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The Banff World Media Festival announced the winners of the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition, with 'The Pitt,' 'The Simpsons,' and 'Empathie' among the top honorees.
Jesse Armstrong, creator of 'Succession', lauded actors Brian Cox and Peter Capaldi for their performances and discussed the origins of his popular HBO drama at the Banff World Media Festival.
Ken Jeong, Jason Priestley, Mae Martin, and Tantoo Cardinal have been named Rockie Awards Gala honorees at this year's Banff World Media Festival, where they will be celebrated for their contributions to the industry.
Jinny Howe, the head of scripted series at Netflix, has been announced as a keynote speaker for the upcoming Banff World Media Festival. She will share insights into the streaming giant's content strategy and industry trends.
The Directors Guild of Canada has issued a manifesto at the Banff World Media Festival, advocating for AI protections for creatives in Canadian film and TV, stating that "efficiency is not creativity."
Jinny Howe, head of U.S. and Canada scripted series, unveiled plans for a new hockey romancer, ‘Ice Breaker,’ at the Banff World Media Festival during a keynote address.
Jesse Armstrong, the acclaimed creator and executive producer of HBO's 'Succession,' has been announced as a keynote speaker for the upcoming Banff World Media Festival.
The Banff World Media Festival has announced the nominees for its 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition, with series like 'Abbott Elementary' and 'The Pitt' receiving mentions, and actors such as Jacob Elordi and Amanda Seyfried vying for prizes.
Georgie Holt, co-founder of 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast, stated at the Banff World Media Festival that data eliminates the need for guesswork in storytelling.
A trade dispute involving former President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, concerning the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, is casting a shadow over the Banff World Media Festival.
"Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong and actor Henry Winkler are confirmed to participate in the Banff World Media Festival, with Armstrong delivering a keynote address.
The Canadian Rockies gathering will spotlight Spanish filmmakers as international co-production partners while global streamers make their own originals like 'Money Heist' and 'Berlin' locally.