BANFF / nextMEDIA 2010
Registration for the 2010 Banff World Television Festival is now open.
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:
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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.
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Connect with the Interactive talent that will take your content properties to new and growing audiences.
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Discover key strategies, with specialized content aimed at high growth areas of media.
January 28, 2010, 5:20 pm
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.
January 28, 2010, 5:18 pm
Disruptive Technologies - How Opportunity Shapes your Business
Disruptive Technologies - one of the most pressing problems for the media industry, or one of the greatest opportunities of our time? This spring join writer, consultant and entrepreneur Matt Mason, author of The Pirate’s Dilemma as he discusses his work and expertise on how youth culture is changing the way capitalism works. Matt’s keynote will address the problems and opportunities created by the rise of piracy and what can be learned from it, as we adapt business models to the new realities of media. Hear compelling cases as to why piracy should be viewed as not just a threat, but as a force driving the evolution of how we do business.
Here's a taste of what's to come
January 28, 2010, 5:21 pm