Delegate Lounge: open daily
8:00 AM-11:59 PM

Open from Tuesday, March 22 8:00am ET to 6:00 PM ET Wednesday, March 23

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 BANFF Connect Virtual and answer questions about BANFF 2022.

Delegate Lounge hours: Open from Tuesday, March 22 8:00am ET to 6:00 PM ET Wednesday, March 23

Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm ET, Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23 

• 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 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 when you are logged into your BANFFXchange profile, and 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 passholder. 
7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

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

Speed Networking
11:00 AM-11:30 AM

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 Delegate Lounge for Speed Networking, 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 when you are logged into your BANFFXchange profile, and during the posted Speed Networking 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 addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved passholder. 
7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your BANFFXchange Homepage.

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 Networking' button will disappear
• Have fun!

Programming trend report
12:00 PM-12:45 PM

Join us for a dive into global programming trends as seen by members of the 2022 Rockies Grand Jury and BANFF’s Content Advisory Board as well as insights into the content they're looking for on their platforms and channels.

Speaking

Chatroom: Commissioning FAQ
1:00 PM-1:45 PM

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 passholders are welcome to attend.

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

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 when you are logged into your BANFFXchange profile, and 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 passholder.

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

Table topics and hosts 

Selling comedy in 2022
Host: Sarah Quan, Executive in Charge of Development, Comedy, CBC

Trends in drama programming 
Host: Esther Springer, Executive Producer, Scripted

Crafting kids content hits  
Host: Amanda Vaughan, Production Executive, Corus Kids, Corus Entertainment

Speaking

Pitching a hit in 2022
3:00 PM-3:45 PM

In a landscape with seemingly endless options for content, how do you target your pitch to the right platform in a way that breaks through? Hear from our panel of hitmakers about producing shows that cut the clutter and leave with tips to carry to your BANFF buyer meetings.

Speaking

Chatroom: Producer Life
4:00 PM-4:45 PM

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 passholders are welcome to attend.

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

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 when you are logged into your BANFFXchange profile, and 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 passholder.

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

Table topics and hosts 

Producing for streamers 
Host: Carrie Mudd, President, Peacock Alley

Demystifying co-productions 
Host: Shabnam Rezaei, Co-Founder, Big Bad Boo Studios 

Finding international partners and financing
Host: Melissa Williamson, SVP, Scripted Content, Saloon Media

Working with broadcast partners
Host: Steve Lescroart, President, Boat Rocker Studios, Scripted, Boatrocker

Speaking

Delegate Lounge: open daily
12:00 AM-6:00 PM

Open from Tuesday, March 22 8:00am ET to 6:00 PM ET Wednesday, March 23

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 BANFF Connect Virtual and answer questions about BANFF 2022.

Delegate Lounge hours: Open from Tuesday, March 22 8:00am ET to 6:00 PM ET Wednesday, March 23

Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm ET, Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23 

• 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 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 when you are logged into your BANFFXchange profile, and 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 passholder. 
7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

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

Speed Networking
11:00 AM-11:30 AM

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 Delegate Lounge for Speed Networking, 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 when you are logged into your BANFFXchange profile, and during the posted Speed Networking 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 addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved passholder. 
7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your BANFFXchange Homepage.

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 Networking' button will disappear
• Have fun!

Distributors dish on international financing trends
12:00 PM-12:45 PM

Don’t miss this panel of industry experts as they dive into the international financing trends shaping the business. Hear from those sitting around the negotiating table and leave armed with intel for your projects.

Speaking

Chatroom: Getting to Greenlight
1:00 PM-1:45 PM

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 passholders are welcome to attend.

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

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 when you are logged into your BANFFXchange profile, and 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 passholder.

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

Table topics and hosts 

From logline to draft
Host: Derren Lawford, Founder and CEO, DARE Pictures 

All about tax credits 
Host: Tom Cox, Executive Producer and Managing Director, SEVEN24 Films

Positioning your pitch 
Host: Tom Hastings, VP Scripted, Muse Entertainment

Building creative to suit buyers
Host: Kelsey Espensen, Development Producer, Unscripted, marblemedia

Speaking

Thriving, growing and breaking down doors: Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices participants on the path from here
3:00 PM-3:45 PM

Participants of the Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative represent some of the most talented creators and producers working in the Canadian media industry today. They're at the forefront of pitching new content, bringing fresh stories to the screen, and laying the groundwork for the future of our industry, giving them a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities that lie on the horizon. Join a cross-section of past Diversity of Voices participants as they share insights and inspiration on how the global entertainment industry can come together to create more opportunities for both emerging and established talent, and to build a better future for everyone.

