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Sunday, June 8
| 12:30 PM |
Co-Pro Connect (12:30pm - 1:15pm)In Partnership With .png) Alhambra Advance sign up is required through BANFFXchange, see networking page for signup dates. There is a wait line on site if any openings become available. CoPro Connect is a 45 minute roundtable session where you have the opportunity to meet with International producers, distributors, and funders to spark international creative and business partnerships. Driven by the industry’s booming demand for coproduction, this session is focused on connecting Canadian Producers with key players who are navigating and investing in this space. Up to 4 delegates can sign up in advance to join you at your table. Attendees who secured a spot in advance should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. There is a 5 minute grace period. If you show up more than 5 minutes after your session start time you will lose your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. The wait line operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring:
   
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Monday, June 9
| 8:45 AM |
Topic Tables (8:45am - 9:30am)Alhambra Drop-in on site - no previous sign up required. These popular 45-minute informal sessions are a great way to connect with the right people and add to your network. Hosted by industry experts, join these guided conversations to gain insight into specific topics including treaties and co-productions, financing, AI, sustainability and more! Up to 6 delegates can join a topic table at one time; half way through the 45 minute session a bell will ring inviting delegates to move to another table as space allows. Space is filled and managed on a first come first served basis until we hit capacity. Featuring:
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Chris BellManager, Content Netflix TOPIC TABLE: Creative Pre-Development: Prepping Your Pitch
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Carolyn CarboneCreative Executive Apple TV+ International TOPIC TABLE: Canadian Originals
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Samantha De FranceSenior Production Executive Amazon MGM Studios TOPIC TABLE: Working with Amazon MGM Studios Canada: A How to Guide
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Benjamin FieldFounder & Executive Producer Deep Fusion Films TOPIC TABLE: AI in Production: Practical Steps, Ethical Hurdles
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Dan FillPresident Dark Slope TOPIC TABLE: LED Volume Production: fun, elevated quality, cost effective production
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Sarah FowlieHead of Production, Original Programming Bell Media TOPIC TABLE: Creative Producing with Commissioning Broadcasters and Streamers
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Nicole HamiltonEVP, English Content Attraction TOPIC TABLE: Development: ideas into reality
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Karen HarnischCo-President & Producer Film Forge TOPIC TABLE: Creative Approaches to Treaty Co-Production
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Winnie LukExecutive Director Disability Screen Office TOPIC TABLE: Beyond Inclusion: The Future of Accessibility & Disability Representation in Canadian Media
(Co-hosted with Kevin Wallis)
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J.C. MillsPresident and Head of Content Cineflix Productions TOPIC TABLE: Co-Productions: Canada & U.S
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Frédéric Pittoors D'HaveskerckeBusiness Affairs Baradal TOPIC TABLE: Working with European Commissioners & Producers
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Kim RobertsCo-CEO Sepia Films TOPIC TABLE: Murder in a Small Town: An indie model for financing a series
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Rekha ShahVP, Television Licensing for Paramount Global Content Distribution Paramount TOPIC TABLE: Studio vs Indie Distribution 101
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Mary-Anne TaylorHead of Content Distribution, Canada Roku TOPIC TABLE: Exploring Streaming Distribution
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Wadooah WaliCo-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Producer New Canvas TOPIC TABLE: Cross Borders. Cross Platforms. Create Hits.
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Kevin WallisCo-Founder / Executive Producer Longhope Media Inc. TOPIC TABLE: Beyond Inclusion: The Future of Accessibility & Disability Representation in Canadian Media
(Co-hosted with Winnie Luk)
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| 10:30 AM |
Meet a Distributor (10:30am - 11:00am)Alhambra Advance sign up is required through BANFFXchange, see networking page for signup dates. There is a wait line on site if any openings become available. These 30-minute informal networking sessions are designed to connect you with top distributors in a small group setting. This is your opportunity to connect, build your network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships. Sign up in advance; a maximum of 6 delegates at each table. Attendees who secured a spot in advance should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. There is a 5 minute grace period. If you show up more than 5 minutes after your session start time you will lose your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. The wait line operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring:
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| 12:30 PM |
Meet a Showrunner or Director (12:30pm - 1:00pm)Alhambra Advance sign up is required through BANFFXchange, see networking page for signup dates. There is a wait line on site if any openings become available. These 30-minute informal networking sessions are designed to connect you with top directors and showrunners in a small-group setting. Discuss creative challenges, learn about where to find inspiration and receive valuable career advice from leading creative professionals. Sign up in advance; a maximum of 6 delegates at each table. Attendees who secured a spot in advance should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. There is a 5 minute grace period. If you show up more than 5 minutes after your session start time you will lose your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. The wait line operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring:
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Sid Santiago ZanforlinDirector & Writer (Banff Diversity of Voices Recipient) Goggle Boy Films 
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| 4:00 PM |
Meet a Scripted Executive (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Alhambra Advance sign up is required through BANFFXchange, see networking page for signup dates. There is a wait line on site if any openings become available. These 30-minute informal sessions are your opportunity to connect you with unscripted broadcasters, streamers, producers and development executives. These sessions are opportunities to build your network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships in a small group setting. Sign up in advance; a maximum of 6 delegates at each table. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Meet a Scripted Executive should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. There is a 5 minute grace period. If you show up more than 5 minutes after your session start time you will lose your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. The wait line operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring:
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Tuesday, June 10
| 8:45 AM |
Topic Tables (8:45am - 9:30am)Alhambra Drop-in on site - no previous sign up required. These popular 45-minute informal sessions are a great way to connect with the right people and add to your network. Hosted by industry experts, join these guided conversations to gain insight into specific topics including treaties and co-productions, financing, AI, sustainability and more! Up to 6 delegates can join a topic table at one time; half way through the 45 minute session a bell will ring inviting delegates to move to another table as space allows. Space is filled and managed on a first come first served basis until we hit capacity. Featuring:
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Fraser AshProducer Rhombus Media TOPIC TABLE: International Treaty Co-Productions
(co-hosted with Kevin Krikst)
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Crystal DuboisSpecial Projects Lead APTN TOPIC TABLE: Reality and Lifestyle Programming at APTN
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Lisa DucharmeDirector of Online Content & Deliverables APTN TOPIC TABLE: Exploring Unscripted Trends with Canada's Indigenous Broadcaster
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Sarah HaaszFounder Pillango Productions TOPIC TABLE: What’s Your Story? – Framing your story for the screen
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Adam HarmanSVP Original Content and Acquisition Scripps Co TOPIC TABLE: Scripted & Unscripted Co-Productions
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Kirsten HurdCommissioning Editor TVOkids TOPIC TABLE: Making Entertaining & Educational Shows that Kids Actually Watch!
