CBC announced today that former development director Swin Chang has joined the CBC Kids content team as Executive in Charge of Development and Production, working with the independent production community to seek out, create and curate preschool and tween content for CBC TV and CBC Gem. Reporting to Marie McCann, Senior Director, Children’s Content, CBC Kids, Chang will focus on development and acquisitions, and oversee production of selected projects with independent producers as well as in-house preschool series.
“Swin brings to CBC Kids more than two decades of invaluable experience in children’s and family entertainment, including as both a broadcaster and independent producer,” said McCann. “As children’s content becomes even more reliant on global partnerships and cross-platform opportunities, Swin’s keen insights and international experience will help to further elevate CBC Kids’ slate for audiences at home and around the world.”
Most recently Director of Development for Alibi Pivotal Kids, Chang led the company’s efforts in sourcing new IP and talent, and worked closely with creators, writers and key stakeholders to develop a slate of multi-genre content in scripted live-action and animation for the global market. Previously, she was the Director of Development for Entertainment One Family, where she developed the animated comedy series Winston Steinburger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong. Past roles include primetime and kids content development at Amaze Film + Television, and BBC. Swin began her career at Family Channel, Disney XD and Disney Jr where she supervised the creative development and production of all original Canadian content from development through to production, including hit shows Life With Derek, Radio Free Roscoe, The Latest Buzz, Wingin’ It, Stella and Sam, and Justin Time.
Led by McCann, the CBC Kids content team also includes Executives in Charge of Development and Production Drew Mullin and Lisa Cinelli as well as Mia Rodak, who is Executive Producer for CBC Kids Digital. Shamhan Bhuiyan is interim Manager, Development, Production and Acquisitions.
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About CBC Kids
CBC Kids creates entertaining and inspiring media for children and the grownups who care for them. Part of Canada’s public broadcaster, CBC Kids is committed to excellence and innovation in children’s content, reaching audiences across the country on all CBC platforms including television, digital and social media.
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CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
For more information, contact:
Tanya Koivusalo, CBC PR
647.649.6067
