As part of a special presentation, technology catalyst and founder of StoryTech Lori H. Schwartz will explore “The Future of Technology Driven Storytelling,” and provide insights into the future of content and the tremendous role the audience will play in consuming stories and driving engagement. AI expert Yves Bergquist, program director for AI and Neuroscience in Media at the University of Southern California, will offer a glimpse into the work being done at the USC’s Entertainment Technology Center, and will illustrate how AI is impacting and will impact the production and consumption of content going forward.

Speaking

Lori H. Schwartz

Principal

StoryTech

Yves Bergquist

Director, AI & Neuroscience in Media

Entertainment Technology Center at USC

Unscripted programming has led the charge in bringing the audience into the action, since the days of American Idol's call-in voting. Now, broadcasters and SVOD services are experimenting with interactivity in earnest, ranging from "choose your own adventure"-style content to social media-driven game play. Has tech finally caught up to creative ambition in order to bring us truly interactively unscripted? Hear from producers embracing the interactivity challenge, and learn first hand about the risks and rewards of this brave new world.

Speaking

Allison Grodner

Founder & Executive Producer

Fly on the Wall Entertainment

David Eilenberg

Head of Content

ITV America

Alon Shtruzman

Co-CEO

Keshet Studios

Melissa Grego

CEO

Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS)

Jack Burgess

EVP, Development & Current

Studio Lambert USA

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Kristina Edwards

VP, Current Series and Development, Unscripted Formats

TNT & TBS

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Winona Meringolo

SVP, Development

Investigation Discovery

Join Jukin Media Founder and CEO Jonathan Skogmo for an insightful conversation touching on the red hot ad-supported streaming video space, including Viacom's recent acquisition of PlutoTV, and how next-gen production companies can (and often should) create content for multiple platforms.

A new format in the Realscreen West program, Executive Insights is designed to give delegates access to top producers in unscripted programming within a more intimate "inside the boardroom" setting. Delegates attending "Executive Insights" sessions will be able to glean valuable knowledge from A-list producers in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and have the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. Seating in each session is limited to 12 delegates. 

*Advance sign up is required- One (1) Executive Insights spot can be reserved at sign-up time. 

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00am ET and closes Monday, June 3rd at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Jonathan Skogmo

CEO

Jukin Media

You have the option over lunch to sign up for a luncheon roundtable hosted by select network and production development executives. Luncheon Roundtables are an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs  and parttnership opportunities of networks and production studios who may meet the producer that will help deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions – just a fantastic networking opportunity. Arrive at the session 15 minutes before start time and check in with the room monitor. 

*Advance sign up is required - One (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved per day at sign-up time. Three (3) Spots total can be served.

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00am ET and closes Friday, May 31st at 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET.

Speaking

Table host

Sean Olsen

VP, Development

Game Show Network

Table host

Timothy Kuryak

Executive Producer

UPtv

Table host

Joseph Boyle

SVP, Production & Development

Discovery Channel

Table host

Keith Nietupski

Director, Programming & Development

Freeform

Table host

Hayley Babcock

Founder and CEO

A+E Networks

Table host

Nina Weinstein

Executive Producer

MSNBC

Table host

Sydney Clover

Senior Director, Development

National Geographic

Table host

Patrick Moses

Head of Development

Viceland

The unscripted industry, like the entertainment business in general, is undergoing rapid change, with new buyers emerging in higher numbers, new deal terms and types being negotiated and new ways of approaching the workplace itself all part of the shift. Here, you'll meet top entertainment lawyers who will offer their perspectives on the changes, how the industry is handling them, and how they will impact your business.

Speaking

Darrell Miller

Founder/Partner

Fox Rothschild LLP

Lisa A. Callif

Partner

Donaldson & Callif

D'Angela Proctor

Owner/Founder

Undaunted Content

Matthew Levy

Partner

Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush,Kaller & Gallman LLP

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Betsy Ayala

Head of Content, Food Network, Interim Head of Content, HGTV

HGTV, DIY Network & Great American Country

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Marisa Levy

Chief Content Officer

BET Networks

With LIVE a current huge trend and networks clamoring for the immediacy to drive viewership, veteran producer and live programming specialist Allison Grodner talks about what it takes to bring “live” to life.

