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What's New for 2008

BANFF is keeping it fresh with new program strands for our delegates, guaranteed to keep you on top.

The Craft
The Craft series is a workshop-style, hour-long session that brings writers, directors and producers together to break down the creative process of making great television. This is a new strand of programming inspired by our delegates who craved a more interactive learning experience with the top-level creators we bring out to the festival.

The Biz
If you're a producer, this new programming strand is for you. The Biz examines various legal and business affairs issues relating to the production of television and new and emerging media projects. We'll go in-depth to help you learn the tools of the trade. Hear from our panel of experts how to protect yourself and your project.

Banff World Television Festival and Japan's NHK Partner On New Award Program Worth $20,000

The Banff World Television Festival (BANFF 2008) and NHK, Japan's public broadcaster, have joined forces to establish the "NHK Best Asian Program Prize", a new award highlighting TV programs both from Asia and about Asia. NHK has committed $20,000 (CDN) as title sponsor of the award with the winner being announced at the Banff World Television Awards Ceremony in June.

Banff World Television Festival Redesigns Banff Rockie Categories for its 2008 International Program Competition

Four New Prizes to be Awarded By Grand Jury

"BANFF 2008's program competition continues to recognize changes in international Television programming and the larger social and humanitarian issues that are reflected therein," says Jennifer Harkness, newly appointed Executive Director of the Festival. "We are very excited about these new prizes and categories, which are just the beginning of a number of new initiatives we plan for this year's event".

The Fairmont Banff Springs
Book yourself into the festival’s inimitable host hotel, the Fairmont Banff Springs. Reserve before March 31, 2008 to take advantage of the Early Bird Rate, starting at $257. Book early; the Springs always sells out. Plus, your reservation automatically qualifies you to win prizes. Stay at the heart of the festival. Click here for more.

Deals Abound at 28th Edition of Banff World Television Festival

A slew of new deals were brokered at the 2007 Banff World Television Festival, which wrapped today. “The market for deal making has reached new heights in BANFF this year,” enthused David Fox, of New York-based David Fox & Associates. “I wouldn’t be surprised if a record number of ideas got the green light.” Jon Plowman, Head of Comedy for the BBC in London, added: “I don’t know of anywhere else in the world where the meeting of program makers and commissioners yields such a rich mix of talent and opportunity.