*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Get tips and tricks of the trade from industry experts on how to prepare your pitches ahead of BANFF 2021. 

Speaking

Elaine Chin

Senior Vice President, Scripted TV/Film

Stage 13

Elyse Delmore

VP, Unscripted Development

MGM Studios, Inc

Rachel Reade Marcus

Vice President of Development

Guru Studio

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required, see networking page for more details. 

Perfect your pitch! In these 13-minute consultation sessions, some of the industry’s most talented pitchers will take a look at your materials and give you advice on how to deliver them to maximize their impact.

Speaking

Zara Frankel

Senior Director, Programming & Development

PBS

Tom McGillis

President

Fresh TV Inc.

Havva Eisenbaum

VP, Development, Unscripted

OWN Oprah Winfrey Network

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required, see networking page for more details. 

Perfect your pitch! In these 13-minute consultation sessions, some of the industry’s most talented pitchers will take a look at your materials and give you advice on how to deliver them to maximize their impact.

Speaking

Kim Bondi

Senior Vice-President, Content and Development, Unscripted and Factual

Cineflix Productions

Jessalyn Dennis

Vice President, Scripted

SEVEN24 Films

Adam Steinman

Production and Development

Warner Bros. International Television Production

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required, see networking page for more details. 

Perfect your pitch! In these 13-minute consultation sessions, some of the industry’s most talented pitchers will take a look at your materials and give you advice on how to deliver them to maximize their impact.

Speaking

Paige Murray

Executive in Charge of Development, Drama

CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Marcie Hume

VP, Programming

A&E

Rachel Reade Marcus

Vice President of Development

Guru Studio

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

The wait line for Pitch Doctors sessions taking place on Thursday, May 27 will open at 12:15pm ET (45 minutes before the session's start time).  

This wait line is for BANFF Marketplace Passholders who: 

• did not make Pitch Doctors selections in advance before online sign-up closed

• did make Pitch Doctors selections in advance, but would like to have additional meetings if any spots open up due to no-shows

The wait line will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be no wait list. 

The Rockie Awards International Program Competition recognizes excellence in television and digital media from around the world. Ahead of the awards being handed out virtually on June 15, we are gathering a selection of this year’s nominees to dive into the stories behind their projects. Don’t miss the chance to hear from the creative leads of some of the hottest programs from the past year in these exclusive roundtable discussions.

The Rockie Awards International Program Competition recognizes excellence in television and digital media from around the world. Ahead of the awards being handed out virtually on June 15, we are gathering a selection of this year’s nominees to dive into the stories behind their projects. Don’t miss the chance to hear from the creative leads of some of the hottest programs from the past year in these exclusive roundtable discussions.

The Rockie Awards International Program Competition recognizes excellence in television and digital media from around the world. Ahead of the awards being handed out virtually on June 15, we are gathering a selection of this year’s nominees to dive into the stories behind their projects. Don’t miss the chance to hear from the creative leads of some of the hottest programs from the past year in these exclusive roundtable discussions.

The Rockie Awards International Program Competition recognizes excellence in television and digital media from around the world. Ahead of the awards being handed out virtually on June 15, we are gathering a selection of this year’s nominees to dive into the stories behind their projects. Don’t miss the chance to hear from the creative leads of some of the hottest programs from the past year in these exclusive roundtable discussions.

The Rockie Awards International Program Competition recognizes excellence in television and digital media from around the world. Ahead of the awards being handed out virtually on June 15, we are gathering a selection of this year’s nominees to dive into the stories behind their projects. Don’t miss the chance to hear from the creative leads of some of the hottest programs from the past year in these exclusive roundtable discussions.

Open from Monday, June 14 8:00am EDT to 6:00pm Friday, June 18 EDT

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. 

Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace.

Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 14 to 6:00pm ET Friday, June 18 (Market days)

Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm ET, Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 17

• See ‘who’s in the room’ and move freely from table to table for video chat networking.

