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Friday, June 12
| 2:30 PM |
How to navigate the BANFF Virtual Edition (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Join us for an overview of the summer’s programming and the chance to ask questions about anything to do with navigating the BANFF Virtual Edition. |
Tuesday, June 16
| 10:00 AM |
In Conversation With: Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault (10:00am - 10:45am)Join Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault as he sits down with Anja Karadeglija, Editor of The Wire Report for an exclusive conversation on pressing industry issues including the status of the Yale Report recommendations, COVID-19 recovery and Creative Export Canada. Moderating:
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| 11:00 AM |
Media Leaders 2020: the path forward (11:00am - 12:00pm)In Partnership With  This panel will discuss navigating the current business landscape, and strategies for future progress. In the midst of all the current uncertainty, how are these visionaries maintaining productive and supportive work environments? How are they effecting and supporting change, and how are they positioning their organizations to maximize success? Moderating:
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| 1:00 PM |
Un bon départ : modèles pour la reprise des tournages (1:00pm - 2:00pm)In Partnership With   Les producteurs de langue française relèvent les défis et saisissent les opportunités que présente la reprise des tournages en s’alliant avec leurs diffuseurs. Des leçons à partager d’une industrie qui s’apprête à rouler les caméras, tout en assurant la protection des artistes et des équipes via de nouvelles mesures sanitaires. A Good Start: a template for restarting production How French language community producers are embracing the incredible challenges and opportunities around re-opening, and how the broadcaster can be an ally. Relevant lessons from an industry that is back to business filming for next fall – both in studio and out of doors – and how they are adapting to protect cast and crew under the new protocols. Moderating:
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| 3:00 PM |
Quick Draw: animation industry leaders with lessons for the future (3:00pm - 4:00pm)In Partnership With  When the majority of the entertainment industry ground to a halt this year, animation not only survived, it thrived. Hear tales from top producers and broadcasters who kept the development lights on during the first wave of the pandemic and the way forward for animators beyond 2020. Learn how planning and forethought is as key as experimentation and breaking the rules. Moderating:
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| 3:15 PM |
Showrunner Superpanel: where do we go from here (3:15pm - 4:15pm)In Partnership With In an era with so much uncertainty for the entertainment industry, there’s one thing that’s true: superstar showrunners are calling the shots in the escalating and increasingly global content wars. Join us for an exclusive chance to hear from some of the industry’s hottest showrunners as they dive into everything from their top writing room tips to explore current international market realities, and share how creative vision and business culture interact. Moderating:
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Anna WingerCreator, Writer, Showrunner, Executive Producer: Unorthodox (Netflix), Deutschland83/86/89 (Amazon) Studio Airlift |
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In Conversation With: The team behind The Last Dance (4:00pm - 4:45pm)In Partnership With  In the fall of 1997, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls allowed a film crew to follow them as they went for their sixth NBA title in eight seasons. The result was The Last Dance, ESPN Sports, Netflix and Mandalay Sports Media’s critically acclaimed docuseries. A stunning, comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic team and its legendary star player. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Mike Tollin, award-winning Executive Producer and Co-Chair of Mandalay Sports Media and Andy Thompson, Executive Producer, The Last Dance and Producer, NBA Entertainment about the making of the show and its impact on the documentary world. Moderating:
Willow BayDean, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Featuring:
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Tuesday, June 23
| 3:00 PM |
CMF Partner Presentation: Back to Business; practical examples on moving forward (3:00pm - 3:45pm)In Partnership With To mark its 10th anniversary, the Canada Media Fund invites us to take time to reflect and look forward. This all-women panel showcases some of the most experienced and insightful people in the business. They will look at the lessons that the successes of the decade can give us, while setting the stage for a thriving future. How can we rethink content in a post-pandemic world? What’s their vision for the future? How can we capitalize on the growth in on-demand viewership? What will the new normal look like? Moderating:
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Josee ValleeVice President, Production and Operations, Executive Producer Sphere Media International Inc. |
Wednesday, June 24
| 2:00 PM |
Partner Presentation: Spotlight on Corus – Partnering with Corus to Build Global Franchises (2:00pm - 3:00pm)In Partnership With  Corus is partnering in new innovative ways with its Canadian production partners to produce content that wins both at home and on the international stage. Join Corus executives and three of their current production partners as they discuss their strategies to build globally recognized franchises in the lifestyle, factual and animation genres. Moderating:
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Thursday, July 9
| 1:00 PM |
Nelvana Partner Presentation: redefining the new animated partnership model - how Nelvana partners with global broadcasters (1:00pm - 2:00pm)In Partnership With  With the growing demand of animated content, strategic global partnerships have become increasingly essential in the way animation is developed and created. Corus executives, along with three key global partners, will discuss how their relationships have evolved, the pros and cons of “multiple cooks in the kitchen” and the challenges of creating a mutually beneficial framework in the ever-changing world of kids entertainment. Moderating:
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Tuesday, July 21
| 1:00 PM |
Showrunner Superpanel: the opportunity zone (1:00pm - 1:45pm)Join us for an exclusive chance to hear from some of the industry’s top-calibre showrunners as they share lessons on maximizing creative and business visions. What is the opportunity as content cupboards are emptied due to the pandemic? And how are they hoping to refine the process of creating shows — from pitch to production — in a way that works in the “new normal”? Moderating:
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Elle JohnsonCo-Showrunner, Executive Producer and Writer, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker (Netflix)
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Thursday, August 6
| 1:00 PM |
Partner Presentation: YouTube - new digital opportunities for an industry in flux (1:00pm - 2:00pm)This year has accelerated an industry in the midst of a major transformation. Hear from top directors, writers and creators who have worked in both traditional and digital entertainment. How have they used YouTube to create innovative content formats and drive incremental revenue? What have they learned from working on the platform? Where are the opportunities? Moderating:
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Tuesday, August 11
| 1:30 PM |
Critical Math: how data is revolutionizing the discovery and experience of content in the 21st century (1:30pm - 2:15pm)Locked down during the pandemic, global audiences led an unprecedented increase in content consumption which has given data experts incredible new insights on the TV industry. Hear from the sharpest minds guiding and minding what audiences want. Learn about how data is revolutionizing the discovery and experience of content and where the biggest growth opportunities are right now. Moderating:
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Thursday, October 1
| 3:30 PM |
Telling Indigenous Stories and the New Normal - post COVID-19 (3:30pm - 4:15pm)This unprecedented year and the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted women and shone a new light on racial injustice and violence, as well as the inequalities surrounding diversity and inclusion that exist in the media industry and in society. This panel gathers some of the top Indigenous women producers and creatives in Canada today. Hear about their paths to success, challenges they have faced along the way, and how the industry can invest to create a sector and projects that reflect all Canadian voices. |
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