Speaking

Chatroom: Creative Conversations
4:00 PM-4:45 PM

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 passholders are welcome to attend.

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

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 when you are logged into your BANFFXchange profile, and 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 passholder.

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

Table topics and hosts 

Crafting compelling characters
Host: Anthony Farrell, Creator

Building on IP
Host: Beth Iley, Director of Development, New Metric Media 

Inside writers’ rooms 
Host: Tassie Cameron, Executive Producer, Cameron Pictures

Directing for TV
Host: Melanie Orr, Director

Speaking

Mixer: Meet the BANFF Spark Accelerator Participants
3:30 PM-4:30 PM

This is your chance to meet, network, and spark potential partnerships with some of the most exciting media companies in Canada: participants of the BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media. Join us for this special event hosted in our Airmeet platform for small-group conversations and 1:1 speed networking.

To enter, 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 the most recent version of GOOGLE CHROME Browser 
3. High Speed hard-lined Internet connection offers the best experience
4. Click on the Enter button below (this button appears when you are logged into your BANFFXchange profile, and 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 addresses that you registered for the Banff World Media Festival event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved passholder. 
7. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there)

Pitch Doctors: WarnerMedia, SEVEN24, Crown Media
1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Perfect your pitch! In these 13-minute one-on-one 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.

How to sign up: Sign-up for all meetings with Pitch Doctor hosts is required in advance.
General sign-up opens: Wednesday, April 13 @ 12:00 PM ET
General sign-up closes: Thursday, April 21, 2022 @ 5:00pm ET

To sign up, login to BANFFXchange using your personalized link and follow these instructions carefully by Thursday, April 21 at 5:00 PM EDT:

• In the nav box on the left, click on the Agenda tab and scroll down to select the Pitch Doctors session you most want to attend
• To reserve a seat, click the Sign Up button next to a time slot and host 
• When you see Signed Up beside your selection, that meeting has been successfully confirmed
• If there are no more seats available at that session, you will see a Session is Full message
• If your plans change and you need to switch your session, simply click the Unselect button and make another selection

 

From April 13 at 12:00 PM until Thursday, April 21 at 5:00 PM EDT, you will also have an opportunity to add your name to a standby list and potentially meet with one additional host. During the event, if any meeting slots become available due to no-shows, the host will meet with the delegate on standby instead.

To book a standby spot:

• Click Join Standby under the host you'd like to meet with
• When you see On Standby under your selection, you are confirmed on the standby list for that host
• If you don’t see Join Standby under a host’s name, it means that standby spot has already been filled
• If your plans change and you need to switch your standby spot, simply click the Remove button and make another selection

Speaking

Pitch Doctors: PBS, Eagle Vision, CBC
1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Perfect your pitch! In these 13-minute one-on-one 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.

How to sign up: Sign-up for all meetings with Pitch Doctor hosts is required in advance.
General sign-up opens: Wednesday, April 13 @ 12:00 PM ET
General sign-up closes: Thursday, April 21, 2022 @ 5:00pm ET

To sign up, login to BANFFXchange using your personalized link and follow these instructions carefully by Thursday, April 21 at 5:00 PM EDT:

• In the nav box on the left, click on the Agenda tab and scroll down to select the Pitch Doctors session you most want to attend
• To reserve a seat, click the Sign Up button next to a time slot and host 
• When you see Signed Up beside your selection, that meeting has been successfully confirmed
• If there are no more seats available at that session, you will see a Session is Full message
• If your plans change and you need to switch your session, simply click the Unselect button and make another selection

 

From April 13 at 12:00 PM until Thursday, April 21 at 5:00 PM EDT, you will also have an opportunity to add your name to a standby list and potentially meet with one additional host. During the event, if any meeting slots become available due to no-shows, the host will meet with the delegate on standby instead.