• Meet select companies at their own branded tables.

• Search other delegates inside the Delegate Lounge and invite them to private or group video meetings at general networking tables.

• Take a seat at a table to join a conversation. It’s that easy!

 To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter Delegate Lounge button below (this button appears while the lounge is open)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform. Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so thatthe system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

1. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Event Homepage.

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings!

These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period.

To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Delegate Lounge/room Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the CBC/Radio-Canada Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Home page.

To participate in Speed Networking:

• Click on the 'Start Speed Networking' button at the top of the screen (it will appear at the session start time)

• The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. 4 minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else.   

• At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear

• Have fun!

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Sam Linton

VP, Production and Development, Global Media

Blue Ant Media

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Jennifer Shin

Director of Development, Comedy

CBC

Sandra Picheca

Director of Current Production, Comedy

CBC TV

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?

Speaking

Ian Scott

Chairperson & CEO

CRTC Canadian Radio Television & Telecommunications Commissions

Jordan Pinto

n/a

Playback

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.

Speaking

Kirstine Stewart

Chief Revenue Officer

World Economic Forum

Ted Sarandos

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Netflix

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.

Speaking

Grace Wu

Executive Vice President, Entertainment Casting

NBCUniversal Television and Streaming

Kadon Douglas

Executive Director

BIPOC TV & Film

Dr. Tasmin Plater

Head of HR

Endeavor Content

Karen Gray

EVP, Human Resources

A+E Networks

Tonya Williams

Founder & Executive Director

Access Reelworld

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings!

These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period.

To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Delegate Lounge/room Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Realscreen Summit event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the CBC/Radio-Canada Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page.

To participate in Speed Networking:

• Click on the 'Start Speed Networking' button at the top of the screen (it will appear at the session start time)

• The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. 4 minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else.   

• At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear

• Have fun!

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Kim Howitt

Consultant

WarnerMedia

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Rachel Nelson

Vice President, Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios

Corus Entertainment Inc

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.

Speaking

Alison Brower

LA Bureau Chief

Insider Inc.

Cathy Payne

CEO

Banijay Rights

Stephen MacDonald

President, Global Content Licensing & International

A+E Networks

Brenda Gilbert

Co-Founder

BRON Media Corporation

Sandra Stern

Vice Chairman

Lionsgate Entertainment

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

You’re invited to the CBC/Radio-Canada Opening Party

WIN prizes including a 2022 festival pass, a luxury stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and CBC swag!

Attend to network and win!

Join us to kick off the festival in style. Pull out a chair at a virtual table for small group video meetings and jump in to speed network with other BANFF delegates.

Open from Monday, June 14 8:00am EDT to 6:00pm Friday, June 18 EDT

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. 

Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace.

Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 14 to 6:00pm ET Friday, June 18 (Market days)

Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm ET, Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 17

• See ‘who’s in the room’ and move freely from table to table for video chat networking.

• Meet select companies at their own branded tables.

• Search other delegates inside the Delegate Lounge and invite them to private or group video meetings at general networking tables.

• Take a seat at a table to join a conversation. It’s that easy!

 To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter Delegate Lounge button below (this button appears while the lounge is open)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform. Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so thatthe system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

1. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Event Homepage.

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings!

These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period.

To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Delegate Lounge/room Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the CBC/Radio-Canada Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Home page.

To participate in Speed Networking:

• Click on the 'Start Speed Networking' button at the top of the screen (it will appear at the session start time)

• The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. 4 minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else.   

• At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear

• Have fun!

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Luke Hyams

Head of Originals EMEA at YouTube

YouTube

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Jessica Schmiedchen

Director of Development, Unscripted Content

CBC

Sandra Kleinfeld

Senior Director Documentary

CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Join a table for small group video meetings and networking opportunities with BANFF delegates from across Canada and around the world.

You will have the opportunity to connect with delegates from 23 countries including: Canada, U.S., U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Israel, Australia, Finland, Netherlands, Brazil, Uruguay, Singapore, England, Italy, South Africa, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland.

