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Trendwatch: Kids Get the Darndest Ratings
Realscreen West is a week away, but there's still time to register! The 8th edition, taking place in Santa Monica, CA, is the West Coast's largest and most relevant international gathering of content creators, distributors and broadcasters in today's non-fiction and unscripted entertainment industry.
RRealscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including Trendwatch: Kids Get the Darndest Ratings..
Mike Duffy
Co-Bro
Ugly Brother Studios
MODERATOR
Mary Donahue
SVP, Non-Fiction Programming
Lifetime
Eden Gaha
President, Unscripted Television
Endemol Shine USA
Michael Kagan
Partner, Head of International TV & Media
ICM Partners
Jeff Kleeman
President
A Very Good Production
Didi O'Hearn
SVP, Programming & Development
Food Network
Last year's record-breaking event attracted nearly 1,200 delegates from around the globe, including 300 buyers of unscripted programming. Now's your chance to join them!
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Full Stream Ahead
Realscreen West is just around the corner, but there's still time to register! The 8th edition, taking place in Santa Monica, CA, is the West Coast's largest and most relevant international gathering of content creators, distributors and broadcasters in today's non-fiction and unscripted entertainment industry.
RRealscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including Full Stream Ahead.
Bruce David Klein
President & Executive Producer
Atlas Media Corp
MODERATOR
Sam Barcroft
CEO
Barcroft Media
Rabih Gholam
President, Non-Scripted TV
Studio 71
Ashley Kaplan
Head of Content
Fullscreen
Shauna Phelan
Head of Development & Production
AwesomenessTV
Ben Relles
Head of Comedy & Unscripted Programming
YouTube Originals
Last year's record-breaking event attracted nearly 1,200 delegates from around the globe, including 300 buyers of unscripted programming. Now's your chance to join them!
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The Tentpoles and the Tent: What's Behind "Bigger, Better, Fewer"
Realscreen West is just around the corner, but there's still time to register! The 8th edition, taking place in Santa Monica, CA, is the West Coast's largest and most relevant international gathering of content creators, distributors and broadcasters in today's non-fiction and unscripted entertainment industry.
Realscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including The Tentpoles and the Tent: What's Behind "Bigger, Better, Fewer".
Michael Katz
Senior Development Consultant
Michael Katz Media Consultancy, Inc
MODERATOR
Paul Cabana
EVP & Head of Programming
History & H2
Denise Contis
EVP, Development & Production
Discovery Channel
Alan Eyres
SVP, Programming & Development
National Geographic Channel
Alec Shankman
SVP, Head, Alternative Programming, Digital Media, Licensing & Branding
Abrams Artists Agency
Allison Wallach
President
Jupiter Entertainment/p>
Last year's record-breaking event attracted nearly 1,200 delegates from around the globe, including 300 buyers of unscripted programming. Now's your chance to join them!
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Pitching Partners
There is still time to register for the 8th edition of Realscreen West in Santa Monica, CA, the West Coast's largest and most relevant international gathering of content creators, distributors and broadcasters in today's non-fiction and unscripted entertainment industry.
Realscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from keynotes, panel discussions, debates and our signature structured networking sessions.
This year we are excited to announce a new opportunity for delegates to pitch their projects in Pitching Partners. Much like our signature Speed Pitching sessions, production execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches from potential production partners.
Stephanie Angelides
President
Riot Creative
Jacob Cohen-Holmes
Executive Vice President, Development & Current Programming
All3Media America
Mark Herwick
Head of Current, U.S. Alternative Programming
eOne Television
Brett-Patrick Jenkins
Head of Development
Propagate Content
Adam Reed
President
Thinkfactory Media
Last year's record-breaking event attracted nearly 1,200 delegates from around the globe, including 300 buyers of unscripted programming. Now's your chance to join them!
Please note that sign up for Meet an Expert and Meet a Mentor opens Wednesday, May 18 at 11:00am ET, and you must be registered to make your selection.
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Upping the Game: Revitalizing Competition Formats
There is still time to register for the 8th edition of Realscreen West in Santa Monica, CA, the West Coast's largest and most relevant international gathering of content creators, distributors and broadcasters in today's non-fiction and unscripted entertainment industry.
Realscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including Upping the Game: Revitalizing Competition Formats.
Jeff Apploff
President & Executive Producer
Apploff Entertainment
MODERATOR
Jay Bienstock
CEO
Talpa Media USA
Johnny Gould
Chief Creative Officer
Pilgrim Media Group
Michel Rodrigue
CEO
The Format People
CEO
DanceOn
Eli Uzan
CEO
Screenz
Last year's record-breaking event attracted nearly 1,200 delegates from around the globe, including 300 buyers of unscripted programming. Now's your chance to join them!