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Kevin KrikstProducer Rhombus Media Inc TOPIC TABLE: International Treaty Co-Productions
(co-hosted with Fraser Ash)
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Ira LevyManaging Partner Spike & Sadie Media TOPIC TABLE: Live Action & Animation Co-productions
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Daniel MekindaEVP, Motion Entertainment Canada GroupM Canada Inc. TOPIC TABLE: Agency and Brand Entertainment Financing – Boom or Bust?
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Frédéric Pittoors D'HaveskerckeBusiness Affairs Baradal TOPIC TABLE: Working with European Commissioners & Producers
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Mélanie RattéVice-President, International Distribution and Business Development Zone3 TOPIC TABLE: Creating & Distributing Unscripted Formats: Trends & Challenges
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Doug SmithSVP Streaming & Content Licensing - Paramount Global - Canada Paramount TOPIC TABLE: Pitch Perfect: Mastering the Global Mindset
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Wadooah WaliCo-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Producer New Canvas TOPIC TABLE: Cross Borders. Cross Platforms. Create Hits.
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Dayna ZipurskyExecutive Vice President NESHAMA Entertainment TOPIC TABLE: Financing in Canada
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| 10:30 AM |
Meet an Unscripted Executive (10:30am - 11:00am)Alhambra Advance sign up is required through BANFFXchange, see networking page for signup dates.There is a wait line on site if any openings become available. These 30-minute informal sessions are your opportunity to connect you with unscripted broadcasters, streamers, producers and development executives. These sessions are opportunities to build your network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships in a small group setting. Sign up in advance; a maximum of 6 delegates at each table. Attendees who secured a spot in advance for Meet an Unscripted Executive should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. There is a 5 minute grace period. If you show up more than 5 minutes after your session start time you will lose your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. The wait line operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring:
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Brad BernsteinChief Content Officer Texas Crew Productions / Asylum Entertainment Group Canada 
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Tom MiyauchiVP of Nippon TV International, Head of Nippon TV LA Business Office Nippon TV 
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Heather WilliamsonSenior Development Executive, Original Programming, Factual & Reality Bell Media |
| 2:30 PM |
Meet a Rep (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Alhambra Advance sign up is required through BANFFXchange, see networking page for signup dates. There is a wait line on site if any openings become available. These 30-minute, informal networking sessions are your chance to connect with top literary agents, managers and entertainment lawyers in a small-group setting. It’s the perfect opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and build relationships with agents and fellow festival delegates. Sign up in advance; a maximum of 6 delegates at each table. Attendees who secured a spot in advance should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. There is a 5 minute grace period. If you show up more than 5 minutes after your session start time you will lose your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. The wait line operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring:
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| 3:30 PM |
ALBERTA SCREEN INDUSTRIES MIX & MINGLE (3:30pm - 5:30pm)In Partnership With .png) Van Horne Ballroom C Join the Alberta Film and Television industry to make connections! Alberta creators, regional film commissions and key industry partners will gather to celebrate the growth and development of the industry in Alberta. |
| 4:30 PM |
Meet a Decision Maker (4:30pm - 5:00pm)Alhambra Advance sign up is required through BANFFXchange, see networking page for signup dates. There is a wait line on site if any openings become available. These 30-minute informal sessions are designed to connect you with industry decision makers from studios, streamers, networks and production companies. These sessions are opportunities to build your network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships in a small group setting. Sign up in advance; a maximum of 6 delegates at each table. Attendees who secured a spot in advance should arrive at the session room 15-20 minutes prior to the session start time to check in with the room monitor and get processed. There is a 5 minute grace period. If you show up more than 5 minutes after your session start time you will lose your spot. If you did not secure a spot in advance, we recommend showing up to the session room 20-30 minutes early to join the wait line. The wait line operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring:
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