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Tuesday, October 24

9:30 AM	Delegate Lounge 9:30 AM-11:59 PM Head into the Delegate Lounge and connect with other delegates face-to-face in a dynamic virtual environment. You can also visit our Info Desk if you need any help navigating the Film Summit. Delegate Lounge is open 24/7, from 9:30am ET. Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the event. Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm ET See ‘who’s in the room’ and move freely from table to table for video chat networking. Meet select companies at their own branded tables. Search other delegates inside the Delegate Lounge and invite them to private or group video meetings at general networking tables. Take a seat at a table to join a conversation. It’s that easy! To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps: Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience Click on the "Enter" button below (this button appears on this page during the posted times) Allow camera and microphone access on your computer Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform. Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Playback Film Summit, so that the system recognizes you as an approved delegate. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there) Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your Playback Film Summit on BANFFXchange event Dashboard.
10:00 AM	Speed Networking 10:00 AM-10:45 AM *advance sign-up NOT required Stop by the Virtual Delegate Lounge to be matched up with other Film Summit attendees for five-minute speed networking sessions. These brief networking sessions are designed to maximize interaction with potential partners! Make sure to jot down names so you can reconnect on the BANFFXchange platform after the session wraps. To enter the Delegate Lounge for Speed Networking, follow these simple steps: Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience Click on the Delegate Lounge/room Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions times) Allow camera and microphone access on your computer Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform. Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Playback Film Summit event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved passholder. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there) Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your BANFFXchange Homepage. To participate in Speed Networking: Click on the 'Start Networking' button at the top of the screen The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. Five minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else. At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear Have fun!
11:00 AM	Speed Meetings: Mongrel Media, Vortex Media, Photon Films, OUTtv 11:00 AM-12:00 PM *advance sign-up IS required, see networking page for more details. Sign up opened: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 12:00 PM ET Sign up closed: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5:00 PM ET Speed Meetings are a fantastic opportunity for delegates to meet one-on-one with leading film agents, buyers, producers, distributors and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help advance your film project. Pre-set one-on-one Speed Meeting opportunities are available during the two days of the Film Summit. All meetings are seven minutes long with a three minute transition time between meetings. Attendees who secured spots in advance need to check-in for the session at least 10 minutes before your meeting start time by clicking the "Join Session" button on the session page in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar. If you’re late, your spot will be given away to an attendee on standby. Attendees who signed up for standby should check in at the session room (Zoom link in the "Join Session" button in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar) no later than 10 minutes before the first pitching time in the session and should be prepared to stay until the end of the session, in case the last meeting becomes available due to a no-show. Speaking Marko Orlic Director, Acquisitions & Sales Mongrel Media Inc Nataline Rodrigues SVP of Development Vortex Media Lauren Whitelaw Head of Programming OUTtv Network Inc Sardé Hardie VP Acquisitions + Sales Photon Films and Media
12:00 PM	Going modern: will C-11 breathe new life into Canadian film? 12:00 PM-12:45 PM How will a modernized Broadcasting Act impact Canada’s indie film sector? Hear from a panel of industry experts as they discuss whether new regulations at the CRTC could help the sector by injecting new money in the system, or potentially create new problems. Speaking Tonya Williams Founder & Executive Director Reelworld Foundation Noah Segal Co-President Elevation Pictures Corp. Kyle Irving Co-Owner and Executive Producer Eagle Vision Anand Ramayya Producer Karmafilm Inc.
