Prior to his new role as Executive Producer of the Quebec and Atlantic Studio, Fernando directed five films with the NFB and produced two Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards-winning shorts. He's also been serving as interim executive producer since April 2022.
A press release announcing Fernando's appointment adds that "he is currently in development on new projects with an array of exciting East Coast talent that includes Andrea Dorfman and Monique Leblanc, as well as Montreal auteurs Melanie Shatzky and Brian Cassidy."
“As an immigrant to the Atlantic and Quebec regions where I have lived and worked most of my life, it’s an honour to support the incredible talent and important stories coming out of our communities in my new role,” says Fernando in the same release.
It also quotes NFB Director General of Creation and Innovation Julie Roy adding: “I’m delighted that Rohan Fernando is now our new head of Atlantic and Quebec English-language documentary production. He has been instrumental in helping to lead the studio since the retirement of Annette Clarke, and we’re delighted that he has accepted to stay on in this leadership role. Rohan has a collaborative and generous spirit, and will be integral in fostering a creative hub for artists, creators and communities across Quebec and Atlantic Canada."
It also quotes NFB Director General of Creation and Innovation Julie Roy adding: “I’m delighted that Rohan Fernando is now our new head of Atlantic and Quebec English-language documentary production. He has been instrumental in helping to lead the studio since the retirement of Annette Clarke, and we’re delighted that he has accepted to stay on in this leadership role. Rohan has a collaborative and generous spirit, and will be integral in fostering a creative hub for artists, creators and communities across Quebec and Atlantic Canada."