To enter the room, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device)

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted session times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email address you used to register for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Linda Simensky

Head of Animation & Scripted Content

PBS KIDS

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Lea Marin

Director of Development, Drama

CBC

Sarah Adams

Director of Current Production, Drama

CBC

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.

Speaking

Frank Falcone

President & Executive Creative Director

Guru Studio

Amy Friedman

Founder & President

Warner Bros

Lauren Glaubach

Director, Head of Family Partnerships & Programming

Google/YouTube

Sarah Muller

Senior Head of Commissioning (7+)

BBC Children's

Keith Dawkins

President

Rock Hill Media Ventures

Nina Hahn

Founder

Nickelodeon UK

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.

Speaking

Monika Ille

Chief Executive Officer

APTN Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Inc.

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. 

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

Join our hosts for small group conversations about important topics facing today’s industry and make meaningful industry connections.

Invited guests will be hosting tables to kick off conversations, but all BANFF Marketplace Passholders are welcome to attend.

No sign-up is required for these small group meetings, which are hosted in AirMeet.

Speaking

Dave Padbury

Development Executive

Guru Studio

Becca Kinskey

Vice President, Long Form Programming

Funny Or Die

Carrie Mudd

President

Peacock Alley Entertainment

Rebecca Gibson

Partner

Eagle Vision

Chris Wagner

CEO, Founder, Executive Producer

White Label Productions

Marly Reed

Vice President, Development

NESHAMA Entertainment

Joy Rosen

CEO & Co-Founder

Portfolio Entertainment Inc.

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Igal Svet

Executive Vice President

Discovery

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Max Micallef

VP, Head of West Coast Development

History

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.

Speaking

Mark Anthony Green

Special Projects Editor, GQ

Maverick Carter

CEO

The SpringHill Company

Join us to celebrate the nominees of the 2021 Rockie Awards International Program Competition and to thank our global jury. Kick off your BANFF 2021 experience gathered among some of the world's finest creators.

To enter the room, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device)

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted session times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email address you used to register for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

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.

Speaking

Karine Moses

Senior Vice President, Content Development and News and Vice Chair, Québec

BCE Bell Canada Enterprises Inc

Streaming LIVE at 3pm EDT, watch as the winners are announced for the prestigious Rockie Awards International Program Competition and celebrate this year's Rockie Awards Gala honourees. 

WATCH HERE

Comedian and YouTube personality Jasmeet Raina will host the Rockies from the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. More than 140 nominees from 37 countries are vying for trophies.

Special Appearances and Gala Award honourees include: Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live, Kenan), Bill Hader (Barry, Saturday Night Live), Danielle Brooks (Mahalia, Orange is the New Black), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Kim's Convenience), The Cast of It’s A Sin, The team from ARRAY (Selma, The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open) represented by Ava DuVernay, Tilane Jones, Regina Miller, Tammy Garnes & Dee Tuck Sinking Ship Entertainment (Dino Dana, Odd Squad, Ghostwriter) and more.

Open from Monday, June 14 8:00am EDT to 6:00pm Friday, June 18 EDT

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. 

Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace.

Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 14 to 6:00pm ET Friday, June 18 (Market days)

Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm ET, Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 17

• See ‘who’s in the room’ and move freely from table to table for video chat networking.

• Meet select companies at their own branded tables.

• Search other delegates inside the Delegate Lounge and invite them to private or group video meetings at general networking tables.

• Take a seat at a table to join a conversation. It’s that easy!

 To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter Delegate Lounge button below (this button appears while the lounge is open)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform. Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

1. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Event Homepage.

