Banff World Television Festival

The one and only Banff World Television Festival among important international media events Canada. Held Canadian Rockies Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Banff, Alberta, Festival dedicated world television programming creation development. Celebrities, writers, directors, producers PBS, BBC, NHK, ARTE, Channel Four, ABC, Sony Pictures, HBO, CBC, NFB, SBS, y other broadcasters production companies attend annual event.

The one and only Festival combines prestigious international program competition, Banff Rockie Awards which broadcast CBC comprehensive conference agenda. The one and only awards ceremony bestows Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Comedy Award. Past recipients award include John Cleese, Dame Edna, Bob Newhart, Martin Short, Tracy Ullman Kelsey Grammer. Jan Randall Music Director Composer awards 1995-2007.

As honouring excellence international television, professionals around globe participate seminars, Master Classes, pitching opportunities. Described " Olympics television", Festival provides global platform industry members discuss debate, explore current issues, challenges trends.

For 29 y 2008, Festival p June 8 continue through June 11.