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Tuesday, May 25
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Perfecting your Virtual Pitch (2:00pm - 2:45pm)*Marketplace Pass exclusive Get tips and tricks of the trade from industry experts on how to prepare your pitches ahead of BANFF 2021. Featuring:
   
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Monday, June 14
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In Conversation with: CRTC Chairperson and CEO Ian Scott (11:00am - 11:45am)In Partnership With  Join Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Chairperson and CEO Ian Scott for a discussion on how Canada can unlock the full economic potential and cultural value of homegrown audiovisual content amidst the challenges of foreign streaming services, piracy and creating a sustainable funding ecosystem for Canadian content. Will a new legislative framework rebalance the system and provide the enforcement powers to support the production, distribution and discovery of Canadian content and stories?
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Summit Series: Ted Sarandos, co-CEO and Chief Content Officer, Netflix (12:30pm - 1:15pm)In Partnership With  Join us for a keynote conversation with Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO and Chief Content Officer of Netflix, celebrating 10 years since it debuted in Canada – a move which proved crucial for eventual expansion into 190 countries. Where does Sarandos see new opportunities amidst the current climate of change? Don’t miss this discussion on creating content that members from around the world love, including animation ambitions, the future of film, and Netflix’s goals to increase diversity in front of and behind the screen. Moderating:
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Systemic solutions: breaking barriers and rebuilding a better entertainment industry (2:00pm - 2:45pm)In Partnership With  For years companies have been promising to ‘do better’ and publicly announcing metrics and mandates to improve diversity, equity and inclusion. This past year has shone a spotlight on just how much work there is still to do. Meet executives that are blazing new trails by creating organizational initiatives, empowering diverse creators, and challenging the status quo. Hear what they believe every company should be doing. Moderating:
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Media leaders 2021: sharing strategies for the future (4:00pm - 4:45pm)In Partnership With  The global pandemic pushed a giant fast-forward button on issues and business models: speeding up consumer trends, upending business as normal and shining a spotlight on societal issues like racism, democracy and the climate crisis. Executives need to be bold, visionary risk takers to succeed. Join this group of international media leaders as they discuss the responsibility of the media to hold itself accountable, managing teams in this moment and positioning their companies to maximize success. Moderating:
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Tuesday, June 15
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Trend report: what’s hot with kids now (11:00am - 11:45am)In Partnership With  With thousands of cross-platform touchpoints, it’s never been more difficult—or more important—to reach kids with entertaining and educational content that captures and holds their attention. Don’t miss this group of executives as they discuss what’s trending in the kids-content business and where it's going to go next. Moderating:
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In Conversation With: Canadian Media Leaders - APTN (11:00am - 11:15am)In Partnership With  BANFF catches up with senior executives guiding the future of Canada's largest media companies, examining their vision for the future, hearing about the innovations they are working on, and addressing some of the industry's big questions.
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In Conversation with Danielle Brooks (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Join moderator Loni Love as we take a deep dive into Danielle Brooks' latest role - both as Actor and Producer - in Lifetime's Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia. This session was presented at the private event: Women of Power 2021, presented in partnership with Corus Entertainment, A+E Networks and The Hollywood Reporter. |
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An Opportunity for Change: Empowering Women in Entertainment (12:30pm - 1:30pm)What a year it has been. The pandemic has had an outsized impact on women, creating a "she-cession" that might span decades to recovery. Add to that the ongoing drive to eliminate racism in our society and the need to address the gender gap in our industry through an intersectional lens. This panel will shine a light on personal stories from a cross-section of women working in entertainment and share inspiration on how we can come together to build an industry that creates more opportunity and a more positive future.
