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Wednesday, October 8
| 10:30 AM |
Registration & Coffee (10:30am - 6:00pm)
10:30 AM-1:00 PM Delegate Lounge
Congress Suites 10:30 AM-6:00 PM |
| 1:15 PM |
Opening Remarks
Congress Hall 1:15 PM-1:30 PM |
| 1:30 PM |
The Keynote Interview: Brent Montgomery, Leftfield Entertainment
Congress Hall 1:30 PM-2:30 PM After making an indelible mark on television entertainment with the launch of History's massive hit Pawn Stars in 2009, Brent Montgomery and Leftfield Pictures grew into one of reality TV's major players, Under Montgomery's oversight, the company evolved into a veritable U.S. superindie in 2013 with the formation of Leftfield Entertainment, which houses Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media (Real Housewives of New Jersey), Loud TV (the upcoming Tiny House Nation) and Outpost Entertainment, a joint venture with veteran producer Jodi Flynn (Hoarders). With a series portfolio that ranges from Oddities for Science and Celebrity Home Raiders for Lifetime; to Blood, Sweat and Heels for Bravo and other "artefactual" hits for History such as American Restoration and Counting Cars, Leftfield has produced more than 400 hours of programming and nearly 800 TV episodes.
Speaking
Brent Montgomery, Keynote 
John Smithson, Interviewer |
| 2:30 PM |
Networking Break
2:30 PM-2:45 PM |
| 2:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Rachel Job, History & H2, A+E Networks UK (2:45-3:15)
Invision 1 2:45 PM-3:15 PM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Rachel Job 30 Minutes With: Scott Hooker, MSNBC (2:45-3:15)
Invision 2 2:45 PM-3:15 PM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Scott Hooker The Cold, Hard Truth: Busting Myths about the US and UK Markets
Congress Hall 2:45 PM-3:45 PM As the level of partnership between U.S. buyers and UK prodcos (and conversely, UK buyers and U.S. producers) intensifies, there is a slew of myths, half-truths, and plain old misinformation that producers keen to explore new territories need to wade through. Here, our panel of no-nonsense, myth-busting executives will reveal the most common misconceptions about the U.S. and UK markets, and offer their insight into how to actually work and succeed within the realities of both. Speaking
Jana Bennett 
Jane Millichip 
Jane Root 
Victoria Fitzpatrick 
Daniel Korn 
Steven Lerner 
Phil Fairclough |
| 3:45 PM |
Networking Break
3:45 PM-4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM |
Meet a Mentor: Jane Root, Nutopia
Invision 4 4:00 PM-4:45 PM Realsceen's "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to some of the top producers in factual programming. Sign up for the opportunity to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers through Q&A about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to find out. **Sign-up is required - A total of one (1) Meet a Mentor spot can be reserved. Sign-ups begin on Wednesday, September 17 at 8:00am ET** Speaking
Jane Root 30 Minutes With: Julie Swanston, BBC Worldwide (4:00-4:30)
Invision 1 4:00 PM-4:30 PM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Julie Swanston 30 Minutes With: Marshall Eisen, MTV (4:00-4:30)
Invision 2 4:00 PM-4:30 PM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Marshall Eisen The Big Issue: Does "Work for Hire" Work for You?
Congress Hall 4:00 PM-5:00 PM It’s been a decade since the Terms of Trade model came into force in the UK, and while many (if not all) U.S. prodcos would eagerly embrace this model and retain IP ownership, the reality is that the "work for hire" model rules the roost in the Land of the Free. Here, you'll hear from executives about the impact the Terms have had on the content industry and creativity in the UK. You'll also hear from UK producers who have opted to embrace the realities of producing in the U.S. and their reasons for doing so, as well as U.S. producers looking to explore partnerships that will enable them to keep a bigger slice of the pie. Speaking
John McVay 
Bertram van Munster 
Richard McKerrow 
Danny Fenton 
Eric Schotz 
David Frank |
| 5:00 PM |
A+E Networks Official Opening Night Cocktail Party
5:00 PM-6:30 PM |
Thursday, October 9
| 8:00 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast (8:00am-5:00pm)
8:00 AM-8:15 AM Delegate Lounge
Congress Suites 8:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| 8:15 AM |
Meet an Expert
Council Chamber 8:15 AM-9:15 AM In an effort to continue to facilitate your ongoing business ventures and making great connections, we’ve assembled some of the top agencies and distributors in factual entertainment and made them available for you to meet with over coffee and continental breakfast. **Sign-up is required - A total of one (1) Meet an Expert spot can be reserved. Sign-ups begin on Wednesday, September 17 at 8:00am ET** Attendees are invited to sign up prior to the event. Arrive at the session 10 minutes before the start and check in with room monitor. Note: no waiting lists will be made, however, some seats may still be available on a first come, first-serve basis. Delegates will be asked to rotate tables in 20 minute increments. PLEASE NOTE: Coffee and Continental breakfast will be served in Council Chamber where the Meet an Expert session is held. Speaking
Pippa Lambert, Host 
Noel Hedges, Host 
Coz Jackson, Host 
Justina Wójtowicz, Host 
Yvonne Body, Host 
Alec Shankman, Host 
David Swetman, Presenter 
Anthony Kimble, Host |
| 9:30 AM |
Taking the Plunge, Crossing the Pond
Congress Hall 9:30 AM-10:30 AM While the multitude of channels at play in the U.S. might make it seem like its streets are paved with gold (or at least with greenlights), there are many factors that come to the fore when it comes to making an impact in America as a production company, especially when you're coming from a different territory. Here, you'll hear from network execs, production companies of varying sizes, and other industry notables about the challenges and potential triumphs that exist within the U.S. factual and unscripted market, and how to maximize your chances of cutting through the stiff competition and making your mark. Speaking
Dimitri Doganis 
Roy Ackerman 
Sarah T. Davies 
Laura Marshall 
Robert Sharenow 
Debbie Manners 
Matt Robins |
| 10:30 AM |
Networking Break
10:30 AM-10:45 AM |
| 10:45 AM |
30 Minutes With: Bill Gardner, PBS (10:45-11:15)
Invision 2 10:45 AM-11:15 AM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Bill Gardner 30 Minutes With: Christian Barcellos, FOX International Channels (10:45-11:15)
Invision 1 10:45 AM-11:15 AM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Christian Barcellos Go Co-Pro!
