Andrew Addison
Senior Vice President of Communications & Member Services, Canadian Media Producers Association
As SVP of Communications & Member Services at the Canadian Media Producers Association, Andrew Addison gets to tell the world about the phenomenal content created by Canada’s indie producers, and the impressive contribution the sector makes to the country’s economic growth and cultural identity.
A member of the CMPA’s executive leadership team, Andrew leads a talented team
responsible for marketing and communications, the CMPA’s global affairs activities, member services, and its professional development programs. He also produces the CMPA’s annual Prime Time conference in Ottawa, the CMPA Indiescreen Awards—which recognize excellence among Canada’s TV and feature film producers—and is editor-in-chief of the CMPA’s Indiescreen magazine.
Andrew studied psychology at Western University in the early aughts, taught English in
Taiwan, got a post-grad certificate in PR from Humber College, and is thrilled to work in
the cultural sector, following early-career work in banking.