A new format in the Realscreen West program, Executive Insights is designed to give delegates access to top producers in unscripted programming within a more intimate "inside the boardroom" setting. Delegates attending "Executive Insights" sessions will be able to glean valuable knowledge from A-list producers in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and have the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. Seating in each session is limited to 12 delegates. 

*Advance sign up is required- One (1) Executive Insights spot can be reserved at sign-up time. 

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00am ET and closes Monday, June 3rd at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Allison Grodner

Founder & Executive Producer

Fly on the Wall Entertainment

It seems that every corner of the Internet is being taken over by a new content platform, with brands, publishing companies and other businesses continuing to try their luck as content creators or curators. But of these nascent channels and studio outfits, which ones are actively buying or partnering with producers? What do they want, and what do the deals look like? Get the lowdown on all this and more from companies entering the unscripted arena, and learn how to work with this expanding segment of the content marketplace.

Speaking

Bruce Perlmutter

SVP, Production, Conde Nast Entertainment

Conde Nast Entertainment

Evan Shapiro

Producer/Owner

National Lampoon

Dana Olkkonen

Vice President, Television & Film

Vox Media Studios

Jesus Chavez

Chief Executive Officer

Vertical Networks

Michael Meyer

President

Group Nine Media

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Christy Dees

VP, Development

Bravo

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Julie Meisner Eagle

VP, Production & Development

Travel Channel

Programming execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches.

Participants who have successfully signed up for a speed pitching spot should check in at the session room for processing 20 minutes in advance of their scheduled time or risk forfeiting their slot. For those who did not secure a spot in advance, some space may become available due to no-shows. Arrive at the session 20 minutes before start time and check with the room monitor.

Some networks may require you to sign a submission release or non-disclosure agreement in advance of your meeting. If this is required by the network, the room monitor at the face to face check-in desk onsite will hand you the network's document for you to review, sign and deliver directly to your host during your meeting time slot.

*Advance sign up is required - A total of (3) Speed Pitching spots can be reserved at sign-up time.

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 22nd at 11:00am ET and closes Friday, May 31st at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Table host

Keith Wooten

Director, Creative Development

BET Networks

Table host

Mark Levine

VP, Television, Digital Video & Podcasts

Food Network & Cooking Channel

Table host

Fay Yu

Head of Content

Animal Planet

Table host

Ann Marie Redmond

Executive in Charge of Production, Unscripted Content

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Table host

Jihoon Zun

Director, Non-Fiction Development & Programming

USA Network/Syfy

Table host

Kim Chessler

VP, Unscripted Programming

Lifetime

Table host

Marcie Hume

VP, Programming

A&E Network

Table host

Laura Crowson

VP, Development

Discovery Inc.

Table host

Brandon Allen

Manager, Linear & Digital Development

Fuse Media

Table host

Rachael Graeff

Program Development

TLC

The roller coaster ride that is the television industry seems to be accelerating with each passing year, with major players emerging to disrupt the new order set up by the disruptors a few short years ago, traditional media ramping up its efforts to take on global platforms, and a steady stream of execs jumping ship from cable and broadcast to pastures digital. Meanwhile, producers and content creators catch their collective breath and wait for the next volley of change to be unleashed. Here, industry execs cast their 20/20 vision (see what we did there?) to the year ahead to discuss the trends they see taking shape on the media horizon, the latest developments in the ever evolving buyer-seller relationship, and the plans they have to keep building their businesses for the decade ahead.

Speaking

Allison Page

Global President, Magnolia Network

Discovery, Inc.

John Ford

Head of Programming

NPACT

Eli Lehrer

Executive Vice President and Head, Programming Genres & Music Services

History

Tom Forman

CEO

Critical Content

Michael O'Connell

Senior Writer

The Hollywood Reporter

Jodi Flynn

President & Chief Content Officer

The Content Group

As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted 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. 

*Advance sign up is required - One (1) Meet an Expert spot can be reserved per day at sign-up time. Two (2) sessions total can be reserved.

