Industry Series: Industry Professional One-on-One
Connect one-on-one with key decision-makers in film and television.
This exclusive networking event offers filmmakers the chance to book 10-minute, focused meetings with representatives from leading industry professionals. Gain insights, pitch projects, and build meaningful industry relationships in a professional, low-pressure setting. Spots are limited—register early to secure your session.
All broadcasters are appearing remotely through video calls set up by RIFFA. A laptop and headphones will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own headphones.
- 3:00pm-5:00pm – One-on-one virtual pitches
- 3:00pm-5:00pm – In person peer networking with light refreshments
Registration is on a first come basis. Note: Registration will be determined in order of “ticket” purchase.
To register, purchase a “ticket” online to hold your spot.
You will be contacted by a RIFFA representative to confirm your final registration broadcaster and time. Your request is not complete without a final confirmation.
Please allow us up to 24-hours to respond to your registration request. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, or any other concerns, please email guest.services@riffa.ca.
Lioz Bouganin – Landslide Entertainment
Lioz Bouganin is an award-winning film and television producer and writer. Lioz’s programs have aired on several networks including CBC, Rogers, YesTV and APTN. Lioz is the producer and co-writer of the popular children’s animated series, Louis Says, which airs in Canada on APTN, Citytv and YesTV. Winner of Golden Sheaf for Best Children’s & Youth Production, Louis Says is distributed internationally by Animiki See Distribution (ASD). Other children & youth credits include the digital animated series Max Velocity (Toon-A-Vision) and the animated mini-series Sonny’s World (Citytv). Current productions include the animated series Indigrams (APTN, CMF, Creative Saskatchewan).
Cam Maitland – Hollywood Suite
Cam Maitland is the Film and Content Specialist for the Canadian movie channels Hollywood Suite. A producer, writer, and filmmaker originally from Edmonton, Alberta, he received a fine arts degree in filmmaking from Simon Fraser University. Through the years, his work has developed into digging through Canadian film history for projects like The Royal Canadian Movie Podcast and writing and producing original documentary programs about film history like ‘A Year In Film’ and ‘Cinema: A-Z’. His work, on top of spotlighting classic films, also includes consulting alongside the development and acquisitions team on original films and series at Hollywood Suite.
Zach Marcovici – CBC Scripted
Zach Marcovici is currently Executive in Charge of Development for CBC Drama, where he is responsible for developing high quality original drama series. Prior to joining CBC, he was Director of Development & Production at BentFrame Film & TV, overseeing a slate of female-driven TV projects for the Canadian and international market, with a focus on spotlighting LGBTQ+ and diverse stories and voices. Zach Marcovici is the Executive in Charge of Development for CBC Drama, where he is responsible for identifying and developing high quality original drama series. Prior to joining CBC, he was Director of Development & Production at BentFrame Film & TV, overseeing a slate of TV and film projects for the Canadian and international market. Zach also previously worked in development and production at Back Alley Films, serving as Associate Producer on CORONER (CBC/The CW).