Realscreen West has sold out

For the second year running, Realscreen West – which takes place next week in Santa Monica – has sold out, with a wait-list now in effect for those still hoping to attend. The news marks the second time the conference, which launched in 2009 as the Factual Entertainment Forum, has reached capacity, after selling out last year. It also comes after realscreen's flagship event, the Washington DC-based Realscreen Summit, also sold out earlier this year. With registration for Realscreen West now closed, a short wait-list is available in the event of any cancellations. Those still hoping to attend should email Joel Pinto at jpinto@brunico.com

Connecting With the U.S. Hispanic Audience - Less than 35 tickets left!!

The exploding U.S. Hispanic market is hungry for entertaining programming that connects with it, and with more networks, including both established and new players, calling for original content for that audience, opportunities for non-fiction producers to create that content are increasing. This panel will examine the current state of, and immediate future for, non-fiction and factual entertainment programming geared to the Hispanic audience, revealing what's been working and the strategies networks and producers are employing to tap into this important, evolving market.

Daniel Cubillo VP, Content Development, Non-Scripted Telemundo Network	Campbell McLaren CEO Combate Americas	Lynnette Ramirez VP, Programming nuvoTV

Gabriela Cocco-Sanchez Vice President Bunim/Murray Productions Latin	Sandra Smester VP, Programming and Programming Operations Univision Networks

Joining the Food Fight

The success of cooking formats around the globe has inspired an onslaught of cooking programming in the U.S. Cable nets and broadcast networks are increasingly headed to the kitchen to cook up shows that both rate and offer potentially limitless ancillary value. Here, find out the strategies for food formats from programmers and producers, and learn more about the recipes behind the hits.

Manu Feildel Chef, Author & TV Presenter Chefs Ink	Eden Gaha President Shine America	Lauren Lexton Co-Founder & Executive Producer Authentic Entertainment

Michael Smith General Manager Cooking Channel	Karrie Wolfe SVP Kinetic Content

Who's Got Game

The recent surge in popularity of social media and online gaming has led to a resurgence of game show formats being created and produced globally. It's also served to highlight the concept of gamification – which analyst Deloitte defines as "fun, play, transparency, design and challenge" – in television programming. How is gameplay influencing unscripted programming today, and how are forward-thinking networks and producers developing content that incorporates the concept?

Jeff Apploff President & Executive Producer Apploff Entertainment	David Eilenberg SVP, Unscripted Development TBS and TNT	Eli Holzman President All3Media America

Amy Introcaso-Davis EVP, Programming & Development GSN	Chachi Senior CEO Ardaban

Amping Up Unscripted

As unscripted programming has made an indelible imprint on both cable and broadcast, networks that had not previously entered the domain of reality TV are testing out the waters with programs from some of the industry's top producers, and those that have added reality to their schedules over the last few years are upping their original unscripted hours. Hear from programmers from such U.S. cable nets and get the scoop on what they, and their audiences, are looking for. Be sure to check out the return of one of our signature sessions, Amping Up Unscripted, in which networks that are upping unscripted/non-fiction content in their schedules reveal what they want, and their plans for scheduling factual programming in the immediate future.

Paul Cabana Head of Programming and Development, H2™, Senior Executive Producer History	Marc Etkind SVP, Content Strategy Destination America	Matt Hanna Head of Original Programming Esquire Network

Judy Meyers Executive Director Alternative & Short Form Programming Disney Channel and Disney XD	Barry Walsh Editor & Content Director Realscreen

Beers, Berman, Cutforth and Saade talk awards

At long last, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has created a Reality Peer Group, which has changed the voting process to assure that reality Academy members play a more significant role in selecting the Emmys awarded in the Reality and Reality Competition categories. So with the Emmys out to recognize a wider scope of reality programming, and with established kudos such as our own Realscreen Awards recognizing the myriad sub-genres within the ever-expanding world of reality, how and why does a show pick up such props from peers? What roles do ratings, buzz, production pizzazz and yes, bucks spent on campaigns play in getting the chance to make that well-crafted acceptance speech? Find out from members of reality's A-list what shows they think should get their due, and peek behind the curtain to find out how they got the hard-earned props that their shows have deserved over the years.