1:00 PM	Topic Tables > Connecting voices: unions, guilds and community organizations 1:00 PM-1:45 PM Topic Tables Connect with some of the key players in the Canadian film industry and learn more about how these organizations are working for you. *advance sign-up is NOT required Join a virtual topic table for a small group conversation with a table host and up to eight delegates. Discuss important topics facing today's industry, meet delegates, and decision makers. Each session has a central theme, and has at least six tables with an industry expert at each one to answer your burning questions, facilitate conversation and encourage industry connections. We encourage delegates to visit multiple topic tables during the 45-minute session. Speaking Laurie Januska Director of Programming WIFT Women In Film & Television Toronto Zach Lipovsky Chair, National Director Division Directors Guild of Canada Winnie Luk Executive Director Disability Screen Office Joy Loewen CEO National Screen Institute Aaron Unrau Manager of Industrial Relations Writers Guild of Canada Pahull Bains Communications Director Reelworld Screen Institute Taisa Dekker Industry Initiatives & Outreach ACTRA Toronto Joan Jenkinson Co-Founder and CEO Black Screen Office
2:00 PM	BlackBerry: a marketing case study from title to screen 2:00 PM-2:45 PM *advance sign-up is NOT required Pull up a chair to hear the live backstory behind the marketing of Rhombus Media and Elevation Pictures’ BlackBerry. How the Elevation Pictures team turned a film about a defunct mobile device into a campaign that led to one of the biggest opening weekends for a domestic film in years. Speaking Matthew Miller President Zapruder Films Kelly Townsend Editor Playback Adrian Love Executive Vice President and General Manager Elevation Pictures Corp.
3:00 PM	Topic Tables > Financing + funding: the good, the bad and the money 3:00 PM-3:45 PM Topic Table Connect with some key producers, funders and lawyers who will share tips, resources and insights on how to access development and production financing for your next project. *advance sign-up is NOT required Join a virtual topic table for a small group conversation with a table host and up to eight delegates. Discuss important topics facing today's industry, meet delegates, and decision makers. Each session has a central theme, and has at least six tables with an industry expert at each one to answer your burning questions, facilitate conversation and encourage industry connections. We encourage delegates to visit multiple topic tables during the 45-minute session. Speaking Jeff Vanderwal Vice President, Scripted Cineflix Productions Jessica Adams Producer Adani Pictures Anna Newallo Program Consultant (Film & TV) Ontario Creates Melissa Amer Regional Feature Film Executive Ontario & Nunavut Telefilm Canada Mark Edwards Entertainment Lawyer, Managing Partner Edwards Creative Law Sally Lee Executive Director, CISF Canadian Independent Screen Fund
4:00 PM	Speed Meetings: Elevation Pictures, Bell Media, FilmNation 4:00 PM-5:00 PM advance sign-up IS required, see networking page for more details. Sign up opened: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 12:00 PM ET Sign up closed: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5:00 PM ET Speed Meetings are a fantastic opportunity for delegates to meet one-on-one with leading film agents, buyers, producers, distributors and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help advance your film project. Pre-set one-on-one Speed Meeting opportunities are available during the two days of the Film Summit. All meetings are seven minutes long with a three minute transition time between meetings. Attendees who secured spots in advance need to check-in for the session at least 10 minutes before your meeting start time by clicking the "Join Session" button on the session page in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar. If you’re late, your spot will be given away to an attendee on standby. Attendees who signed up for standby should check in at the session room (Zoom link in the "Join Session" button in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar) no later than 10 minutes before the first pitching time in the session and should be prepared to stay until the end of the session, in case the last meeting becomes available due to a no-show. Speaking Tory Jennings Director of Content, Crave Bell Media Liz Siegal Director of Physical Production FilmNation Entertainment Noah Segal Co-President Elevation Pictures Corp. Speed Meetings: Mongrel Media, Federgreen Entertainment, Neshama* 4:00 PM-5:00 PM *advance sign-up IS required, see networking page for more details. Sign up opened: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 12:00 PM ET Sign up