BANFF 2018: Netflix to title Banff’s diversity initiative for five years

BANFF - Netflix has been named as the title partner of the Banff Diversity of Voices Initiative, a new training and development program for underrepresented emerging Canadian creators.With a focus on Indigenous, Francophone and female industry professionals, participants receive full registration to the festival, a curated professional development curriculum plus access to networking opportunities with senior creative and executive leaders. In addition, a sub-group of 25 program applicants take part in the Diversity of Voices Pitch Program where they receive personalized advice from industry mentors and take pitch meetings with international buyers plus receive a stipend to defray travel costs. ...