BANFF / nextMEDIA 2010

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Take advantage of the latest developments in the emerging media ecosystem and network with thousands of Canada's and the world's top media, entertainment and technology executives.  This year, joining forces with nextMEDIA, BANFF will let you:

• Build the relationships that will help you get the most out of the Canada Media Fund, a groundbreaking government funding program for multiplatform content production.

• Connect with the Interactive talent that will take your content properties to new and growing audiences.

• Discover key strategies, with specialized content aimed at high growth areas of media.

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William Shatner to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at BANFF 2010

William Shatner, best known as Star Trek's Captain Kirk, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Banff World Television Festival. After more than 5 decades in the business, Shatner has continually leveraged his fame to build enduring properties as a director, producer, author, recording artist, screenwriter and spokesperson. A brand unto himself, Shatner’s next project is the recently announced Sh*t My Dad Says, based on the popular Twitter account that’s infamous for quotes like "A parent's only as good as their dumbest kid. If one wins a Nobel Prize but the other gets robbed by a hooker, you failed." Register now to hear from William as he shares thoughts and lessons from his career in an interview open to all Banff World Television Festival delegates.

Connect, Create, Collaborate: BANFF 2010

Getting from idea to execution: it all starts with an introduction... The Banff World Television Festival is the place to make it happen.

Find your next strategic partners at BANFF 2010. Spend four days with the international broadcasters and co-producers developing new projects, and the advertising agencies, digital media producers and developers you need to build successful next generation entertainment properties.

Book face-time with influential Program Executives including:

Elaine Frontain Bryant VP, Non-Fiction & Alternative Programming A&E Television Networks	Tom Zappala SVP, Acquisitions & Scheduling Walt Disney Company	Karen Gelbart SVP Lifestyle Content
Emily Morgan VP, Content HGTV, Food Network, DIY	Tara Ellis VP, Drama Content CanWest	Christina Davis SVP, Drama Development CBS Entertainment

For a full list of Program Executives, click here.

BANFF 2010 will also feature key ad agencies and media buyers, including:

Carolyn Convey - Director, Interactive Services, Ogilvy
Raymond Reid - Director, Digital Solutions, Starcom MediaVest Group
Winston Binch - VP / Managing Director, Interactive, CP+B
Helena Shelton - EVP, Trading and Accountability, PHD
Matt Di Paola - Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Proximity
Annette Warring - Chief Operating Officer, Genesis/Vizeum

For a full list of Media Buyers and Ad Agencies, click here.

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BANFF Smackdown - WWE Comes to BANFF

The Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA Banff are proud to announce Andrew Whitaker, EVP International, World Wrestling Entertainment as a headline speaker for 2010.  World Wrestling Entertainment is an entertainment franchise that ranges from live events to videogames, merchandising, websites, television shows, pay-per-view, print publications and more. It's a living, breathing example of the potential of an entertainment brand that takes its content to multiple consumer touch points, maximizing entertainment and profits.    Whitaker’s keynote will recognize World Wrestling Entertainment’s global entertainment brand, succeeding in both the production and distribution of content that connects with consumers beyond the core wrestling audience. With more than 20 years experience shaping the brand, Whitaker will share the insights and lessons learned while determining strategic direction for WWE internationally.

Ricky Gervais to receive the Sir Peter Ustinov Award at BANFF 2010

Known around the world as the creator of The Office and Extras, as well as a renowned comedian and actor, Ricky Gervais has been selected as the winner of this year's Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award. "This is probably the greatest honour of my career. Only the Nobel Peace Prize can top this, but I will only accept that in person if the ceremony is held somewhere as beautiful as Banff. I think they Fedex luckily," said Gervais.   In addition to accepting the prestigious award, Gervais will share his reflections on his career and achievements in an interview open to Banff World Television Festival attendees.

A hint of what delegates are in for:

Dexter Creator James Manos speaks at Banff 2010

The Banff World Television Festival is proud to announce James Manos, creator of Showtime's smash hit Dexter, is confirmed to speak at the 2010 conference.

Bringing his unique perspective on screenwriting for TV and Film, Manos will be presenting on the business and development lessons learned through his experiences working on several of the decade's most influential television properties.

With a background that includes considerable success as a producer, and extensive training as a theatre director, Manos is also the winner of the Emmy Award in the Writing for Dramatic Series category for his “College” episode of “The Sopranos”, and served for two seasons as Consulting Producer on “The Shield.”  He most recently wrote a new dramatic pilot for Fox 21 Television.

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