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Monday, June 1
| 10:00am |
Intro to Realscreen West (10:00am-10:45am)Ocean I&II Informal presentation designed to help you make the most of your Realscreen West experience. Our veteran team members will be on-hand to guide you through the event features that'll help you meet your business goals. Drop in only. No sign-up required. This session is recommended for first-time attendees of Realscreen West. |
Tuesday, June 2
| 9:50am |
Opening Remarks (9:50am - 10:00am)Wedgewood Ballroom Featuring:
   
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| 11:15am |
Living on the Edge (11:15am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom Docureality programming can shed light on shadowy worlds, illuminate important social issues and tackle tough subject matter. In all of those cases, balancing the grittiness of the stories with the entertainment factor needed for network television is a tightrope walk that requires networks and producers to tread carefully. In this session, network and production executives, as well as legal representatives, discuss the risks and rewards in documenting “life on the edge.” Featuring:
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Between the Screens (11:15am - 12:15pm)Ocean I&II While many stories in the trades deal out dire predictions for cable TV in the years ahead, thanks to the rise of cord-cutting and “Generation D”, traditional media giants are staking their claim in the online video game by making major investments in digital content companies, and digital media creators are taking some of their bigger properties and talent to television. What lessons can each side learn from the other when bridging the gap between screens, and how can everyone play together in the ever-expanding content universe? Featuring:
Kathleen FinchChairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group, Warner Bros. Discovery HGTV, DIY Network & Great American Country 
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| 1:45pm |
The Showrunner: Soldier, Savior or Spy? (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom The freelance showrunner is often an integral part of the equation for many unscripted productions. But finding the right one, and making the process work can be work in itself. Here, producers, showrunners and network execs weigh in on the challenges and dynamic of the working relationship and offer insight on how to keep everyone on the same team. Featuring:
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Unscripted, Everywhere (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Ocean I&II The arrival of unscripted programming on cable and broadcast revolutionized television, and now, as more content distributors emerge and invest in long-form, original programming, it’s moving across platforms. What are the key programming strategies for the new players in the unscripted arena, and what do television producers need to know about storytelling in the digital domain? Hear from execs leading the push across platforms for the unscripted genre, and from producers and programming execs who are making their mark in the multi-platform media landscape. Featuring:
Ashley KaplanExecutive VP of Unscripted, Nickelodeon, Awesomeness and Digital Franchise Studio Fullscreen 
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Wednesday, June 3
| 10:00am |
Bringing Big Swings to Broadcast (10:00am - 11:00am)Wedgewood Ballroom The unscripted genre has seen much change in the U.S. broadcast world - executive shake-ups, the resurgence of scripted drama, and various long-running franchises reaching their maturation point. But reality still packs a big punch on broadcast ratings-wise, and the next game-changing series could be just around the corner. Here, alternative broadcast execs and producers who've made their mark on the Big Five's schedules weigh in on the challenges facing the genre and opportunities to reinvigorate and reinvent. Featuring:
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| 11:15am |
Trendwatch: Keeping it Real (11:15am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom It’s been an unscripted buzzword for years but whereas in the past the term “authenticity” was used to describe docusoap characters and worlds, now the word is used to denote experiences and production techniques. In a move away from “over-produced” reality, GoPro-outfitted casts are filming themselves in the field, with adventure and excitement being the key elements for various U.S. cable nets. Here, network executives and producers behind the trend discuss what it takes to “keep it real” but also keep it entertaining. Featuring:
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Let's Stick Together (11:15am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by:  Ocean I&II The process of getting a show to air can be messy and fraught with back and forth, but it can also be constructive and collaborative. While the producer/network relationship is often seen through an "us and them" lens, the fact is that both partners need to communicate and work together effectively to ensure the project stays on the rails. Here, you'll hear from network and production execs who have gone the extra mile to reach the finish line with programming that everyone could be proud of. From making the network notes process smoother and managing budgetary bumps in the road, to learning the art of picking your battles, this session will offer guidelines about how to make the journey to the premiere date a smoother one. Featuring:
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Trendwatch: Driving a Hybrid (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Wedgewood Ballroom In the search for fresh approaches to unscripted programming, producers and networks are combining genres to arrive at innovative hybrids. Whether it’s finding inspiration from the drama and cinematic production values of the scripted world, or mixing up unscripted sub-genres, the challenge is to find the right mix of worlds to create something unique. Here you’ll learn about the challenges and potential opportunities in blending genres from successful mixmasters in the production and network spheres, and gain valuable insight into what works – and what doesn’t – when dabbling in hybrids. Featuring:
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Making it to Season 2... And Beyond (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Ocean I&II While the road to a greenlight isn’t always a smooth one, once your show is on the air, the challenges change, and intensify. Here, you’ll hear from producers with series at various stages of their runs - from season one to season 10 - and find out what they’ve learned at different points of the journey; and from the network executives who are tasked with keeping the schedule - and its perennial favorites - fresh and relevant. Featuring:
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| 3:00pm |
Grace Under Pressure (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom Every producer has at least one (and probably many more than one) – a behind-the-scenes story that encapsulates the chaotic roller-coaster ride that is the essence of television production, especially in the unscripted world. In this entertaining, fast-paced and inspiring session, you’ll hear such stories from some of the industry’s top producers – detailing the hitches, glitches and gaffes that can derail the process – and learn how they overcame incredible challenges to deliver the goods. Featuring:
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