Tuesday, June 12
07:30-07:55
Rookies in the Rockies
Tuesday June 12th
07:30 - 07:55
Orientation
Baron Shaughnessy
Want to make the most of this action-packed, power-peppered television industry event? BANFF’s annual first-timer’s gathering is the best place to start your week.
A welcome orientation and motivating session, Rookies in the Rockies is where Festival veterans share tips on making the most of this unique opportunity. Join joeMedia's Joe Novak for valuable strategies and helpful tips. Find out the how, where, who and why of meeting broadcasters, building relationships and ‘working’ the Festival.
07:30-08:45
CTF Breakfast
Tuesday June 12th
07:30 - 08:45
Breakfast
Cascade Ballroom
Hollywood has a long track record of movie adaptations of bestselling books. But with feature docs attracting greater audiences and screen time, bestseller-to-doc is becoming an increasing viable option for non-fiction filmmakers, too.
Join the National Film Board of Canada for a discussion of the opportunities and challenges of adapting best-selling literary works to the documentary screen.
Case studies explored include two NFB docs-in-development: "Paris 1919," based on the bestseller by Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan, co-produced by Galafilm and the NFB and directed by Genie-winner Paul Cowan; and "The Trouble with Islam," a documentary adaptation of Irshad Manji’s controversial bestseller.
07:45-08:45
Continental Breakfast
Tuesday June 12th
07:45 - 08:45
Breakfast
President's Hall Foyer
Wake up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and tea and delectable pastries, served in the President's Hall Foyer. Start the day with fellow delegates and get right to business!
08:00-09:00
Take a Decision Maker to Breakfast
Tuesday June 12th
08:00 - 09:00
By Appointment
Castello Ristorante, Main Hotel
A prime opportunity for independent producers to meet with key programming decision makers in an intimate yet informal setting.
Seating is limited and must be reserved in advance. Seats not claimed on time will be given away. Delegates without reservations are welcome to line up onsite to take advantage of cancellations and no-shows.
Sponsor Introductions:
Claire Dion, Associate Director - Cogeco Program Development Fund/ Bell Fund/ Independent Production Fund
09:00-10:00
Appointment TV with Wayne Garvie, Director of Content and Production, BBC Worldwide
Tuesday June 12th
09:00 - 10:00
Plenary
Baron Shaughnessy
09:00-10:00
C21 Broadcaster Briefing
Tuesday June 12th
09:00 - 10:00
Plenary
DC Coleman
09:00-10:00
Panel - From "lonelygirl15" to "Bridezilla": The Role of User Generated Content
Tuesday June 12th
09:00 - 10:00
Plenary
Van Horne A
Good quality video cameras are cheap, YouTube is free, and "the next big thing" is just a click away. Viral videos, user reviews and blogs are just the beginning as fan fiction and grassroots production emerge as viable entertainment online. Our panel of leading producers and broadcasters discuss their role in a world where one-too-many has become many-too-many, and how you can transform this potential threat to traditional production and distribution channels into an opportunity. Discussion Points: •They love you/they hate you: How to cope in a universe free of accountability •Copyright Infringement: Making it work for you instead of against you •Tips for becoming "the next big thing” •Turning users into viewers
09:00-10:00
Master Class : Jenji Kohan, Creator and Executive Producer, "Weeds" interviewed by Scott Feschuk
Tuesday June 12th
09:00 - 10:00
Master Class
Theatre
10:00-10:30
Coffee Break
Tuesday June 12th
10:00 - 10:30
Coffee Break
President's Hall Foyer
Enjoy a steaming cup of coffee or tea served in the President's Hall Foyer. Here's a chance to discuss, relax and refocus.
10:00-11:00
Face-to-Face
Tuesday June 12th
10:00 - 11:00
By Appointment
Sir Edward Beatty
You've got ten minutes to make an impression, the chance of a lifetime. Sit down face-to-face with an international programming decision maker, make a plea for your project, load on the wow! and leave with a deal.
Seating is limited and must be reserved in advance. Seats not claimed on time will be given away. Delegates without reservations are welcome to line up onsite to take advantage of cancellations and no-shows.
10:30-11:30
Panel - Brought to you Buy: Funding Your TV Project Through Advertisers
Tuesday June 12th
10:30 - 11:30
Main
Theatre
10:30-11:30
Appointment TV with Paul Jackson, Director of Entertainment and Comedy, ITV
Tuesday June 12th
10:30 - 11:30
Plenary
DC Coleman
12:00-13:00
Take a Decision Maker to Lunch
Tuesday June 12th
12:00 - 13:00
By Appointment
Castello Ristorante, Main Hotel
A prime opportunity for independent producers to meet with key programming decision makers in an intimate yet informal setting.
