment scene.
that blends the many genres of
prolific 13 CDs to families across
performing and communication. Fred has received two honorary
North America and countless
Fred continues to grow and create doctorates and received the
energetic live shows for eager
music for his generations of Order of Canada for his life’s work.
audiences. In his television life
“Fred Heads”. Whether it’s through cds, concerts,
Fred composed the music for Tipi
videos, books or television, his
From hosting the United Way Tales (YTV, APTN, Treehouse TV)
cornerstone philosophy remains
National conference in Saskatoon and is especially known for over
the same: ”Never underestimate
to emceeing the renowned Polaris 900 episodes in 13 seasons of
your ability to make a difference
Music Awards and being part acclaimed Fred Penner’s Place
in the life of a child”.
of the C3 Legacy Expedition TV series - CBC (Canada) and
supporting the truth and Nick Jr. (USA).
28© Kendra Hope Photography
” Never
underestimate
your ability
to make a
”
difference in
the life of a child.
Fred Penner
29best
interactive
content
SPONSORED BY
Awarded by our juries of industry professionals, this prize goes to
the best digital production intended for interactive platforms.
The production will have demonstrated the ability to create an
environment and experience specific to its target audience and platform.
The chosen production provides an enriched, intelligent environment
fostering user engagement and active participation.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, BEST INTERACTIVE CONTENT
PRESCHOOL
NOMINEES
Cutie Pugs Games Dino Dana Digital Opie’s Home Ping and Friends
| Produced by Little | Produced by Sinking | Produced by | Produced by Kondolole
Engine Moving Pictures, Ship Entertainment marblemedia Films and TV PinGuim
Sticky Brain Studios,
TVOKids, TFO and
Radio-Canada
30SPONSORED BY
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, BEST INTERACTIVE CONTENT
AGES 6-9
NOMINEES
CBC Kids Olympics Giver 150 Mystery Files HQ
| Produced by CBC | Produced by Sinking | Produced by
Ship Entertainment Apartment 11
Productions
Odd Squad 2.0 Raven’s Quest Online
| Produced by Sinking | Produced by
Ship Entertainment Apartment 11
Productions
SPONSORED BY
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, BEST INTERACTIVE CONTENT
AGES 9+
NOMINEES
CBC Kids News mPower – Grades 3-6 NFL Rush Gameday
| Produced by CBC | Produced by TVO | Produced by Relish
and NFL
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SPONSORED BY
emerging
talent
Rita
Claire
Mike-
Murphy
This award is given to a promising professional
whose achievements have made her a rising
star in children’s programming. This award
encourages young creators and broadcast
professionals to outdo themselves and, more
importantly, to pursue a career in youth
production.
In her leading television role, generation of Canadian children. beautiful voice. As part of
Rita Claire Mike-Murphy is Rita Claire was raised in the youth music movement in
delighting children as host of Pangnirtung, a beautiful Nunavut, Rita Claire has shared
Anaana’s Tent, an educational community on Baffin Island, the stage with top Nunavut
and bilingual preschool series on Nunavut. In addition to her acting artists, including Twin Flames,
APTN that teaches Inuktitut, the ability, she is a talented musician Elisapee Isaac, and The Jerry
language spoken by the majority who performs under the name Cans, and performed at the
of Inuit in Nunavut, to the next Riit, showcasing her unique and 2018 Juno Awards.
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best
digital first
content
Awarded by our juries of industry professionals, this award goes SPONSORED BY
to the best webseries, linear videos or narrative that appears in
non-broadcast production intended exclusively for a digital platform.