To book a standby spot:

• Click Join Standby under the host you'd like to meet with
• When you see On Standby under your selection, you are confirmed on the standby list for that host
• If you don’t see Join Standby under a host’s name, it means that standby spot has already been filled
• If your plans change and you need to switch your standby spot, simply click the Remove button and make another selection

Speaking

Pitch Doctors: Warner Bros. International Television Production, Crown Media, FreshTV
1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Perfect your pitch! In these 13-minute one-on-one 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.

How to sign up: Sign-up for all meetings with Pitch Doctor hosts is required in advance.
General sign-up opens: Wednesday, April 13 @ 12:00 PM ET
General sign-up closes: Thursday, April 21, 2022 @ 5:00pm ET

To sign up, login to BANFFXchange using your personalized link and follow these instructions carefully by Thursday, April 21 at 5:00 PM EDT:

• In the nav box on the left, click on the Agenda tab and scroll down to select the Pitch Doctors session you most want to attend
• To reserve a seat, click the Sign Up button next to a time slot and host 
• When you see Signed Up beside your selection, that meeting has been successfully confirmed
• If there are no more seats available at that session, you will see a Session is Full message
• If your plans change and you need to switch your session, simply click the Unselect button and make another selection

 

From April 13 at 12:00 PM until Thursday, April 21 at 5:00 PM EDT, you will also have an opportunity to add your name to a standby list and potentially meet with one additional host. During the event, if any meeting slots become available due to no-shows, the host will meet with the delegate on standby instead.

To book a standby spot:

• Click Join Standby under the host you'd like to meet with
• When you see On Standby under your selection, you are confirmed on the standby list for that host
• If you don’t see Join Standby under a host’s name, it means that standby spot has already been filled
• If your plans change and you need to switch your standby spot, simply click the Remove button and make another selection

Speaking

Pitch Doctors: CBC, Warner Bros. International Television Production, Bell Media
1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Perfect your pitch! In these 13-minute one-on-one 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.

How to sign up: Sign-up for all meetings with Pitch Doctor hosts is required in advance.
General sign-up opens: Wednesday, April 13 @ 12:00 PM ET
General sign-up closes: Thursday, April 21, 2022 @ 5:00pm ET

To sign up, login to BANFFXchange using your personalized link and follow these instructions carefully by Thursday, April 21 at 5:00 PM EDT:

• In the nav box on the left, click on the Agenda tab and scroll down to select the Pitch Doctors session you most want to attend
• To reserve a seat, click the Sign Up button next to a time slot and host 
• When you see Signed Up beside your selection, that meeting has been successfully confirmed
• If there are no more seats available at that session, you will see a Session is Full message
• If your plans change and you need to switch your session, simply click the Unselect button and make another selection

 

From April 13 at 12:00 PM until Thursday, April 21 at 5:00 PM EDT, you will also have an opportunity to add your name to a standby list and potentially meet with one additional host. During the event, if any meeting slots become available due to no-shows, the host will meet with the delegate on standby instead.

To book a standby spot:

• Click Join Standby under the host you'd like to meet with
• When you see On Standby under your selection, you are confirmed on the standby list for that host
• If you don’t see Join Standby under a host’s name, it means that standby spot has already been filled
• If your plans change and you need to switch your standby spot, simply click the Remove button and make another selection

Speaking

Registration 7:00 am - 7:30 pm (Curio Foyer)
7:00 AM-7:30 AM

Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum #1: Scripted Feature Films
Van Horne Ballroom
9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Five producers present their feature film projects and receive questions, comments, and expressions of interest from leading buyers, co-production partners, and funders.

Speaking

Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum #2: Scripted Drama Series
Van Horne Ballroom
10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Five producers present their scripted comedy series projects and receive questions, comments, and expressions of interest from leading buyers, co-production partners, and funders.

Presented in partnership with CMF

Speaking

Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum #3: Scripted Comedy Series
Van Horne Ballroom
11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Five producers present their scripted comedy series projects and receive questions, comments, and expressions of interest from leading buyers, co-production partners, and funders.

Presented in partnership with CMF

Speaking

Spotlight on Corus Entertainment
Ivor Petrak
1:00 PM-1:45 PM

BANFF’s Spotlight sessions are designed to give executives at the world's most exciting content platforms the stage to reveal their programming priorities and needs. Executives will reveal everything producers need to know – what they are looking for in content, what's working and what's not and how best to engage with them – and delegates can participate in a Q&A at the end.