This session was presented at the private event: Women of Power 2021, presented in partnership with Corus Entertainment, A+E Networks and The Hollywood Reporter. |
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Summit Series: Maverick Carter, CEO, The SpringHill Company (1:00pm - 1:45pm)Join us for a conversation with The SpringHill Company’s CEO Maverick Carter, who together with business partner LeBron James, has built a media conglomerate, inclusive of UNINTERRUPTED, SpringHill Entertainment and the Robot Company, that is dedicated to empowering communities and pushing culture forward. As one of BANFF’s featured Summit Series speakers, Carter brings his experience to BANFF’s virtual stage, sharing SpringHill’s mission to empower greatness in every individual and how that’s innovating the media landscape. Moderating:
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In Conversation With: Canadian Media Leaders - Bell Media (2:30pm - 2:45pm)In Partnership With BANFF catches up with senior executives guiding the future of Canada's largest media companies, examining their vision for the future, hearing about the innovations they are working on, and addressing some of the industry's big questions.
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Karine MosesSenior Vice President, Content Development and News and Vice Chair, Québec BCE Bell Canada Enterprises Inc |
Wednesday, June 16
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In Conversation With: Canadian Media Leaders - Blue Ant Media (10:30am - 10:45am)In Partnership With BANFF catches up with senior executives guiding the future of Canada's largest media companies, examining their vision for the future, hearing about the innovations they are working on, and addressing some of the industry's big questions.
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CMF Partner Presentation: In Conversation with Simu Liu (11:00am - 11:45am)In Partnership With  Don’t miss a conversation with Simu Liu, 2021 Canadian Award of Distinction honouree, MADE | NOUS ambassador, star of Marvel’s upcoming Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and CBC’s Kim's Convenience and broadcaster, musician and actor Sook-Yin Lee. The pair will discuss Simu’s path to becoming Marvel’s first Asian superhero and MADE’s Seek More campaign which champions the importance of inclusion and representation for Canadian audiences. Moderating:
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Tales from the hitmakers: strategies for the streaming era (12:00pm - 12:45pm)In Partnership With The content creation landscape has changed dramatically in the past 12 months, with new platforms launching and consumer habits shifting. Join our panel of superstar producers for a vibrant discussion on the new avenues storytelling is taking, and the impact the past year is having at all levels of the business. What does the world of creating hit content look like in our evolving world? Moderating:
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In Conversation With: Kenan Thompson and Seth Meyers (3:00pm - 3:45pm)In Partnership With  Join this year’s Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award honoree Kenan Thompson for a conversation on all things comedy. Thompson recently wrapped his 18th season of Saturday Night Live and is the show’s longest-running cast member. He also stars in and executive produces the NBC comedy Kenan, which will return in 2022. Meyers is the host of Late Night with Seth Meyers and previously worked alongside Thompson as a cast member and head writer on Saturday Night Live. Moderating:
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Meet the BANFF Board of Directors and Content Advisory Board (4:00pm - 5:00pm)*Marketplace Pass exclusive Join us for a virtual mixer with members of the BANFF Board of Directors and this year’s Content Advisory Board. To enter the room, follow these simple steps:
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Thursday, June 17
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In Conversation With: Canadian Media Leaders - Corus Entertainment (9:30am - 9:45am)In Partnership With BANFF catches up with senior executives guiding the future of Canada's largest media companies, examining their vision for the future, hearing about the innovations they are working on, and addressing some of the industry's big questions.
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Visée internationale: Comment les contenus francophones réussissent à captiver les publics du monde entier? (11:00am - 11:45am)In Partnership With Les contenus francophones sont en plein essor; non seulement le rythme de production s'accélère, mais la demande du public aussi. Rejoignez-nous lors d'une discussion avec les producteurs de certaines des émissions francophones les plus en vue sur la scène mondiale. Ils nous expliqueront comment leurs productions résonnent auprès de publics de toutes langues à travers le monde et quelles tendances se dessinent pour l'avenir des contenus francophones. Going global: how local French-language content is captivating international audiences French-language content is booming; not only is the pace of production accelerating, so is audience demand. Join us to hear from the producers behind some of the French-language shows making a splash on the global stage as they discuss how their content is reaching and resonating with audiences of all languages worldwide, plus the trends they see emerging for the future of French-language content. **Closed captioning translation will be available during this session Moderating:
Mara Gourd-MercadoDirectrice Generale Académie canadienne du cinéma et de la télévision - section Québec Featuring:
Jocelyn DeschênesPresident, Chef Producteur Executif-Contenu Original Fiction-Internationale Sphere Media International Inc. 
