[2] It also oversees the Kidscreen Awards, a ceremony which focuses on recognizing outstanding achievement in youth entertainment, including categories in Preschool, Children, and Young Adult programming in television and film.
As well as honouring excellence in international television, professionals from around the world participate in seminars, master classes, and pitching opportunities.
Film directors, screenwriters, and producers from PBS, BBC, NHK, Arte, Channel 4, ABC, Sony Pictures, HBO, CBC, NFB, SBS, and many other broadcasters and production companies attend the annual event.
The festival provides a global platform for industry members to discuss and debate, and explore current issues, challenges and trends.
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