Biography

Liz Shorten joined the Canadian Media Production Association – BC (formerly the CFTPA- BC) in July 2009. Prior to joining the CMPA-BC, Liz was President of Media Skillset Consulting where she designed and delivered strategic initiatives to address gaps, challenges, and opportunities in the film, television and digital media sectors. An accomplished decision-maker with a strong record of performing in diverse program and policy environments, Liz has contributed at a senior management level as Partnerships Executive at CBC British Columbia, Manager, Marketing and Communications at British Columbia Film and Manager, Corporate Development at the Ontario Film Development Corporation. In 2006, Liz was recipient of the Women in Film Wayne Black Service Award in honour of her “behind-the scenes” work in support of the film and television industry in BC. Liz currently sits on the National Boards of REEL CANADA and the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) as well as a number of film program advisory committees and the Crazy8s Film Society Board of Directors.