The chosen production stands out for its excellence – more specifically
the quality of its pace and editing, its ability to reach its target
audience, and a script or content well adapted to the intended
platform and audience.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, BEST DIGITAL FIRST CONTENT
ALL AGE GROUPS
NOMINEES
According to Kids | Bravest Warriors | Emerald Code |
Produced by CBC Produced by Nelvana Produced
and Frederator Studios by Shaftesbury
Hope Works, Miss Persona Season 2 Princess Sparkly
Little Lights | Produced by Nelvana Butt & the Hot Dog Kid
| Produced by CBC and Balloon House | Produced by Balloon
Productions House Productions
35best
program
ANIMATION
CATEGORIES
SPONSORED BY
Juries of production professionals grant these awards to children’s
and youth programs that stand out for their excellence.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST PROGRAM
ANIMATION (PRESCHOOL 3-5)
NOMINEES
Daniel Tiger's Dot. – Super Ruby Esme and Roy
Neighbourhood (Super Ruby) | Produced (Hugo, We Have a
(Daniel's Fish Dies) by Industrial Brothers, Problem/A New Chapter)
| Produced by 9 Story The Jim Henson | Produced by Nelvana,
Media Group, Fred Company | Aired Sesame Workshop
Rogers Productions on CBC | Aired on HBO and
| Aired on Family Junior Treehouse TV
Ollie! The Boy Who The Cat In the Hat Snowsnaps True and the Rainbow
Became What He Ate Knows A Lot About (What's Your Treasure / Kingdom
(Bean Raider) That! (Mind Changing The Monster) | Produced (The Living Sea)
| Produced by Radical Fun) | Produced by by Carpediem Film & TV | Produced by Guru
Sheep | Aired on Portfolio Entertainment | Aired on Treehouse TV Studio | Aired on CBC
Universal Kids and CBC | Aired on Treehouse TV
36SPONSORED BY
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST PROGRAM
ANIMATION (AGES 6-9)
NOMINEES
Chop Chop Ninja The Deep The Magic School Bus: Total Dramarama
(Camping at Kami's) (Finn Comes Aboard) Rides Again (That's a Wrap)
| Produced by Sardine | Produced by DHX (The Good the Bad and | Produced by Elliott
Productions, Media, A Stark the Gnocchi) | Produced Animation | Aired on
Gamerizon Studio Production | Aired on by 9 Story Media Group Cartoon Network
| Aired on Teletoon Family CHRGD | Released on Netflix and Teletoon
Wild Kratts
(Choose Your Swordfish)
| Produced by 9 Story
Media Group, Kratt
Brothers Company
| Aired on TVO
SPONSORED BY
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST PROGRAM
ANIMATION (AGES 9+)
NOMINEES
Cupcake & Dino: The Dragon Prince Wishfart
General Services (Bloodthirsty) (Does This Please
(Cupcake Days) | Produced by Bardel The Jigmaster? / Baby...
| Produced by Entertainment, Seal... Thingy) | Produced
Entertainment One, Wonderstorm by Wishfart Productions
Birdo | Aired on | Released on Netflix | Aired on Teletoon
Teletoon and Netflix
37outstanding
youth
performer
Awarded by a special committee, this new award shines the spotlight SPONSORED BY
on a talented performer under 18 years old who stands out for
uniqueness, audacity and positive presence on all platforms.
Anna Cathcart Saara Chaudry
Millie Davis Isaac Kragten Michela Luci
38thanks!
YMA warmly thanks all the volunteers for their
generous contribution, the advisory committee,
the jury members and the gala team.
Thank you to Sinking Ship Entertainment
for post production services.
Thank you to CBC for producing
the Fred Penner tribute video.
Thank you to Aidan Cosgrave for producing
the Rita Claire Mike-Murphy's tribute video.
Thank you to q with Tom Power, CBC and to Inhabit
Media for providing content for Rita Claire
Mike-Murphy's tribute video.
CHANTAL, CLAUDIA AND FANIE
save
the dates
Children, Youth & Media Conference Dodgeball tournament fundraiser
Toronto, November 13-15, 2019 Toronto, Thursday September 5, 2019
Scholarships call for entries:
YMA Steven DeNure & YMA Andra Sheffer
Coming soon!
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