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Wednesday, June 3


11:45 AM
How to navigate Realscreen Live
11:45 AM-12:00 PM
12:15 PM
Reimagined reality: How we rescued our series
12:15 PM-1:15 PM

The restrictions placed upon people around the world as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold brought the production industry to a standstill - a situation that is still evolving as some of the lockdowns are beginning to ease internationally. But networks and production partners, working together, seized the opportunity to keep their franchises alive by adopting new production techniques and approaches. From shiny-floor talent competitions to character-led docureality series, this session brings together executives who will peel back the curtain and reveal how they 'reimagined' reality.

Speaking


MIke Duffy

CEO

Ugly Brother Studios

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Lauren Gellert

Media Executive

WEtv

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Trish Kinane

Executive Producer and Consultant, American Idol

Fremantle

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Jenny Groom

Executive Vice President, Unscripted Development

NBC Entertainment

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Laura Palumbo Johnson

Co-Founder and Executive Producer

Magilla Entertainment

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James Bates

SVP US Factual

Raw TV

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Speed Pitching - Game Show Network, Investigation Discovery, Corus Entertainment
12:15 PM-1:15 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Sean Olsen

VP, Development

Game Show Network

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Brent Hatherill

Senior Director, Development

Investigation Discovery

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Krista Look

VP, Original Lifestyle Content

Corus Entertainment

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Speed Pitching - National Geographic Channel, TLC, TV One
12:15 PM-1:15 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Danielle Ostroske-D'Ingillo

Senior Director, Development

TLC

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Jason Ryan

Executive Producer

TV One/CLEO TV

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Cooper J Brooks

Development Director

National Geographic

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Speed Pitching - Nickelodeon, OWN, CuriosityStream
12:15 PM-1:15 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Mandel Ilagan

Vice President, Current & Development, Game Shows

Nickelodeon

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Robyn Lattaker-Johnson

Agent, Media Consultant

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network

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Jorge Franzini

VP Content

CuriosityStream

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Speed Pitching - Travel Channel, Facebook Watch
12:15 PM-1:15 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Angela Freedman

Director of Development

Travel Channel

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Todd Lichten

Head of Emerging Content

Facebook Watch

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WAIT LINE for Speed Pitching Sessions on Wednesday, June 3
12:15 PM-1:15 PM

WAIT LINE for Wednesday, June 3 Speed Pitching Sessions will open at 11:15am (one hour before the session start time) 

A separate WAIT LINE only for Premium Live Pass attendees:

- who did not make their two (2) speed pitching selections in advance (before online sign-up closed); 

- who did make their advance speed pitching selections, and would like to try to get additional Speed Pitching slots that may open up due to no-shows.


Wait line is first-come, first-served. No wait lists will be created. 

 

1:30 PM
Propelling women in unscripted: facing challenging times, together
1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Advocating for women in unscripted content is even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic as the current situation brings into sharp focus the many challenges of women in the business. Balancing the demands of work and family and navigating the ins and outs of a fickle freelance market can be barriers to entry, but there is a real need for fresh new talent and ideas to invigorate the industry and effective mentorship to shepherd these emerging voices. Propelle, a joint initiative from Realscreen and Everywoman Studios, aims to shine a spotlight on women's issues while mapping a pathway to success. This session brings together top executives from the production and network spheres to discuss how the content community can support and propel female creators and ultimately benefit the industry as a whole. The panel will also reveal the finalists for Everywoman Studios and Realscreen's inaugural Propelle accelerator program.

Speaking


Abby Greensfelder

Founder & CEO

Everywoman Studios

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Jane Root

Founder & CEO

Nutopia

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Julie Bristow

Founder

The Bristow Media Project Inc.

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Allison Page

Global President, Magnolia Network

Magnolia Network

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2:00 PM
30 Minutes With: Charlie Parsons, National Geographic Channel
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Charlie Parsons

SVP, Global Development

National Geographic Channel

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30 Minutes With: Rob Swartz, Reelzchannel
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**


Speaking


Rob Swartz

SVP, Development & Production

REELZ Channel

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3:00 PM
30 Minutes With: Carlyn Staudt, Love Nature
3:00 PM-3:30 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Carlyn Staudt

President, Global Channels & Streaming

Love Nature

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30 Minutes With: David Stefanou, WEtv
3:00 PM-3:30 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**


Speaking


David Stefanou

Head of Unscripted Programming

WEtv

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30 Minutes With: Lauren Frasca, Magnolia Network
3:00 PM-3:30 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Lauren Frasca

SVP, Content & Strategy, Magnolia Network

Magnolia Network

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Thursday, June 4


11:00 AM
Speed Pitching - CNN, Love Nature, BET
11:00 AM-12:00 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Alison Barrat

enior Vice President and Head, Content

Love Nature

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Katie Isaacson

Senior Director CNN Original Series

CNN

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Keith Wooten

Director, Creative Development

BET Networks

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Speed Pitching - Magnolia Network, Smithsonian Channel, Blue Ant Media
11:00 AM-12:00 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.   

