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Joly to open Banff Fest

TORONTO – Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Mélanie Joly will kick off the 2018 Banff World Media Festival this year with a keynote speech Sunday, June 10th at 4:30 p.m.Now in its 39th year, the Banff Fest is recognized globally as a one of the most important markets for executives working in the content industry.In addition, Banff hosts The Rockie Awards Program Competition, juried by a panel of 115 international industry professionals and covering all major genres, and the Rockie Awards Gala, which recognizes outstanding talent and celebrates some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names.  The Banff World Media...