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00am ET and closes Monday, June 3rd at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Table host

Lilla Hurst

Global Head of Acquisitions

Drive

Table host

Justina Wójtowicz

EVP, Acquisitions Co-Productions & Sales

Beyond Distribution

Table host

Gillian Rose

Executive Producer

Sky Vision

Table host

Harriet Armston-Clarke

Global Acquisitions Manager

TVF International

Table host

Gary R. Benz

President & CEO

GRB Studios

Table host

Shirley Bowers

SVP, US Distribution

Red Arrow Studios International

Table host

Simona Argenti

VP Content Sales EMEA

TCB Media Rights

Table host

Diane Rankin

Executive Vice President, Content Development & Commercial Strategy

Distribution360

Family friendly formats are enjoying a resurgence, as linear TV and VOD platforms alike search for co-viewable content, and a wider range of networks, including kids entertainment nets, move deeper into unscripted programming. From "junior" versions of much loved classics, to original formats with massive demographic reach, this session will explore what's working now, how to develop in the space, and the growing opportunities that exist for kinder, gentler formats.

Speaking

Nina Etspueler

Head, Entertainment Development

Red Arrow Studios

Rob Bagshaw

Executive VP, Creative

Nickelodeon

Karen K.Miller

President & CEO

NBCUniversal

Arthur Smith

Chairman

A. Smith & Co. Productions

Joe Livecchi

Chief Executive Officer

Noble Savages

Having talent attached to an unscripted project is increasingly a prerequisite for moving it ahead in an incredibly competitive marketplace. But in a multiplatform media landscape, bankable talent can come from many avenues. Here, you'll learn about where producers and networks are turning to discover the next generation of experts and stars… from social media influencers to podcast producers and beyond.  

Speaking

Loren Ruch

Head of Content HGTV

HGTV

David Collins

Co-Founder & Executive Producer

Scout Productions

Casey Brumels

Creative Director & Co-Owner

Ping Pong Productions

Jo Sharon

Co-CEO

Magical Elves Productions

Babette Perry

Head of Broadcasting & Hosting

Innovative Artists

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Sara Helman

VP, Production & Development, TLC

TLC

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Toby Faulkner

SVP, Content discovery+

Facebook Watch

Join Sam Barcoft as he shares his expertise on how to build "prodco 2.0".  With viewer habits shifting towards live events and video on demand, how can producers adapt their approach to prosper?

A new format in the Realscreen West program, Executive Insights is designed to give delegates access to top producers in unscripted programming within a more intimate "inside the boardroom" setting. Delegates attending "Executive Insights" sessions will be able to glean valuable knowledge from A-list producers in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and have the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. Seating in each session is limited to 12 delegates.

*Advance sign up is required- One (1) Executive Insights spot can be reserved at sign-up time. 

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00am ET and closes Monday, June 3rd at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Sam Barcroft

CEO

Barcroft Studios

You have the option over lunch to sign up for a luncheon roundtable hosted by select network and production development executives. Luncheon Roundtables are an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs  and parttnership opportunities of networks and production studios who may meet the producer that will help deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions – just a fantastic networking opportunity. Arrive at the session 15 minutes before start time and check in with the room monitor. 

*Advance sign up is required - One (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved per day at sign-up time. Three (3) Spots total can be served.

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00am ET and closes Friday, May 31st at 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET.

Speaking

Table host

Chanel Pysnik

Head of Unscripted

CNN

Table host

Rob Swartz

SVP, Development & Production

REELZ Channel

Table host

Brigitte McCray

SVP, Original Programming & Production

TV One

Table host

Blake Levin

VP, Entertainment Unscripted Development

USA Network/Syfy

Table host

Lynn Sadofsky

SVP, Food Network Programming & Development

Food Network

Table host

Tori Socha

Chief Content Officer

Paramount Network

Table host

Leela Pon

SVP, Content

E! Entertainment

Table host

Ben Anderson

Development

MTV & VH1

The ongoing success of such fast turnaround formats as Big Brother, The Voice and America's Got Talent illustrates that this unscripted sub-genre has plenty of momentum. As networks battle for content that classifies as appointment viewing that engages audiences, and streamers begin to wade into these waters, what are the current risks and rewards in taking on such projects? Is production tech making it easier to handle the challenges of fast turnaround TV, or are there new challenges arising? Here, you'll hear from seasoned production pros behind some of the top fast turnaround hits and learn what it takes to pull it all off.

