Banff World Media Festival Unveils Board of Director Changes Amid Industry Contraction

Story by Etan Vlessing

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Banff World Media Festival reshapes its leadership as the entertainment industry faces contraction and consolidation.

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Prentiss Fraser of Fifth Season and Jane Rimer of Banijay Rights join the Banff board, signaling the festival's efforts to adapt to a changing global TV landscape.
Andrew Peterson, head of YouTube Canada, also joins the Banff board, underscoring the festival's focus on digital content and platforms amid industry shifts.

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Prentiss Fraser, Jane Rimer, Andrew Peterson, Sally Catto, Colin Bohm, Brenda Gilbert, Patrick Vien, Sean Cohan, Fifth Season, Banijay Rights, CBC, Toon Boom Animation, Bron Media, A+E Networks, Bell Media

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