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Partnering Up
This is your last chance to register for Realscreen London taking place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event will bring together 300 UK, U.S. and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment for a full two days of networking and panels, including Partnering Up.
While there's been a raft of production companies vying to open offices in other territories to take advantage of opportunities abroad, the process can be daunting and time consuming. Others are opting to find production partners in other countries and formalize coproduction deals that can be strategically advantageous for both. How do you set the wheels in motion for such partnerships, when is the right time to make the move, and what should you be looking for in a partner?
Eric Schotz
President & CEO
LMNO Productions
Jenny Daly
President
T Group Productions
Kirstie McLure
Managing Director
Pioneer Productions
Edward Simpson
SVP, Business Development & International
Leftfield Entertainment
We pride ourselves on making it easy to make meaningful industry connections. Meet face to face, listen and ask questions in intimate sessions, enjoy breakfast or lunch with executives, or even pitch your project.
Register online or by contacting Maggie Wilkins at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 539.
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Terms of Trade in a Time of Change
The second edition of Realscreen Londonis just days away, taking place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event will bring together 300 UK, U.S. and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment for a full two days of panels and networking.
U.K terms of trade have been in the headlines of late and we're very pleased to be able to present a town hall discussion that will examine both sides of the debate.
In 2003, the UK government passed the Communications Act, which brought about terms of trade through which UK producers could own the programs they make, and retain rights to sell them internationally. But in 2015, the independent production landscape has undergone significant change. While indie prodcos that are part-owned by broadcasters don't qualify under the terms, consolidation of the sector and the rise of the super-indie has been a cause for concern for certain PSBs and other stakeholders. Now, UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has been tasked with undertaking yet another "health-check" for the terms of trade. Terms of Trade in a Time of Change will examine the causes for concern on both sides of the question, addressing how potential changes to the terms could impact the flourishing UK indie sector while also discussing how the winds of change sweeping through the production and broadcasting industries could be reflected within the terms going forward.
We pride ourselves on making it easy to make meaningful industry connections. Meet face to face, listen and ask questions in intimate sessions, enjoy breakfast or lunch with executives, or even pitch your project.
Register online or by contacting Maggie Wilkins at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 539.
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Moving the Needle
Don't miss out on the second edition of Realscreen London taking place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. This five-star Mayfair Hotel is perfect for meetings and networking and will offer a true Realscreen community experience. The event brings together UK, U.S. and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment for a full two days of panels and networking.
We pride ourselves on making it easy to make meaningful industry connections. Meet face to face, listen and ask questions in intimate sessions, enjoy breakfast or lunch with executives, or even pitch your project. Check out the agenda online to see our inspirational and timely content, structured networking, keynotes and panel discussions, such as Moving the Needle.
Just when everyone says the music is over for singing competition series, along comes a twist - in the form of a spinning red chair - to give the genre a new lease on life. And just when critics bemoan the state of ob-docs, along comes the fixed rig to capture even more of the real-life drama as it unfolds. Of course, these innovations are several years old now. So what's next? What's the correct ratio of technological wizardry and good, old-fashioned ideas needed to reinvigorate a factual programming genre? And what's the balance between familiar TV tropes and outright innovation needed to create a game-changer?
Carl Hall
Managing Director
Warehouse 51 Productions
Bill Hobbins
Commissioning Editor, Factual
Sky Entertainment
Jane Root
CEO
Nutopia
Edward Simpson
SVP, Business Development & International
Leftfield Entertainment
Magnus Temple
Chief Executive
The Garden Productions
What are you waiting for? Sign up now and start connecting with delegates through realXchange, designed to help you get the most out of your event experience.
Register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Meet a Mentor hosts announced
Don't miss out on the second edition of Realscreen London taking place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. TThis five-star Mayfair Hotel is perfect for meetings and networking and will offer a true Realscreen community experience. The event builds on last year's inaugural edition, and focuses on bringing together UK and US international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, for a full two days of panels and networking.
We pride ourselves on making it easy to make meaningful industry connections. Meet face to face, listen and ask questions in intimate sessions, enjoy breakfast or lunch with executives, or even pitch your project. Check out the agenda online to see our inspirational and timely content, panel discussions, keynote and structured networking sessions such as Meet a Mentor.
Realscreen'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.
