Cameron Zinger, Director of TELUS Local Content and Executive in Charge of Production, champions LGBTQ+ storytellers in Canada’s screen industry. Under his leadership, reported LGBTQ+ representation among funded STORYHIVE participants increased from approximately 13% in 2021 to 23% in 2025. Across three 2026 intakes, 18% of applications came from creators voluntarily identifying as LGBTQ+.
Cameron designed Digital Series and introduced Video Podcast, expanding STORYHIVE beyond films and opening pathways for LGBTQ+ creators to experiment, build skills and reach audiences. Their achievements include Dandyland’s 2026 Emmy for Outstanding Costume Design/Styling, Burcu’s Angels’ Rainbow Visions Jury Prize for Best Short Documentary, and Queer in Alberta’s 2026 Rosie Awards nomination for Best Podcast.
A founding member of TELUS Spectrum, Cameron helped grow the LGBTQ+ employee network from 18 in Vancouver to over 3,100 across 21 countries. Spectrum’s advocacy helped advance gender transition guidelines, inclusive language and recognition of preferred names and pronouns.
