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Wednesday, June 5

8:00am

Delegates' Lounge (8:00am - 4:30pm)

Starlight Ballroom

Registration and Continental Breakfast (8:00am - 9:30am)

9:00am

Opening Remarks (9:00am - 9:15am)

Wedgewood Ballroom

9:15am

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:

Thom Beers

Partner

FremantleMedia North America (FMNA)

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Gail Berman

CEO & Film Commissioner

BermanBraun

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Dan Cutforth

Founding Partner

Magical Elves Productions

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John Saade

EVP, Alternative Series

ABC Entertainment Group

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Moderating:


Sharon Levy

Chief Executive Officer

SPIKE TV

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10:00am

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 Host

Howard Lee

President & General Manager

TLC

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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:

30 Mins With Host

Steven Lerner

SVP, Programming & Development

HGTV and DIY Network

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10:30am

Coffee Break (10:30am - 10:45am)

10:45am

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:

Darren Campo

SVP Programming, Production and Development

truTV

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Scott Gurney

Co-Founder and Executive Producer

Gurney Productions

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Rita Mullin

Senior Creative and Content Director

OWN

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Eric Schotz

CEO

LMNO Productions

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Amir Shahkhalili

Partner

WME

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Moderating:


Jenny Daly

President

T Group Productions

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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 Host

Lauren Gellert

EVP, Development & Original Programming

WE tv

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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:

30 Mins With Host

Mary Donahue

SVP, Development & Programming

HISTORY

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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.

*Pre-sign up is required
You may sign up for two (2) Meet a Mentor Sessions.
Sign up opens Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00 AM (ET) on a first come, first served basis.

Featuring:

Host

Jonathan Murray

Founder & Executive Consultant

Bunim/Murray Productions

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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:

Host

Mark Freeman

VP of Development

Veria Living TV

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JT Ladt

Chief Content Officer

National Geographic Channels

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Noah Pollack

VP, Original Content, Unscripted

Lifetime Networks

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Host

Sarah Thompson

Director of Production & Development, HGTV

Animal Planet

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Host

Courtney White

President

HGTV and DIY Network

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11:45am

Networking Break (11:45am - 12:00pm)

12:00pm

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.  

 


 

 

Featuring:

Thomas Dey

CEO & Founder

About Corporate Finance Ltd

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Brent Montgomery

CEO

Leftfield Pictures

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Nick Rigg

Founder

Loud TV

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Rebecca Toth Diefenbach

Co-President and Executive Producer

Sirens Media

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Moderating:


Barry Walsh

Editor-in-Chief & Content Director

Realscreen

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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:

Daniel Cubillo

VP, Content Development, Non-Scripted

Telemundo Network

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Lynnette Ramirez

Head of Development-Bassett Vance Productions

nuvoTV

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Gabriela Cocco-Sanchez

Vice President

Bunim/Murray Productions Latin

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Sandra Smester

EVP Programming & Content Development

Univision Networks

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Moderating:


Campbell McLaren

CEO

Combate Americas

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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 Host

Endyia Kinney-Sterns

CEO & President

OWN

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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:

30 Mins With Host

Marissa Ronca

EVP & Head of Original Programming & Development

truTV

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1:00pm

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:

Host

Mariana Flynn

SVP Unscripted Development and Programming

TLC

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Mark Freeman

VP of Development

Veria Living TV

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Marion Haberman

Producer

Discovery Networks International

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JT Ladt

Chief Content Officer

National Geographic Channels

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Host

Steven Lerner

SVP, Programming & Development

HGTV and DIY Network

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Host

David W. Padrusch

VP, Programming & Development

Travel Channel

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Host

Noah Pollack

VP, Original Content, Unscripted

Lifetime Networks

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Host

Colin Whelan

President

Syfy

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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:

Bruce Gersh

SVP Strategy and Business Development

FishBowl Worldwide Media

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Colin Helms

SVP, Connected Content

MTV Networks

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Craig Parks

General Manager of Brands

Pivot

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Moderating:


Mark Koops

President

Trium Entertainment

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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 Host

Chris Rantamaki

Head of TV & Film

SPIKE TV

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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:

30 Mins With Host

Damla Dogan

SVP, Original Programming & Series Development

E!

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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.

*Pre-sign up is required
You may sign up for two (2) Meet a Mentor Sessions.
Sign up opens Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00 AM (ET) on a first come, first served basis.