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In Conversation With: Canadian Media Leaders - Quebecor (1:30pm - 1:45pm)In Partnership With BANFF catches up with senior executives guiding the future of Canada's largest media companies, examining their vision for the future, hearing about the innovations they are working on, and addressing some of the industry's big questions.
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Summit Series: Kevin Feige and Kari Skogland (2:00pm - 2:45pm)In Partnership With  Join us for an exclusive conversation with Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer, Marvel and Kari Skogland, CEO of Mad Rabbit and the award-winning director of Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier streaming exclusively on Disney+. Don’t miss this discussion as Feige and Skogland dive deeper into the making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe series and share their thoughts on the future of storytelling. Moderating:
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Showrunner Superpanel: making content for the new world (3:00pm - 3:45pm)In Partnership With  Don’t miss this conversation with some of the industry’s top scripted showrunners as they discuss storytelling in 2021, addressing systemic racism on and off screen and adapting to creating content with continuously shifting guidelines. Moderating:
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In Conversation With: Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (4:30pm - 5:15pm)In Partnership With Join Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault as he sits down with Creative BC CEO Prem Gill for an exclusive conversation on pressing industry issues including the status of Bill C-10, COVID-19 recovery and Creative Export Canada.
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Friday, June 18
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What it means to run a public broadcaster in 2021 (and beyond) (9:30am - 10:20am)In Partnership With  Public media has never been so important, nor under so much threat. Constrained by past realities as governments work to update public broadcasting policy to level the playing field, what are their key strategies for pubcasters to not only survive but creatively and commercially thrive in today’s media universe? Join us as we regather executives leading some of the world’s most prominent public broadcasters to update the BANFF 2019 discussion on the utility and role of public service broadcasters in the era of disinformation, and how they aim to fulfill their mandate to provide cultural and educational fare across platforms. Moderating:
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In Conversation With: Canadian Media Leaders - Rogers Sports & Media (10:30am - 10:45am)In Partnership With BANFF catches up with senior executives guiding the future of Canada's largest media companies, examining their vision for the future, hearing about the innovations they are working on, and addressing some of the industry's big questions.
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Where does the future of Canadian content production lie? (11:00am - 11:45am)In Partnership With  There's a lot happening in the Canadian production sector in 2021: sweeping changes at the broadcasters have created an unclear commissioning picture; global streamers are set to begin hiring Canadian commissioning execs; significant moves are underway to address and remove systemic barriers; Broadcasting Act revisions could alter the industry's underpinnings; and we're still dealing with the economic fallout of the pandemic. One minute, it seems the sky is falling – the next, opportunities for domestic producers have never been greater. Here, production heads weigh in on how these pieces fit together, and what they mean for the future of the Canadian content sector.
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Summit Series: Channing Dungey, Greg Berlanti and Kaley Cuoco (12:30pm - 1:15pm)In Partnership With A flight attendant wakes up in the wrong hotel, in the wrong bed, with a dead man — and no idea what happened. That’s the beginning of the story of The Flight Attendant, the breakout hit HBO Max/Warner Bros. Television series from executive producer/star Kaley Cuoco and executive producer Greg Berlanti. Warner Bros. Television Group Chairman Channing Dungey joins Cuoco and Berlanti for an exclusive conversation about the critically acclaimed, globe-trotting dark comedy which took flight as HBO Max’s #1 series during its first season and was nominated for multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards, Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards, among many others. Dungey, Cuoco and Berlanti will also discuss plans for their next collaboration — a limited series based on the life of Doris Day, to be produced by Cuoco’s Yes, Norman Productions and Berlanti Productions — and more. Featuring:
Greg BerlantiFounder, Berlanti Productions and Executive Producer, The Flight Attendant Berlanti Productions 
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In Conversation With: Canadian Media Leaders - CBC (1:30pm - 1:45pm)In Partnership With BANFF catches up with senior executives guiding the future of Canada's largest media companies, examining their vision for the future, hearing about the innovations they are working on, and addressing some of the industry's big questions.
