Jason Smith Named Manitoba Film & Music's New Manager, Music Programs

Jason Smith has just been announced as MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC's new Manager, Music Programs. He replaces Barbara Sedun, who recently took the position of Senior VP of EMI Music Publishing Canada in Toronto.

Smith brings with him over two decades of music industry experience. He has spent the last 14 years as co-owner and operator of successful local label, Smallman Records. Smith has also been production manager with Paquin Entertainment; production manager of Edgefest; has done concert production work for The Union and Live Nation concerts, MuchMusic and the Music West Festival; and fronted and managed local punk mainstay 12 Eyes.

“We are so thrilled with Jason’s decision to join MFM as Manager, Music Programs,” acknowledged Carole Vivier, CEO of MFM, in a release. “Jason brings with him over 20 years experience in every facet of the music industry: as a musician, production manager, concert promoter, agent, manager and most recently co-owner of record label, Smallman Records since 1996. Jason is passionate about growing Manitoba’s music talent pool and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit that includes cutting edge knowledge of the ins and outs of what’s involved in the successful growth of a musician. We are delighted that Jason has accepted the position and look forward to working with him closely to continue to see Manitoba’s music industry flourish.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the amazing staff at Manitoba Film & Music,” Smith noted in a release. “I have been utilizing their programs for over 10 years and have always admired and respected the outstanding work they do both in Manitoba and abroad. I look forward to adding my efforts in assisting Manitoba artists reach their full potential, and continuing to let the world know the great wealth of talent we possess.”

Smith will start at MFM on October 26.

The Manitoba Film & Sound Recording Development Corporation (MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC) is a statutory corporation of government proclaimed under the Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act funded by the Province of Manitoba through the Department of Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport.

MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC supports Manitoba film and music through its objectives, which are to create, stimulate, employ and invest in Manitoba by developing and promoting Manitoba companies, producing, distributing and marketing of film, television, video and music recording projects, as well as to promote Manitoba as a film location for off-shore production companies.