Speaking

Rob LaPlante

President

Lighthearted Entertainment

Paul Osborne

Executive Producer

MIke Duffy

CEO

Ugly Brother Studios

Philip Byron

Head of Unscripted & Docs

SpringHill Entertainment

Sam Donnelly

Executive Producer

America's Got Talent

Programming execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches.

Participants who have successfully signed up for a speed pitching spot should check in at the session room for processing 20 minutes in advance of their scheduled time or risk forfeiting their slot. For those who did not secure a spot in advance, some space may become available due to no-shows. Arrive at the session 20 minutes before start time and check with the room monitor.

Some networks may require you to sign a submission release or non-disclosure agreement in advance of your meeting. If this is required by the network, the room monitor at the face to face check-in desk onsite will hand you the network's document for you to review, sign and deliver directly to your host during your meeting time slot.

*Advance sign up is required - A total of (3) Speed Pitching spots can be reserved at sign-up time.

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 22nd at 11:00am ET and closes Friday, May 31st at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Table host

Robyn Lattaker-Johnson

Agent, Media Consultant

Revolt TV & Media

Table host

Max Micallef

VP, Head of West Coast Development

History

Table host

Angela Molloy

SVP, Development & Original Production AllBlk & WEtv, Unscripted

WE TV

Table host

Cara Casey

Development Lead

YouTube Originals

Table host

Angela Freedman

Director of Development

Travel Channel

Table host

Betsy Slenzak

VP, Unscripted Programming

E! Entertainment

Table host

Mandel Ilagan

Vice President, Current & Development, Game Shows

Nickelodeon

Table host

Robert Wimbish

Senior Director of Programming, HGTV

Discovery, Inc.

Table host

Meghan Cassin

VP Content

Nat Geo Wild

Table host

Todd Lichten

Head of Emerging Content

Facebook Watch

Table host

Zara Frankel

Senior Director, Programming & Development

PBS

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

David Stefanou

Head of Unscripted Programming

WEtv

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Sarah Kuban

SVP, Content & Special Projects, Magnolia Network

Discovery, Inc.

With unscripted formats, the onus is always on finding the all-important twist that will separate your show from the pack. Fox's smash hit The Masked Singer delivers that, and then some. Adapted from a South Korean format, the U.S. version is one of the biggest unscripted successes in years. Here, you'll hear from the team behind the hit about the challenges of bringing the format to America and adapting the show for U.S. audiences, and get the scoop on how the right twist can turn into must see TV.

Speaking

Nahee Kim

Managing Director of Contents & Channel Business

MBC America

Craig Plestis

President

Smart Dog Media

Rob Wade

Chief Executive Officer

Fox Entertainment

Robin Thicke

Judge

The Masked Singer

Michael Schneider

TV Editor

Variety

Join us at the live presentation of FORMAGINATION! 

Realscreen West is delighted to be working in partnership with Armoza Formats to present the next edition of FORMAGINATION.

FORMAGINATION is a unique format competition and an international launching pad for international creativity. Whether you are a professional content creator working in the media industry or an individual from any walk of life with a great idea for a TV show – the competition is open for ANYONE with a format idea!

Come watch as the finalists present their concepts and the following three prizes are awarded. 

• 1st place winner: up to US$25,000, which shall be awarded in TWO STAGES ($5,000 for further development of the format, and up to $20,000 to shoot a pilot if approved for production), as well as one (1) registration to REALSCREEN SUMMIT 2020, which takes place January 27-30, 2020 in New Orleans.
• 2nd place winner: an ENTERTAINMENT MASTER CLASS module scholarship and one (1) registration to REALSCREEN SUMMIT 2020.
• Audience favorite: one (1) registration to REALSCREEN SUMMIT 2020.

Speaking

Judge

Toby Faulkner

SVP, Content discovery+

Facebook Watch

Judge

Avi Armoza

CEO

Armoza Formats

Host

Adam Ferrara

Actor/Comedian

Judge

Michael Schmidt

International Media Executive

TV-Scout GmbH

Judge

Marisa Levy

Chief Content Officer

BET Networks

As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top agents in unscripted 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. 

*Advance sign up is required - One (1) Meet an Expert spot can be reserved per day at sign-up time. Two (2) sessions total can be reserved.