Featuring:

Host

Elise Doganieri

Executive Producer

Profiles Television Productions

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Bertram van Munster

Executive Producer

Profiles Television Productions

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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:

Host

Mat Baxt

Senior Vice President Television Development

truTV

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Tim Healy

Co-Founder

HISTORY

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Endyia Kinney-Sterns

CEO & President

OWN

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Winona Meringolo

SVP, Development

ID & Military Channel

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Todd Weiser

SVP, Programming & Development

Cooking Channel/Food Network

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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:

Interviewer

Billy Bush

Anchor

Access Hollywood

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Howard T. Owens

Founder & Co-CEO

National Geographic Channels

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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:

Jeffrey Apploff

Executive Producer

Apploff Entertainment

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David Eilenberg

Vice President and Head of Content

TBS and TNT

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Eli Holzman

Ceo IPC Corp & President Sony Nonfiction Television

All3Media America

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Amy Introcaso-Davis

EVP, Development & Production, Factual Programming

GSN

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Moderating:


Chachi Senior

Head of Development

Ardaban

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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 Host

David Gross

Agent

Oxygen

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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:

30 Mins With Host

Doug Bailey

Director Programming

Travel Channel

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4:30pm

Realscreen Awards & Cocktail (4:30pm - 7:00pm)

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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:

Host

Louie Anderson

Stand-Up Comedian and Television Host

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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:

Cori Abraham

SVP, Development, Documentary & Crime

Oxygen

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Jim Berger

CEO

High Noon Entertainment

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Chris Coelen

CEO

Kinetic Content

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Jonathan Murray

Founder & Executive Consultant

Bunim/Murray Productions

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Edward Sabin

Executive MD of International

Discovery & TLC Networks

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SallyAnn Salsano

Founder, Executive Producer & CEO

495 Productions

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Moderating:


Jodi Flynn

President

Cineflix Productions

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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:

Host

Andie Beckerman

Head of Development

AMC

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Fred Grinstein

Producer

A&E Network and Bio

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John Judalena

Manager of Development

TLC

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Didi O'Hearn

SVP, Programming & Development

WE tv

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10:00am

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 Host

Jennifer Quainton

Head of Content Programming

Cooking Channel/Food Network

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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:

30 Mins With Host

Kristen Vadas

SVP, Alternative Programming

The CW

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10:30am

Coffee Break (10:30am - 10:45am)

10:45am

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.

 

Featuring:

Manu Feildel

Chef & Author & TV Presenter

Chefs Ink

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Eden Gaha

President

Shine America

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Michael Smith

SVP & General Manager

Cooking Channel

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Karrie Allyson Wolfe

EVP and Co-Head of Development and Programming

Kinetic Content

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Moderating:


Lauren Lexton

Co-Founder & CEO

Authentic Entertainment

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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 Host

Alan Eyres

Head of Plimsoll, USA

National Geographic Channels

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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:

30 Mins With Host

David Eilenberg

Vice President and Head of Content

TBS and TNT

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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:

Host

Yvonne Body

Head of Acquisitions

Beyond Distribution

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Noel Hedges

EVP, Acquisitions

Cineflix Rights

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Gordon Hvolka

Alternative Television Packaging Agent

ICM

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Gary Lico

Proprietor

CABLEready and CableU

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Michael Lolato

VP Sales Solutions, Unscripted Series, Global Distribution and International

GRB Entertainment

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Caitlin Meek-O'Connor

Digital Commercial Director

DRG

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Brian Speiser

Agent

APA

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Geoffrey Suddleson

Partner & Co Head Unscripted TV

United Talent Agency

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11:45am

Networking Break (11:45am - 12:00pm)

12:00pm

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:

Paul Cabana

EVP, Head of History & Biography Digital

History

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Marc Etkind

Associate Administrator to Communications

Destination America

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Matt Hanna

CCO

Esquire Network

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Judy Meyers

Head of Live Action

Disney Channels

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Moderating:


Barry Walsh

Editor-in-Chief & Content Director

Realscreen

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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 Host

Jackie French

Creative Consultant

MTV Networks

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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:

30 Mins With Host

Nancy Daniels

Head of Discovery, Animal Planet, Science, TBS, TNT & truTV

Discovery Channel

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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.

*Pre-sign up is required
You may sign up for two (2) Meet a Mentor Sessions.
Sign up opens Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00 AM (ET) on a first come, first served basis.

Featuring:

Host

Deirdre Gurney

Co-Founder & Executive Producer

Gurney Productions

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1:00pm

Lunch (1:00pm - 2:30pm)

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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:

Host

Andy Berg

Head of Development

Animal Planet

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Host

David Eilenberg

Vice President and Head of Content

TBS and TNT

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Host

Fred Grinstein

Producer

A&E Network and Bio

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Host

Matthew Kelly

Founder

Discovery Channel

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Host

Sandra Kleinfeld

Senior Director Documentary

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

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Host

Ari Mark

Co-Founder

AMC

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Host

Cathy Veisel

VP, Development

Style Media

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Host

Todd Weiser

SVP, Programming & Development

Cooking Channel/Food Network

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2:30pm

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:

Dirk Hoogstra

Chief Creative Officer, Unscripted

History & H2

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David McKillop

CEO

A&E & BIO Channel

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Robert Sharenow

President of Programming

Lifetime Networks

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Moderating:


Leslie Greif

President

Thinkfactory Media

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3:45pm

Closing Cocktail (3:45pm - 5:00pm)

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