Banff World Television Festival 2008

Michael Poryes discusses how decisions were made on the storyline of Disney's hit show - Hannah Montana, what it is like in a story room, tips for writers, the repercussions of the Writer's Strike and his thoughts on the future of media.

Kevin and David chat about what it is like working in the writer's room on House.

David Hoselton chats with Kevin about his Master's Class at the Banff TV Fest, his fears on presenting and what it is like to write on 'House'.

A golf video that Kevin Fraser, Status Firm and I shot of the Golf Tournament that my friend, Brian Schecter of Puddle Duck Productions, organized for the Banff World Television Festival.

I had the thrill of talking to Timothy Kuryak of Discovery's new Planet Green at this year's Banff TV Fest. He is such a cool guy that gets it on so many levels - storytelling, social media, building multiplatforms, and educating and inspiring change through entertainment (provoke rather than preach).

Mark Pedowitz shares his thrill over ABC being honoured in BANFF with the 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award.

Alan Poul discusses his new series, Swingtown, with writer, Kevin Fraser, and how Swingtown is pushing the boundaries of network television.

Colin shares his worst awards show moment with Megan.

Brent Butt shares his scariest awards show moment with Megan Cole. It involves puppets - possibly as scary as the dreaded clown!

Kim talks about the role that friends and family played in her embracing the camera and in Sex and the City. The idea that families are created beyond the biological family, especially for women living in the big city.

Keynote speaker Dr. Richard Florida, author of Who's Your City, talks about the importance of place to our creativity.

Malcolm Wall discusses the BBC's use of the iplayer, Virgin Media, free web content and piracy.

Marble Media, nominees for Company and Producer of the Year, talk to Megan about their approach to production and multimedia.

A little known secret of the Banff TV Fest and my return to sanity - Sunday's Golf Tournament! Relaxing way to tee off the festival while chatting with many of the decision makers.

Quotes from Ken MacDonald at Discovery Canada:

"My favourite memory is two years ago when a family of Elk emerged from the woods about 20 feet behind me as I was hitting my approach shot to the green. True story.

Ed chats with Kris about the multiplatform projects he's developing for the web and his experience with the CBC's Digital Development Labs.

In this red carpet interview, Telefilm Fellow Claudia Molina thanks Telefilm for the support they have given her as a writer / director and gives advice to other up and coming writer / directors.

"2 questions, 60 seconds, ok, go!"
That's all the few of us had to throw Kim Cattrall at the Banff TV Fest in Banff, 2008. She was hotter than hell, quite a stunner for OVER 50 and is a fun, lovely woman, all 60 seconds I had with her!
This is the *very* short clip that came out of that mini session!

I asked Colin to give us his best, or worst, award show story ever. We were back stage prior to his hosting duties at the luncheon award show (a task he was, well, not that thrilled to be doing.) He is a charming, and funny, man.

Brent Butt gives me a quick sound bite on his worst award show story ever - in Banff at the Banff World TV Festival 2008. (He was there to pick up the award for The Comedy Network Peter Ustinov Award for his body of comedic work).

Teeing off for the Banff World Television Festival

Matt Hornburg and Mark Bishop and I sat down for a chat about marblemedia and all the greatness this dynamic duo gets up to (and has been for almost a decade!)

The video was directed so that I was not supposed to be in any of the shots - it's the way Banff preferred to shoot to just highlight the interviewees - which works out fine for the end user: I'd rather hear them, not me!