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Wednesday, September 30
| 8:00 AM |
Delegates' Lounge (8:00am-6:30pm)
Eaton/Chester 8:00 AM-9:30 AM Speaking
Brenda Wilford Registration (8:00am-6:30pm)
8:00 AM-9:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM-10:00 AM |
| 9:45 AM |
Partnering Up
Belgrave 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 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? Speaking
Jenny Daly 
Eric Schotz 
Kirstie McLure 
Edward Simpson |
| 10:30 AM |
Networking Coffee Break
10:30 AM-10:45 AM |
| 10:45 AM |
Staying Alive: Best Practices for Running a 21st Century Prodco
Belgrave 10:45 AM-11:45 AM Geared towards both newer production companies entering the unscripted fray and established companies looking to evolve in an ever-changing media landscape, a panel of producers 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. Speaking
Jenny Daly 
Pippa Lambert 
Nick Catliff 
Sanjay Singhal 
Pierre Brogan 
Larry Bass |
| 11:00 AM |
Meet a Mentor: John Smithson, Arrow Media (11:00am-11:45am)
Mayfair I 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 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. Speaking
John Smithson, Host |
| 11:45 AM |
Networking Break
11:45 AM-12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM |
Trendwatch: New platforms, New approaches
Belgrave 12:00 PM-12:45 PM 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. Speaking
Elizabeth Hendricks North 
Sam Barcroft 
Luke Hyams 
Simon Chinn 
John Farren Speed Pitching One
Mayfair III/IV 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Programming execs, each at their own table, will take individual one-on-one three-minute pitches. Slots are limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. *Pre-sign up is required- Two (2) Speed Pitching spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, September 16th at 8:00am ET Speaking
Victoria Summer, Table host 
Priya Singh, Table host 
Sean Gottlieb, Table host |
| 12:15 PM |
30 Minutes With: Jo Clinton-Davis, ITV (12:15pm-12:45pm)
Mayfair II 12:15 PM-12:45 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. No advance 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 a bit early! Speaking
Jo Clinton-Davis 30 Minutes With: Clare Laycock, TLC & ID (12:15pm-12:45pm)
Mayfair I 12:15 PM-12:45 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. No advance 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 a bit early! Speaking
Clare Laycock |
| 12:45 PM |
Luncheon Roundtables (12:45pm-2:00pm)
Somerton/Hampton 12:45 PM-2:00 PM You have the option over lunch to sign up for a luncheon roundtable hosted by select network executives. Lunch is an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs and for broadcasters to possibly meet the producer that may deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity. *Pre-sign up is required- Two (2) Luncheon Roundtable spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, September 16th at 8:00am ET Speaking
Mark Procter, Table host 
Simon Young, Table host
Luke Hyams, Table host 
Laura Civiello, Table host 
Rachel Morgan, Table host 
Benny Reuven, Table host Lunch
12:45 PM-2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM |
Trendwatch: Entering the Funding Fray
Belgrave 2:00 PM-3:00 PM 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. Speaking
Paul Heaney 
Jamie Munro 
Sally Quick 
Lilla Hurst 
Tim Mutimer |
| 2:30 PM |
30 Minutes With: Heather Jones, A+E Networks UK (2:30pm-3:00pm)
Mayfair I 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. No advance 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 a bit early! Speaking
Heather Webster 30 Minutes With: Hilary Rosen, UKTV (2:30pm-3:00pm)
Mayfair II 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. No advance 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 a bit early! Speaking
Hilary Rosen |
| 3:00 PM |
Networking Break
3:00 PM-3:15 PM |
| 3:15 PM |
Talent Talk
Belgrave 3:15 PM-4:15 PM 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. Speaking
Mark Linsey 
Fenton Bailey 
Jane Millichip 
Mary Donahue
Jo Clinton-Davis
Clare Laycock Meet an Expert
Somerton/Hampton 3:15 PM-4:15 PM 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. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Pre-sign up is required- One (1) Meet an Expert spot can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, September 9th at 8:00am ET Speaking
Gordon Hvolka, Table host 
