CINEFLIX MEDIA, MORWYN BREBNER AND ANDREW AKMAN LAUNCH HUSK MEDIA

Cineflix Media is teaming up with award-winning showrunner Morwyn Brebner and TV executive Andrew Akman to launch Husk Media, a new television production company. Toronto-based, the firm will develop and produce programming for broadcasters and streamers worldwide. With Brebner spearheading creative efforts and Akman leading commercial affairs, it will focus on projects created by Brebner, as well as projects in partnership with emerging and established writers and showrunners.

Cineflix will provide Husk Media with start-up financing and operating support, and has a first-look to distribute the shingle’s content internationally. The new production company joins Cineflix’s growing joint venture lineup which includes "Mirage" producer Connect3 Media and International Emmy Award-winning “Marcella” producer Buccaneer Media.

Most recently honoured as “2021 Showrunner of the Year” by the Writers Guild of Canada, Morwyn Brebner has produced premium scripted television for networks and platforms around the world, and is behind some of the longest-running, most successful dramas ever produced in Canada. Brebner’s credits include creating global hit “Coroner” (CBC/The CW Network/NBCUniversal International Networks), as well as co-creating supernatural medical series “Saving Hope” (CTV/ION) and police drama “Rookie Blue” (ABC/Global Television).

Andrew Akman brings more than 20 years of experience in production, distribution, and broadcasting. He has held senior management positions at some of Canada’s largest media and entertainment companies and will be transitioning out of his current role as COO at Cineflix Media.

“Husk Media is an opportunity to give voice to rising stars whose stories need to be told on a global scale, while allowing me to continue to develop original content that connects to the here and now. We have the privilege of knowing some of the brightest talent in the business, and will build an inclusive hub for creatives to call home,”  Morwyn Brebner said.

“We see huge possibilities in the global market for companies led by strong creative voices. And we couldn’t be happier to be collaborating with the amazing team at Cineflix as we build this new venture together,”  Andrew Akman added.

Lastly, Peter Emerson, President of Cineflix Media, commented: “Strategic partnerships are the cornerstone of our success, and we’re particularly excited to support Morwyn and Andrew’s vision and help bring their projects to life. Their wealth of experience and strong leadership, coupled with Morwyn’s passion for telling stories that are alive, timely, and resonate with global audiences, is sure to result in must-see TV”.