Telefilm Canada supports the 2010 Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA Banff

Montreal, June 11, 2010 – Telefilm Canada is proud to support the 2010 edition of the Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA Banff, held from June 13 to 16, 2010. Telefilm’s support in business development is directed towards a range of professional and industry development activities at this year’s events in Banff.

“Telefilm is a proud supporter of the Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA, a catalyst for new partnerships, co-production deals, and deeper understanding of emerging multiplatform realities for the benefit of Canada’s audiovisual industry,” says Sheila de La Varende, Telefilm Canada’s Director of National and International Business Development.

The Banff World Television Festivalis an important content creation event and annual forum for business and creative opportunities for professionals from the TV and new media sectors. nextMEDIA is one of Canada’s key series of digital media conferences, connecting and educating professionals across various aspects of the business including multiplatform content creation, distribution, monetization, and mobile applications.

Visit www.banff2010.com for programming information.

About Telefilm Canada
Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to developing and promoting the Canadian audiovisual industry. Telefilm provides financial support to the private sector to create distinctively Canadian products that appeal to domestic and international audiences. Telefilm also administers the Canada Media Fund. Visit www.telefilm.ca.

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For more information:
Eva Hartling
Senior Advisor, External Communications
Telefilm Canada
514-283-0838, ext. 2090
hartlie@telefilm.ca
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