BANFF provides several unique opportunities for content producers, directors, and writers to get the exposure and access they need to take their business to the next level through its competitions and market access programs.
All of our competitions are now closed. Please stay updated for the announcements of all of this year's finalists!
SHAW MEDIA REALITY & FACTUAL SHOWRUNNER TRAINING PROGRAM
Giving 5 experienced producers, directors or story editors the chance to hone their skills as reality and factual showrunners, including exclusive sessions at BANFF where they will receive valuable information on casting, budgeting and financing. Deadline for applications is March 16, 2012.
PILOTS
The BANFF International Pilots Competition honours and showcases ground-breaking new projects from around the world. Deadline for entries is March 23, 2012.
DEAL MAKERS LIVE!
A pitch competition and market simulation reflecting the realities of creating, selling and making shows in today's world of cross-platform content production.
nextMEDIA DIGITAL LAUNCH PAD
Seeking out the hottest new web sites and the freshest online programs from content creators worldwide for potential partnerships with interactive agencies and brands.
BELL MEDIA NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
Developing the Canadian television industry by bringing emerging producers, writers and directors to BANFF.
GLOBAL WRITERS APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Fostering a new generation of Canadian television writers with a special BANFF experience and a four-week internship in the story department of a prime-time series. Deadline for applications is March 9, 2012.