Ronan Hand, Table host 
Andrew Bowers, Table host 
Philippa Chuter, Table host 
Emily Elisha, Table host 
Ceire Clark, Table host 
Anthony Kimble, Table host
Pierre Brogan, Table host |
| 3:30 PM |
30 Minutes With: Michael Smith, Cooking Channel (3:30pm-4:00pm)
Mayfair I 3:30 PM-4:00 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. No advance 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 a bit early! Speaking
Michael Smith 30 Minutes With: Tom McDonald, BBC (3:30pm-4:00pm)
Mayfair II 3:30 PM-4:00 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. No advance 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 a bit early! Speaking
Tom McDonald |
| 4:15 PM |
Networking Coffee Break
4:15 PM-4:30 PM |
| 4:30 PM |
Terms of Trade in a Time of Change
Belgrave 4:30 PM-5:15 PM 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. This ‘Town Hall’ session 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. Speaking
Cat Lewis
Paul Heaney 
John McVay |
| 5:15 PM |
Discovery Networks Opening Cocktail Party
5:15 PM-6:30 PM |
Thursday, October 1
| 8:00 AM |
Delegates' Lounge (8:00am-5:15pm)
Eaton/Chester 8:00 AM-9:30 AM Registration (8:00am-3:00pm)
8:00 AM-9:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM-10:00 AM |
| 9:45 AM |
Keynote Conversation: Alex Miller, Vice Media
Belgrave 9:45 AM-10:30 AM 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. Speaking
Alex Miller 
Krissi Murison, Interviewer |
| 10:30 AM |
Networking Coffee Break
10:30 AM-10:45 AM |
| 10:45 AM |
Controlling Stakes, Creativity & Commissions
Belgrave 10:45 AM-11:45 AM 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. Speaking
John Smithson 
Sally Miles 
Laura Franses 
Phil Craig 
Danny Fenton 
Jane Turton |
| 11:00 AM |
Meet a Mentor: Melanie Leach, TwoFour Group (11:00am-11:45am)
Mayfair I 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 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. Speaking
Melanie Leach, Host |
| 11:45 AM |
Networking Break
11:45 AM-12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM |
Moving the Needle
Belgrave 12:00 PM-12:45 PM 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? Speaking
Adam Sher 
Jane Root 
Magnus Temple 
Bill Hobbins 
Carl Hall Speed Pitching Two
Mayfair III/IV 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Programming execs, each at their own table, will take individual one-on-one three-minute pitches. Slots are limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. *Pre-sign up is required- Two (2) Speed Pitching spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, September 16th at 8:00am ET Speaking
Laura Civiello, Table host 
Michelle Chappell, Table host 
Tom Edwards, Table host |
| 12:15 PM |
30 Minutes With: Cori Abraham, Oxygen (12:15pm-12:45pm)
Mayfair I 12:15 PM-12:45 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. No advance 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 a bit early! Speaking
Cori Abraham |
| 12:45 PM |
Luncheon Roundtables (12:45pm-2:00pm)
Somerton/Hampton 12:45 PM-2:00 PM You have the option over lunch to sign up for a luncheon roundtable hosted by select network executives. Lunch is an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs and for broadcasters to possibly meet the producer that may deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity. *Pre-sign up is required- Two (2) Luncheon Roundtable spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, September 16th at 8:00am ET Speaking
Siobhan Mulholland, Table host 
Gareth Williams, Table host 
Rich Evans, Table host
Mary Donahue, Table host 
Rachel Job, Table host Lunch
12:45 PM-2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM |
Too Real for Reality TV?
Belgrave 2:00 PM-3:00 PM 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 uncomfortable realities lead to serious social change? Speaking
Richard McKerrow
Tom McDonald 
Julian Curtis |
| 2:30 PM |
30 Minutes With: Hamish Mykura, National Geographic Channels International (2:30pm-3:00pm)
Mayfair I 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. No advance 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 a bit early! Speaking
Hamish Mykura |
| 3:00 PM |
Networking Coffee Break
3:00 PM-3:15 PM |
| 3:15 PM |
Team America: U.S. Commissioners Talk TV
Belgrave 3:15 PM-4:00 PM 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. Speaking
Dawn McCarthy-Simpson
Mary Donahue
Cori Abraham
Michael Smith |
| 4:00 PM |
Pact Closing Cocktail Party
4:00 PM-5:15 PM |