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Exclusive Q&A: BLINDSPOTTING (2:00pm - 3:00pm)In Partnership With  From Co-Creators & Executive Producers Rafael Casal & Daveed Diggs, this hot new Comedy-Drama Series follows Ashley (Jasmine Cephas Jones), who is enjoying a peaceful life in Oakland until her partner of 12 years and father of their son is suddenly incarcerated, leaving her to navigate a chaotic and comedic existential crisis as she is forced to move in with his family.
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State of the Nation: Canadian industry at a crossroads (3:00pm - 3:45pm)In Partnership With  The stakes are high. Never before has the Canadian industry been at such a crossroads. Join us for a frank conversation with key stakeholders from across the media landscape on the current outlook and the way forward. How can the Canadian industry position itself to be successful in the quickly changing global business ecosystem?
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Jesse WenteOutgoing Co-Executive Director Indigenous Screen Office Canada’s Indigenous Screen Office |
Monday, June 21
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A cultural conversation: the future of Indigenous broadcasting and streaming (1:00pm - 2:00pm)Indigenous broadcasting plays a growing role in the global media landscape, empowering and contributing to self-determination, narrative-sovereignty and the internationally recognized right of Indigenous peoples to establish their own media in their own languages. Join this gathering of international broadcasting executives – many representing channels that serve audiences in Indigenous languages – for a broad conversation on resources, systemic obstacles, the power of co-production and how they hope to harness new technology and emerging platforms to increase accessibility. Moderating:
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Nations to Nations: Canadian Indigenous stories on a global stage (4:00pm - 4:45pm)This is an exciting time for Canadian Indigenous content. Join this gathering of creators for a conversation about how international and domestic markets are responding to their latest work, across all platforms. Where do they see opportunities? What are the new pathways of collaboration? How are changes in the global media ecosystem opening up possibilities? And what can Canada do to become a leader in the development of Indigenous content? Moderating:
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Tuesday, June 22
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Director Superpanel: a vision for the future (2:00pm - 2:45pm)In Partnership With  During a year of upheaval across all areas of the business, directors were key to keeping the industry alive. Join us for an exclusive chance to hear from some of the hottest directors as they discuss how the past year impacted them and their creative work, from what they are making to who they are collaborating with. Moderating:
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Exclusive Q&A: FAMILY LAW (4:00pm - 5:30pm)In Partnership With  Set in Vancouver, Canada, Family Law follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail ‘Abby’ Bianchi (Jewel Staite) struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father’s (Victor Garber) firm, Svensson and Associates, and practice in family law for the first time while forging new relationships with the half-brother (Zach Smadu) and half-sister (Genelle Williams) whom she’s never met. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.
Join the cast and crew for this exclusive post-screening Q&A, available below On Demand (screening not included.) Moderating:
Rachel NelsonVice President, Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios Corus Entertainment Inc Featuring:
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Wednesday, June 23
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Reelworld Partner Presentation: Enriching the Production Landscape with Diversity and Inclusion Through Co-Productions and Partnerships (2:00pm - 2:45pm)In Partnership With  As production companies scramble to meet the new demands of diversity and inclusion from linear and streaming platforms around the world, creating access to talent who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour is crucial for tapping into a rich and diverse cast and crew. This international panel will discuss the important role that co-productions now play in fostering diversity in TV content production and offer critical resources, such as dedicated databases, that producers can use to connect to racially diverse talent and crew. The discussion will also examine systemic barriers of entry for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour and provide key takeaways for diverse producers on leveraging co-productions that will ultimately lead to the creation of diverse stories that audiences around the world are waiting to hear. Moderating:
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Window into the ‘Feature’: the new strategies for releasing films (3:00pm - 3:45pm)In Partnership With  The past year has been a groundshaking one for the media business. Movie theatres and the theatrical windows have been impacted significantly. Join this panel of heavy-hitters as they dive into the future of film releasing and share insights into how producers can navigate and succeed in a world of competitive streamers and changed theatrical windows. Moderating:
Kara SwisherSway and Pivot podcaster, NYT opinion writer and executive producer of the Code Conference
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Thursday, June 24
