Beth Janson
Beth Janson | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | York University |
| Occupation | film industry executive |
| Spouse | Bill Ohlson[1] |
Beth Janson is a Canadian film industry executive, who is currently the chief executive officer of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.[2]
Background
Originally from Montreal, Quebec, she graduated from York University.[1] She then moved to New York City, where she was a programmer for the Tribeca Film Festival and served as executive director of the Tribeca Film Institute from 2010 to 2015.[1] She then joined Rent the Runway as founding director of its Project Entrepreneur program to support and encourage women in starting businesses.[1]
She succeeded Helga Stephenson as chair of the Academy in June 2016.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Expat Beth Janson comes home to helm screen academy: Knelman". Toronto Star, April 13, 2016.
- ^ a b "New head of Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television on her vision and rebranding". 680 News, November 14, 2016.
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