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2006-06-15

THE BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL ENDS ON A HIGH NOTE

Wednesday marked the close of another exceptional Banff World Television Festival, with more than 1,450 delegates in attendance, and a combined 1,700 delegates taking in both the television festival and its sister-event, nextMEDIA—The Future of Digital Content. With jam-packed panel and session rooms and a whirl of special events, the Festival generated the signing and green-lighting of new deals, as well as the opportunity for delegates to turn their project ideas into reality. BANFF 2006 really was Where great television is born™.

2006-06-12

BANFF WORLD TELEVISON FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES WINNERS
FOR 27th ANNUAL BANFF WORLD TELEVISION AWARDS

Martin Scorsese’s "No Direction Home: Bob Dylan" Grand Prize Winner

Martin Scorsese’s film, “No Direction Home: Bob Dylan” took home the Grand Prize tonight at the Banff World Television Awards. The “NHK President’s Prize” which recognizes excellence in the HDTV industry, was handed out to "Queen of Trees,” while "Y in Vyborg" and "The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs” also took home coveted Rockie Awards as the two winners of the Special Jury Prizes. With the largest number of entries submitted over the past five years, awards were handed out in a variety of categories—with 15 different countries taking home the honours.

2006-06-11

THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ASKS THE CRTC TO REPORT ON THE IMPACT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND THE BROADCASTING INDUSTRY

Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, speaking at the Banff World Television Festival, announced that the Government will ask the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to undertake a study of how continuing technological changes are expected to shape the entire broadcasting industry in the years ahead.

2006-06-09

GREEN PAPER RELEASED ON THE FUTURE OF CANADIAN TELEVISION
Banff World Television Festival’s “Town Hall” Session to Discuss Findings

Setting the stage for a lively debate, The Banff World Television Festival has released a Green Paper to facilitate the Wednesday, June 14 “Town Hall” session on the future of Canadian television. This hour-long discussion and debate will be hosted by CBC’s Peter Mansbridge and will look to industry leaders, producers and BANFF delegates to find new solutions and directions for the current funding dilemma.

2006-05-31

WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION - TORONTO ANNOUNCE WINNER OF QUEBECOR BANFF MENTORSHIP AWARD

Women in Film and Television - Toronto (WIFT-T), in partnership with Quebecor Fund’s Professional Development Program Grants for Under-Represented Groups (PDPT), and in association with the Banff World Television Festival, is pleased to announce Rita Deverell as the winner of this year’s Quebecor BANFF Mentorship Award. This national competitive program is awarded to one talented Canadian female or male producer of a visible minority or Aboriginal group. The award will be presented to Deverell at the festival’s Annual Awards Lunch on Monday, June 12, 2006.

2006-05-30

DESPERATE NETWORKS AUTHOR AND NEW YORK TIMES JOURNALIST BILL CARTER TO PROVIDE GLOBAL TELEVISION CLOSING ADDRESS AT BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL

Rounding out a stellar lineup of confirmed speakers, the Banff World Television Festival has announced that bestselling author and New York Times journalist Bill Carter will provide the Global Television Closing Address at this year’s Festival. Carter, author of The Late Shift and the recently released Desperate Networks, has reported on the television industry for more than 30 years and will share his industry insight with BANFF delegates on June 14, 2006.

2006-05-16

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL’S ACTRA’S 2006 JOHN DRAINIE AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO CBC TELEVISION’S WENDY MESLEY

Honouring her distinguished contribution to broadcasting, ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) and the Banff World Television Festival are pleased to announce CBC’s Wendy Mesley as the recipient of ACTRA’s 2006 John Drainie Award. The Award will be presented to Ms. Mesley during the Annual Awards Lunch at the Banff World Television Festival on Monday, June 12th, 2006.

2006-05-09

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL ADDS “PRISON BREAK” CREATOR PAUL SCHEURING TO ITS ELITE MASTER CLASS SESSION LINEUP

Pumping up an already stellar list of confirmed speakers, the Banff World Television Festival has added Paul Scheuring, Creator, Writer and Executive Producer of the international television hit, “Prison Break,” to its growing list of Master Class speakers. Scheuring’s session will take place on June 13.

2006-05-02

BANFF WORLD TELEVISON FESTIVAL TO HONOUR GUY A. LEPAGE WITH THE SIR PETER USTINOV COMEDY AWARD AND ANNOUNCES PLAYBACK BEST CANADIAN AWARD NOMINEES

Recognizing one of the most renowned figures in the Francophone entertainment industry, the Banff World Television Festival is pleased to announce Guy A. Lepage as the recipient of its prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award. Lepage, an award-winning director and media mogul, is a leading figure in the Canadian comedy scene, known for pushing artistic boundaries and earning a reputation as a comedic genius. The Comedy Award will be presented to Lepage during the Global Television Banff World Television Awards Show on Monday, June 12.

