Deborah Drisdell
Director General of Distribution, Accessibility and Digital Enterprises
National Film Board
Recently named Director General of Distribution, Accessibility and Digital Enterprises, Deborah has been at the National Film Board since 2006, previous responsible for Strategic Planning and Government Relations. In this capacity, Deborah led the development of the NFB’s on-line screening room, launched in January 2009. Deborah Drisdell possesses more than 20 years of professional experience related to various aspects of both the private and public sectors of the Canadian film and television industry. She enjoys a strong reputation with producers from across the country and internationally and is recognized for her integrity, leadership skills and strategic knowledge.
Her 15 years of experience at Telefilm Canada contributed to expertise in international co-production and financing, and a solid knowledge of public policy priorities and strategic measures for corporate development. As Vice-President of Acquisitions & Co-Productions for Sextant Entertainment, she gained first hand knowledge of the challenges facing Canada’s production and distribution companies which complemented her experience in the public sector. Between 2001 and 2006, Deborah managed Drisdell Consulting, providing strategic information and services to Canadian and foreign cultural industries.
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