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Ash Greenwood

Creative Executive EMEA at YouTube Originals

YouTube

Sam Linton

VP, Production and Development, Global Media

Blue Ant Media

Brenda Maffuchi

Head of Acquisition & Property Development

DeAgostini Editore Spa

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Troels Branth Pedersen

Acquisitions Executive

TV2 Denmark

Marion Winter

Senior Manager, Content Acquisitions & Co-Productions

SUPER RTL/RTL DISNEY Fernsehen GmbH & Co.KG

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings!

These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period.

To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Delegate Lounge/room Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the CBC/Radio-Canada Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Home page.

To participate in Speed Networking:

• Click on the 'Start Speed Networking' button at the top of the screen (it will appear at the session start time)

• The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. 4 minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else.   

• At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear

• Have fun!

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Lauren Whitelaw

Head of Programming

OUTtv Network Inc

Jessica Schmiedchen

Director of Development, Unscripted Content

CBC

Jarmo Lampela

Head of Drama

YLE Finnish Broadcasting Company

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Susan Alexander

Production Executive, Original Content, Scripted

Corus Entertainment Inc

Sabina McNally

Content Acquisitions Senior Manager, Europe Smart TV Content & Services

WarnerMedia

Jessie Springer

Manager of Development, Nat Geo WILD

Nat Geo WILD

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.

Speaking

Jamie Schouela

President, Global Channels and Media

Blue Ant Media

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Jonathan Partridge

Senior Executive Producer

A&E

Mitch Geddes

Production Executive, Original Programming, Drama and Feature Film

Bell Media

Linda Simensky

Head of Animation & Scripted Content

PBS KIDS

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Lea Marin

Director of Development, Drama

CBC

Jennifer Harkness

SVP, Factual Entertainment and Production

Blue Ant Media

Andrew Johnson

Executive In Charge of Production

Corus Entertainment Inc

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.

Speaking

Simu Liu

Actor/Producer/Writer

Sook-Yin Lee

Multimedia Artist and Broadcaster

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?

Speaking

Montrel McKay

President of Development & Production

Hoorae Film & TV

Sarah Bremner

President

ARRAY Filmworks

Michael Schneider

TV Editor

Variety

Andy Harries

Chief Executive

Left Bank Pictures

Rishi Rajani

CEO

Hillman Grad Productions

Christina Jennings

Chairman & President

Shaftesbury

Cathy Schulman

President and CEO

Welle Entertainment

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Heather Williamson

Production Executive, Original Programming, Factual & Reality

Bell Media

Lynne Carter

Director Original Programming

Corus Entertainment Inc

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Kathleen Meek

Manager, Original Content, Scripted & Factual

Corus Entertainment Inc

Jennifer Shin

Director of Development, Comedy

CBC

Keith Wooten

Director, Creative Development

BET Networks

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

Join our hosts for small group conversations about important topics facing today’s industry and make meaningful industry connections.

Invited guests will be hosting tables to kick off conversations, but all BANFF Marketplace Passholders are welcome to attend.

No sign-up is required for these small group meetings, which are hosted in AirMeet. 

Strategize your pitch: Ready to put your pitch together? Arm yourself with tips and tricks to maximize its impact.

Host: Melissa Williamson

Broadcast partners: Get the inside scoop on what to expect from working with a broadcast partner.

Host: Susan Alexander

From pitch to production: Explore the ins and outs of taking your project from the pitching stage through to the first day on set.

Host: Matt Faulknor 

Sustainable production: Practical solutions to make your set more environmentally responsible.

Host: Jennifer Sandoval

International publicity: Reaching global audiences can seem daunting at first. Here’s how you can use publicity to make your mark internationally.

Host: Judy Lung

Getting to greenlight: What does it take to get the commission? Let’s break it down. 

Host: David Beckett Padbury

Finding co-pro partners: Explore the world of co-production partnerships and how to make the best match for you and your project. 

Host: Rose Hughes

Banking Relationships: Strategies for building a banking relationship to suit your business banking and production financing needs. 

Host: Edgar Groom & Michael Steinberg

To enter the Chatroom, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Chatroom session times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email address you used to register for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder.