What are you waiting for? Sign up now and start connecting with delegates through realXchange, designed to help you get the most out of your event experience.
Register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Trendwatch: Entering the Funding Fray
Don't miss out on the second edition of Realscreen London taking place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. TThis five-star Mayfair Hotel is perfect for meetings and networking and will offer a true Realscreen community experience. The event builds on last year's inaugural edition, and focuses on bringing together UK and US international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, for a full two days of panels and networking.
We pride ourselves on making it easy to make meaningful industry connections. Meet face to face, listen and ask questions in intimate sessions, enjoy breakfast or lunch with executives, or even pitch your project. Check out the agenda online to see our inspirational and timely content, structured networking sessions, keynotes and panel discussions including Trendwatch: Entering the Funding Fray..
From AFP and broadcaster pre-buys, to umbrella deals, post-production offsets and enhanced distribution deals, there are myriad funding models, both established and emerging, that producers can investigate to combat budgetary blues. But the twists and turns of the funding game can be difficult to navigate, as previous models get consigned to the past. Thankfully, our team of experts from various sides of the content equation will illuminate the paths available and those best avoided for those who aim to find funding but not lose sanity in the process.
Paul Heaney
Managing Director
TCB Media Rights
Lilla Hurst
Joint Managing Director
Drive
Jamie Munro
Joint Managing Director
Greenbird Media
Tim Mutimer
CEO
Zodiak Rights
What are you waiting for? Sign up now and start connecting with delegates through realXchange, designed to help you get the most out of your event experience.
A reminder that accommodations are available for REGISTERED Realscreen London attendees at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. This is a great opportunity to be minutes away from all the panels, networking and meetings. Don't wait as you may not be able to access the room block beyond next week. Preferred delegate rates are available and reservations can be made using our booking LINK
Register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Meet An Expert
Don't miss out on the second edition of Realscreen London taking place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. TThis five-star Mayfair Hotel is perfect for meetings and networking and will offer a true Realscreen community experience. The event builds on last year's inaugural edition, and focuses on bringing together UK and US international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, for a full two days of panels and networking.
We pride ourselves on making it easy to make meaningful industry connections. Meet face to face, listen and ask questions in intimate sessions, enjoy breakfast or lunch with executives, or even pitch your project. Check out the agenda online to see the amazing distributors and agents we've lined up to meet with you in our signature networking sessions, Meet An Expert.
In an effort to continue to facilitate your ongoing business ventures and making great connections, we've assembled some of the top distributors in factual entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up for these sessions will be open to registered delegates on September 9th.
Andrew Bowers
Commercial Manager
BBC Worldwide
Pierre Brogan
Agent
Creative Artists Agency
Philippa Chuter
Acquisitions Executive
Passion Distribution
Emily Elisha
Head of Factual
Zodiak Rights
Maartje Horchner
Head of Acquisitions
ALL3MEDIA International
Anthony Kimble
Vice President of Acquisitions & Co-Productions
Cineflix Rights
Pippa Lambert
Head of TV, London
ICM Partners
What are you waiting for? Sign up now and start connecting with delegates through realXchange, designed to help you get the most out of your event experience.
Register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Trendwatch: New platforms, new approaches
The second edition of Realscreen London is set to take place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event builds on last year's launch event, which brought together over 400 UK and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, and the program has expanded to a full two days.
The agenda is now online and we will have more speaker and session announcements on the way in the weeks ahead. Realscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including Trendwatch: New platforms, new approaches.
Online video platforms, streaming services, multi-channel networks… all part of an ever-expanding realm of content creation, curation and consumption. This session will bring together those who are making big moves in this space - from the digital native content creators and MCN execs nurturing the hot talent, to the new platforms and traditional media companies vying for online eyeballs and engagement. Learn about what's working and why, and how the rules for producing, "broadcasting" and owning content are being rewritten.
Sam Barcroft
Creative Director & CEO
Barcroft Productions
Simon Chinn
Co-Founder
Lightbox
Elizabeth Hendricks North
President
CuriosityStream
Luke Hyams
Head of Content
Maker Studios
Great news - the early bird rate of US$699 has been extended to Friday! The full rate is $799, so take advantage of your last chance to save $100! You can register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Team America: U.S. Commissioners Talk TV
The second edition of Realscreen London is set to take place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event builds on last year's launch event, which brought together over 400 UK and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, and the program has expanded to a full two days.