Seating is limited and must be reserved in advance. Seats not claimed on time will be given away. Delegates without reservations are welcome to line up onsite to take advantage of cancellations and no-shows.
Sponsor Introductions:
Nanci Barker, Sales Representative - WGBH
13:15-14:15
Panel -The Greatest Form of Flattery : Adapting Formats for the International Market
Tuesday June 12th
13:15 - 14:15
Plenary
Baron Shaughnessy
Formats have proven to be a successful way for a risk-averse broadcaster to garner sizeable audiences while also spending wisely—if pursued correctly. This panel will explore what went so right with smash hits like "Survivo"r and so wrong with flame-outs like "The One", and how you can hone the creative and business processes involved in making a hit show translate for a new market. Discussion Points •The UK is the world's largest format exporter: What's their secret? •The question of (format) rights •Game shows, scripted series and telenovelas: Beyond reality television •Found in translation: Increasing your chances of making a format resonate •You've got a hit. How do you know when you've got a format on your hands?
13:15-14:15
C21 Broadcaster Briefing
Tuesday June 12th
13:15 - 14:15
Plenary
DC Coleman
13:15-14:15
In Conversation with: Susanne Daniels, President, Entertainment, Lifetime Entertainment Services - Moderated by Bill Carter, Jounalist, New York Times
Tuesday June 12th
13:15 - 14:15
Theatre
14:15-14:30
Networking Break
Tuesday June 12th
14:15 - 14:30
Break
President's Hall Foyer
At your leisure, enjoy an afternoon cup of coffee or tea served in the President’s Hall Foyer. Here's a chance to discuss, relax and refocus.
14:30-15:30
Pitch It! UKTV Style Lifestyle Pitch
Tuesday June 12th
14:30 - 15:30
Main
Van Horne A
In this action-packed session, the finalists of the Pitch It! Lifestyle & Reality initiative pitch their show ideas to an international jury of key decision makers in front of an audience of festival delegates. What's the freshest idea for Lifestyle & Reality TV? Whose has the hottest host? What's the most imaginative hook? Who will win the $10,000 in development prize money supported by Life Network?
Moderator: Matt Zimbel of Copie Zero
Pitch It! Lifestyle & Reality Finalists:
"Alternative Life" – Edward Peill, Tell Tale Productions
"Girls Gone Mild" – Michael Tamony and Joey Tamony, Tamony Brothers Productions
"Grave Hunting: Who Lies Beneath?" – Ed Martin, Best Boy Productions
"High School Reunion Stories" – Antonio Hrynchuk, Fahrenheit Films
"Minding My Own Business" – Madeline Hombert, Cantre Aisle Multimedia Corp
"Toaster Oven Chef" – Patrick Canavan, New Life Media
14:30-15:30
Panel - Docs Fight Back
Tuesday June 12th
14:30 - 15:30
Main
Baron Shaughnessy
14:30-15:30
Appointment TV with Jeff Wachtel, EVP Original Programming, NBC Universal
Tuesday June 12th
14:30 - 15:30
Plenary
DC Coleman
15:30-16:00
Coffee Break
Tuesday June 12th
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break
President's Hall Foyer
16:00-17:00
Master Class : Antony Thomas, Director of internationally acclaimed documentaries “Twins; The Divided Self”, “Man and Animal”, “Death of a Princess”, and “The Tank Man”
Tuesday June 12th
16:00 - 17:00
Master Class
Baron Shaughnessy
16:00-17:00
C21 Broadcaster Briefings
Tuesday June 12th
16:00 - 17:00
Plenary
DC Coleman
16:00-17:00
Face-to-Face
Tuesday June 12th
16:00 - 17:00
By Appointment
Sir Edward Beatty
16:00-17:00
In Conversation with Ben Silverman, Executive Producer "The Office" and "Ugly Betty", Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Reveille - Interviewed by Bill Carter, Journalist New York Times
Tuesday June 12th
16:00 - 17:00
Plenary
Theatre
16:30-17:30
Take a Decision Maker tor Cocktails
Tuesday June 12th
16:30 - 17:30
By Appointment
Ivor Petrak Room, Main Hotel
A prime opportunity for independent producers to meet with key programming decision makers in an intimate yet informal setting.
Seating is limited and must be reserved in advance. Seats not claimed on time will be given away. Delegates without reservations are welcome to line up onsite to take advantage of cancellations and no-shows.
Sponsor Introductions:
John Gill, Senior Vice President, Dramatic Content - Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting Inc.
17:00-18:30
Banff Networking Cocktail
Tuesday June 12th
17:00 - 18:30
Reception
Van Horne Foyer
The last session of the day has ended and you are more than ready for a much needed nosh. S-VOX invites you to their Networking Reception to connect with delegates, to discuss the exciting events of the day and for some well-deserved refreshments.
