Speaker Samantha De France

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Samantha De France

Senior Production Executive

Amazon MGM Studios

Samantha De France is a seasoned Production Executive whose career spans over two decades in the entertainment industry. Her current role as Senior Production Executive at Amazon MGM Studios in Toronto showcases her expertise in overseeing all aspects of production for Prime Video’s International Originals. De France's creativity shines through an impressive portfolio of high-profile titles across multiple genres, most recently including Federer: Twelve Final Days, FACEOFF: Inside The NHL, ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing, and TIFF People’s Choice Award winners Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe and The Tragically Hip, No Dress Rehearsal. Her production expertise has also brought to life multiple iterations of hit global franchise Last One Laughing for Quebec, the UK and Ireland.   

Throughout her career, De France has held pivotal roles across North America, including COO at Our House Media and Director of Programming and Development at Cineflix Productions. De France's unparalleled skills in production management, talent development, and content creation have been the driving force behind numerous acclaimed television shows and films. Recognized as a leader in her field, De France's commitment extends beyond her work at Amazon MGM Studios, actively contributing to the industry's growth and development through her memberships with the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and Women in Film and Television Toronto (WIFT).

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