The agenda is now online and we will have more speaker and session announcements on the way in the weeks ahead. Realscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including Team America: U.S. Commissioners Talk TV.
As part of Realscreen London's mandate to strengthen partnerships between UK producers and global buyers, this session brings together U.S. programmers from a variety of cable networks to talk about their brands' programming needs and how to work with them, as well as offer an insider's view of the American television market today, and the changes impacting their businesses - and yours.
Dawn McCarthy-Simpson
Director of International Development
Pact
MODERATOR
Cori Abraham
SVP, Development and International
Oxygen Media
Rita Mullin
General Manager
Science Channel
Register today at the early bird rate of US$699. The full rate is $799, so take advantage of your last chance to save $100! You can register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Vice Media's global head of content joins Realscreen London for keynote conversation
The second edition of Realscreen London is set to take place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event builds on last year's launch event, which brought together over 400 UK and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, and the program has expanded to a full two days.
The agenda is now online and we will have more speaker and session announcements on the way in the weeks ahead. Realscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including October 1's Keynote Conversation: Alex Miller, Vice Media
Since October of 2014, Miller has overseen content across Vice.com and the brand's network of 10 award-winning digital channels, which include food channel Munchies, a joint venture with FremantleMedia; music channel Noisey; Vice News; and arts and creativity channel The Creators Project. Over the last six years, Miller managed content from Vice's UK branch, which was named Media Company of the Year at the British Media Awards in 2014, and has also presented and produced assorted Vice news docs, reporting from Greece, Kenya, Venezuela and London. With his current position, Miller is based out of the global media brand's Brooklyn headquarters.
At Realscreen London, Miller will discuss Vice's approach to engaging millennials with original video content; the intersections between news, story-telling, documentary and entertainment; and the freedoms and challenges inherent in being on the vanguard of an ever-evolving media revolution.
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Too Real for Reality TV?
The second edition of Realscreen London is set to take place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event builds on last year's launch event, which brought together over 400 UK and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, and the program has expanded to a full two days.
The agenda is now online and we will have more speaker and session announcements on the way in the weeks ahead. Realscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including Too Real for Reality TV?
Probing documentary or "poverty porn"? Socially conscious or morally bankrupt? Recent unscripted series such as UK factual hits Benefits Street, Skint and the upcoming The Factory, as well as game show/social experiment The Briefcase in the U.S., have generated heated controversy for their explorations of social issues. While networks and producers will defend the noisy programming as "new ways in" for approaching serious subjects, vocal critics denounce the content as exploitative. Where is the line drawn in tackling the taboo? Are some subjects off limits, and why? Or can shining the spotlight on these issues lead to serious social change?
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$699; the offer expires Friday, July 31st. You can register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
Julian Curtis
Founder & Joint CEO
Lineup Industries
Debbie Manners
Managing Director
Keo Films
Tom McDonald
Head of Commissioning for Natural History & Specialist Factual Formats
BBC
Richard McKerrow
Chief Executive & Chief Creative Officer
Love Productions
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Agenda now live! Talent Talk
The second edition of Realscreen London is set to take place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event builds on last year's launch event, which brought together over 400 UK and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, and the program has expanded to a full two days. The agenda is now online and we will have more speaker and session announcements on the way in the weeks ahead. Realscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including Talent Talk.
The right presenter can elevate a good program into a great one, but the relationship between talent, producer and network is one that requires extra care. Factor social media-savvy fans (and detractors) of those programs and presenters into the equation and it gets even more interesting. This session will look at the talent topic from myriad perspectives - examining how to find the right talent and successfully navigate the relationships to keep the show on track, and how to handle the ride if things go off the rails.
Fenton Bailey
Co-Founder
World of Wonder
Jo Clinton-Davis
Controller, Factual
ITV
Mary Donahue
SVP, Non-Fiction Programming
Lifetime
Clare Laycock
VP, Head of Channels TLC & ID
Discovery Networks UK & Ireland
Mark Linsey
Controller, Entertainment Commissioning and Deputy Director of Television
BBC
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$699; the offer expires Friday, July 31st.. You can register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Controlling Stakes, Creativity & Commissions
The second edition of Realscreen London is set to take place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event builds on last year's launch event, which brought together over 400 UK and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, and the program has expanded to a full two days.
