“ The addition of Virginia and Richard to our team reflects the continued growth of the company”, stated Gretha Rose, Cellar Door’s President. “We are confident that Cellar Door’s strong track record of producing successful animated and live-action productions that include The Inn Chef and Eckhart, coupled with the experience our newest members possess, will help the company to succeed with developing productions while continuing to take advantage of new opportunities”.

Virginia began her career as business manager with the newspaper publication The Guardian, following her graduation from the University of Prince Edward Island where she had earned a degree in Business Administration with honours. Virginia continued to serve in that role for 12 years and was responsible for accounting, human resources and computer systems. In 1994 she became partner and business manager of a community newspaper in Courtenay British Columbia called the Comox Valley Echo, which was named New Business of the Year by the local Chamber of Commerce in 1998. Following her success in BC, Virginia returned to Prince Edward Island in 1999.

Richard’s experience and interest in business began with part ownership in a Charlottetown based company during his time as a student. From that time, he has held positions with MacIsaac Younker Roche and Solomon CA’s and London Life. Most recently, he served as Director of Investor & Public Relations with iWave.com, Inc. During his time with iWave Richard performed various functions in investor/media relations, sales, marketing and business development. Richard has served in an advisory capacity with several local Industry organizations, is a member of the Charlottetown Executive Association and serves on the Executive Committee for the Canadian Ski Patrol System. Richard studied Psychology at the University of Prince Edward Island and received his Diploma in Business Administration from a local college in 1997.

On Behalf of Cellar Door Productions and the Talent Group;

Gretha Rose President, Cellar Door Productions Lawrie Rotenberg President, The Talent Group

About Cellar Door Productions and The Talent Group:

Cellar Door Productions is a creative and diverse company, developing, financing and producing quality, value based animated and live-action productions with National and International partners.

For over 25 years The Talent Group was one of Canada’s foremost talent agencies with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles. Now headquartered in Charlottetown, the company under Lawrie Rotenberg focuses on executive production, packaging and distribution of programs for audiences around the world.

For further information, contact: Angela Campbell, (902) 628-3880 30-30