7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Speaking

Judy Lung

Vice President, Communications & Marketing

Touchwood PR

Matt Faulknor

Senior Development Producer

Saloon Media

Edgar Groom

Senior Account Manager

National Bank of Canada

Michael Steinberg

Senior Account Manager

National Bank of Canada

Melissa Williamson

SVP, Scripted Content

Saloon Media

Susan Alexander

Production Executive, Original Content, Scripted

Corus Entertainment Inc

Jennifer Sandoval

Sustainability Consultant

Sustainable Film Productions

Rose Hughes

Vice President, Sales, UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand

Keshet International

Dave Padbury

Development Executive

Guru Studio

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Robert Prinz

Director of Original Series, Comedy

Netflix

Alison Korogyi

Development Executive, Original Programming, Scripted & Unscripted

Bell Media

Joana Klaus

Kids Content Coordinator

Globo

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Tommy Gillespie

Senior Director, Content Production

PBS

Jennifer Harkness

SVP, Factual Entertainment and Production

Blue Ant Media

Joe Mazzeo

Coordinator, Documentaries and Specials

Discovery

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.

Speaking

Seth Meyers

Host, Late Night with Seth Meyers

Kenan Thompson

Actor (Saturday Night Live, Kenan)

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Sarah Burney

Director of Programming

REELZ

Christina Rogers

Director of Original Independent Film

Netflix

Joanna Rosenthal

Manager, Content Acquisitions and Coproductions

WarnerMedia

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Karine Tremblay

Manager of OTT Programming

APTN Aboriginal People's Television Network

Chris Regina

Chief Content Officer

Netflix

André Béraud

Premier Directeur, Fictions - Ici Radio-Canada Tele

ICI RADIO-CANADA TÉLÉ

*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:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device)

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted session times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email address you used to register for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Speaking

Kevin Beggs

Chair and Chief Creative Officer, Television Group

Lionsgate Entertainment

Colin Bohm

CEO

Corus Entertainment Inc

Sally Catto

General Manager, Entertainment, Factual and Sports

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Sean Cohan

President

Nielsen Company

Robin Mirsky

Executive Director, Rogers Group of Funds

Rogers Communications Inc

Monika Ille

Chief Executive Officer

APTN Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Inc.

Lisa Meeches

Founder and Executive Producer

Eagle Vision

Tom Cox

Executive Producer and Managing Director

SEVEN24 Films

Jeniffer Kim

Most recently Senior Vice President, International Originals HBO Max

HBO Max

Marika Makaroff

Founder and CCO

Gutsy Animations

Matt McGowan

Director and General Manager

Snap

Ivan Pehar

Ad Sales Director

Spotify Canada

Tamra Simmons

CEO and Executive Producer

The TSB Agency & Live Always Productions

Sandra Dewey

Chief Operating Officer

Scott Henderson

Board of Directors, BANFF Television Festival Foundation

Stephen MacDonald

President, Global Content Licensing & International

A+E Networks

Sylvia Bugg

Chief Programming Executive & General Manager

PBS

Deniese Davis

Founder and CEO

Reform Media Group

Brenda Gilbert

Co-Founder

BRON Media Corporation

Valerie Creighton

President & CEO

Canada Media Fund

Emily Andras

Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer, Wynonna Earp

Sara Geater

Chief Operating Officer

All3Media

Athena Georgaklis

Executive Producer, Creative & Business Strategy

Nelvana Ltd

Michael Gordon

TV Global Scripted Agent

Creative Artists Agency

Melanie Nepinak Hadley

Executive Director, Equity and Inclusion-Canada

WarnerMedia

Andy Harries

Chief Executive

Left Bank Pictures

Angela Jain

Director, Unscripted, UK

Lifted Entertainment

Lucie Quenneville

Director General , Programming Strategies and Acquisitions

Bell Media

Emily Smith

VP, International Original Programming

WarnerMedia

Vinay Virmani

Partner and Chief Content Officer

Uninterrupted Canada

Open from Monday, June 14 8:00am EDT to 6:00pm Friday, June 18 EDT

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. 

Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace.

Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 14 to 6:00pm ET Friday, June 18 (Market days)

Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm ET, Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 17

• See ‘who’s in the room’ and move freely from table to table for video chat networking.

• Meet select companies at their own branded tables.

• Search other delegates inside the Delegate Lounge and invite them to private or group video meetings at general networking tables.

• Take a seat at a table to join a conversation. It’s that easy!

 To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter Delegate Lounge button below (this button appears while the lounge is open)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform. Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so thatthe system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

1. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Event Homepage.

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings!

These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period.

To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Delegate Lounge/room Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the CBC/Radio-Canada Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Home page.

To participate in Speed Networking:

• Click on the 'Start Speed Networking' button at the top of the screen (it will appear at the session start time)

• The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. 4 minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else.   

• At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear

• Have fun!

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.

Speaking

Doug Murphy

President and CEO

Corus Entertainment Inc

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Athena Georgaklis

Executive Producer, Creative & Business Strategy

Nelvana Ltd

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Sapna Vyas

Senior Director, Lifetime Movies

Lifetime Movies

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

André Béraud

Premier Directeur, Fictions - Ici Radio-Canada Tele

ICI RADIO-CANADA TÉLÉ

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

No sign-up is required for these small group meetings, which are hosted in AirMeet.

Speaking

Will Stapley

Head of Acquisitions

TVF International

Mary-Anne Taylor

Head of Content Distribution, Canada

Roku Inc.

Rebecca Barnett

Commercial Manager–Unscripted

BBC Studios

Liz Tang

Executive Director, Acquisitions

Endeavor Content

Harriet Allen

Commercial Executive, Non-Scripted

All3Media International

Felicia Litovitz

VP, Acquisitions, North America

Cineflix Productions Inc.

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

Speaking

Jocelyn Deschênes

President, Chef Producteur Executif-Contenu Original Fiction-Internationale

Sphere Media International Inc.

Charles Ohayon

Ventes internationales

Productions Casablanca

Carlos Soldevila

Co-Founder, Co-President & Executive Producer

Trio Orange

Harold Valentin

Producer

Mother Production

Mara Gourd-Mercado

Directrice Generale

Académie canadienne du cinéma et de la télévision - section Québec

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.

Speaking

Pierre Karl Peledeau

President & CEO

Quebecor Media Inc.

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.

Speaking

Kevin Feige

President, Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer, Marvel

Marvel

Kari Skogland

CEO

Mad Rabbit

Kelley Carter

Senior Entertainment Reporter, ESPN's The Undefeated

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.

Speaking

Marta Kauffman

Creator, Friends and Grace & Frankie; Owner/Executive Producer, Okay Goodnight

Nahnatchka Khan

Showrunner, Writer, and Director

Fierce Baby Productions

Alena Smith

Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer

Lorraine Ali

TV Critic

Los Angeles Times

Loren Bouchard

Creator and Showrunner, Bob's Burgers (Fox) and Central Park (Apple TV+)

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details.

A new intimate seven-person 45 minute session with top showrunners. Talk inspiration, creative challenges, or get inside how they run their writers rooms

Speaking

Steve Blackman

Creator, Writer, Executive Producer and Showrunner

Alena Smith

Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details.

A new intimate seven-person 45 minute session with top showrunners. Talk inspiration, creative challenges, or get inside how they run their writers rooms

Speaking

Sheri Elwood

Executive Producer/Writer/Director

ELWOODISMS

Vera Santamaria

Screenwriter and Executive Producer

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.

Speaking

Steven Guilbeault

Minister of Canadian Heritage

Government of Canada

Prem Gill

CEO

Creative BC

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings!

These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period.

To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Delegate Lounge/room Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the CBC/Radio-Canada Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Home page.

