
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media will empower and train Canadian women entrepreneurs to launch and grow their own sustainable businesses within the screen-based industries. With a strong mandate to champion diversity at its core, the program is designed to advance gender equality across the media sector, bolstering the economic success of all women, including women of colour, Indigenous women, women with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ women, and non-binary individuals.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
An instructional program designed to help you build the foundation for a competitive business that can attract partners or investment and excel on the global stage

MENTORSHIP
Individualized pairings with mentors expertly positioned to provide bespoke actionable feedback on plans and objectives

INVESTORS & FUNDERS
Access to local and international potential investors, funders, and partners
ADVISORY BOARD
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STEVEN
DENURECo-Founder, Wildbrain (formerly DHX Media)
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ANITA
LEEExecutive Producer, National Film Board of Canada
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ARON
LEVITZGM, Wattpad Studios
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ANNE MARIE
MADURIPresident, Maduri & Associates
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TRINA
MCQUEENCo-Director of the Arts, Media & Entertainment Management Program, Schulich School of Business
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TARA
PARKERPartner, Goodmans LLP
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NOAH
SEGALPresident, Elevation Pictures
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SHARON
ZOHARFounder/CEO, The Big Push