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Sunday, June 8
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Korea Content Showcase: Where Stories Begin (10:00am - 11:00am)In Partnership With   Theatre Join us for an exclusive showcase spotlighting the creativity and innovation of some of South Korea’s most exciting studios and production companies. From global sensations like The King of Mask Singer (MBC), Kingdom (AStory), and Moving (Mr. Romance), to fresh narratives such as LTNS (CJ ENM), Love Scout (EO Content Group), and original titles from OAL — this session offers a curated glimpse into the stories and talent defining the next chapter of K-Content. As Korean content continues to captivate global audiences, this is a rare opportunity to connect with the studios and visionaries driving Hallyu forward and shaping the future of international co-productions. Featuring:
   
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| 2:30 PM |
BANFF 2025 Opening Ceremonies (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Cascade Join us as we officially open the 2025 edition of the Banff World Media Festival, featuring special guests and important announcements. Featuring:
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| 3:00 PM |
Showrunner Superpanel: Punchlines and Plot Twists (3:00pm - 4:00pm)In Partnership With  Cascade From high-stakes drama to razor-sharp comedy, this all-star lineup of showrunners will discuss the creative, collaborative, and chaotic process of making television that breaks through. Join Daniel Cerone (The Cleaning Lady, Dexter), Ashley Michel Hoban (Dr. Death, Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy), Eric Ledgin (St. Denis Medical, Superstore, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Justin Spitzer (St. Denis Medical, Superstore, American Auto) and Jennifer Whalen (Small Achievable Goals, Baroness Von Sketch Show) as we dig into what’s changing in the writers’ room, how audience and viewing habits are rewriting the rules, and why story still reigns — even as the industry shifts beneath their feet. Moderating:
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| 4:30 PM |
Hot Pilot Party: Live Table Read (4:30pm - 5:15pm)In Partnership With  Cascade After a nationwide search for the best unproduced Canadian comedy pilot, one standout script has risen above the rest—and it’s coming to life at BANFF. Join us for an exclusive live table read of New Spanish written by Andrew De Angelis (Children Ruin Everything, The Lake, Orphan Black) featuring a cast of talented actors as they bring the pilot to the stage for the very first time. New Spanish is a politically charged comedy that takes place in a post-Trump era where a small town in Ontario is looking to secede from Canada. Come for the art, stay for the party! Featuring:
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Monday, June 9
| 9:00 AM |
Keynote Address: Vicky Eatrides, CRTC (9:00am - 9:15am)In Partnership With  Cascade Featuring:
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| 9:15 AM |
State of the Nation (9:15am - 10:15am)In Partnership With   Cascade In a rare and timely gathering, the presidents of Canada’s leading media companies share the stage for a candid conversation about the future of the industry. At a pivotal moment both globally and at home, these influential leaders will explore how the landscape must evolve and discuss what’s next as their organizations chart a path for the next generation. Moderating:
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| 10:00 AM |
Partner Presentation - The YouTube Playbook Driving Success for Media Companies (10:00am - 11:00am)In Partnership With  Ivor Petrak As broadcasters and studios operate in an increasingly competitive environment, YouTube can play an important role in finding an audience, building loyal fans and driving meaningful business results. In this discussion, we’ll talk to media leaders about how they’ve successfully leveraged YouTube to deliver incremental audiences, revenue and engagement, both on the platform and on other distribution services. Featuring:
A “Made in Canada” Game Show with Global Appeal featuring Lilly Singh (10:00am - 11:00am)In Partnership With  Theatre Fresh off the premiere of season 2, the Canadian team behind “Battle of the Generations” share the story behind creating a new game show format. With a panel featuring the hosting, editorial and funding leads, all aspects of the series will be explored including the importance of a modern game show’s digital presence and the adaptability of a format ready to go worldwide. Moderating:
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| 11:00 AM |
Summit Series Keynote: Keith Le Goy, Sony Pictures Entertainment (11:00am - 12:00pm)Cascade Moderating:
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| 12:00 PM |
Inside K-Content: Building Stories, Platforms and IP for a Global Stage (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Cascade Discover the strategic blueprint behind K-content’s global rise with leaders from Korea’s top media companies including CJ ENM, LG U+, and Mr. Romance. Moderating:
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Partner Presentation - Working with Eagle Vision: 25 Groundbreaking Years, Just Getting Started (12:00pm - 12:30pm)In Partnership With  Ivor Petrak Celebrating 25 years of creating more than 260 hours of content that creates change, Eagle Vision's body of work includes the Oscar-winning feature Capote, the international hit factual television series Ice Road Truckers (History/AETV International), the drama series Burden of Truth and Skymed, the preeminent residential school film We Were Children, world-class children and youth programming including the Parents' Choice Gold Medal Award-winning Tipi Tales, and the Banff Rockie-nominated Reclaim(ed) for Snapchat. Their latest feature Deaner ’89 (for which Eagle Vision partners Lisa Meeches, C.M., O.M., Kyle Irving, O.M., and Rebecca Gibson, O.M. were nominated for Indiescreen's Established Producer Award) is currently nominated for 7 Canadian Screen Awards. This panel features key team members, who will share their plans for the future, including the launch of a slate of new companies, which feature a new content brand and a new business affairs company. They’ll also share how you can work with them. Moderating:
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Media Leaders: What’s Now and What’s Next (1:00pm - 2:00pm)In Partnership With  .png) Cascade Top global media executives take the stage to unpack the forces transforming the industry. From rapid tech evolution and platform convergence to shifting audience behaviors and the evolving landscape of content financing, these leaders will share how they’re adapting, thriving, and shaping the future of media. Moderating:
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| 1:30 PM |
In Conversation With: Taye Diggs (1:30pm - 2:00pm)In Partnership With Theatre Moderating:
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| 2:00 PM |
Summit Series Keynote: Anjali Sud, Tubi (2:00pm - 3:00pm) |
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Summit Series Keynote: Chuck Lorre (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Cascade Moderating:
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Tuesday, June 10
| 8:30 AM |
The Unscripted Session: Strategy, Scale and Storytelling + Breakfast Sponsored by A+E Global Media (All Delegates) (8:30am - 10:00am)In Partnership With Cascade You are invited to breakfast and great conversation by A+E to kick off the day! Unscripted content remains one of the most dynamic and influential forces in television, and these are the executives driving its evolution. In this must-attend session, top decision makers share how they’re approaching creative, scaling franchises, responding to shifting audience appetites, and making the big bets that define the genre. Whether you're pitching or producing, this is your insider access to where Unscripted is headed—and what it takes to get greenlit. *Session starts at 9:00am Moderating:
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| 9:15 AM |
In Conversation with Stephan James - A special taping of CBC Radio's Q with Tom Power (9:15am - 10:15am)In Partnership With  Theatre Join us for a career retrospective of Stephan James, where he'll discuss his significant contributions to the entertainment industry. Stephan James will be interviewed by Tom Power as a special taping of Q with Tom Power, to be broadcast on CBC at a later date. Moderating:
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| 10:30 AM |
Studios to Startups: How to Grow Content Businesses in a Time Of Rapid Change (10:30am - 11:30am)In Partnership With   Cascade From headline-making acquisitions to quieter but powerful investments in slates, talent vehicles, and IP - hear from the dealmakers, investors and strategists shaping the content industry. Some players are acquiring indies the traditional way, others are backing shows directly or investing in creator-led ventures. This panel unpacks how to create value in content businesses in a rapidly changing international marketplace. Moderating:
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Partner Presentation - YouTube at 20: Creators Rewriting Hollywood’s Playbook (10:30am - 11:30am)In Partnership With Theatre This year, YouTube celebrates 20 years of empowering creators and reshaping the entertainment landscape. As Variety recently highlighted, YouTube has become a cultural force, bridging the gap between digital creators and Hollywood. Today, creators are not just building audiences; they’re building empires. They’re forging new paths to success by owning their narratives, connecting directly with fans, and crafting authentic content that resonates on a global scale. Join us for a panel discussion where we’ll discuss the future of entertainment, and how creators are evolving the landscape of how entertainment is made. Featuring:
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| 11:30 AM |
Partner Presentation - Telefilm; In Search of the Eh List (11:30am - 12:30pm)In Partnership With  Cascade Who makes a film recognizable in Canada’s feature film industry? This panel rethinks the conversations around visibility and audience-building amidst the rise of influencers, international stars and the current context of the U.S. Moderating:
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| 1:00 PM |
The Co: Financing, Commissioning & Producing Panel (1:00pm - 2:00pm)In Partnership With   Cascade As the landscape for premium content continues to evolve under mounting financial and market pressures, getting major projects greenlit has never been more complex. This panel brings together international commissioners, producers, and financiers to explore how ambitious productions are being developed, funded, and brought to life in today’s rapidly shifting environment. From aligning with global commissioning strategies and navigating pre-sales, to structuring international co-productions and capitalizing on the demand for local-language content, these executives will share their bold strategies and creative solutions. Moderating:
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| 2:15 PM |
Spotlight: BBC Studios & BritBox (2:15pm - 3:00pm)Cascade As entertainment becomes increasingly global, BBC Studios and BritBox are leading the way with bold, global storytelling for a changing world, agile dealmaking, and strategic co-productions. This panel explores their innovative approach to content creation, global sales, and serving audiences worldwide in a fast-evolving media landscape. Moderating:
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| 3:30 PM |
Advance Screening of Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil S8 with Q&A featuring Phil Rosenthal (3:30pm - 4:30pm)Theatre Moderating:
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Wednesday, June 11
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Regulations, Ethics, and AI - Oh My! (9:00am - 10:00am)Cascade How should our industry ethically and effectively coexist with this transformative technology? As AI continues to reshape the entertainment landscape, questions around ethics, regulation, and creative rights have never been more urgent. This dynamic panel brings together leaders from across the creative, production, and technology spectrum to explore how AI is impacting the development, distribution, and protection of content. From legal frameworks to evolving guild standards, this conversation will examine what responsible innovation looks like in practice. Moderating:
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Get to the Good Stuff Faster: How AI Tools Let You Skip Creative Roadblocks (Without Stealing Your Job) (10:00am - 11:00am)In Partnership With  Cascade Every creative knows the frustration of a great idea stuck behind endless roadblocks. But what if AI tools could quickly and cheaply test-drive your boldest creative impulses—without taking away your humanity (or your paycheck)? Join Gavin Purcell and Kevin Pereira (hosts of AI for Humans) as they showcase some of the latest AI tools and workflows, and help you understand how integrating AI into creative production can make us even more creative as human beings. Discover how AI can accelerate your creative process—acting as your slightly awkward but incredibly useful assistant, never your replacement. Featuring:
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