The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada is proud to announce the participants of the inaugural cohort of the WIE CAN Mentorship Program.
As part of its commitment to empower emerging women in the Canadian entertainment industry, over the next four months the WIE CAN Mentorship Program will provide one-to-one mentorship, monthly skill-building workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities – culminating at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada Summit and Awards on May 29 in Toronto.
Nearly 200 applications were received for just five spots, highlighting the need for and importance of the program. Due to the exceptional caliber of candidates, the first cohort has been expanded to six spots.
2025 Mentees
Jessica Commanda
Innisfil, Ontario
Aman Kaur Khangura
Toronto, Ontario
Julisa Marcel
Toronto, Ontario
Kipola Wakilongo
Montreal, Quebec
Olivia Weatherall
Oshawa, Ontario
Dianne Wulf
Vancouver, British Columbia
2025 Mentors
Neishaw Ali
CEO
SPIN VFX
Jocelyn Hamilton
President, Television
Lionsgate Canada
Christina Jennings
Chairman and President
Shaftesbury
Carlyn Klebuc
GM, Original Programming
Bell Media
Laurie May
Co-Founder and Co-President
Elevation Pictures
Barbara Williams
Executive Vice-President
CBC
“We are delighted at the response to the WIE CAN Mentorship Program, and I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to apply”, said Ferne Cohen, Executive Director of The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada. “Congratulations to the successful candidates who will learn from some of the most influential women in the Canadian industry. We are grateful to the outstanding mentors and instructors who are generously giving their time to help shape the next generation of Canadian female trailblazers.”
Stay tuned for more information about The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada coming soon! Last year’s inaugural event SOLD OUT, so please visit us at: Women in Entertainment Canada to sign-up for early access to 2025 tickets and table packages.
Questions? Please reach us at [email protected].