Kathy Avrich-Johnson
- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Music Department
Kathy Avrich-Johnson, Advisor: Kathy is a trusted business and legal advisor, supporting the realization of creative producers' visions. Prior to Bizable Media, she was instrumental in building organizations (ACFTP - predecessor to the CMPA, the Aspergers Society of Ontario) and managing and professionalizing private companies (Norstar Entertainment, Canadian Accents, Ilana C Frank Films). Producer of more than 160 hours of television drama, Kathy has also produced several features, both documentary and dramatic, and 50+ web related extensions of television series. An entertainment lawyer since 1983, Kathy is an expert in listening to and advising clients, negotiating, drafting and implementing entertainment agreements. Kathy authored the often referenced and helpful guides "Canadian Production Finance: A Producer's Handbook" and the companion "Development and Other Production Challenges". Kathy may often be seen splattered with clay or learning the art of dinking on the pickleball court.