Props Shop kicks off the fifth edition of Realscreen West, which is quickly reaching capacity. Well over 600 delegates from around the world are already registered to attend the pre-eminent conference for producers, broadcasters and distributors of unscripted fare on the West Coast. The two-day conference takes place at the fabulous Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, June 5 & 6 and includes admission to the Realscreen Awards  where we'll pay tribute to outstanding content that entertains and engages audiences around the world.

Thom Beers CEO FremantleMedia North America (FMNA)	Gail Berman Co-owner and Founding Partner BermanBraun	Dan Cutforth Founding Partner Magical Elves Productions

Sharon Levy EVP, Original Series SPIKE TV	John Saade EVP, Alternative Series ABC Entertainment Group

Learn from the masters

As part of our mandate to grow and improve our events year over year, the realscreen team looks for new ways to improve the conference experience for our delegates. At the Realscreen Summit in January we introduced Meet a Mentor sessions hosted by some of the industry's most successful producers. They were an enormous hit and we are thrilled to bring them to Realscreen West in Santa Monica on June 5 and 6. Meet the mentors that have agreed to provide delegates with unprecedented access in an informal and interactive setting.

Meet a Mentor sessions are "off the record" and pre-sign up is required. Session sign up commences May 15, and you must be registered to attend the event by then to participate.

Deirdre Gurney Owner Gurney Productions	Scott Gurney Owner Gurney Productions	Jonathan Murray Chairman Bunim/Murray Productions

Bertram van Munster Executive Producer Profiles Television Productions	Elise Doganieri Executive Producer Profiles Television Productions

Relationship Counseling

Yes, it's a cut-throat and competitive world, the television business. But it's also a world where the best work is done collaboratively, and partners should be able to rely on each other to bring their best to the table. And while all relationships should be based on honesty, a little tact, and carefully considered candor can go a long way towards keeping a partnership intact, and thriving. At Relationship Counseling hear from top network and production company partners about the best ways to move forward in your business relationships and knowing how to pick your battles, and learn tips on the art of collaborating and managing expectations.

Chris Coelen CEO Kinetic Content	Chris Linn EVP, Programming & Head of Production MTV Networks	Jonathan Murray Chairman Bunim/Murray Productions

Announcing our "30 Mins With" hosts

We'll be maximizing the networking and learning experience, and will once again be offering our signature "30 Minutes With..." sessions. These highly coveted and informative sessions are led by programmers and commissioners who will share their insight into their programming strategy. Speakers confirmed so far are:

Doug Bailey Director, Production & Development Travel Channel	Mary Donahue VP, Development and Programming HISTORY	David Eilenberg SVP, Unscripted Development TBS and TNT

Alan Eyres SVP, Development & Production National Geographic Channels	Lauren Gellert SVP Production and Development WE tv	Endyia Kinney-Sterns Executive Director, Programming & Development OWN

Howard T. Owens in conversation with Access Hollywood's Billy Bush

Access Hollywood anchor and radio personality Billy Bush joins Howard T. Owens, president of National Geographic Channels, center stage for a keynote conversation at Realscreen West on June 5 at the Fairmont Miramar, Santa Monica. The conversation will revolve around the process of invigorating National Geographic's television group while remaining true to the venerable brand's legacy of exploration and authenticity. Programming highlights for the network include strong performances from original factual series such as Doomsday Preppers and Wicked Tuna, and factual drama efforts including Killing Lincoln and SEAL Team Six, which broke ratings records for the net, with anticipated new series such as Brain Games on the way. Here, Owens will discuss his vision for NGC, and the role non-fiction, and non-fiction producers, will play in making it a reality.

Billy Bush Anchor
Access Hollywood

Howard T. Owens
President National Geographic Channels

Sizzle or Fizzle? What works?

