Jane Tattersall to lead Formosa and Picture Shop in Toronto

Picture Shop and Formosa Group, Streamland Media’s picture and sound divisions, have formally announced that acclaimed and award-winning sound editor Jane Tattersall has been appointed managing director, Picture Shop, and senior vice president, Formosa Group, Toronto. Tattersall will draw on her vast industry experience and continue to expand and build upon the award-winning talent roster.

“Jane is one of the most respected creative talents in post production, and we are delighted she has taken the reins in Toronto,” said Picture Shop President Cara Sheppard.

“In addition to being a gifted supervising sound editor, she is an outstanding leader and successful entrepreneur,” added Formosa Group President and Founder Bob Rosenthal. She embodies the excellence, experience and perspective that is critical to sustain success.”

Tattersall founded two successful post businesses, Tattersall Sound (1994) and Tattersall Sound & Picture (2004). She headed Alliance Atlantis’ Post company from 1999-2003, and Sim Post Toronto from 2016-2021. In 2021, she was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Business Award from Women in Film & TV Toronto and she has been on the Film Ontario board of directors since 2015.

Tattersall’s artistic credits include collaborations with renowned filmmakers such as Deepa Mehta and Sarah Polley. Her numerous awards include a BAFTA, three Emmy® nominations, 28 Golden Reel awards and nominations, and multiple Gemini, Genie, and CSA Awards.

“I am excited to lead the outstanding team we have here at Picture Shop and Formosa Group,” says Tattersall. “As industry expectations for creative excellence continue to increase, we are poised to meet and exceed those expectations with the finest talent in picture and sound, along with innovative use of technology and the global breadth of Streamland Media.”