Banff World Media Festival

📢 Calling for Scripted, Unscripted, Kids, Music on Screen, and Podcast projects from around the world! 🌐 ICYMI: 2025 entries are open for the world's best screen & audio content, with the best rate to enter until Nov. 15 Banff World Media Festival's prestigious Rockie Awards is one of the top entertainment industry competitions, recognizing excellence across genres and continents for almost five decades. Enter now to propel your work in front of the international screen industry’s most influential players! 🏆️ For more info visit: https://lnkd.in/g-ga2jgZ #RockieAwards #BanffMediaFestival #GlobalExcellence #BestInContent

We are excited to welcome Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media, as incoming BANFF Foundation Chair! “I am honoured to assume the Board Chair position at BANFF. With a reputation as a robust event at the forefront of the conversations that matter most in our global industry, the Festival is primed for growth. I look forward to collaborating with the team and continuing the work of the incomparable Kevin Beggs to expand BANFF’s global impact while showcasing the many opportunities Canadian companies, organizations and creatives bring to our industry,” said Cohan. Cohan steps into the role following the tenure of Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group Chair & Chief Creative Officer, who served as Chair of the Board for three years. Beggs will continue to serve on the BANFF Board, ensuring his valuable experience remains an asset to the organization. “We’re delighted to welcome Sean as the new Chair to guide BANFF into its next chapter. As the media landscape continues to evolve, Sean’s forward-thinking vision and global perspective will be invaluable in shaping the future of the festival and fostering innovation across the industry,” added BANFF’s Executive Director, Jenn Kuzmyk. “We’re deeply grateful for Kevin’s incredible contribution over the last few years as Chair. His dedication has elevated the festival to new heights, strengthening its position as a premiere global media event. We’re so pleased to have Kevin remain on board, continuing to lend his expertise.” #BanffMediaFestival #BANFFfoundation

It was a dream come true to celebrate the accomplished alumni of the BANFF Spark Accelerator and welcome a new group of 25 incredible BANFF Spark: Producers Edition participants. Thank you to our partner Paramount in Canada for reigniting the Spark!✨ Let's get to work!🙌 https://lnkd.in/gYzD3cAn Photo: George Pimentel #BANFFSPARK #BanffMediaFestival #WomenInMedia #ParamountPlusInCanada

Congratulations to the 2025 BANFF Spark: Producers Edition cohort! ✨️ Learn more about the 25 women-owned production companies taking part in the reignited #BANFFSpark program, powered by Paramount in Canada, and meet them at BANFF next June: https://lnkd.in/gPusQhJY “We are thrilled to work with these incredibly talented women. This cohort includes an impressive roster of multiple Canadian and international award-winning producers, and entrepreneurs with high-level production experience. We thank our program partner Paramount in Canada for sharing our commitment to strengthen equity in our industry and continuing to support women-owned businesses to scale up and make an even greater impact on the global stage,” said Jenn Kuzmyk, Executive Director of the Banff World Media Festival. “Paramount in Canada is proud to support and invest in the BANFF Spark Program, Producers Edition to continue its legacy of supporting diversity within the production community”, said Vanessa Case, Vice President Content, Paramount , Canada. “Evolution is crucial to our industry. It’s not only necessary, but it’s in our industry’s best interest to find new female voices and provide tangible opportunities and learnings they can use for years to come and pass on to the next generation.” Learn more about the BANFF Spark program at https://lnkd.in/gYzD3cAn #BanffMediaFestival #WomenInMedia #ParamountPlusInCanada

🚨 Last Call for Applications! 🚨 The application deadline for the BANFF Spark Accelerator: Producers Edition is today at 3 PM ET. The Producers Edition of the national #BANFFSpark program aims to achieve gender parity in the media industry by supporting the growth, investment, scaling, and sustainability of established and mid-career women-owned production companies. Twenty-five women will participate in a series of customized, virtual sessions covering business strategy, finance, and marketing best practices; one-on-one concierge meetings and curated sessions at the 2025 Banff World Media Festival. Apply here https://lnkd.in/e-hdwzr

#BANFF45 celebrated the music that moves the content we love. Featuring sessions with leading talent like the multi-nominated Grammy and Emmy award-winning Nora Felder, the addition of the NEW "Best Use of Music in a Series" category at the #RockieAwards, and a "Soundtrack Showcase" party in downtown Banff featuring live performances by amazing Alberta artists - Shaela Miller, Kyle McKearney, Kuzi Cee and Nuela Charles - the Festival highlighted the vital role of music in storytelling and entertainment. 🎶 Get your #BANFFinspired soundtrack to jazz up your summer here https://lnkd.in/gxbCqWUp

#ICYMI, Jenn Kuzmyk, Executive Director, Banff World Media Festival announced a new partnership with Paramount in Canada to reignite the BANFF SPARK Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media: Producers Edition. This initiative aims to empower women of colour, Indigenous women, women with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI women, and non-binary individuals to scale up their production business and advance both domestically, and across the global media industry. Applications are open until August 12. Visit this link https://lnkd.in/e-hdwzr to learn more and apply.

Exciting News! The BANFF SPARK Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media: Producers Edition in partnership with Paramount in Canada is now accepting applications! The Producers Edition of the national #BANFFSpark program aims to achieve gender parity in the media industry by supporting the growth, investment, scaling, and sustainability of established and mid-career women-owned production companies. Twenty-five women will participate a series of customized, virtual sessions covering business strategy, finance, and marketing best practices; one-on-one concierge meetings and curated sessions at the 2025 Banff World Media Festival. Ready to join this incredible opportunity? Visit this link https://lnkd.in/e-hdwzr to learn more and apply today! Questions? Email us at [email protected]

#BANFFMediaFestival isn't just about business meetings. Our #BANFF45 opening night cocktail reception set the stage for making unforgettable industry connections over the Festival days and beyond! Recognize anyone? Tag them in the comments below! Photo: Kristian Bogner

#BANFFMediaFestival is the ideal place for content creators and producers to engage directly with leading international development executives, distributors, programmers, and funders. At #BANFF2024, we provided over 2,600 facilitated and drop-in meeting opportunities (including our NEW Collaboration Station format!) to help delegates forge new connections, and propel their projects and career forward. #BANFF45