About
Shaping the future of Canadian Storytelling
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC), a charitable cultural organization and educational institution, was founded in 1988 by award-winning, internationally acclaimed filmmaker Norman Jewison (In the Heat of the Night, Moonstruck). Jewison established the CFC to meet the need for a centre for advanced film studies in Canada, where Canadian storytellers could learn to master the medium of filmmaking and ultimately command a place on screens around the world. Originally named the Canadian Centre for Advanced Film Studies, the organization opened its doors with one film program attended by 12 residents (directors, writers and producers).
The CFC is now home to a range of intensive, hands-on programs in film, television, screen acting, music, and digital/immersive media that empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries.
Our Team
Executive Team
maxine bailey
Executive Director

E.J. Alon
Executive Lead, Creative Impact, Revenue

Jacqueline Mackey
Executive Lead, Finance

Deborah Fallows
Executive Lead, People & Culture

Jane Angel
General Counsel

Kathryn Emslie
Executive Lead, Programs – Talent Development & Content Creation
Board of Directors

Norman Jewison
Founder and Chair Emeritus

Christina Jennings
Chair, Board of Directors

Cheryl Hudson
Co-Vice Chair, Board of Directors

Steven DeNure
Co-Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Partners
Where We Are
2489 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M2L 1A8
t. 416. 445.1446
f. 416.445.9481
You may also reach us via email.
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