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00am ET and closes Monday, June 3rd at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Table host

Heather Budman

Agent, Unscripted

Kaplan Stahler Agency

Table host

Debra Goldfarb

Head of Alternative Television

Gersh Agency

Table host

Carly Fromm

Agent, Alternative Television

CAA

Table host

Jared Thompson

Senior Agent

Abrams Artists Agency

Table host

Matthew Baskharoon

Non-scripted TV Agent

WME

Table host

Josh Levenbrown

Alternative TV Agent

United Talent Agency

Table host

Greg Jules

Agent, International Television Media

ICM Partners

Table host

Sean Zeid

Vice President of Alternative & Factual Programming

Paradigm Talent Agency

Joe Berlinger, director of the Netflix docuseries Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes and the narrative feature Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, will be featured in a keynote conversation at Realscreen West. Here, Berlinger will discuss the process behind these latest projects and how they intersected with each other from a creative and business standpoint, as well as his body of work and his take on the health of the documentary and non-fiction content genres across platforms.

Speaking

Joe Berlinger

Director, Producer & Partner

Radical Media

In television, the old maxim about living and dying by the ratings remains intact. But in our post-DVR, binge viewing, big data and social media driven world, what are the numbers that matter most? If overnights are truly over, which metrics – or what combination of metrics – should drive the decision-making? This session will explore the methodologies used, and the ones that are on the way, to more accurately measure who’s watching what, when, and how – with an eye towards how the new moves in measurement will impact your business.

Speaking

Christian Drobnyk

EVP Programming Disney Branded Television & National Geographic

National Geographic

Brian West

VP, Multiplatform Measurement Strategy & Analytics

NBCUniversal

Karina Dixon

Head of Global Insights

Parrot Analytics

Lauren Gellert

EVP, Development & Original Programming

WE tv

Julie Bristow

Founder

Bristow Global Media Inc.

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Cat Rodriguez

VP, Unscripted Development & Programming

Lifetime

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Rob Bagshaw

Executive VP, Creative

Nickelodeon

Join Wheelhouse's Ed Simpson as he discusses what scaling and consolidation in the current marketplace means for up and coming producers.

A new format in the Realscreen West program, Executive Insights is designed to give delegates access to top producers in unscripted programming within a more intimate "inside the boardroom" setting. Delegates attending "Executive Insights" sessions will be able to glean valuable knowledge from A-list producers in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and have the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. Seating in each session is limited to 12 delegates. 

*Advance sign up is required- One (1) Executive Insights spot can be reserved at sign-up time. 

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00am ET and closes Monday, June 3rd at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Edward Simpson

Chief Strategy Officer

Wheelhouse

You have the option over lunch to sign up for a luncheon roundtable hosted by select network and production development executives. Luncheon Roundtables are an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs  and partnership opportunities of networks and production studios who may meet the producer that will help deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions – just a fantastic networking opportunity. Arrive at the session 15 minutes before start time and check in with the room monitor. 

*Advance sign up is required - One (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved per day at sign-up time. Three (3) Spots total can be served.

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00am ET and closes Friday, May 31st at 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET.

Speaking

Table host

Adam Steinman

Production and Development

Warner Bros. International Television Production

Table host

Jean Shi

SVP, Unscripted Television

Fremantle

Table host

Christmas Rini

EVP, Development, Unscripted Original Series

Endemol Shine North America

Table host

Maria Ishak

SVP, Sales North America

All3media International

Table host

Joe Weinstock

Chief Executive Officer

Spoke Studios

Table host

Brett-Patrick Jenkins

Executive Producer & Creator

Propagate Content

Table host

Alex Dundas

EVP Unscripted Premium Originals

ITV Entertainment

Table host

Ben Megargel

SVP, Unscripted Development - US, Television

Entertainment One

It's no secret that producers are under more pressure than ever in a hyper-competitive marketplace that is in the midst of significant transformation. But rather than relying on the traditional ways of running their businesses, some producers are looking at a range of areas that used to be handled by their network partners - from marketing and PR to casting and podcasts, and from social media to establishing their own streaming services. Here, you'll meet several of these intrepid, enterprising producers who are embracing the "do it yourself" mentality, broadening their capabilities, and reaping the rewards in an increasingly unpredictable business climate.

