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Monday, June 12
| 11:00 AM |
Master Class: Club Illico’s Mégantic (11:00am - 11:45am)In Partnership With  Cascade Mégantic is inspired by the real events of the 2013 train tragedy involving the largest onshore oil spill in North America. Join Showrunner and Producer Sophie Lorain and Director Alexis Durand Brault as they discuss the Club illico series, which follows the destinies of Méganticois marked by grief and trauma, but also by solidarity, courage and heroism. Moderating:
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Tuesday, June 13
| 9:00 AM |
Master Class: Robyn Hood (9:00am - 9:45am)In Partnership With  Cascade From Corus Entertainment and Boat Rocker, Global original scripted series, Robyn Hood, is a contemporary reimagining of the Robin Hood legend co-created by director Julien Christian Lutz pka Director X and writer Chris Roberts. Featuring a dynamic panel including Director X, series star Jessye Romeo (Robyn Loxley), Corus Entertainment and Boat Rocker, don’t miss this engaging conversation as they preview the retelling of the heroic tale coming to Global this summer. Moderating:
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| 2:00 PM |
Master Class: Star Trek (2:00pm - 2:45pm)In Partnership With  Cascade Star Trek, television’s longest-running franchise, has always been groundbreaking for its storytelling that not only entertains millions of global fans, but also addresses social, political, and cultural issues. Trek’s optimistic view of the future and reflection on what it means to be human has inspired generations of dreamers and doers. It’s been almost six years since Star Trek embarked into a streaming future on Paramount+ with new series including Star Trek: Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds, Prodigy and Lower Decks, and the recently announced Section 31 and Starfleet Academy. Join cast and creatives from the Star Trek family in a discussion on ushering in the golden age of Trek, growing the franchise, and introducing a new generation to this universe all while staying true to what made it a cultural phenomenon 56 years ago. Moderating:
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