Networking Day seminar and roundtables are only available as a day pass or as part of the full Forum Pass.
1:30 – 3:00 pm
New Deal: Broadcaster Update
Navigating the labyrinth of television financing can be daunting at the best of times. Some funding sources have dried up and others are emerging. The myriad mergers, acquisitions and re-acquisitions of the major Canadian networks over the past few years have also caused concerns. But now that the dust is settling, what does it all mean for content creators? Join us for a discussion with network executives in a revealing session about their programming strategies and plans, licensing terms and new development funds.
Moderator
Michael Ghent, Executive Producer, Make Believe Media
Guest Speakers
Murray Battle, Director of Independent Production and Presentation, Knowledge Network
Michael Claydon, Area Executive Producer, Independent Documentaries, CBC Television
Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, Canada Media Fund
Sarah Jane Flynn, Senior Director, Factual Content, Shaw Media
Claire Freeland, Director of Original Programming, Rogers Media Inc.
Robin Johnston, Production Executive and Head of Regional Independent Production, Bell Media
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Networking Roundtables
Your chance to network, build relationships, gain market intelligence and personal feedback. Pre-registration by phone is required.
Roundtable Participants
Robin Mirsky, Executive Director, Rogers Telefund – SOLD OUT
Melanie Friesen, Western Board Member, Astral’s Harold Greenberg Fund
Tracey Friesen, Executive Producer, Pacific and Yukon Region, NFB
Catherine Warren, Board Member, Communications Chair, Bell Fund – SOLD OUT
3:30 – 5:30pm
Telefilm Canada Tête-a-tête Meetings
Designed to foster Canadian co-production and international sales, this unique series of meetings provides the opportunity to discuss current projects with international producers, distributors and commissioning editors. Canadian producers are strongly urged to attend The Forum’s international sessions prior to their meetings in order to best utilise time spent with international guests. Pre-registration is required for these sessions. Participants, application form and eligibility criteria.
5:30 – 6:45pm
Networking Cocktail Hour at the Film Centre
Knowledge Network turns 30 and we want to raise our glasses and salute them!
Knowledge has been a wonderful supporter of BC filmmakers for the past 30 years. VIFF and the Forum is honoured to celebrate their anniversary and would love for you to join us for cocktails and give them a big round of applause!