Speaking

Fenton Bailey

Co-Founder & Executive Producer

World of Wonder

Stephanie Drachkovitch

Co-CEO & Co-Founder

44 Blue Productions

Ben Samek

CEO

Endemol Shine Americas

Colby Gaines

Founder

Back Roads Entertainment

Ari Mark

Co-Founder

Ample Entertainment

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Patrick Jager

Founder

Bluprint

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Sean Gottlieb

VP, Head of Development

A&E Network

Meet with Monami Entertainment's Mona Scott-Young as she delivers an insightful conversation about constructing and selling docufollow television.

A new format in the Realscreen West program, Executive Insights is designed to give delegates access to top producers in unscripted programming within a more intimate "inside the boardroom" setting. Delegates attending "Executive Insights" sessions will be able to glean valuable knowledge from A-list producers in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and have the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. Seating in each session is limited to 12 delegates. 

*Advance sign up is required- One (1) Executive Insights spot can be reserved at sign-up time. 

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00am ET and closes Monday, June 3rd at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Mona Scott-Young

CEO

Monami Entertainment

While it's true that the ongoing transformation of the content industry is having considerable impact on buyers and producers of unscripted television, there are still plenty of success stories in the making, via up and coming production companies that are building their businesses with their first major greenlights.Here, you'll meet several producers who are getting their first big on air credits, and gain inspiration as you learn how they navigated the many challenges presented to producers making their way in the current climate.

Speaking

Neil Berkeley

Producer & Director

Future You Media

Max Welch

Founder & CEO

Renowned Films

Autumn deVitry

Founder & CCO

Rebeliam Media

Louis Burgdorf

Director/Executive Producer

Dynamo Films

Noah Pollack

VP, Original Content, Unscripted

M.A.P Media & Consulting

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. No advance sign-up required. We’ll fill space on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach room capacity. NOTE: inclusion in your personal agenda does not guarantee a spot in these sessions, so show up early!

Speaking

Brian Tannenbaum

Head, Roku Originals

Quibi

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. Slots are limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants who have successfully signed up for a pitching partners spot should check in at the session room for processing 20 minutes in advance of their scheduled time or risk forfeiting their slot. For those who did not secure a spot in advance, some space may become available due to no-shows. Arrive at the session 20 minutes before start time and check with the room monitor.

Some production companies may require you to sign a submission release or non-disclosure agreement in advance of your meeting. If this is required by the company you are pitching to, the room monitor at the face to face check-in desk onsite will hand you the release for you to review, sign and deliver directly to your host during your meeting time slot.

*Advance sign up is required - A total of three (3) pitching spot can be reserved.

Sign ups open Wednesday, May 22nd at 11:00am ET and closes Friday, May 31st at 5:00pm ET.

Speaking

Table host

Elwin de Groot

Head of Development

Optomen Entertainment

Table host

Jamie Canniffe

SVP, Alternative Programming

Sony Pictures Television

Table host

Brian Dale

SVP, Development

Thinkfactory Media

Table host

Tricia Biggio

SVP, Unscripted Television

MGM Television

Table host

Jeff Conroy

Co-Founder/Partner

BoBCat

Table host

Nicole Sorrenti

Executive Vice President, Development

Half Yard Productions

Table host

Harrison Land

President

Jupiter Entertainment

Table host

Jenny Daly

President

Critical Content Studios

Table host

Andrew Whitney

VP, Development & Production, Formats & Unscripted TV

Revelations Entertainment

Table host

Travis M. Shakespeare

SVP, Unscripted Television

BBC Studios

The good news is that discussion about diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry has been front and center for several years now. But what progress is being made behind the camera, in the C-suite, and on set when it comes to ensuring diverse and inclusive environments? This session will feature a range of execs from various sectors of the screen content business who will share their experiences as well as their ambitions to create an industry that truly reflects the diverse audiences it serves.

Speaking

Sergio Pizzolante

Founder & General Manager

C&T MOBS

Madison Merritt

EVP, Unscripted Content & Alternative Programming

Entertainment One

Mioshi Hill

President

Lifetime

Janet Han Vissering

SVP, Development & Production

Nat Geo Wild