Kevin Bourne

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About Kevin Bourne

Kevin Bourne is a highly accomplished and dynamic entrepreneur, storyteller, and corporate strategist with a multifaceted career spanning TV/film production, content creation, journalism, and politics. As the founder and CEO of the media company, SHIFTER, Kevin has built a reputation as a North American leader in telling stories for Black, diverse, and young audiences. As a strategist, Kevin has worked with companies across fashion/retail, banking, sports, music, and economic development, and excels at creating vibrant, high-quality corporate media assets. This includes compelling video content series, engaging social media content, and impactful graphics designed to elevate clients' personal and corporate brands, ensuring they stand out in competitive markets. He's known for transforming "stale and boring" communications and brands into captivating narratives. Bourne's expertise as an entertainment journalist and on-air personality has led to national appearances as a correspondent on CBC News Network and as a host on CBC Music. His voice and insights have also been featured on CTV, CBC Radio, CityNews, Newstalk 1010, ByBlacks.com, and Fox Soul in the United States, showcasing his broad appeal and knowledge. Through SHIFTER, he has conducted high-profile interviews with notable figures such as Kevin Hart, Tyrese Gibson, Howie Mandel, and Lilly Singh, cementing his reputation as a leading interviewer in the arts and culture space. Beyond journalism, Bourne is a successful TV/film producer. Under SHIFTER Entertainment, co-founded alongside his wife and business partner Koliah, he has produced short films, engaging digital series, and the unscripted reality series "A Date In The Life" for Bell Fibe TV1. His work in production reflects a keen understanding of storytelling and a commitment to bringing diverse narratives to the screen. In recognition of his influential work, Kevin Bourne was named a Golden Globe Awards voter in 2023 and holds the distinction of being a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-Approved critic. His critical insights are highly valued, leading to his quotes being featured in national advertising campaigns for films and TV shows in both Canada and the United States.