closed: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5:00 PM ET Speed Meetings are a fantastic opportunity for delegates to meet one-on-one with leading film agents, buyers, producers, distributors and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help advance your film project. Pre-set one-on-one Speed Meeting opportunities are available during the two days of the Film Summit. All meetings are seven minutes long with a three minute transition time between meetings. Attendees who secured spots in advance need to check-in for the session at least 10 minutes before your meeting start time by clicking the "Join Session" button on the session page in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar. If you’re late, your spot will be given away to an attendee on standby. Attendees who signed up for standby should check in at the session room (Zoom link in the "Join Session" button in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar) no later than 10 minutes before the first pitching time in the session and should be prepared to stay until the end of the session, in case the last meeting becomes available due to a no-show. Speaking Avi Federgreen Producer (Federgreen Entertainment) & Distributor (Indiecan) Federgreen Entertainment Inc Lauren MacKinlay Creative Producer NESHAMA Entertainment Marko Orlic Director, Acquisitions & Sales Mongrel Media Inc
5:00 PM	Navigating financing for Canadian film in a global ecosystem 5:00 PM-5:45 PM From packaging and presales to private equity and copro partners – hear from industry stakeholders as they discuss the state of film financing in Canada, what the opportunities and challenges are in the global market, and current strategies to complete the financing on a domestic feature. Speaking Floyd Kane President Freddie Films Inc. Jessica Adams Producer Adani Pictures Paula Devonshire Owner Devonshire Productions Inc Kelly Townsend Editor Playback J.C. Mills President and Head of Content Cineflix Productions

Wednesday, October 25

12:00 AM	Delegate Lounge 12:00 AM-6:00 PM Head into the Delegate Lounge and connect with other delegates face-to-face in a dynamic virtual environment. You can also visit our Info Desk if you need any help navigating the Film Summit. Delegate Lounge: Open 24/7 Info Desk: Open 9:30am to 5:00pm ET Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the event. Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 9:30am - 6:00pm ET See ‘who’s in the room’ and move freely from table to table for video chat networking. Meet select companies at their own branded tables. Search other delegates inside the Delegate Lounge and invite them to private or group video meetings at general networking tables. Take a seat at a table to join a conversation. It’s that easy! To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps: Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience Click on the "Enter" button below (this button appears on this page during the posted times) Allow camera and microphone access on your computer Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform. Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Playback Film Summit, so that the system recognizes you as an approved delegate. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there) Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your Playback Film Summit on BANFFXchange event Dashboard.
10:00 AM	Speed Networking 10:00 AM-10:45 AM *advance sign-up NOT required Stop by the Virtual Delegate Lounge to be matched up with other Film Summit attendees for five-minute speed networking sessions. These brief networking sessions are designed to maximize interaction with potential partners! Make sure to jot down names so you can reconnect on the BANFFXchange platform after the session wraps. To enter the Delegate Lounge for Speed Networking, follow these simple steps: Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience Click on the Delegate Lounge/room Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Speed Networking sessions times) Allow camera and microphone access on your computer Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform. Be sure to use the same email addresses that you registered for the Playback Film Summit event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved passholder. Enter “the venue” (and follow prompts from there) Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your BANFFXchange Homepage. To participate in Speed Networking: Click on the 'Start Networking' button at the top of the screen The system will randomly match you with other participating delegates. Five minutes later the system will spin the wheel again and you’ll be matched with someone else. At the end of the session time the 'Start Speed Networking' button will disappear Have fun!