2006-04-26

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL TO HONOUR CBS TELEVISION WITH 2006 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Continuing to recognize television’s top performers and pioneers, Banff World Television Festival has announced CBS Television as recipient of its 2006 Outstanding Achievement Award. Selected by the BANFF Board of Directors, CBS is being honoured for its groundbreaking programming, consistently solid ratings and overall contribution to the television industry. Armando Nuñez, Jr., President of CBS Paramount International Television will attend BANFF to accept the award for CBS.

2006-04-18

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL TO HONOUR OSCAR®-WINNER PAUL HAGGIS WITH “NBC UNIVERSAL CANADA AWARD OF DISTINCTION”

Writer & Director of “Crash” Also Slated to Participate in the “In Conversation With…” Speaker Series

Recognizing an individual who exemplifies achievement and advancement in the Canadian entertainment industry, the Banff World Television Festival announced today that Academy Award® winner Paul Haggis will be honoured with the first-ever “NBC Universal Canada Award of Distinction.” This award, presented by NBC Universal Canada, will be bestowed during a special luncheon at the Banff World Television Festival on June 12th.

2006-04-13

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL’S 2006 DELUXE OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO QUANTEL

Recognizing its contributions and leadership role in the use of digital technology as a creative tool, the Banff World Television Festival has announced Quantel as recipient of the 2006 Deluxe Outstanding Technical Achievement Award. The selection was made in consultation with technology executives from the postproduction and broadcast industries throughout Canada.

2006-04-06

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL ADDS TWO NEW SPEAKERS TO ITS STELLAR MASTER CLASS SESSION LINEUP

Ali LeRoi (“Everybody Hates Chris”) and Scott Peters (“The 4400”) Confirmed

Adding to a growing roster of fascinating and celebrated speakers, Banff World Television Festival organizers have confirmed Ali LeRoi, Executive Producer and Co-Creator CBS Paramount International Television’s hit comedy series “Everybody Hates Chris,” and Scott Peters, Creator, Executive Producer, Co-Creator and Writer for the CBS Paramount International’s international hit drama series “The 4400” for BANFF 2006’s Master Class sessions.

2006-04-03

BANFF WORLD TELEVISON FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NOMINEES
FOR 27th ANNUAL BANFF WORLD TELEVISION AWARDS

101 Programs from 24 Countries Are Set to Compete

With the largest number of entries submitted over the past five years, the Banff World Television Festival is pleased to announce its 2006 Banff World Television Award nominees. This year’s Festival boasts 101 nominated programs across 18 categories, from more than 1,000 entries submitted.

2006-03-27

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL CONFIRMS BEST-SELLING AUTHOR STEVEN JOHNSON AS THE CBC/RADIO-CANADA OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Pushing the envelope with a stimulating line-up of speakers, Banff World Television Festival announced renowned author Steven Berlin Johnson as this year's CBC/Radio-Canada Opening Keynote Speaker. A brilliant cross-disciplinary thinker, Mr. Johnson has authored several popular books on the intersection of science, technology and personal experience. His latest best-selling work, Everything Bad Is Good For You, argues that the popular culture some love to hate is getting better—and is even making us smarter.

2006-03-23

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP OF “IN CONVERSATION WITH…” AND "MASTER CLASS" PRESENTERS

First Wave of Confirmed Speakers Include Howard Davine (Touchstone Television), Gary Carter (FremantleMedia), Jane Root (Discovery Channel), Richard J. Lewis (“CSI”) and Neil Docherty (CBC’s “the fifth estate”)

The Banff World Television Festival has announced its first round of confirmed guest speakers for this summer’s event. Organizers have confirmed the participation of Howard Davine, Executive Vice President of Touchstone Television (“Desperate Housewives,” “Lost”); Gary Carter, Chief Creative Officer, New Platforms of FremantleMedia; and Jane Root, Vice President & General Manager of Discovery Channel in special one-hour forums titled “In Conversation With…” These informal conversations, where each speaker is interviewed one-on-one in front of the Festival audience, have proven to draw out unique insights from participants and are among the most popular with BANFF delegates.

2006-03-14

NBC UNIVERSAL TO SPONSOR INAUGURAL “AWARD OF DISTINCTION” AT THE BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL

The Banff World Television Festival announced today that NBC Universal Canada will sponsor a special Canadian culture and entertainment honour to be named the “NBC Universal Canada Award of Distinction” This annual tribute will be decided upon by a committee of peers and will recognize an individual that best exemplifies achievement or advancement in the Canadian entertainment industry. The NBC Universal award will be one of several honours bestowed during a special June 12th luncheon at BANFF 2006.

2006-03-10

CWC/BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED

Canadian Women in Communications (CWC) announces the launch of a new scholarship that will allow one of its members to hear from the greatest minds in television, network with major TV executives from around the world, as well as gain knowledge, contacts and confidence by attending the Banff World Television Festival in June 2006. The scholarship is being offered in partnership with The CWC/Banff World Television Scholarship and will be awarded to one CWC member.

