ACADEMY OF CANADIAN CINEMA & TELEVISION ANNOUNCES 2008 – 2009 NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

August, 7, 2008 · Industry News

TORONTO, August 5, 2008: The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce the 2008-2009 National Board of Directors.

"In its celebration of the great creative achievements of the film and television industries, the Academy is guided by its Directors. We are exceptionally fortunate to have this team of committed and experienced individuals planning the Academy's future, side by side with our new and energetic CEO, Sara Morton," stated Ron Cohen, Chair.

The 2008-2009 Board of Directors are:

Directors and Executive Committee
Chair: Ron Cohen
Immediate Past Chair: Paul Gratton
Vice-Chair Eastern Canada: Steve Mayhew
Vice-Chair Quebec: Charles Ohayon
Vice-Chair Ontario: Christine Shipton
Vice-Chair Western Canada: Terry McEvoy
Vice-Chair Cinema: Kevin Tierney
Treasurer: John Vandervelde

Branch Representatives
Art Department: Donald Mowat
Cinematography: Ron Stannett
Creative Support: James Hardie
Directors: Clément Virgo
Editor: Michel Arcand
Executive: Michael Ghent
Music: Yuri Gorbachow
Performer: David Gale
Producer: Allan Z. Novak
Screenwriter: Steve Lucas
Sound: Marcel Pothier
Theatrical Short and Documentary: Barbara Doran
Visual Effects and Animation: Bernie Melanson

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national non-profit professional association dedicated to the promotion, recognition and celebration of exceptional achievements in the Canadian film and television industries. Created in 1979, and today unifying industry professionals across Canada, the Academy has grown to become a vital and integral force representing these industries.

For more information, contact:
info@academy.ca  

Source: Academy Press Release