11:00 AM	Speed Meetings: Quiver Distribution, Bell Media, Vortex Media 11:00 AM-12:00 PM advance sign-up IS required, see networking page for more details. Sign up opened: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 12:00 PM ET Sign up closed: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5:00 PM ET Speed Meetings are a fantastic opportunity for delegates to meet one-on-one with leading film agents, buyers, producers, distributors and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help advance your film project. Pre-set one-on-one Speed Meeting opportunities are available during the two days of the Film Summit. All meetings are seven minutes long with a three minute transition time between meetings. Attendees who secured spots in advance need to check-in for the session at least 10 minutes before your meeting start time by clicking the "Join Session" button on the session page in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar. If you’re late, your spot will be given away to an attendee on standby. Attendees who signed up for standby should check in at the session room (Zoom link in the "Join Session" button in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar) no later than 10 minutes before the first pitching time in the session and should be prepared to stay until the end of the session, in case the last meeting becomes available due to a no-show. Speaking Berry Meyerowitz Co-Founder Quiver Distribution Natalie Igelfeld Senior Content Lead, Crave Bell Media Matt Orenstein Vice President, Acquisitions and Strategy Vortex Media Speed Meetings: Photon Films, Axia Films, CBC* 11:00 AM-12:00 PM *advance sign-up IS required, see networking page for more details. Sign up opened: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 12:00 PM ET Sign up closed: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5:00 PM ET Speed Meetings are a fantastic opportunity for delegates to meet one-on-one with leading film agents, buyers, producers, distributors and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help advance your film project. Pre-set one-on-one Speed Meeting opportunities are available during the two days of the Film Summit. All meetings are seven minutes long with a three minute transition time between meetings. Attendees who secured spots in advance need to check-in for the session at least 10 minutes before your meeting start time by clicking the "Join Session" button on the session page in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar. If you’re late, your spot will be given away to an attendee on standby. Attendees who signed up for standby should check in at the session room (Zoom link in the "Join Session" button in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar) no later than 10 minutes before the first pitching time in the session and should be prepared to stay until the end of the session, in case the last meeting becomes available due to a no-show. Speaking Sardé Hardie VP Acquisitions + Sales Photon Films and Media Jean Benoît Director of Operations Axia Films Mekhala Chaubal Legal Counsel CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
12:00 PM	In Flames: from Telefilm’s Talent to Watch program to the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Telefilm Partner Presentation Tracing its path from development and financing through Telefilm’s Talent to Watch program, production in Pakistan with an indie crew, to its premiere in the Directors’ Fortnight program at Cannes, In Flames’ director Zarrar Kahn and producer Anam Abbas will unveil the story behind this remarkable feature directorial debut in a conversation with Talent to Watch alumna, Shehrezade Mian (Producer, Concrete Valley). Speaking Zarrar Kahn Director & Screenwriter Anam Abbas Producer Shehrezade Mian Producer Markhor Pictures
1:00 PM	Topic Tables > Indie innovations: from sustainability to AI to discoverability 1:00 PM-1:45 PM Topic Table The film industry is evolving rapidly, and it's a full-time job just keeping up! Sit down with our table hosts to discuss everything from sustainability initiatives, to how we can embrace AI (and what we should question!), and innovative trends in marketing and discoverability. *advance sign-up is NOT required Join a virtual topic table for a small group conversation with a table host and up to eight delegates. Discuss important topics facing today's industry, meet delegates, and decision makers. Each session has a central theme, and has at least six tables with an industry expert at each one to answer your burning questions, facilitate conversation and encourage industry connections. We encourage delegates to visit multiple topic tables during the 45-minute session. Speaking Peggy Lainis Regional Feature Film Executive – English Market, Quebec Region Telefilm Canada Zena Harris President Green Spark Group Annelise Larson Digital Strategist for Media Veria.ca & StorypreneursUnite.com Jocelyn Wexler Development Executive at Wild Sheep Content/Editor-in-Chief at AI in Hollywood Wild Sheep Content Edward Hanrahan Virtual Production Designer William F White International Inc.
