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Sunday, June 11
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BANFF opening session (3:00pm - 3:30pm)Cascade Join us for a lineup of special guests who will help open the 2023 edition of the Banff World Media Festival. |
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Defining Canadian Content: The future of the industry (3:30pm - 4:30pm)In Partnership With  Cascade PARTNER PRESENTATION: Join the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and a cross-section of Canadian industry voices for a first look at preliminary insights from the CMF’s #CanConDef research initiative, which includes a national survey, detailed ethnographic interviews, and a series of workshops on how the definition of Canadian content could evolve with the new Broadcasting Act. With specifics on how to implement the modernized Act still to come, this is an imperative conversation about the future of the industry. Don’t miss this opening session to set the stage for BANFF 2023. Moderating:
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Stacey Aglok MacDonaldCo-Creator, Executive Producer and Writer, upcoming Arctic comedy series for CBC, Netflix and APTN Red Marrow Media 
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Int’l Media Leaders: big bang theories (4:45pm - 5:30pm)In Partnership With  Cascade The techtonic plates of the international media industry continue to shift amid seismic change in the business, morphing content trends, social and political upheaval, economic factors and unstoppable technological advancements. From strategic M&A to running a global streamer to creating mega-hits, each of these media leaders, an innovator in their own right, is charting a bold path. Join us for this exclusive discussion revealing views on the latest trends, current challenges and what it takes to navigate what’s next in media. Moderating:
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Monday, June 12
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An address from the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage (9:00am - 9:25am)In Partnership With Cascade Kick off the first full day of BANFF 2023 with a keynote address from the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant. Featuring:
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Keynote speech: Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and CEO, CRTC (9:25am - 9:45am)In Partnership With  Cascade In one of her first addresses to the Canadian film and TV industry, the CRTC’s new Chairperson and CEO will speak to the work currently underway to modernize Canada’s broadcasting system. Featuring:
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| 10:00 AM |
Canada: state of the nation (10:00am - 10:45am)In Partnership With  Cascade Expectations are high as our industry is on the precipice of even more dramatic change. Join us for one of the most hotly anticipated sessions each year where leaders at some of the biggest media companies operating in Canada reveal their vision for the future and address pressing questions about what it will take to ensure a thriving domestic media sector. Moderating:
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| 11:00 AM |
Maximize the Value of Your IP on YouTube (11:00am - 11:45am)In Partnership With  Mount Stephen Hall PARTNER PRESENTATION: Creators, producers and directors have similar goals: to share their stories with the world while maximizing the full value of their IP. This panel will cover ways to extend the value of your content long after it’s been ‘shelved’, develop an engaged fanbase who are hungry for more from your library and launch new programming to audiences worldwide. Networks, producers, and creators will hear from industry leaders on tried and tested approaches, and the various opportunities that YouTube can offer for global content distribution. Featuring:
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| 12:00 PM |
Writer Superpanel: strike edition (12:00pm - 12:45pm)In Partnership With  Cascade A discussion on the current WGA strike and issues facing the future of the creative side of the business with some of the industry’s top showrunners and writers. Moderating:
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YouTube Presents: A Masterclass in Monetization (Ivor Petrak) (12:00pm - 12:45pm)In Partnership With As producers and content creators determine the best global strategy to distribute their projects, it’s important to consider every distribution avenue, so that no one is leaving money on the table. This hands-on workshop will cover various monetization strategies and tangible tactics available on YouTube for everyone from media conglomerates to local creators. Advance registration is required as spots are limited. Featuring:
CREATOR CONNECTIONS WITH WILLIAM F. WHITE INT’L (12:00pm - 12:30pm)In Partnership With  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.