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Streaming the future forward (1:00pm - 1:45pm)In Partnership With The streaming market matured rapidly. In this session, senior international media executives will address what’s new and next in the streaming space, how they are harnessing lessons from the lockdown and how they balance business affairs with making strides in addressing systemic inequities. Moderating:
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Friday, June 25
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Expanding your audience through the power of diverse storytelling (panel + mixer) (3:00pm - 4:30pm)In Partnership With  Systemic racism continues to feed a lie - that racially diverse stories won’t sell internationally. We now know that is not true - the international market is hungry to see new stories told authentically. Reports show that the industry is sitting on this untapped market, which is worth billions. This panel, featuring some of the top writers and producers from underrepresented communities, is a lesson into the possibilities for creative disruption in the screen industry today to push back boundaries, and show how the power of their content can generate positive change—and dollars. And don't miss the post-session mixer! Dive into the conversation as we close Week 2 with thoughtful, results-driven discussions about the new opportunities for members of Black, Indigenous, racialized and underrepresented communities to fill creative and executive roles, and how we can level the playing field for up-and-coming voices. Audience members will be automatically redirected to the post session-mixer after the panel discussion concludes. A link to the mixer will also be added here once the panel begins. Moderating:
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Tuesday, June 29
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Booming doc market: what’s next for high-end factual features and limited series? (12:00pm - 12:45pm)In Partnership With  Feature docs' and high-end limited doc series have moved out of the sidelines and into the mainstream in recent years, with streamers and broadcasters battling to be the home of top titles that will ignite cultural conversations. Hear from some of the industry’s top commissioners, producers and directors about how the influx of money and celebrity into the sector is impacting the business and the end product that makes it to the screen. Moderating:
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Wednesday, July 7
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Business as unusual: the future of co-production and distribution (12:00pm - 12:45pm)In Partnership With  Join our panel of industry experts as they share the co-production and distribution trends that will shape the post-COVID landscape. What are the new global strategic partnerships and how are these deals driving business? How are the paused production schedules of 2020/21 impacting the value of catalogue content? Where are the new opportunities for producers? Hear from those sitting around the negotiating table about the future of co-production, distribution partnerships and innovative alliances. Moderating:
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Monday, July 12
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Borderless production: exploring the latest technologies (3:00pm - 3:45pm)In Partnership With Innovation is both a driving force and necessity in the new production ecosystem. The workflow of the future requires new best-in-class tools that work for the at-home office, virtual studio and remote location shoot as well as archiving on the back end. Key industry players provide insight into how real-time tech introduced by the gaming industry is revolutionizing production, distribution and monetization. Moderating:
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Tuesday, July 13
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AVOD and FAST channels: executives weigh in on opportunities for growth (12:00pm - 12:45pm)The ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) and free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel ecosystem has been quietly but steadily building momentum amongst the streaming giants over the past year as many cord-cutting consumers increasingly turn to more cost-effective options. Join us for a conversation with some of the industry’s top players as they discuss the value of these seemingly old-school ad-supported channel models in the streaming landscape and the challenges and opportunities ahead for platforms, content creators and consumers. Moderating:
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Wednesday, July 14
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TV for good: using the power of content to shift humanity (3:00pm - 3:45pm)In Partnership With  What role and responsibility do TV creators have in changing the world? From systematic racism to gender and LGBTQ+ rights to climate change, creators, producers and academics dive into the proven power of content to generate real, social change. Learn what role the industry needs to play in creating the systemic change that comes when insights meet influence. Moderating:
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Friday, July 16
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In Conversation with Emily Mortimer (12:00pm - 1:45pm)In Partnership With  Prime Video Canada and BANFF 2021 invite you to an exclusive conversation with THE PURSUIT OF LOVE writer & director Emily Mortimer. The three part series, which marks Ms. Mortimer's directorial debut, is based on the 1945 novel of the same name and stars Lily James (Baby Driver), Emily Beecham (Cruella), Dominic West (Tomb Raider), and Andrew Scott (His Dark Materials). The Pursuit of Love arrives to Prime Video in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on July 30. Moderating:
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