TORONTO, ON – November 9, 2026 – REEL CANADA, a non-profit dedicated to celebrating Canadian stories through film, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. They bring extensive financial and business affairs experience to the organization to assist REEL CANADA in its mission to embrace the current climate of interest in Canadian film. The two new members are Gary Kudlow, CPA and Partner at Kudlow Lee, and Lisa Clarkson, Executive Director, Business & Rights and Production Sustainability at the CBC.
“Gary and Lisa both have a strong commitment to Canadian cultural sovereignty, and extensive experience that will be a fantastic addition to the REEL CANADA board of directors,” commented Jack Blum and Sharon Corder, Executive Director and Artistic Director of REEL CANADA. “It’s an exciting time for our organization and we look forward to working with them both, along with the rest of the board, to grow our reach and scope.”
Kudlow founded his accounting firm in 1988. He has extensive experience providing professional service to individuals and owner-managed corporations involved in the arts and entertainment industry, especially assisting musicians, actors, writers, directors, and technical services in a wide variety of sectors.
Clarkson is responsible for the strategy and execution of English-language deals for all content at the CBC (excluding professional and amateur sports), and for content windowing across all platforms. She has extensive experience working within the environmental space within entertainment production and distribution.
Clarkson and Kudlow join a board of directors comprised of the following members:
- Liz Shorten, Board Chair
- Reg Bronskill, Board Treasurer
- Colm Feore, O.C.
- Jason Ryle (Anishinaabe)
- Mina Shum
- Curtis Barlow, Chair Emeritus
For more information about REEL CANADA and its mission, visit reelcanada.ca. For photos of the new board members, please visit this link.
About REEL CANADA
REEL CANADA is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating Canada’s film industry and fostering a deeper appreciation for Canadian stories. Through initiatives like National Canadian Film Day, the organization works to connect Canadians with the films that define who we are.
Media Contact:
Jack Blum, Executive Director
jack@reelcanada.ca
(416) 906-5606