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Moving the dial forward for underrepresented communities in entertainment - successes and continued growth (1:00pm - 1:45pm)In Partnership With  Cascade Real progress is more than just a seat at the table. Leaders and program participants from the Black Screen Office, NBCU Launch and Reelworld Screen Institute sit down to weigh in on how organizations can truly make an impact for underrepresented communities in the industry today and what needs to be done to create lasting change for future generations. Moderating:
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Home reno-ssance: what’s hot in property (1:30pm - 2:15pm)In Partnership With  Mount Stephen Hall What is it about renovation shows that we love so much? Join top property series buyers and producers as they discuss what it takes to “build” a home reno hit in today’s landscape, where the genre is headed, and why getting a sneak peek into people’s homes is so captivating. Moderating:
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Summit Series: Jennifer Mullin, CEO, Fremantle (2:00pm - 2:45pm)In Partnership With  Cascade One of the most powerful women in global content, Jennifer Mullin oversees a business that achieved revenues of €2.3 billion (US$2.44 billion) in 2022. Fremantle (part of the RTL Group), is one of the biggest production companies in the world, the creative engine behind iconic entertainment franchises such as Idol, Got Talent, and Family Feud as well as high-end global drama and film output, producing the likes of Bones and All, My Brilliant Friend, The Responder and Academy-award nominated The Hand of God. Fremantle has grown its global footprint through strategic M&A activity and high-profile creative talent partnerships with the likes of Angelina Jolie, Edward Berger, Paolo Sorrentino and Michael Winterbottom, and under Mullin’s leadership as Fremantle’s first American head, ambitious plans are also afoot to continue growth in the documentary space. Moderating:
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Trends in scripted programming (3:00pm - 3:45pm)In Partnership With  Cascade In a world of nonstop premieres and ever-increasing competition, how do you produce a show that creates a cult following and sets up for a second season? Hear from major producers, studios, streamers and agents on how they are strategizing to navigate change, how to get noticed in an era of great series, and where the opportunities lie for new stories, new approaches and new IP that has the capacity to break out. Moderating:
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Jacqueline SacerioExecutive Vice President & Co-Head, Development, Scripted Television, U.S. Entertainment One Television 
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In Conversation With: Killing It’s Craig Robinson and Claudia O'Doherty (4:00pm - 4:45pm)In Partnership With  Cascade Join this year’s Rockie Awards Gala Host Craig Robinson to discuss all things comedy with his castmate Claudia O’Doherty from Peacock’s hit comedy series, Killing It. From the creative minds behind Brooklyn Nine-Nine Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, Killing It is a comedy about class, capitalism, and one man’s quest to achieve the American Dream. But first he has to overcome vicious criminals, nature run wild, and worst of all, corporate America. Moderating:
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Global partnerships: we’re all in this together (4:00pm - 4:45pm)In Partnership With  Mount Stephen Hall Hits spanning a global scale are at an all-time high. But how do you strategize financing and creative development to achieve success? These leading producers and distributors from around the world reveal their take on creating innovative and productive international partnerships. How have approaches evolved to meet current market realities? Moderating:
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Tuesday, June 13
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In Conversation With: Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, Co-Founders, World of Wonder (10:00am - 10:45am)In Partnership With  Cascade World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato sit down to talk about the enormous, international success of Drag Race, WOW’s award-winning subversive documentaries including projects such as The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Party Monster, and Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, and their owned-and-operated SVOD WOW Presents Plus. They will also discuss the cultural importance of drag and giving a platform to marginalized voices, and how World of Wonder is continuing toward total “world” domination. *Join us in the CRAVE Lounge for a special book signing with Fenton Bailey immediately after the session. The first 100 people get a copy of his book ‘Screen Age’ How TV shaped our reality, from Tammy Faye to RuPaul's Drag Race. Moderating:
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The power of music: in conversation with Nora Felder (11:00am - 11:45am)In Partnership With  Cascade Stranger Things, Yellowjackets, What We Do In The Shadows, Californication, Better Things… get inside the brilliant mind behind the music that helped make these and so many more mega hits. We’ll sit down with four-time Emmy & Grammy nominated Music Supervisor and 2022 Emmy winner, Nora Felder for a talk on inspiration and collaboration, and her incredible career spanning from booking showcases and events for the Cure and INXS, to being VP of production for legendary music producer, Phil Ramone, where she worked on recording projects for artists ranging from Paul Simon, Sinead O'Connor, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, Malcolm McLaren, and Iggy Pop. Moderating:
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Get in the sandbox with kids-biz experts (12:00pm - 12:45pm)In Partnership With  Cascade Kids TV is one of the fastest-changing areas in entertainment. How kids play and use media is evolving at an unprecedented pace while digital migration continues to reshape the business. So where are the best and brightest opportunities for kid-facing IPs right now? How do you shape and launch new content in a way that grabs kids’ nano-sized attention spans? Grab a shovel and a bucket and join our industry experts for this can’t-miss discussion. Featuring:
Partner Presentation: Telefilm - The Climate Cost of Production: Charting the Sustainability Path for the Screen Industry (12:00pm - 12:45pm)In Partnership With Mount Stephen Hall Building on Telefilm Canada’s Action Plan on Eco Responsibility and the findings from a soon-to-be launched study charting the greenhouse gas emissions of film and television productions across Canada, this conversation will explore key findings from the study and explore best practices for productions to reduce their negative climate impact. Green storytelling is also a growing industry priority with more outlets calling for eco-friendly practices incorporated into worldbuilding, character and script development. The panelists will unpack the challenges and opportunities in going green on set and on screen. Moderating:
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CREATOR CONNECTIONS WITH WILLIAM F. WHITE INT'L (12:00pm - 12:30pm)In Partnership With 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.
