2021 Mentee

As Director of Content, BGM/Sphere Media, Andrea brings her big-picture creativity and leadership skills to new development and current productions. She is an integral part of the development team, generating ideas, developing IP and securing talent, while also managing and leading the content of current series. She works across an array of genres including competition, docu-series, factual entertainment, true crime, paranormal, lifestyle, and kids. Prior to joining BGM, Andrea was a Production Executive at Corus Entertainment where she oversaw the development and production of original series on HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, and Slice. She has shepherded top-rated series such as Canada’s Handyman Challenge, Holmes and Holmes, as well as a roster of Corus Studios hits that are sold around the world: Backyard Builds, Scott’s Vacation House Rules, Big Food Bucket List, Junior Chef Showdown, Family Home Overhaul, and Cheese: A Love Story. Prior to becoming a media executive, Andrea developed her sharp storytelling and production expertise as a show runner, director, and writer on a wide range of award-winning kids’ and lifestyle series for HGTV Canada, Slice, YTV, CBC, and W Network.