Speaking

Welcome to BANFF tour
Cascade
1:30 PM-2:00 PM

Informal tours designed to help you make the most of your time at BANFF 2022. Our team members will guide you through the festival features that'll help you meet your business goals. Drop in only. No advance sign-up required.

Spotlight on CBC
Ivor Petrak
2:00 PM-2:45 PM

BANFF’s Spotlight sessions are designed to give executives at the world's most exciting content platforms the stage to reveal their programming priorities and needs. Executives will reveal everything producers need to know – what they are looking for in content, what's working and what's not and how best to engage with them – and delegates can participate in a Q&A at the end.

Speaking

Festival opening session
Cascade
3:00 PM-3:30 PM

Join us for a lineup of special guests who will help welcome you back to the Rockies for the 2022 edition of the Banff World Media Festival.

In Conversation With: Kevin Beggs and Frank Giustra
Cascade
3:30 PM-4:15 PM

Join Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group Chairman and Chair of the BANFF Board of Directors and Frank Giustra, President and CEO of the Fiore Group, a global philanthropist focusing on the refugee crisis and poverty alleviation. He is also co-chair of the International Crisis Group, an organization working to prevent and resolve deadly conflict around the globe. This keynote conversation will see these two visionaries discuss the future of the content industry and the responsibility for media and entertainment to work for change and progress to address the world's great challenges.

Featuring a special address from Dr. Ashish Jha, Pandemic Expert, Dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, and White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator

Speaking

Media Leaders 2022: future forward
Cascade
4:15 PM-5:15 PM

The demand for content is at a fever pitch and these visionary executives are at the helm, overseeing the strategies and teams bringing new stories to the screen. Join us to hear how these leaders are navigating the contemporary media landscape and addressing the burning question: what comes next?

Speaking

CBC/Radio-Canada Opening Reception 5:30pm - 7:30 pm (Riverview Lounge)
5:30 PM-6:00 PM

CBC/Radio-Canada welcomes you to their opening reception. Meet new business partners and reunite with old friends and contacts from around the world over hors d’oeuvres and refreshments at the annual Festival kick-off.

Registration 7:15 am - 6:00 pm (Curio Foyer)
7:15 AM-6:00 AM

CBC/Radio-Canada Breakfast: The Future of Entertainment
Alberta
7:30 AM-9:00 AM

Join the leadership team from CBC/Radio-Canada for a candid conversation about the future of entertainment and how the public broadcaster is changing to remain relevant.

Speaking

An address from The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage
Cascade
9:00 AM-9:15 AM

Kick off the first full day of BANFF 2022 with a keynote address from the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

In Conversation With: CRTC Chairperson and CEO Ian Scott
Cascade
9:15 AM-9:45 AM

Join Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) 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 growth of foreign streaming services and the challenges of fostering a more inclusive broadcasting system 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

Master Class: Disney and Fulwell 73’s Among the Stars
Cascade
10:00 AM-10:45 AM

3, 2, 1…lift-off! Join Ben Turner, Founding Partner at Fulwell  73 and Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen as they launch us into the art and science of making TV in space. The team behind the Disney+ docuseries Among the Stars will share insights on their vision to break the mold of traditional space shows, and the challenges of making a show with cameras on both Earth and the International Space Station.

Speaking

The FAST/AVOD market is exploding - what’s in it for you?
Alberta
10:00 AM-10:45 AM

Executives weigh in on the opportunities that rapidly evolving free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platforms offer producers, content creators and consumers.

Speaking

Speed Meetings with Buyers
Alhambra
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. There will also be a waitline on site for additional meeting spots.

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.

Some meeting hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

Speaking

Meet a Distributor
Garden Terrace
10:30 AM-11:00 AM

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

*Hosted in William F White outdoor networking tent

These 30-minute sessions are informal affairs designed to connect delegates with top distributors in a small group setting. These sessions are not about pitching. They are opportunities to network, discuss trends and to spark potential partnerships. Find out what these industry experts can offer you and your business.

