Real Impact. Real Mentorship.
The WIE CAN Mentorship Program continues to provide meaningful support and guidance to emerging talent from across the country.
Alongside one-to-one mentorship, six exceptional participants have benefited from monthly skill-building workshops led by some of the industry’s top women executives.
Meet the 2025 WIE CAN Mentorship Program Instructors:

Valerie Creighton
Canada Media Fund (CMF)

Samantha De France
MGM Amazon Studios

Anita Lee
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Margaret Lewis
RBC

Alicia Petrussa
RBC

Julie Roy
Telefilm Canada

Tara Woodbury
Netflix

Danielle Woodrow
Netflix
Women in Entertainment Canada is grateful to these esteemed executives for generously sharing their time, leadership, and knowledge with this next generation of Canadian women trailblazers.
Meet the 2025 WIE CAN Mentorship participants and hear more about the transformative program at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada event on May 29 at the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto.
Reserve Your Spot Before Prices Go Up!
Join us at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada on Thursday, May 29th for an unforgettable celebration of Canadian women in entertainment.
Early Bird Tickets ARE ONLY AVAILABLE until April 25th — don’t wait. Secure your ticket now and be part of this extraordinary event before prices increase!
Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].