Liz Hover appointed as director of operations

Liz Hover
Rachel-Young

Rachel Young

Outreach and Engagement Lead

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) proudly announces the promotion of Liz Hover from director of communications to director of operations.

In this role, Liz will work alongside National Screen Institute CEO, Joy Loewen and the senior management team to ensure efficient and effective workflow within the organization.

Using her communication and creative skill set, Liz will be responsible for the development and evaluation of training initiatives, internal communication system organization, managing budgets and overseeing staff and new hires to create growth and equity.

“We’re at a very special moment in the National Screen Institute’s development and growth and I’m proud to support our incredible team as we navigate it together,” says Liz. “This new position allows me to meaningfully contribute to strengthening the organization as we serve storytellers across Canada. I am over the moon and ready to get started.”

Liz’s dedication to the mission and vision of the National Screen Institute is evident through her 18 years of work with the organization, serving in a number of positions. She has elevated internal communications, developed the National Screen Institute’s online presence and was pivotal in initiating the switch to online learning. She is currently leading a major rebrand of the organization and redevelopment of its website, both of which will launch later this year.

“Liz has been instrumental in leading pivotal strategic and operational initiatives and developing systems to streamline the way we work,” says National Screen Institute CEO, Joy Loewen. “Her passion for the National Screen Institute’s vision and positive energy constantly encourages and drives us all forward to achieve our mission.”

Liz began her new role on January 10.

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About the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI)

We partner with a visionary network of donors, businesses, and private and public organizations to provide industry-informed training in screen-based media, equipping creators across Canada with the skills to tell unforgettable stories.

By prioritizing storytellers from equity-deserving communities – including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ2S+, people with disabilities, and those in regional and remote areas – we help build a more sustainable industry and a workforce ready to meet evolving market demands.

Our students and alumni find their voices and places on the global stage, strengthening the creative economy and shaping a better world.

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The National Screen Institute is supported by: Core Funders: Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage, the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council; Benefactors: TELUS, Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund (CMF), Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE); Patrons: CBC, Paramount+, Creative Saskatchewan; Builders: APTN, TikTok Canada, Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), The Winnipeg Foundation; Strategic Sponsors: Manitoba Film & Music, Bell Media, RBC Emerging Artists, documentary Channel, CBC Gem, Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD), Alberta Film Commission, Creative BC, Manitoba Arts Council; Industry Partner: National Film Board of Canada; Friends: Ontario Creates, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Bell FundWilliam F. White International, Company 3.