Laila Rashwan
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Laila has nearly 20 years of experience in film and entertainment publicity and promotions. Since joining Touchwood PR in 2013, she has led publicity, promotions, and sponsorship campaigns for a diverse roster of clients, including Focus Features, Second City Toronto, MUBI, FAN EXPO Canada, Cineplex, Telefilm, TIFF, and the MADE | NOUS campaign, among others. Laila brings creativity and curiosity to every project. She is known for her humour and unwavering support for the underdog.

Prior to joining Touchwood PR, Laila was a member of the publicity and promotions teams at Alliance Films and Maple Pictures where she handled independent projects and theatrical releases for high profile films such as The Hunger Games, Django Unchained, Kick Ass, The Expendables and the SAW franchise.
Laila was a board member of Pioneering Women, a mentoring association that supports women working in the Canadian film distribution business, and is affiliated with the Canadian Picture Pioneers.