Congress Hall 10:45 AM-11:45 AM What if you don’t want to work in the ‘work for hire’ model, but still want to have a wider reach with your shows (and still need that extra boost in financing)? Hear from production companies from other regions that have worked on copros with the UK while they reveal their experiences of working with different countries and territories, and learn of the different models and approaches available that can make coproduction a viable option. Speaking
Paul Heaney 
Loren Mawhinney 
Christian Beetz 
Emily Dalton 
Danny Tipping 
John Farren 
Rita Mullin |
| 11:45 AM |
Networking Break
11:45 AM-12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM |
Meet a Mentor: James Burstall, Argonon
Invision 4 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Realsceen's "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to some of the top producers in factual programming. Sign up for the opportunity to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers through Q&A about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to find out. **Sign-up is required - A total of one (1) Meet a Mentor spot can be reserved. Sign-ups begin on Wednesday, September 17 at 8:00am ET** Speaking
James Burstall 30 Minutes With: Gena McCarthy, FYI (12:00-12:30)
Invision 1 12:00 PM-12:30 PM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Gena McCarthy 30 Minutes With: Jason Sarlanis, ABC (12:00-12:30)
Invision 2 12:00 PM-12:30 PM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Jason Sarlanis Smart + Loud = Hit
Congress Hall 12:00 PM-1:00 PM In a market dominated by reality and formats, what place does specialist factual have in the U.S.? With the American network focus on returnable series and big characters, how can you find the balance between “smart” and “loud” that makes for a specialist factual hit in both markets? Here, you'll hear from producers and network executives from both the U.S. and UK markets who will dissect and explore the most exciting trends and treatments of specialist factual content and provide insight into what is working in their territories and what could work abroad. Speaking
Bill Gardner 
Hamish Mykura 
Chris Hoelzl 
Ellen Windemuth 
Anthony Geffen 
Carl Hall 
Martin Davidson |
| 1:00 PM |
Lunch
1:00 PM-2:30 PM Luncheon Roundtables
Council Chamber 1:00 PM-2:30 PM **Sign-up is required - A total of one (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved. Speaking
Siobhan Mulholland, Host 
Simon Raikes, Host 
Heather Webster, Host
Martin Davidson, Host 
Catherine Catton, Host 
Steve Regan, Host 
Richard Klein, Host 
Tom Beck, Host 
Helen Hawken, Host |
| 2:30 PM |
30 Minutes With: Sarah T. Davies, Discovery Networks International (2:30-3:00)
Invision 2 2:30 PM-3:00 PM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Sarah T. Davies 30 Minutes With: Nick Thorogood, Scripps Networks International (2:30-3:00)
Invision 1 2:30 PM-3:00 PM These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up early. Speaking
Nick Thorogood Lost in Translation?
Congress Hall 2:30 PM-3:30 PM While shiny-floor talent and game formats are tailor-made for global consumption, factual entertainment and docureality/docusoaps don't tend to travel as well. What are the "culture clashes" between the U.S. and the UK that producers need to be mindful of when their properties get greenlit in a new territory? Can producers keep some semblance of their original show alive when it crosses the pond? Can the American penchant for big characters ever work in the UK? How much noisier does a UK producer have to make a program to have it click in the U.S.? Here, you'll learn more about what's working and what's not in each market, and the reasons why having a big success in your home territory doesn't guarantee a home run abroad. Speaking
Sean Cohan 
Sally Miles
Jason Sarlanis 
Stephen Lambert 
Barry Walsh 
Jonathan Hewes |
| 3:30 PM |
Networking Break
3:30 PM-3:45 PM |
| 3:45 PM |
Talpa Open Pitch
Congress Hall 3:45 PM-5:00 PM Join us as pitching hopefuls compete LIVE to obtain a development deal worth up to £25,000 from Talpa Media. Shortlisted finalists will pitch their format ideas to the Talpa Creative team, including Talpa founder John de Mol, the man behind such global format powerhouses as The Voice, Big Brother, Utopia, Fear Factor and Deal or No Deal. Speaking
John De Mol, Judge 
Christopher White, Pitcher 
Ruben Figueirido Villen, Pitcher 
Diana Buddingh, Judge 
Jeremy Erlich, Pitcher 
Kelly Sallaway, Pitcher 
Charlie Clare, Pitcher
Barry Walsh, Host 
Geertje Hoek, Judge 
Rob Rijkse, Judge |
| 5:00 PM |
Discovery Official Closing Night Cocktail Party
5:00 PM-6:00 PM |