Please note that sign up for Luncheon Roundtables opens Wednesday, May 11 at 11:00am ET, and you must be registered to make your selection. Amongst the senior development and programming executives hosting roundtables are Marco Bresaz, VP, Non-Fiction & Alternative Programming, AMC/SundanceTV, Ashley Kaplan, Head of Content, Fullscreen and Benny Reuven, VP, Development, Oxygen Media.
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Trendwatch: Riding the Crime Wave
There is still time to register for the 8th edition of Realscreen West in Santa Monica, CA, the West Coast's largest and most relevant international gathering of content creators, distributors and broadcasters in today's non-fiction and unscripted entertainment industry.
Realscreen events are known for inspirational and timely content presented in an interesting variety of formats ranging from structured networking, to debates, keynotes and panel discussions including Trendwatch: Riding the Crime Wave.
Jenny Daly
President
T Group Productions
Tom Forman
CEO
Critical Content
John Kuyk
CEO
CMJ Productions II Inc.
Jane Latman
GM, Destination America & SVP, Development
Investigation Discovery
Amy Savitsky"
SVP, Development & Programming
A&E
Sharon Scott
President & General Manager
Peacock Productions
Last year's record-breaking event attracted nearly 1,200 delegates from around the globe, including 300 buyers of unscripted programming. Now's your chance to join them!
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Meet with top agents and distributors
Realscreen events are known for offering unprecedented access to international reality and factual commissioners, and Realscreen West is no exception.
In an effort to continue to facilitate your ongoing business ventures and making great connections, we've assembled some of the top distributors and agents in unscripted entertainment and made them available for you to meet with in our signature Meet an Expert sessions.
MELISSA CAMPBELL
Head of Unscripted Television
Kaplan Stahler Agency
HAYLEY DICKSON
SVP, Head of Global Non-Scripted, Acquisitions & Development, Global Content
FremantleMedia International
LISA FAHRENHOLT
Acquisitions Director
Endemol Shine International
MARC KAMLER
Partner, Alternative & Factual Programming
APA
ANTHONY KIMBLE
VP, Co-Productions & North American Acquisitions
Cineflix Rights
RA KUMAR
Agent
Bienstock, A United Talent Agency Company
CAITLIN MEEK-O'CONNOR
Head of Acquisitions
Beyond Distribution
JC MILLS
Alternative Television Packaging Agent
ICM Partners
SEAN ZEID
Head of Alternative Television
Paradigm Talent Agency
Last year's record-breaking event attracted nearly 1,200 delegates from around the globe, including 300 buyers of unscripted programming. Now's your chance to join them!
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Lunch with top network execs. Early bird expires April 22!
The next must-attend event for anyone in the business of production, distribution or broadcasting of reality television and factual entertainment, Realscreen West, takes place June 8 - 10, 2016 in Santa Monica, CA.
Last year's event attracted over 1,200 delegates from around the globe for three days of panels, pitching and networking. Over 300 of those in attendance were buyers of unscripted programming, making Realscreen West the perfect venue for making connections and doing business!
Producers who are registered for this can't-miss conference will have the opportunity to sign up to lunch with one of a diverse group of senior development and programming executives, and learn more about their programming needs, at our signature Luncheon Roundtables. Sign up commences on May 11, so make sure you're registered before then as spots fill up fast. Some of the table hosts are featured below, and you can check out the list here.
Brian Balthazar
VP, Programming
HGTV, DIY Network & Great American Country
James Bolosh
VP, Development & Programming
FYI
Matthew Kelly
VP, Development & Production
Discovery Channel
Jessie Surovell
VP, Development
Pop
Alan Wieder
VP, Series Development
MTV Networks
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$925; offer expires Friday, April 22. Registration includes admission to the Realscreen Awards. The full rate is $1125, so we encourage you to take advantage of this offer while it lasts. Register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Spend “30 Minutes With” a leading network exec
The next must-attend event for anyone in the business of production, distribution or broadcasting of reality television and factual entertainment, Realscreen West, takes place June 8 - 10, 2016 in Santa Monica, CA.
Last year's event attracted over 1,200 delegates from around the globe for three days of panels, pitching and networking. Over 300 of those in attendance were buyers of unscripted programming, making Realscreen West the perfect venue for making connections and doing business!
Meet a few of the recently confirmed network execs who'll be on hand for our signature "30 Minutes With" sessions, designed to give you unprecedented access to decision-makers. A Realscreen West staple, 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.
Jill Dickerson
SVP, Programming & Development
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Lizzie Kerner
VP, Original Series
CNN
Russ Mccarroll
SVP, Programming & Development
History
Noah Pollack
SVP, Programming & Development
E! Entertainment
Chachi Senior
SVP, Original Series
SPIKE TV
Drew Tappon
SVP, Development & Programming
A&E
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$925; offer expires Friday, April 22. Registration includes admission to the Realscreen Awards. The full rate is $1125, so we encourage you to take advantage of this offer while it lasts. Register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Meet a Mentor hosts announced!
The next must-attend event for anyone in the business of production, distribution or broadcasting of reality television and factual entertainment, Realscreen West, takes place June 8 - 10, 2016 in Santa Monica, CA.
