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Laura Mackenzie

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Executive Director at Screen Nova Scotia
📍 Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area, Canada

Laura Mackenzie is a proud Nova Scotian and the Executive Director of Screen Nova Scotia, with over two decades of experience in production, public policy, and market intelligence. She holds a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management and leverages her diverse background to champion the provinces vibrant film industry.

Deeply committed to her home province, Lauras work is driven by a passion for creating and sustaining local film jobs. She is a vocal advocate for the sectors vitality and actively celebrates the incredible projects and people within the Nova Scotia filming scene.

Nearly a decade to the day after the local film industry was dissolved, she announced Screen Nova Scotias purchase of a dedicated soundstage, marking a new beginning.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area, Canada
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Nova Scotia Film
As Executive Director of Screen Nova Scotia, her primary focus is promoting and growing the province's film and television industry, often using the hashtag #NSfilmjobs.
Industry Advocacy
Actively partners with organizations like the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) to support the sector's vitality and advocate for its members.
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Career

Work history

3-2018
Executive Director
Screen Nova Scotia
6-2015 - 2-2018
Programming Consultant
Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA)
1-2013 - 10-2017
Director, Strategic Partners
FIN
2007 - 2012
Producer
Independent productions
2005 - 2007
General Management Training
Pacrim Hospitality
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Media appearances

Laura Mackenzie takes Screen Nova Scotia's top role. Featured in Playback
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$23 million to boost NS film industry "historic," says executive director of Screen Nova Scotia. Featured in Halifax Examiner
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Education
1997 - 11-2020
BTHM
Mount St. Vincent University
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