Some table hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

Speaking

Summit Series: Pearlena Igbokwe,Chairman, Universal Studio Group
Cascade
11:00 AM-11:45 AM

Pearlena Igbokwe harnesses the power of NBCUniversal's four television studios -- Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative and Universal International -- to foster cross collaboration, amplify creative voices and tell universal stories. Universal Studio Group is responsible for more than 3000 hours of television currently airing or streaming around the globe --including critically acclaimed and award-winning content like HACKS, GASLIT, DR. DEATH, GIRLS5EVA, THAT'S MY JAM, WE ARE LADY PARTS and CLICKBAIT -- and houses over 120,000 hours of television in its library. Join us for a conversation about what Igbokwe sees on the horizon for her studio business and the industry.

Speaking

Meet an Agent
Garden Terrace
11:30 AM-12:00 PM

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

 *Hosted in William F White outdoor networking tent

These 30-minute sessions are informal affairs designed to connect delegates with top agents in a small group setting. These sessions are not about pitching. They are opportunities to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships. Find out what these industry experts can offer you and your business.

Some table hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

Speaking

The Future of Indies
Cascade
12:00 PM-12:45 PM

In a world of exclusive partnerships, staffing shortages and ballooning budgets, how can indie producers keep up, survive and thrive? Join us for a conversation about the current challenges and opportunities being faced by our panel as they discuss their thoughts on the future of the business.

Speaking

Meet a Decision Maker
Garden Terrace
12:30 PM-1:00 PM

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

*Hosted in William F White outdoor networking tent

These 30-minute sessions are informal affairs designed to connect delegates with broadcasters, streamers, producers and development executives in a small-group setting. These sessions are NOT about pitching. They are opportunities to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships.

Some table hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

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Creator Connections Hour with William F. White Int’l
1:00 PM-1:45 PM

Calling all creatives, grab your lunch and network with diverse talent from around the globe. The team from WFW will be there to answer any questions you may have regarding production and how it relates to your creative journey.

 *Hosted in William F White outdoor networking tent

Master Class: Rutherford Falls
Cascade
1:00 PM-1:45 PM

A conversation with the stars and creative team behind Peacock’s hit comedy Rutherford Falls. Season two will see life-long best buds Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding) help each other tackle work, romance, and major changes to their small town and the Native American reservation it borders, initiated by Tribal Casino C.E.O. Terry Thomas (Michael Greyeyes).

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Dissecting the ME-TA-VERSE
Alberta
1:00 PM-1:30 PM

Leading global entertainment, talent, and sports agency UTA, and leader in modern media, Vox Media have teamed up on a consumer study to dissect the metaverse and uncover the fundamental role brands, media, and entertainment IP can play. The study, presented publicly for the first time on the Banff stage, will share how recognizable content, products, and unique experiences driven by franchises will underpin the success of the metaverse.

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30 minutes with... Brent Haynes, Amazon Studios
Ivor Petrak
1:00 PM-1:30 PM

Hear the programming needs and priorities of major content investors first-hand and participate in live Q&A. No advance sign-up required.  Space will be filled on site, on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Sessions are closed to press.

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Speed Meetings with Buyers
Alhambra
1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. There will also be a waitline on site for additional meeting spots.

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.

Some meeting hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

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Master Class: BBC Three and HBO Max’s Starstruck
Cascade
2:00 PM-2:45 PM

Don’t miss a conversation with Rose Matafeo, creator, star and executive producer and Rob Aslett, executive producer of BBC Three and HBO Max’s hit modern romantic comedy Starstruck.

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Globalizing CanCon: The Opportunity for Canadian Creativity
Alberta
2:00 PM-2:45 PM

PARTNER PRESENTATION:We’ve all done Drake’s In My Feelings dance challenge, binge-watched Money Heist, and cheered when Parasite won an Academy Award. Creativity unleashed can breakthrough to the global cultural conversation regardless of the typical constraints of language or geography. In this new digital media economy, how will the recipe to break through evolve, what challenges does this present, and how can we continue to build a pipeline of Canadian success stories?

As Canada searches for ways to create, preserve and promote its unique culture, this panel will focus on the international export opportunity, and how Canada can stake its claim as a cultural powerhouse to watch.

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Spotlight on Blue Ant Media
Ivor Petrak
2:00 PM-2:45 PM

BANFF’s Spotlight sessions are designed to give executives at the world's most exciting content platforms the stage to reveal their programming priorities and needs. Executives will reveal everything producers need to know – what they are looking for in content, what's working and what's not and how best to engage with them – and delegates can participate in a Q&A at the end.