2:00 PM	Case study: The Queen of my Dreams’ journey from short film to feature 2:00 PM-2:45 PM *advance sign-up is NOT required Pull up a chair to hear the live backstory behind recently released Canadian film projects from the teams that made them. Don’t miss the chance to hear the story behind the development and production of The Queen of my Dreams, the feature film directorial debut from Fawzia Mirza. Join Fawzia, along with producers Andria Wilson Mirza and Jason Levangie as they share insights on the financing journey to turn a 2012 short into a feature film selected for the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Speaking Fawzia Mirza Co-Founder, Baby Daal Productions, Writer and Director, The Queen of my Dreams Baby Daal Productions Kelly Townsend Editor Playback Andria Wilson Mirza Co-Founder, Baby Daal Productions, Producer, The Queen of my Dreams Baby Daal Productions
3:00 PM	Topic Tables > Festival insights: meet the festival programmers 3:00 PM-3:45 PM Topic Table Meet some of the industry’s top festival programmers and learn more about getting your film on the festival circuit. Get details on the application process, benefits of having a festival release, and the built-in community that can come with the festival scene *advance sign-up is NOT required Join a virtual topic table for a small group conversation with a table host and up to eight delegates. Discuss important topics facing today's industry, meet delegates, and decision makers. Each session has a central theme, and has at least six tables with an industry expert at each one to answer your burning questions, facilitate conversation and encourage industry connections. We encourage delegates to visit multiple topic tables during the 45-minute session. Speaking Brandon Patry Lead, Marketing and Industry Relations Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival Jessica McNair Associate Producer, Rockie Awards Brunico Communications Ltd. Mitch Davis Artistic Director Fantasia International Film Festival Jason Anderson International Programmer Short Cuts + Nordic and Benelux features TIFF Toronto International Film Festival Curtis Woloschuk Director of Programming Vancouver International Film Festival VIFF Eric Bizzarri Co-Founder and CEO The Future of Film Showcase Kelly Boutsalis International Programmer, Canada TIFF Toronto International Film Festival
4:00 PM	Speed Meetings: Bell Media, Elevation Pictures, FilmNation 4:00 PM-5:00 PM advance sign-up IS required, see networking page for more details. Sign up opened: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 12:00 PM ET Sign up closed: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5:00 PM ET Speed Meetings are a fantastic opportunity for delegates to meet one-on-one with leading film agents, buyers, producers, distributors and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help advance your film project. Pre-set one-on-one Speed Meeting opportunities are available during the two days of the Film Summit. All meetings are seven minutes long with a three minute transition time between meetings. Attendees who secured spots in advance need to check-in for the session at least 10 minutes before your meeting start time by clicking the "Join Session" button on the session page in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar. If you’re late, your spot will be given away to an attendee on standby. Attendees who signed up for standby should check in at the session room (Zoom link in the "Join Session" button in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar) no later than 10 minutes before the first pitching time in the session and should be prepared to stay until the end of the session, in case the last meeting becomes available due to a no-show. Speaking Natalie Igelfeld Senior Content Lead, Crave Bell Media Liz Siegal Director of Physical Production FilmNation Entertainment Noah Segal Co-President Elevation Pictures Corp. Speed Meetings: Bell Media, Cinetic Media, Amazon Studios* 4:00 PM-5:00 PM *advance sign-up IS required, see networking page for more details. Sign up opened: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 12:00 PM ET Sign up closed: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5:00 PM ET Speed Meetings are a fantastic opportunity for delegates to meet one-on-one with leading film agents, buyers, producers, distributors and funders. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help advance your film project. Pre-set one-on-one Speed Meeting opportunities are available during the two days of the Film Summit. All meetings are seven minutes long with a three minute transition time between meetings. Attendees who secured spots in advance need to check-in for the session at least 10 minutes before your meeting start time by clicking the "Join Session" button on the session page in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar. If you’re late, your spot will be given away to an attendee on standby. Attendees who signed up for standby should check in at the session room (Zoom link in the "Join Session" button in your BANFFXchange agenda, or via your BANFFXchange calendar) no later than 10 minutes before the first pitching time in the session and should be prepared to stay until the end of the session, in case the last meeting becomes available due to a no-show. Speaking Tory Jennings Director of Content, Crave Bell Media Beth Iley Senior Development Executive Amazon Studios
5:00 PM	Finding your audience in the modern film market 5:00 PM-5:45 PM Filmmakers, distributors, exhibitors, sales agents and other experts explore some of the most recent strategies to boost the discoverability of indie films, and the ways marketing has evolved in recent years. Speaking Olivier Gauthier-Mercier Vice President, Distribution levelFILM Lindsay Goeldner VP of Production Fae Pictures Anita Lee Chief Programming Officer TIFF Toronto International Film Festival Hilary Hart Co-President Game Theory Films