Linda Schuyler

Linda Schuyler, born in London in nineteen forty-eight, is a prominent Canadian television producer, screenwriter, and film director. She immigrated to Canada with her family during the 1950s, where she began her career as a schoolteacher. It was during this time that she developed a passion for filmmaking, creating short films and collaborating with television commercial editor Kit Hood.

In nineteen seventy-nine, Schuyler made a significant move by acquiring the rights to adapt Kay Chorao's book, 'Ida Makes a Movie.' This endeavor marked the beginning of the Degrassi franchise, which has since evolved into a cultural phenomenon spanning five series over four decades. As a co-founder of Playing With Time, Inc. and Epitome Pictures, she played a crucial role in the production companies that brought the Degrassi stories to life.

Beyond Degrassi, Schuyler also created 'Instant Star,' another successful production under Epitome Pictures. Her contributions to the television industry have not gone unnoticed; she has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In nineteen ninety-four, she was honored as a Member of the Order of Canada, and in two thousand twelve, she became a Member of the Order of Ontario.