Last year's event attracted over 1,200 delegates from around the globe for three days of panels, pitching and networking. Over 300 of those in attendance were buyers of unscripted programming, making Realscreen West the perfect venue for making connections and doing business!
Join us for inspirational, timely content and unprecedented networking sessions, including Meet a Mentor.
The "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit's trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers 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 ask them directly.
Accommodations are available for REGISTERED Realscreen West attendees at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. Reservations can be made by using the Fairmont's Realscreen West online reservations system.
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$925; offer expires Friday, April 22. Registration includes admission to the Realscreen Awards. The full rate is $1125, so we encourage you to take advantage of this offer while it lasts. You can register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Keynote Conversation: Paul Telegdy, NBC Entertainment
The next must-attend event for anyone in the business of production, distribution or broadcasting of reality television and factual entertainment, Realscreen West, takes place June 8 - 10, 2016 in Santa Monica, CA.
Last year's event attracted over 1,200 delegates from around the globe for three days of panels, pitching and networking. Over 300 of those in attendance were buyers of unscripted programming, making Realscreen West the perfect venue for making connections and doing business!
Join us for unprecedented networking sessions and inspirational and timely content, including the Keynote Conversation: Paul Telegdy, NBC Entertainment.
The man behind some of the biggest unscripted hits on American broadcast television will take part in a special keynote interview at Realscreen West. Paul Telegdy, NBC Entertainment's president of alternative and late night programming, will also be inducted into the Realscreen Awards Hall of Fame as this year's Television Trailblazer following the keynote interview.
The award honors Telegdy for his career-spanning commitment and contribution to the unscripted programming genre. The first recipient of the Television Trailblazer award was Nancy Dubuc, president and chief executive officer of A+E Networks.
Telegdy oversees NBC's unscripted series and specials programming, including such major franchises as The Voice, America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, the Golden Globe Awards, The Celebrity Apprentice, The Biggest Loser, Hollywood Game Night, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the U.S. broadcast network's latest unscripted smash, Little Big Shots. His oversight also includes NBC's philanthropic event for "Red Nose Day".
He is also responsible for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Call with Carson Daly and Saturday Night Live.
Telegdy was promoted to the position of president, alternative and late night programming at NBC Entertainment in September 2011, after previously serving as executive vice president, alternative programming, NBC and Universal Television, since December 2008.
Before arriving at NBC and Universal Television Studios, Telegdy served as EVP of sales, content and production at BBC Worldwide America from March 2008 until December 2008.
At the BBC, he increased the business market value by 100-fold. He also drove new business models and development across the company, negotiated major distribution and production deals, and nurtured new relationships with platforms for BBC content and intellectual property.
Earlier, Telegdy was senior vice president, BBC Productions Los Angeles, and BBC Worldwide America. During this time, he developed Dancing with the Stars, which has become one of the industry's perennial top series hits.
During his keynote conversation at Realscreen West, slated for June 8, Telegdy will discuss his career in television, his thoughts on the health of the unscripted industry, and his ideas regarding where it is headed in the immediate future.
Accommodations are available for REGISTERED Realscreen West attendees at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. Reservations can be made by using the Fairmont's Realscreen West online reservations system.
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$925; offer expires Friday, April 22. Registration includes admission to the Realscreen Awards. The full rate is $1125, so we encourage you to take advantage of this offer while it lasts. You can register online or by contacting Joel Pinto at 1-416-408-2300 ext. 650.
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Advisory board revealed. Register now and save $200!
Registration is now open for the 8th edition of Realscreen West taking place at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel from Wednesday, June 8 - Friday, June 10, 2016. Registration includes admission to the presentation of the 2016 Realscreen Awards, to be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016.
Realscreen West has indisputably become the West Coast's most important and valuable unscripted entertainment conference. Last year's event attracted over 1,200 delegates from around the globe for three days of panels, pitching and networking. Over 200 of those in attendance were buyers of unscripted programming, making Realscreen West the perfect venue for making connections and doing business.
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. Realscreen West 2016 Advisory Board members confirmed thus far include:
EDEN GAHA
President, Unscripted Television
Endemol Shine USA
GIL GOLDSCHEIN
Chairman & CEO
Bunim/Murray Productions
MICHAEL KAGAN
Partner, Head of International TV & Media
ICM Partners
ASHLEY KAPLAN
Head of Content
Fullscreen
ELI LEHRER
SVP, Non-Fiction Programming
Lifetime
ALLISON PAGE
General Manager
HGTV, DIY Network & Great American Country
MICHAEL SCHMIDT
Chief Creative Officer
Red Arrow Entertainment Group
Register today to take advantage of the early bird rate of US$925; offer expires Friday, April 22. The full rate is $1125, so we encourage you to take advantage of this offer while it lasts. You can register online or contact Joel Pinto at 416-408-2300 ext 650 or jpinto@brunico.com.