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Meet a Funder + Lawyer
Garden Terrace
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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

*Hosted in William F White outdoor networking tent

These 30-minute sessions are informal affairs designed to connect delegates with broadcasters, streamers, producers, development executives and industry leaders in a small-group setting. These sessions are NOT about pitching. They are opportunities to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships.

Some table hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

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In Conversation With: Entertainment One and the showrunners of Yellowjackets
Cascade
3:00 PM-3:45 PM

PARTNER PRESENTATION: Join Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson and Jonathan Lisco, the showrunners and executive producers of the breakthrough hit psychological drama Yellowjackets in conversation with eOne's Jacqueline Sacerio (Executive Vice President, Scripted Television) for a can't miss conversation about the making of the genre-bending mystery.

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Being Counted: Canada's first race-based audience survey signals market opportunities and data collection gaps
Alberta
3:00 PM-3:45 PM

PARTNER PRESENTATION: The research that drives decisions about Canada’s screen content has never adequately represented the views of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour audiences. Race-based audience data is completely absent from most research to date and because of this, the viewing habits and preferences of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour audiences are masked within the “general population” data, rendering close to one-quarter of Canadian audiences invisible to broadcasters.

Join us for a provocative and illuminating panel discussion of the Black Screen Office’s ground-breaking Being Counted: Canadian Race-Based Audience Survey results. The report establishes a foundation upon which to challenge the assumptions made by Canadian screen industry producers and creatives about what should be on screen. It invites a new conversation about which stories should be told, how, and by whom. These insights also create new possibilities for accountability when it comes to sustained industry change.

 Funding partners: Telefilm Canada, CBC-Radio Canada, Corus, Bell Media, InSpirit Foundation, IPG

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Spotlight on A+E Networks: History Channel and Homemade Nation
Ivor Petrak
3:00 PM-3:45 PM

BANFF’s Spotlight sessions are designed to give executives at the world's most exciting content platforms the stage to reveal their programming priorities and needs. Executives will reveal everything producers need to know – what they are looking for in content, what's working and what's not and how best to engage with them – and delegates can participate in a Q&A at the end.

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Meet a Showrunner + Director
Garden Terrace
3:00 PM-3:30 PM

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

*Hosted in William F White outdoor networking tent

These informal, 30-minute networking sessions are designed to connect delegates with top directors and showrunners in a small-group setting. Talk inspiration, creative challenges and career advice with leading industry professionals.

Some table hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

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Rockie Awards International Program Competition - cocktails + screening party (Van Horne Ballroom)
4:30 PM-6:30 PM

Please note there will be limited seating. Guests will be seated on a first-come, first-seated basis.

Join us for cocktails and snacks! Meet and celebrate this year’s nominees representing the best in global content. Winners from around the world will then be revealed at the special screening party.  

All BANFF delegates are welcome. Attire: Business casual.

Mountview BBQ (9:00 pm - 1:00 am)
9:00 PM-7:30 PM

The legendary BANFF BBQ is back and we have shuttle buses ready to take you there! Get ready to celebrate around massive bonfires and dance to live music in the rustic Mountview BBQ.

Buses will depart for Mount View BBQ starting at 8:30 pm from the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. There will be a second pick up location downtown at the commercial parking lot behind the Mount Royal Hotel (the Corner of Beaver Street and Caribou Street). Buses will run continuously on a loop every 10 minutes from 8:30 pm until 1:00 am.

CONTEST: Canadian Tuxedo, but make it FASHION.The best all-jean outfit wins a multi-day trip on the Rocky Mountaineer ($5,000 value.)

Registration 7:30 am - 6:00 pm (Curio Foyer)
7:30 AM-6:00 AM

Shaw Rocket Presents: Being Seen Breakfast – Creating & commissioning more inclusive children's content
Ivor Petrak
8:00 AM-9:00 AM

PARTNER PRESENTATION: What’s on screen affects how we’re seen – by society, by our peers, and even by ourselves. Join us as we explore the findings of a recent Canadian study that investigates diversity, inclusion and representation in kids media. Consulting with underrepresented kids, parents, and producers, the report offers critical insights and directives that producers and buyers can implement in order to foster more inclusive storytelling and authentic representation in live-action children’s content, ensuring that all kids see themselves on our screens.

