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Wednesday, June 5
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Delegates' Lounge (8:00am - 4:30pm)Starlight Ballroom Registration and Continental Breakfast (8:00am - 9:30am) |
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Opening Remarks (9:00am - 9:15am)Wedgewood Ballroom |
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Props Shop (9:15am - 10:30am)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom 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. Featuring:
   
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30 MINS WITH Howard Lee, TLC (10:00am - 10:30am)Sponsored by:  Wilshire III 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
30 MINS WITH Steven Lerner, HGTV and DIY Network (10:00am - 10:30am)Sponsored by: Wilshire IV 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
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| 10:30am |
Coffee Break (10:30am - 10:45am) |
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Sizzle or Fizzle (10:45am - 11:45am)Sponsored by: Wedgewood Ballroom 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? Here, see some real-life examples of what works, what doesn’t and learn how to craft a sizzle that reels them in. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH Lauren Gellert, WE tv (10:45am - 11:15am)Sponsored by: Wilshire III 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
30 MINS WITH Mary Donahue, HISTORY (10:45am - 11:15am)Sponsored by: Wilshire IV 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: Jonathan Murray, Bunim/Murray Productions (10:45am - 11:30am)Ocean 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. Featuring:
Speed Pitching One (10:45am - 11:45am)Sponsored by: Wilshire I 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. Up to three (3) speed pitch spot can be reserved. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED. Information on how to sign-up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Featuring:
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| 11:45am |
Networking Break (11:45am - 12:00pm) |
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Growing Your Biz (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom A smart, strategic plan for growth can optimally position your company to take advantage of opportunities both in your domestic market and internationally. But what are the best ways to chart the course of growth? New divisions? Joint ventures? Acquisitions? All of the above? This masterclass, featuring Brent Montgomery, CEO of Leftfield Entertainment, Rebecca Toth, president, Sirens Media and Nick Rigg, president, Loud TV will illuminate the steps and stages towards achieving smart growth in your business, and ways to ensure that your ambition doesn’t empty your bank account.
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Connecting With the U.S. Hispanic Audience (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Ocean 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. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH Endyia Kinney-Sterns, OWN (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Sponsored by: Wilshire III 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
30 MINS WITH Marissa Ronca, truTV (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Sponsored by: Wilshire IV 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
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Lunch (1:00pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by:  Luncheon Roundtables (1:00pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by:  The Study 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. Sign up is required. A total of one (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved. Featuring:
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| 2:30pm |
Screen Time (2:30pm - 3:30pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom More and more, people are turning to online platforms for content, and factual/non-fiction material is getting more than its fair share of “viewsers”. While savvy producers are ramping up their digital content output, and learning the ins and outs of producing digital-friendly content, networks are also moving into the space, packaging existing programming for digital delivery and also dipping their development resources into Internet originals. Here, you’ll hear from the creatives behind some of the top online channels, as well as producers and networks making forays into digital, about how to effectively produce and distribute content for the multi-screen mediascape. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH Chris Rantamaki, SPIKE TV (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by: Wilshire III 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
30 MINS WITH Damla Dogan, E! (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by: Wilshire IV 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster, Profiles Television Productions (2:30pm - 3:15pm)Ocean 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. Featuring:
Speed Pitching Two (2:30pm - 3:30pm)Sponsored by: Wilshire I 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. Up to three (3) speed pitch spot can be reserved. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED. Information on how to sign-up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Featuring:
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| 3:30pm |
In Conversation With Howard T. Owens (3:30pm - 4:30pm)Wedgewood Ballroom Having been named president of National Geographic Channels in November of 2011, Howard T. Owens, a founding partner at Reveille, has worked with CEO David Lyle to invigorate 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. Featuring:
Who's Got Game (3:30pm - 4:30pm)Ocean 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? Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH David Gross, Oxygen (3:30pm - 4:00pm)Sponsored by: Wilshire IV 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
30 MINS WITH Doug Bailey, Travel Channel (3:30pm - 4:00pm)Sponsored by: Wilshire III 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
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| 4:30pm |
Realscreen Awards & Cocktail (4:30pm - 7:00pm)Sponsored by: Join us under the magnificent Moreton Bay fig tree outside the Fairmont Miramar for a fun and high profile presentation of the fourth annual Realscreen Awards (formerly the Factual Entertainment Awards). Winners have been determined by juries of the industry's most highly regarded experts in these audience fields who have singled out projects that merit special Creative Talent & Craft Awards. Featuring:
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Thursday, June 6
| 8:00am |
Delegates' Lounge (8:00am - 4:30pm)Starlight Ballroom Registration and Continental Breakfast (8:00am - 9:30am) |
| 9:30am |
Relationship Counseling (9:30am - 10:30am)Wedgewood Ballroom 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. Hear from 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. Featuring:
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Speed Pitching Three (9:30am - 10:15am)Sponsored by: Wilshire I 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. Up to three (3) speed pitch spot can be reserved. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED. Information on how to sign-up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH Jennifer Quainton, Cooking Channel/Food Network (10:00am - 10:30am)Sponsored by: Wilshire III 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
30 MINS WITH Kristen Vadas, The CW (10:00am - 10:30am)Wilshire IV 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
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| 10:30am |
Coffee Break (10:30am - 10:45am) |
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Joining the Food Fight (10:45am - 11:45am)Wedgewood Ballroom 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.
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30 MINS WITH Alan Eyres, National Geographic Channels (10:45am - 11:15am)Sponsored by: Wilshire III 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
30 MINS WITH David Eilenberg, TBS and TNT (10:45am - 11:15am)Sponsored by: Wilshire IV 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
Meet an Expert (10:45am - 11:45am)The Study 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. You may choose one (1) Meet An Expert session, however during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to 3 table hosts (*please note; delegates will be asked to rotate in twenty minute increments). Featuring:
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Michael LolatoVP Sales Solutions, Unscripted Series, Global Distribution and International GRB Entertainment 
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Networking Break (11:45am - 12:00pm) |
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Amping Up Unscripted (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Wedgewood Ballroom The return of one of our signature sessions, 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. Featuring:
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30 MINS WITH Jackie French, MTV Networks (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Sponsored by: Wilshire III 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
30 MINS WITH Nancy Daniels, Discovery Channel (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Sponsored by: Wilshire IV 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. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so 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 a bit early! Featuring:
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Nancy DanielsHead of Discovery, Animal Planet, Science, TBS, TNT & truTV Discovery Channel Meet a Mentor: Deirdre Gurney, Gurney Productions (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Ocean 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. Featuring:
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Lunch (1:00pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by: Luncheon Roundtables (1:00pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by: The Study 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. Sign up is required. A total of one (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved. Featuring:
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A+E's Big Three (2:30pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: Wedgewood Ballroom Hear from 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. Featuring:
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| 3:45pm |
Closing Cocktail (3:45pm - 5:00pm)Sponsored by: |