To participate in Speed Networking:

• Click on the 'Start Speed Networking' button at the top of the screen (it will appear at the session start time)

• The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. 4 minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else.   

• At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear

• Have fun!

Open from Monday, June 14 8:00am EDT to 6:00pm Friday, June 18 EDT

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. 

Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace.

Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 14 to 6:00pm ET Friday, June 18 (Market days)

Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm ET, Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 17

• See ‘who’s in the room’ and move freely from table to table for video chat networking.

• Meet select companies at their own branded tables.

• Search other delegates inside the Delegate Lounge and invite them to private or group video meetings at general networking tables.

• Take a seat at a table to join a conversation. It’s that easy!

 To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter Delegate Lounge button below (this button appears while the lounge is open)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform. Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so thatthe system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

1. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Event Homepage.

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.

Speaking

Catherine Tait

President & CEO

CBC/Radio-Canada

Kate Bulkley

Award-winning business journalist and media commentator

David Anderson

Managing Director

ABC Australia

Tim Davie

Director-General

BBC

Sylvia Bugg

Chief Programming Executive & General Manager

PBS

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings!

These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period.

To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Delegate Lounge/room Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved Marketplace passholder. 

7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the CBC/Radio-Canada Delegate Lounge on Market days from your BANFFXchange Home page.

To participate in Speed Networking:

• Click on the 'Start Speed Networking' button at the top of the screen (it will appear at the session start time)

• The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. 4 minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else.   

• At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear

• Have fun!

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.

Speaking

Alfredo Tan

Chief Digital & Information Officer

Rogers Sports & Media

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.

Speaking

Jennifer Holness

President

Hungry Eyes Media Inc.

Kyle Irving

Co-Owner and Executive Producer

Eagle Vision

Carrie Mudd

President

Peacock Alley Entertainment

Jordan Pinto

n/a

Playback

Floyd Kane

President

Freddie Films Inc.

Matt Hornburg

Co-President

marblemedia

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.

Speaking

Kaley Cuoco

Star and Executive Producer, The Flight Attendant, Founder, Yes, Norman Productions

Greg Berlanti

Founder, Berlanti Productions and Executive Producer, The Flight Attendant

Berlanti Productions

Channing Dungey

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Networks

Warner Bros Television Group

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.

Speaking

Barbara Williams

Executive Vice-President

CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Speaking

Rafael Casal

Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Actor, Showrunner & Director

Benjamin Earl Turner

Actor & Writer

Daveed Diggs

Co-Creator, Executive Producer & Writer

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Actor & Producer

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?

Speaking

Christa Dickenson

President & CEO

Telefilm Canada

Reynolds Mastin

President & CEO

Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA)

Joan Jenkinson

Executive Director

Black Screen Office

Jesse Wente

Outgoing Co-Executive Director Indigenous Screen Office

Canada’s Indigenous Screen Office

Jenn Kuzmyk

Executive Director - BANFF, Publisher - Playback

Playback

Valerie Creighton

President & CEO

Canada Media Fund

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.

Speaking

Lucy Tulugarjuk

Managing Director

Uvagut TV

Monika Ille

Chief Executive Officer

APTN Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Inc.

Tanya Denning-Orman

Director, Indigenous Content

SBS

Alan Esslemont

Director General, TG4

TG4

Maramena Roderick

Director of Content

Maori TV

Kim Larsen

Head of Television and Production

KNR Radio/TV, Greenland Broadcasting Corporation

Join us to be matched with fellow attendees for four-minute speed meetings!

These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period.

To enter the Speed Networking session, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions time)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email address that you used to register for the Banff World Media Festival event so that the system recognizes you. 

7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

To participate in Speed Networking:

• Click on the 'Start Networking' button at the top of the screen (it will appear at the session start time)

• The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. 4 minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else.   

• At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear

• Have fun!

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?