2006-02-28

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL STRENGTHENS ITS SYNERGY WITH THE INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY THROUGH EMERGENT SISTER EVENT nextMEDIA 2006

nextMEDIA to Offer the Perfect Lead into BANFF 2006 and Provide Delegates a Rounded, One-Stop Experience

Recognizing new media platforms as an invaluable part of today’s television industry, Banff World Television Festival has ramped-up the program for its lead-in, sister conference, nextMEDIA 2006, to offer delegates an all-encompassing experience in one exceptional locale. nextMEDIA (June 9-11, 2006) will deliver the latest information on cutting-edge multi-platform distribution and content, kicking off a six-day agenda that culminates with BANFF 2006 (June 11-14, 2006).

2006-02-21

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL AND NHK CONTINUE COMMITMENT TO HD EXCELLENCE WITH $25,000 “NHK PRESIDENT’S PRIZE”

Award to be Presented During 27th Banff World Television Festival, Entry Deadline February 28th

Reinforcing its commitment to the global HDTV industry, the Banff World Television Festival has joined forces with NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, to offer up the prestigious “NHK President’s Prize” for the 6th consecutive year. NHK will sponsor the special award, which includes a $25,000 (Cdn) cash prize for the best HDTV program.

2006-02-15

A GREAT PITCH MEANS BIG DOCUMENTARY PAYDAY AT THE 27TH BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL

BANFF and CTV Present CTV Canadian Documart

Ushering a global call for the best documentary pitch, The Banff World Television Festival and CTV have once again joined forces to host the CTV Canadian Documart—an annual competition offering a lucrative pitching prize. CTV has once again donated $100,000 in support of the contest, giving documentary filmmakers healthy incentive to participate.

2006-01-30

CTV SET TO AWARD 30 FELLOWSHIPS FOR 27TH BANFF WORLD TELEVISION FESTIVAL, JUNE 11 – 14, 2006

Banff World Television Festival and CTV proudly announced 30 new Fellowships for the BANFF 2006 festival, June 11 – 14, 2006. Presented annually to emerging Canadian television professionals, this year’s winners will join the stellar list of past CTV Fellowship recipients including: critically-acclaimed television director, Jeremy Podeswa (Commander in Chief, Six Feet Under, Carnivàle ); award-winning television writer, Hart Hanson (Bones); screenwriter Karen Walton (The Many Trials of One Jane Doe); filmmaker and director Alex Chapple (Shades of Black: The Conrad Black Story); independent producer Helena Cynamon (Downtown: A Street Tale); and director John Fawcett (Last Exit), among others.

2006-01-23

FIRST TRANCHE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING DECISION MAKERS ANNOUNCED
50 OF THE WORLD’S MOST SENIOR PROGRAM COMMISSIONERS

More than 50 of the world’s most senior program commissioners have confirmed their participation in the International Programming Decision Makers stream at the Banff World Television Festival, it was announced today. Festival organizers expect more than 150 program commissioners to be amongst the 1,400 industry executives who will attend the festival.

2006-01-17

House Creator & Writer David Shore to Present
Master Class at Banff World Television Festival

David Shore, the Emmy Award-winning television Writer, Creator and Executive Producer of the highly successful NBC television series House, will present a Master Class on “Creating a Hit TV Series” at the Banff World Television Festival, June 11 – 14, 2006.

2005-10-16

Banff World Television Awards make their debut as Call for Entries unveiled
Interactive Television Programs included in 18 Categories for 2006

The organizers of the world's largest television program competition announced today the rebranding of the Banff Rockie Awards as the Banff World Television Awards. This progression reflects the heightened prestige associated with a nomination or victory, and the respect leading producers and broadcasters around the world have for the fiercely independent judging process.

2005-10-16

nextMEDIA to Advance the Banff World Television Festival

nextMEDIA - The International Interactive Media Festival is set to return to the breathtaking Canadian Rocky Mountains June 9 - 11, 2006. Capitalizing on the synergies between traditional and advanced media platforms, nextMEDIA will immediately precede the Banff World Television Festival being held June 11 - 14, 2006.

2005-10-05

Banff World Television Festival partners with Reed MIDEM
to present MIPCOM Workshop Series – Program Commissioning Outlook 2010

Organized and presented by the Banff World Television Festival in partnership with Reed MIDEM, Programme Commissioning Outlook 2010 is the first breakfast workshop series taking place at MIPCOM 2005, October 17 – 20, in Cannes, France.“We are thrilled to be partnering with Reed MIDEM to produce this series,” said Robert Montgomery, CEO of the Banff World Television Festival. “Connecting decision-makers with producers is our main focus, and facilitating this at such a prestigious market is a win-win for everyone. Programme Commissioning Outlook 2010 promises to provide both commissioners and creators the insight required to develop innovative, audience driven stories over the next five years.”

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