The agenda for the fifth edition of Realscreen West is rapidly taking shape and the conference is well on its way to reaching sellout capacity. Over 300 international delegates have confirmed their spots at the must-attend West Coast conference for content creators, broadcasters and distributors of unscripted entertainment. It's no secret that in today's pitching environment, a sizzle reel can make or break your chances of moving forward to a greenlight. But what are the ingredients of a successful sizzle, and how much of your resources should you sink into one? At Sizzle or Fizzle see some real-life examples of what works, what doesn't and learn how to craft a sizzle that reels them in.

Jenny Daly President T Group Productions	Scott Gurney Owner Gurney Productions	Marc Juris EVP and COO truTV

Rita Mullin EVP Programming and Development OWN	Eric Schotz President & CEO LMNO Productions	Amir Shahkhalili Agent WME

A+E Networks' Big 3 in conversation with Leslie Greif to close RSW

The heads of A+E Networks' flagship channels will close Realscreen West in what promises to be a provocative and entertaining conversation with Thinkfactory Media's Leslie Greif. Greif, the driving force behind History's massive hit Hatfields & McCoys, will talk to Dirk Hoogstra, EVP of programming for History and H2; David McKillop, EVP of programming at A&E; and Robert Sharenow, EVP of programming at Lifetime Networks about what's working for their nets now, what they want to bring to their skeds going forward, and their thoughts on the role non-fiction content plays for their respective networks and for cable in general.

Leslie Greif Founder and CEO Thinkfactory Media	Dirk Hoogstra EVP, Programming History & H2	David McKillop EVP, Programming A&E	Robert Sharenow EVP, Programming Lifetime Networks

Learn what’s on tap for NGC

Howard T. Owens, President, National Geographic Channels will take the stage at Realscreen West for a candid conversation in which he'll discuss the process of invigorating the venerable brand's television group while remaining true to National Geographic's legacy of exploration and authenticity. Programming highlights for the network include strong performances from original factual series such as Doomsday Preppers, Brain Games and Wicked Tuna, and its factual drama efforts including Killing Lincoln and SEAL Team Six, which broke ratings records for the net. Here, Owens will discuss his vision for NGC, and the role non-fiction, and non-fiction producers, will play in making it a reality.

Howard T. Owens
President
National Geographic Channels

Registration open and advisory board revealed

On the heels of another successful Realscreen Summit, the realscreen team is back to work planning and programming the next must-attend event for anyone involved in the production, distribution or broadcasting of reality television and factual entertainment fare - Realscreen West.

The conference returns to the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, June 5 & 6, 2013. Realscreen West is now in its fifth year and brings together stakeholders in the reality TV/factual entertainment industry together for two days of inspiration, discussion about the current state of reality/factual TV and where it's going, and of course, networking. We'll be maximizing the networking and learning experience, and will once again be offering Speed Pitching, 30 Minutes With and Meet an Expert sessions to registered delegates. The conference includes the presentation of the Realscreen Awards presented in association with Scripps Networks Interactive on June 5th, when we will pay tribute to outstanding unscripted/non-fiction content that entertains and engages audiences around the world. Submissions for the awards are now closed and entries are being prepped for judging.

In order to deliver a conference program that is fresh, relevant and inspiring, we've once again assembled an advisory board of leaders from the production and broadcast sides of the business of unscripted entertainment to guide the direction of content.

Matthew Frank CEO Zodiak Rights	Marc Juris EVP and COO truTV	Mark Koops Founder & CEO Trium Entertainment	Chris Linn EVP, Programming & Head of Production MTV Networks

Simon Lloyd CEO Cineflix Productions Inc.	Rita Mullin EVP Programming and Development OWN	Sallyann Salsano President 495 Productions	Robert Sharenow EVP, Programming Lifetime Networks

Click here, or email Joel Pinto at jpinto@brunico.com to take advantage of the best registration rate and secure your spot at what promises to be another sold out event.