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BANFF’s Indigenous Screen Summit to be held in-person this year


TORONTO – The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF), the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today the first in-person Indigenous Screen Summit will be held at this year’s festival, which is running from June 12 to 15. The idea behind the summit is to “shine a light on the diverse talent and exciting screen content being created by Indigenous storytellers in Canada,” a press release explains. “It will facilitate conversation and empower the goals of Indigenous entertainment industry professionals from Canada and around the world, seeking to connect partners, explore trends, create opportunities, and amplify...