Plans are underway for developing the content of this year's edition of Realscreen London, as our advisory board works with our team to devise an agenda that will inspire and educate. No matter where you are in your career – whether you are establishing your foothold in the unscripted and non-fiction content industry or are a seasoned veteran – there will be content that will help you both develop your business and keep abreast of the trends impacting the industry today, and tomorrow. . The agenda will be posted in the coming weeks, but in the meantime a few of our much-anticipated panels have been confirmed, including Controlling Stakes, Creativity & Commissions.
With the wave of consolidation that has swept the international independent production sector over the last few years, the television landscape has experienced incredible change. As large media and broadcast groups are still avidly snapping up controlling and minority stakes for a range of production companies – from super-indies to smaller outfits – how is the seemingly never-ending spending spree impacting commissioning, creativity and IP exploitation in the UK, the US, and abroad? And where will it go from here? This panel brings together various stakeholders to discuss and debate the benefits and drawbacks of this new era of consolidation.
John Smithson
Creative Director
Arrow Media
MODERATOR
Laura Franses
Head of Growth Fund
Channel 4
Sally Miles
Founder & CEO
Passion Distribution
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$699; the offer expires Friday, July 31st. You can register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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A sneak peek at content that will inspire & educate.
The second edition of Realscreen London is set to take place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event builds on last year's launch event, which brought together over 400 UK and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, and the program has expanded to a full two days.
Plans are underway for developing the content of this year's edition of Realscreen London, as our advisory board works with our team to devise an agenda that will inspire and educate. No matter where you are in your career – whether you are establishing your foothold in the unscripted and non-fiction content industry or are a seasoned veteran – there will be content that will help you both develop your business and keep abreast of the trends impacting the industry today, and tomorrow.
CONTROLLING STAKES, CREATIVITY & COMMISSIONS
With the wave of consolidation that has swept the international independent production sector over the last few years, the television landscape has experienced incredible change. As large media and broadcast groups are still avidly snapping up controlling and minority stakes for a range of production companies – from super-indies to smaller outfits – how is the seemingly never-ending spending spree impacting commissioning, creativity and IP exploitation in the UK, the US, and abroad? And where will it go from here? This panel brings together various stakeholders to discuss and debate the benefits and drawbacks of this new era of consolidation.
THE DOS AND DON'TS OF RUNNING A PRODUCTION COMPANY
Geared towards newer production companies entering the unscripted fray, a panel of producers, network executives and industry professionals will offer advice on the top 10 things you should and shouldn't do when establishing your business. From hiring your team and prepping your pitch to scoring a greenlight and picking your battles, learn from those who have "been there and done that" and lived to tell their tales, and share their hard-earned wisdom.
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$699; the offer expires Friday, July 31st. You can register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Advisory board revealed. Register now and save
The second edition of Realscreen London is set to take place September 30 and October 1, at the fabulous London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event builds on last year's launch event, which brought together over 400 UK and international producers and global buyers of unscripted and factual entertainment, and the program has expanded to a full two days.
The event is designed to strengthen partnerships between British and international producers, along with global buyers and distributors, through a mix of panels, structured networking opportunities and social events, and will replicate the experience of the market-leading events, Realscreen Summit and Realscreen West.
Delegates will see a variety of high-level panels and will also be able to participate in our signature Speed Pitching, 30 Minutes With and Luncheon Roundtable sessions.
The advisory board features an A-list of international TV execs who are committed to working with the Realscreen team to develop a unique and meaningful program that will help foster partnerships between producers in the UK and networks within the region and internationally.
Advisory Board Members
Pierre Brogan
Agent
Creative Artists Agency
Jo Clinton-Davis
Controller, Factual
ITV
Sean Cohan
Executive VP International
A+E Networks
Dee Forbes
President & MD, Northern Europe
Discovery Networks
Stephen Lambert
Chairman, All3Media America
CEO, Studio Lambert
Debbie Manners
Managing Director
Keo Films
Sally Miles
Founder & CEO
Passion Distribution
Charlotte Moore
Controller, BBC One
BBC
Tim Mutimer
CEO
Zodiak Rights
Michael Smith
General Manager
Cooking Channel
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$699; the offer expires Friday, July 31st. You can register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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