tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:10:24 +0000<b>A daily update of the Festival's highlights from the winners of the CWC/Banff World Television Festival Scholarship</b>http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (CWC)Blogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-2029046647055202253Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:58:00 +00002008-07-02T18:40:10.738-06:00It's been a couple of weeks since the BANFF experience and I have been trying to get back into a comfortable rhythm in my life but I have to admit that I  haven't quite gotten there yet.  No sooner did I get off the plane and back into town, a production that I was working on demanded my much needed time and attention and soon after that, I was lost in planning my son's 4th birthday party - I http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/07/i-did-it-my-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nicole Brooks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-8078953035542588060Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:43:00 +00002008-06-13T05:23:10.553-06:00So what of the last day of the festival?... for most, it was a time of recovery from the fun BBQ the night before and the after parties that went on to the wee hours of the morning.  For me, I had scheduled 3 meetings with commissioning editors prior to my departure with the first set at 9 am.  It was a ghost town, I would say only one third of the usual crowd was milling about but nevertheless http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/home-stretch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nicole Brooks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-7989521743965483658Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:21:00 +00002008-06-12T20:47:09.856-06:00We made it through the festival, my internet frustrations were enormous, so I wanted to blog now that I am home.I think this was one of the best festivals I have been to, the speakers that were presented were fantastic, they had a couple of new formats for presentations which I think came directly from comments of past delegates, there were far more social events during the festival, which is a http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/no-sooner-did-it-begin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Margie Hope)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-4144788888474205554Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:11:00 +00002008-06-11T07:43:24.518-06:00Wow there really is not rest for the weary - what a day... Yesterday was so jammed packed, I can barely think straight this morning.  Nevertheless, here are the highlights:My day began with a great workshop called Brazil: Co-productions and beyond.  I learned so much in way of co-productions and how great content can be extended to the entire world.  I almost felt that I could become an http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/wow-there-really-is-not-rest-for-weary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nicole Brooks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-4571956224093509851Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:21:00 +00002008-06-11T16:21:08.777-06:00Looks like my internet travails are behind me.  Which is a good thing apparently Canada leads the world in internet usage and development.  So, we are pleasant, polite and cutting edge.  This information came to me yesterday during the panel discussion entitled The Biz: Where's the Audience?  The panel was moderated by a very entertaining Gavin McGarry and welcomed Anna Gecan, Vice President of http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/it-has-nothing-on-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Margie Hope)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-4330828649284854810Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:12:00 +00002008-06-10T12:51:44.547-06:00Scripted or non scripted reality TV?  That was a major part of this mornings discussion with Mark Pedowitz, President ABC Studios.  I was so pleased to hear that the upcoming summer will offer programming with substance, at least a little anyway.  I keep thinking that the reality wagon will run out; how many faux voyeur medleys are there?  Apparently it's endless.  The suite of programs Mr. http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/reality-tv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Margie Hope)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-4738250403462836704Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:10:00 +00002008-06-10T07:21:11.781-06:00My goodness, my goddess - not a lot of time to blog this morning - I am running a bit late but of course had to connect with all of you!  BANFF is proving to really be a wonderful experience.  I consider my DAY 2 , my more laid back day.  No real appointments were had but just met a lot of great people.  One of those great people I have to admit was my fellow blogger Margie ( good to connect withhttp://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/review-of-day-2-banff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nicole Brooks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-3488279141755860569Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:05:00 +00002008-06-10T10:12:26.356-06:00The festival is already flying by in a flurry.  I arrived late on Sunday, but in enough time to meet everyone for the famous Martini Madness hosted by Women in Film and Television - Alberta.  Fitting start to event that is as much "networking", we'll call it, as learning.  It was a pleasure to attend the Alberta Film Annual Awards Lunch, hosted by the hilarious Colin Mochrie.  Receiving and awardhttp://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/six-minute-dating-in-two-minutes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Margie Hope)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-2608798286846680888Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:50:00 +00002008-06-09T10:04:58.712-06:00So I decided to take it easy this morning - yesterday's events were quite turbulent to say the least and was full and in the end left me quite exhausted.  But it's all good.  My flight was delayed for 2 hours due to 'engine' problems (not cute) and my plans of being able to decompress for a few hours prior to heading to the introductory workshop were quickly eliminated - got in just in time to http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/review-of-day-1-banff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nicole Brooks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-1750010874795831504Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:04:00 +00002008-06-07T20:15:59.893-06:00and not a creature was stirring - not even my son!  Now with this 'quietness'  I am finally getting to my packing... and like a good girl should, I have already printed off my e-ticket and hotel voucher and have a pre-schedule of the meetings and panels that I will attend and  ultimately a mission in place.  I'm going to BANFF with an open spirit to roam new territory not really sure who I am http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/twas-night-before-banff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nicole Brooks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-7579326502523192001Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:09:00 +00002008-06-05T07:16:32.394-06:00 Alrighty then,I have arrived... would have 'arrived' yesterday but due to some technically difficulties couldn't but nevertheless I prevailed and here I am!!Would love to have the same type of preparation as my fellow blogger (save some of that wine for me) but to no avail - presently my prep has begun by simply informing my three year old (going on 30) that mommy has to leave on business - http://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/finally-up-and-running.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nicole Brooks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342628292100320143.post-412752419986031474Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:18:00 +00002008-06-05T09:50:48.991-06:00Hi,Here I am half dead, but live from Calgary, gearing up for the long awaited departure to the Banff World Television Festival.  To prepare for this venture, I am doing what any clear thinking woman would do ~ go lounge on a houseboat with 10 other girlfriends and gallons of wine.  Very inspirational.I hope this test-o-blog works.  Bye for now,Margiehttp://festival2008express.blogspot.com/2008/06/hi-lisa-here-i-am-half-dead-but-live.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Margie Hope)0