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Former CBC Executive, Ava Torres, expands into Development Consultant work

Ava Torres, CBC executive, Development Consultant, Services, Story editing, Producer, award winning
Ava Torres, CBC executive, Development Consultant, Services, Story editing, Producer, award winning

Having served five years at CBC — with her most recent role being Executive in Charge of Development for Scripted Television — Ava Torres has expanded her services to include development consultant work for film and television.

Ava Torres is a a creative executive with over 10 years experience in the film and television industry, specializing in series development, acquisitions, and content strategy. She brings a unique perspective to the industry having lived and worked across four different countries including Spain, Argentina, the US and Canada, which informs her deep understanding of both the international market and its audience. Most recently, she was Executive in Charge of Development, Drama at CBC for the hit series WILD CARDS (CW, CBC). Before her time in scripted, she also worked in acquisitions at CBC where her team brought large hits such as NORMAL PEOPLE, PEN15, and WAR OF THE WORLDS to Canadian audiences. Her strengths encompass script and talent development, identifying market trends, and steering projects from development through to production.

Any writers and producers who are looking to strengthen their projects so that they’re market ready, or for those interested in learning more about Ava services as a development consultant, please email her directly at ava@cantedpictures.com.

Matriarch TV Teaser is Here!

Matriarch, TV series, crime drama, Helmann Wilhelm, CFC, Canadian Film Centre

The MATRIARCH Teaser has been released! The 1-hour crime drama series was developed through the Canadian Film Centre’s Bell Media Prime Time TV Program. At its heart, MATRIARCH is about a mother and winemaker inadvertently creates the most dangerous agricultural crime organization in Canada when trying to save her family from crippling debt. A special thanks goes out to the incredible cast and crew who helped make this teaser a reality.

For more details on MATRIARCH, click here.