Award-winning producer Frank Siracusa recognized with Honorary Degree from Humber College

Film and Television Production program alum is the CEO of Whizbang Films and producer of The Handmaid’s Tale

It’s been an eventful and successful career for Frank Siracusa and one that he credits, in part, to his time at Humber College.

Siracusa, who graduated from Humber’s Film and Television Production program in 1984, is a recipient of an Honorary Degree from the college this year. He was presented with his degree during Humber’s spring 2022 convocation ceremony at the Toronto Congress Centre.

According to Siracusa, the encouragement and training he received while attending Humber has played a role in the success he’s enjoyed in his career.

Siracusa is an Emmy Award-winning producer and director and the CEO of Whizbang Films. He’s produced high-profile shows including The Handmaid’s Tale, Star Trek, Due South and Beauty and the Beast, among others.

“Frank Siracusa is one of the most accomplished graduates from the Film and Television Production program at Humber College,” said Guillermo Acosta, senior dean, Faculty of Media & Creative Arts. “Becoming one of the most laureate Canadian film and television producers, Frank has built a career founded on talent, hard work and professionalism. An important aspect in Frank’s career has been his support to develop new talent for the local industry. I’m very grateful to Frank because, during all these years, he has stayed close to our Faculty and programs and has backed up many initiatives that have greatly benefited our programs and, most importantly, students and graduates.”

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