TORONTO — Organizers of the Banff World Media Festival today announced CRTC chair and CEO Ian Scott will speak on the opening day of the virtual Banff 2021 festival, which starts Monday, June 14.
Scott’s virtual keynote session will kick off the festival’s Marketplace Week (June 14 to 18) and a month of curated online programming (running until July 16).
With delegates from more than 50 countries, the Banff Festival attracts some of the world’s top creators, producers, showrunners, talent, networks, studios, streamers, press and media companies. The 2021 edition of the Festival will build on the success of last year’s virtual event, with a purpose-built online platform that will connect the global media industry to ignite new projects and support business development, say organizers.
“In these unprecedented times, we’ve come to appreciate even more the importance of Canada’s high-quality broadcasting and production industries. While we must all adapt to significant changes, including proposed legislative changes that aim to make the broadcasting system more inclusive, this is nevertheless an exciting time for all those involved in the field. I’m certain the festival as a whole will reflect this enthusiasm and I look forward to contributing to this ongoing dialogue,” said Scott, in a press release.
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