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Summit Series: George Cheeks, President and CEO, CBS and CCO, News and Sports, Paramount+ (1:00pm - 1:45pm)In Partnership With   Cascade Sit down with a titan of the industry for an engaging, future-forward conversation spanning what it takes to lead a vast international powerhouse. With a focus on championing collaboration, ensure diverse casting and address work-life balance, George Cheeks leads all CBS-branded assets within Paramount Global: CBS Television Network, encompassing CBS Entertainment, CBS News and CBS Sports, as well as CBS Studios, CBS Stations, CBS Media Ventures and CBS-branded digital assets. His global remit also includes extending the world-class content from CBS News and CBS Sports to the Paramount+ streaming super service, responsibility for BET, Paramount Television Studios and the company’s free-to-air networks in the UK, Australia, Argentina and Chile. Moderating:
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George CheeksPresident and CEO, CBS and Chief Content Officer, News and Sports, Paramount+ CBS Entertainment |
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Comedies that travel (3:00pm - 3:45pm)Cascade Leading comedy execs and producers discuss the business of making local laughs explode globally. Moderating:
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An Inside Look at 10 years of Netflix Originals (4:00pm - 4:45pm)Cascade A discussion featuring Bobby Berk (Queer Eye, Blown Away: Christmas) and Noah Centineo (The Recruit, To All The Boys trilogy) looking at how groundbreaking Netflix series and stars changed the way people watched TV. Moderating:
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Wednesday, June 14
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Summit Series: Sharon Horgan, award-winning actress, writer, producer, director; co-founder, Merman (9:30am - 10:15am)In Partnership With  Mount Stephen Hall Moderating:
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| 10:30 AM |
Closing Bubbles & Bites - Launching “The Knix Catalyst Docs for Change Project.” (10:30am - 12:00pm)In Partnership With  Mount Stephen Hall Join Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President of Knix and Julie Bristow, Founder of Catalyst as they launch the “The Knix Catalyst Docs for Change Project.” By partnering with women-identifying filmmakers, this initiative will fully fund eye-opening feature documentaries about issues and stories that matter and speak to women, to ignite meaningful dialogue, break historical barriers, end stigma, and mobilize change. *Bubbles and bites to be served while networking with the Knix and Catalyst teams celebrating a successful festival over Mimosas and breakfast hors d'oeuvres. Moderating:
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*PRIVATE* Co-Production Deep Dive: international financing and content trends (Diversity of Voices Program) (12:00pm - 12:45pm)In Partnership With .png) Cascade PRIVATE SESSION: As distributors are increasingly looking for content and formats with global appeal - how can local stories reach global audiences? Our panel of top international producers offer their insights on the innovative co-production and distribution trends that are shaping our industry. Please note that this session is open only to invited guests. Please note that this session is open only to Diversity of Voices participants. Moderating:
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Michele ZattaCommissioning Editor in Charge of International Co-productions RAI Fiction - RAI - Radiotelevisione Italiana |
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