The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada Announces Exciting Speakers and Book Signing

The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada is thrilled to unveil more powerhouse speakers joining us for the 2025 summit on May 29 at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto.

This is your opportunity to be in the room for a full day of unfiltered conversations, game-changing insights, and inspirational moments with the women setting the agenda in Canadian entertainment.  You’ll leave with meaningful takeaways, new perspectives, and connections that matter!

Just announced programming includes:

Directing Change

A dynamic session spotlighting acclaimed directors as they share their journeys, challenges, and creative visions.

Aleysa Young
Director
Zoe Leigh Hopkins
Writer, Director
Holly Dale
Director
Patricia Rozema
Film & Television Director, Writer, Producer
Fawzia Mirza
Film & Television Writer and Director
Teri Hart
Television and Radio host/producer

Moderator
Presented in partnership with
Directors Guild of Canada Ontario

Feature Interview: Jeanne Beker

Join us for an intimate conversation with our Impact Award Honouree Jeanne Beker who will sit down for an exclusive interview.

Jeanne Beker
IMPACT Award Honouree
Suzanne Boyd
Editor-in-Chief & Publisher

Moderator

EXCLUSIVE BOOK SIGNING

We’re excited to announce that the first 100 delegates to check in to the event on May 29 will receive a complimentary copy of Jeanne Beker’s new memoir Heart on My Sleeve: Stories from a Life Well Worn.  Following the Feature Interview Ms. Beker will join delegates for an exclusive book signing!

Getting to Yes: Empowering Women to Advance in Entertainment

Industry veterans share real strategies for growth, resilience, and leadership.

Alexandra Clarke
Co-Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer
THE WAY HOME
Heather Conkie
Executive Producer, Writer
Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Director & Actor
Gail Harvey
Television and Film Director and Producer
Amber Dowling
TV critic and entertainment writer


Moderator
Presented in partnership with
Hallmark Media

Don’t miss a moment of this unforgettable day.

Be part of the conversations that are moving the industry forward and celebrate the women leading the charge.

Tickets are limited – secure your place today.

The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada is also proud to announce its valued event partners. We are grateful for the support of these prestigious companies and organizations and look forward to an outstanding event!  

Diamond Partners

Amazon MGM Studios
Bell Media
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Netflix

Gold Partners

Blink 49 Studios
Directors Guild of Canada Ontario
Hallmark Media
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Lionsgate Canada

Silver Partners

Black Screen Office
Canadian Media Producers Association
Cinespace
Neshama Entertainment
Ontario Creates
Paramount Plus
Rogers Communications
Shaftesbury
Spin Master Entertainment
Telefilm Canada
YouTube

Supporting Partners

Bell Fund
Blue Ant Media
Coolab
Directors Guild of Canada
Elevation Pictures
Formosa Group
Fremantle
Picture Shop
RevolutionHER
Rhei
SPIN VFX
Thunderbird Entertainment
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