Speaking

Adam Garnet Jones

Director of TV Content and Special Events

APTN

Loretta Sarah Todd

Producer, Director, Writer & Showrunner

Shane Belcourt

Director

Directors Guild of Canada

Lisa Jackson

Director & Producer

Door Number 3 Productions Inc.

JJ Neepin

Director

JJNEEPINFILMS INC.

A conversation with the stars and creative team of FX’s Reservation Dogs,  a new half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, faraway land of California. Created and executive produced by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the series boasts the first-ever all-Indigenous creative team, represented by every writer, director and series regular.

Speaking

Sterlin Harjo

Co-Creator/Executive Producer/Director/Writer, Reservation Dogs

Tazbah Rose Chavez

Producer/Director/Writer, Reservation Dogs

D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai

Actor

Devery Jacobs

Actor

Kelly Boutsalis

International Programmer, Canada

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Gave Lindo

Chief Content Officer

TikTok

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Katie Wilson

VP, Global Sales & Acquisitions

WildBrain

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

David Crean

Head Of Drama

RTE Television

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Brooke Kessler

Director of Original Series, Comedy

Netflix

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities in conversation with a leading industry producer. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during these live sessions.

Speaking

Kim Berglund

VP, Development

Walt Disney Television

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.

Speaking

Dawn Wilkinson

Writer & Director

Matt Shakman

Director/Executive Producer

Andrew Cividino

Writer/Director

Clement Virgo

Director

Molly McGlynn

Owner

Hail Mary Films

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

Go inside the mind of renowned directors. This session format gives you the opportunity to meet virtually with a director as they break down a recent piece of work and share industry advice with a small group of BANFF delegates.

Speaking

Andrew Cividino

Writer/Director

Matt Shakman

Director/Executive Producer

Clement Virgo

Director

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

Go inside the mind of renowned directors. This session format gives you the opportunity to meet virtually with a director as they break down a recent piece of work and share industry advice with a small group of BANFF delegates.

Speaking

Mina Shum

Director

Dawn Wilkinson

Writer & Director

Melanie Orr

Director

Director

Speaking

Victor Garber

Actor

Rachel Nelson

Vice President, Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios

Corus Entertainment Inc

Zach Smadu

Actor

Genelle Williams

Actor

Jewel Staite

Actor

Jordy Randall

Executive Producer

SEVEN24 Films

Susin Nielsen

Creator and Showrunner/Executive Producer

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

BANFF's WAIT LINE for one-on-one Speed Meetings with Buyers sessions and Production Partners sessions taking place on Wednesday, June 23, will open at 7:15am ET (45 minutes before the first session's start time).  

This WAIT LINE is for Marketplace Passholders who:

• did not make Speed Meetings with Buyers or Production Partners selections in advance before online sign-up closed
• did make Speed Meetings with Buyers or Production Partners selections in advance, and would like to try to get additional meetings that may open up due to no-shows.

The WAIT LINE will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be no wait list. 

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Ash Greenwood

Creative Executive EMEA at YouTube Originals

YouTube

Aubrey Clarke

Commissioning Executive | BBC Children’s 7+

BBC

Olivier Lebraud

Head of Development

SND Groupe M6

*Marketplace Pass exclusive

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

BANFF’s Speed Meetings with Buyers are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading program buyers and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your screen-based project to the next stage.

Specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to millions of dollars in new content.

Speaking

Antonio Valente

Content Strategy Manager

Globo

Kerstin Viehbach

Commissioning Lead, Kids Fiction

SUPER RTL/RTL DISNEY Fernsehen GmbH & Co.KG

*Marketplace Pass exclusive 

*Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. 

Production company development execs will be taking one-on-one, eight (8)-minute pitches in this new session type for BANFF 2021. Similar to our Speed Meeting sessions, this is your chance to pitch to production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships.

Speaking

Sally Habbershaw

EVP, Americas

All3Media International

Yi Qiao

Director Drama

ZDF Enterprises GmbH

Matt Faulknor

Senior Development Producer

Saloon Media