Our Mission
The WIE CAN Mentorship Program is dedicated to empowering emerging female producers working in the Canadian screen industry. Through personalized mentorship, curated workshops, and meaningful industry access, the program provides participants with the tools, confidence, and connections needed to accelerate their careers.
Building on the legacy of The Hollywood Reporter’s renowned Women in Entertainment Mentorship Program, WIE CAN pairs rising producers with some of the most influential leaders across Canada’s film and television landscape.
The 2026 cohort runs from February 2 to June 2, 2026.
2026 Mentors

Sally Catto
General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports
CBC
CBC

Michela Di Mondo
EVP Distribution, Canada, International
Fremantle
Fremantle

Jennifer Holness
President
Hungry Eyes Media
Hungry Eyes Media

Stephanie Shinkoda
VP Distribution & Co-Country Manager, Canada
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sarah Weaver
Director of Content
Bell Media
Bell Media
2026 Instructors

Christina Buchli
Founding Partner
Buchli Goldstein LLP
Buchli Goldstein LLP

Valerie Creighton, C.M., S.O.M
President & CEO
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Canada Media Fund (CMF)

Christina Fon
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Scripted Content
Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury

Hilary Goldstein
Founding Partner
Buchli Goldstein LLP
Buchli Goldstein LLP

Julie Roy
Executive Director and CEO
Telefilm Canada
Telefilm Canada

Joanna Track
Founder, Chief Strategist
Good Eggs & Co.
Good Eggs & Co.

Tara Woodbury
Director, Content – Canada
Netflix
Netflix

Danielle Woodrow
Director, Content – Canada
Netflix
Netflix

Dayna Zipursky
Executive Vice President
NESHAMA Entertainment
NESHAMA Entertainment
2026 Mentees

Sarah-Nicole Bolduc
Montreal, Quebec

Anisha Kumar
Toronto, Ontario

Jessica Landry
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Kianah Lécuyer
Toronto, Ontario

Janet-Rose Nguyen
Toronto, Ontario