Complimentary coffee and treats will be available on a first come, first serve basis - compliments of the Shaw Rocket Fund.

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State of the Nation: Canada in focus
Cascade
9:00 AM-9:45 AM

Join us for a discussion between the leaders of Canada’s biggest media companies as they examine their vision for the future and address some of the industry’s pressing questions.

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Spotlight on Roku Originals
Alberta
10:00 AM-10:30 AM

Join us for a conversation with Roku’s newly appointed Vice President and Head of Originals David Eilenberg as he dives into his team’s growth plans for original content within the burgeoning ad-supported streaming space

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Production Partners
Alhambra
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. There will also be a waitline on site for additional meeting spots. 

BANFF’s Production Partners meetings are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet with production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships.

These meetings are all specifically designed to be eight (8)-minute time slots, with a two (2)-minute transition time between meetings.

Some meeting hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

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30 Minutes With Ed Horasz, Netflix Kids and Family
Ivor Petrak
10:30 AM-11:00 AM

Hear the programming needs and priorities of major content investors first-hand and participate in live Q&A. No advance sign-up required.  Space will be filled on site, on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity. Sessions are closed to press.

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Meet a Showrunner + Director
Garden Terrace
10:30 AM-11:00 AM

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

*Hosted in William F White outdoor networking tent

These informal, 30-minute networking sessions are designed to connect delegates with top directors and showrunners in a small-group setting. Talk inspiration, creative challenges and career advice with leading industry professionals.

Some table hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

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Summit Series: Bela Bajaria, Head of Global TV, Netflix
Cascade
11:00 AM-11:45 AM

Leading the teams behind monster hits including Bridgerton, Casa de Papel, Lupin, MAID and Squid Game to mention a few, Bajaria oversees all the streamer’s scripted and unscripted series around the world. Where does she see opportunities as local series continue to become global juggernauts? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Netflix’s content strategy and programming priorities for 2022 and beyond.

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Selling scripted
Cascade
12:00 PM-12:45 PM

Join us for a discussion of scripted content trends with an emphasis on local dramas selling globally. 

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Sustainable production: it pays to go green
Alberta
12:00 PM-12:45 PM

Join a cross-section of producers and broadcasters as they share tips and tricks for creating a sustainable production industry that’s good for the bottom line.

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Spotlight on Hallmark Channel
Ivor Petrak
12:00 PM-12:45 PM

BANFF’s Spotlight sessions are designed to give executives at the world's most exciting content platforms the stage to reveal their programming priorities and needs. Executives will reveal everything producers need to know – what they are looking for in content, what's working and what's not and how best to engage with them – and delegates can participate in a Q&A at the end.

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Meet a Funder + Lawyer
Garden Terrace
12:30 PM-1:00 PM

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

*Hosted in William F White outdoor networking tent

These 30-minute sessions are informal affairs designed to connect delegates with broadcasters, streamers, producers, development executives and industry leaders in a small-group setting. These sessions are NOT about pitching. They are opportunities to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships.

Some table hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

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Summit Series: David Linde, CEO, Participant
Cascade
1:00 PM-1:45 PM

From Oscar winners Spotlight; American Factory, CITIZENFOUR, The Cove, An Inconvenient Truth, ROMA and A Fantastic Woman to acclaimed award-winning long-form content including Steve James’ docuseries America To Me and Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us, Participant has been at the forefront of inspiring social change and making content designed to create an impact since being founded by Jeff Skoll in 2004.  Join us for a candid conversation with David Linde about the unique ability that the media and entertainment industry has to shine a light on social issues, as well as the opportunity to form partnerships that can create real change.

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Creator Connections Hour with William F. White Int’l
Garden Terrace
1:00 PM-1:45 PM

Calling all creatives, grab your lunch and network with diverse talent from around the globe. The team from WFW will be there to answer any questions you may have regarding production and how it relates to your creative journey.

 *Hosted in William F White outdoor networking tent

Speed Meetings with Buyers
Alhambra
1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Advance sign up is required via lottery, see networking page for more details. There will also be a waitline on site for additional meeting spots.

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.

Some meeting hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Banff World Media Festival health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks.

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