Registration (8:00-5:45)
8:00 AM-8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast (8:00-10:00)-Starlight Ballroom
8:30 AM-9:00 AM

Delegates' Lounge (8:00-5:15)-Starlight Ballroom
9:00 AM-10:00 AM

AI, Audience Engagement, and the Future of Content
Wedgewood Ballroom
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

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.

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Networking Coffee Break
11:00 AM-11:15 AM

Trendwatch: Interactive Unscripted
Wedgewood Ballroom
11:15 AM-12:15 PM

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.

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30 Minutes With: Winona Meringolo, Investigation Discovery
Main House
11:30 AM-12:00 PM

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!

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30 Minutes With: Kristina Edwards,TBS & TNT
The Study
11:30 AM-12:00 PM

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!

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Executive Insights: Jonathan Skogmo, Jukin Media
Stateroom
11:30 AM-12:15 PM

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.

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Lunch (Starlight Ballroom + Garden)
12:15 PM-1:45 PM

Luncheon Roundtables
Bungalow Patio (The Deck)
12:30 PM-1:45 PM

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.

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Power Lawyers Roundtable
Wedgewood Ballroom
1:45 PM-2:45 PM

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.

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30 Minutes With: Betsy Sanner Ayala, HGTV & DIY Network
Main House
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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!

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30 Minutes With: Marisa Levy, BET
The Study
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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!

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Executive Insights: Allison Grodner, Fly on the Wall Entertainment
Stateroom
2:00 PM-2:45 PM

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.

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Networking Coffee Break
2:45 PM-3:00 PM

The New Breed of Digital Players
Wedgewood Ballroom
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

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.

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Speed Pitching One
Wilshire I- III
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

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.

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30 Minutes With: Christy Dees, Bravo
Main House
3:00 PM-3:30 PM

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!

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30 Minutes With: Julie Meisner Eagle, Travel Channel
The Study
3:00 PM-3:30 PM

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!

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Networking Break
4:00 PM-4:15 PM

Trendwatch 2020: What's on the Way for the Unscripted Business
Wedgewood Ballroom
4:15 PM-5:15 PM

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.

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Opening Cocktail (Miramar Gardens)
5:15 PM-6:30 PM

Registration (8:00-5:15)
8:00 AM-8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast (8:00-10:00)-Starlight Ballroom
8:00 AM-8:30 AM

Meet an Expert-Distributors
Bungalow Patio (The Deck)
8:45 AM-9:45 AM

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.

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Delegates' Lounge (8:00-5:30)-Starlight Ballroom
9:00 AM-10:00 AM

Trendwatch: Kinder, Gentler TV
Wedgewood Ballroom
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

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.

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Networking Coffee Break
11:00 AM-11:15 AM

Bringing Talent to the Table
Wedgewood Ballroom
11:15 AM-12:15 PM

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.  

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30 Minutes With: Toby Faulkner, Facebook Watch
Main House
11:30 AM-12:00 PM

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!

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30 Minutes with: Sara Helman, TLC
The Study
11:30 AM-12:00 PM

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!

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Executive Insights: Sam Barcroft, Barcroft Studios
Stateroom
11:30 AM-12:15 PM

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.

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Lunch (Starlight Ballroom + Garden)
12:15 PM-1:45 PM

Luncheon Roundtables
Bungalow Patio (The Deck)
12:30 PM-1:45 PM

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.

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The Twists and Turns of Fast Turnaround TV
Wedgewood Ballroom
1:45 PM-2:45 PM

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.

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Speed Pitching Two
Wilshire I- III
1:45 PM-2:45 PM

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.

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30 Minutes With: David Stefanou, WEtv
Main House
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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!

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30 Minutes With: Sarah Kuban, Discovery's JV with Chip & Joanna Gaines
The Study
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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!

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Networking Coffee Break
2:45 PM-3:00 PM

Case Study: The Masked Singer
Wedgewood Ballroom
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

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.

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Networking Break
4:00 PM-4:15 PM

Formagination at Realscreen West
Wedgewood Ballroom
4:15 PM-5:30 PM

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.

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Registration (8:00-5:15)
8:00 AM-8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast (8:00-10:00)-Starlight Ballroom
8:30 AM-9:00 AM

Meet an Expert-Agents
Bungalow Patio (The Deck)
8:45 AM-9:45 AM

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.

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Delegates' Lounge (8:00-5:15)-Starlight Ballroom
9:00 AM-9:30 AM

Keynote Conversation: Joe Berlinger
Wedgewood Ballroom
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

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.

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Networking Coffee Break
11:00 AM-11:15 AM

The Numbers Game - Which Metrics Matter the Most
Wedgewood Ballroom
11:15 AM-12:15 PM

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.

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30 Minutes With: Rob Bagshaw, Nickelodeon
Main House
11:30 AM-12:00 PM

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!

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30 Minutes With: Cat Rodriguez, Lifetime
The Study
11:30 AM-12:00 PM

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!

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Executive Insights: Ed Simpson, Wheelhouse Entertainment
Stateroom
11:30 AM-12:15 PM

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.

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Lunch (Starlight Ballroom)
12:15 PM-1:45 PM

Luncheon Roundtables: Production Partners
Bungalow Patio (The Deck)
12:30 PM-1:45 PM

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.

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The Incredible Expanding Production Company
Wedgewood Ballroom
1:45 PM-2:45 PM

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.

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30 Minutes With: Sean Gottlieb, A&E
Main House
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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!

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30 Minutes With: Patrick Jager, bluprint
The Study
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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!

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Executive Insights: Mona Scott-Young, Monami Entertainment
Stateroom
2:00 PM-2:45 PM

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.

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Networking Coffee Break
2:45 PM-3:00 PM

Pitch, Greenlight, Premiere: How We Got On Air
Wedgewood Ballroom
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

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.

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Pitching Partners
Wilshire I- III
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

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.

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30 Minutes With: Brian Tannenbaum, Quibi
Main House
3:00 PM-3:30 PM

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!

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Networking Break
4:00 PM-4:15 PM

Diversity and Inclusion: Where We Are, Where We Need to Go
Wedgewood Ballroom
4:15 PM-5:15 PM

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.

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Closing Cocktail (Sunset Terrace + Miramar Gardens)
5:15 PM-6:30 PM