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Mark Levine

VP, Television, Digital Video & Podcasts

Magnolia Network

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Rachel Watson-Pass

VP, Program Development

Smithsonian Channel

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Sam Linton

VP, Production and Development, Global Media

Blue Ant Media

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Speed Pitching - MTV International, PBS, CNBC
11:00 AM-12:00 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Pamela Aguilar

SVP Head of Smithsonian Channel Content; MTV Entertainment Studios

PBS

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Amanda Culkowski

Vice President, Music Program Development

MTV Networks International

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Dolyn Chasin

Sr. Director, Production & Development

CNBC

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Speed Pitching - Nat Geo WILD, CBC
11:00 AM-12:00 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Jessie Springer

Manager of Development, Nat Geo WILD

Nat Geo WILD

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Jessica Schmiedchen

Director of Development, Unscripted Content

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

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WAIT LINE for Speed Pitching Sessions on Thursday, June 4
11:00 AM-12:00 PM

WAIT LINE for Thursday, June 4 Speed Pitching Sessions will open at 10:00am (one hour before the session start time) 

A separate WAIT LINE only for Premium Live Pass attendees:

- who did not make their two (2) speed pitching selections in advance (before online sign-up closed); 

- who did make their advance speed pitching selections, and would like to try to get additional Speed Pitching slots that may open up due to no-shows.


Wait line is first-come, first-served. No wait lists will be created. 

 

12:30 PM
30 Minutes With: Jennifer Gordon, TLC
12:30 PM-1:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Jennifer Gordon

VP, Development

TLC

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30 Minutes With: Sean Boyle, Discovery Channel
12:30 PM-1:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Sean Boyle

SVP, Development

Discovery Channel

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30 Minutes With: Toby Faulkner, Facebook Watch
12:30 PM-1:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Toby Faulkner

SVP, Content discovery+

Facebook Watch

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1:30 PM
30 Minutes With: David Royle, Smithsonian Channel
1:30 PM-2:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


David Royle

Chief Programming Officer & EVP, Production

Smithsonian Channel

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30 Minutes With: Jon Adler, CNN
1:30 PM-2:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Jon Adler

Head of Talent & Content Development

CNN

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30 Minutes With: Loren Ruch, HGTV
1:30 PM-2:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Loren Ruch

Head of Content HGTV

HGTV

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30 Minutes With: Wayne Sampson, USA Network & Syfy
1:30 PM-2:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Wayne Sampson

Co-Head Rooster Teeth Studios

USA Network/Syfy

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2:30 PM
30 Minutes With: Ben Relles YouTube
2:30 PM-3:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Ben Relles

Content Strategy - Office of Reid Hoffman

Google/YouTube

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30 Minutes With: Cori Abraham, Oxygen
2:30 PM-3:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Cori Abraham

SVP, Unscripted Development, Crime & Documentary

Oxygen Media

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30 Minutes With: Rob Burk, CuriosityStream
2:30 PM-3:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Rob Burk

Head of Original Content

CuriosityStream

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30 Minutes With: Sylvia Bugg, PBS
2:30 PM-3:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Sylvia Bugg

Chief Programming Executive & General Manager

PBS

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3:30 PM
30 Minutes With: Meghan Cassin, Nat Geo WILD
3:30 PM-4:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Meghan Cassin

VP Content

Nat Geo WILD

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30 Minutes With: Morgan Hertzan, VICE TV
3:30 PM-4:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Morgan Hertzan

Chief Executive Officer

VICE TV

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30 Minutes With: Tiffany Williams, BET
3:30 PM-4:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen�Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.��

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.�

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

 



Speaking


Tiffany Williams

EVP, Unscripted Programming & Development

BET Networks

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30 Minutes With: Todd Weiser, Food Network
3:30 PM-4:00 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Todd Weiser

SVP, Programming & Development

Food Network & Cooking Channel

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Friday, June 5


11:15 AM
Navigating the new normal
11:15 AM-12:15 PM

It's a phrase that has been used often to describe changing conditions in the visual content landscape, the arrival of new platforms and viewing practices, et cetera. But the advent of COVID-19, a global crisis that has upended practically every aspect of our lives, is rewriting the rule book for content production and consumption, even as you read this. How are producers and networks preparing to meet this "new normal" head on? What are the practices and protocols that will need to be adopted as production ramps up again? How can networks and their production partners work together most effectively to keep the unscripted industry flourishing in these uncertain times?

Speaking


Nancy Daniels

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

Discovery, Inc.

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Tim Pastore

CEO/Co-Founder

All3Media America

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David George

CEO

ITV America

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Sharon Levy

Chief Executive Officer

Endemol Shine North America

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Barry Walsh

Editor-in-Chief & Content Director

Realscreen Magazine

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12:30 PM
Perfecting your virtual pitch
12:30 PM-1:30 PM

It used to be the goal to sell the show in the room... now it's all about selling it over Zoom. Even in times such as these, deals are being done, and great content is being developed, bought and sold. Here, you'll learn from producers and network execs what works best when pitching your idea virtually, and you'll also gain some valuable wisdom about what not to pitch and what might resonate best in the current climate.

Speaking


Geno McDermott

President, US Alternative Programming, Unscripted Television

Entertainment One

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Stephanie Drachkovitch

Co-CEO & Co-Founder

44 Blue Productions

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Yasmin Rawji

EVP, Unscripted Programming

FOX Entertainment

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Brett-Patrick Jenkins

Executive Producer & Creator

Propagate Content

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Lynn Sadofsky

SVP, Food Network Programming & Development

Food Network

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Joe Livecchi

Chief Executive Officer

Noble Savages

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1:45 PM
The world is watching: The international outlook for acquisitions, copros and commissions
1:45 PM-2:45 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the foundations of television broadcasting the world over, with pilot seasons, major sporting events and production schedules for new content upended for the short to mid term, and no way of knowing when “business as usual” may return. But the good news in all this is that the demand for content remains as strong as ever if not stronger. As broadcasters around the world contend with what may be a drastically redrawn advertising landscape, acquired programming can provide immediate relief, while coproductions and other innovative approaches to commissioning content may offer comfort to compromised bottom lines when production resumes in some capacity. Here, international distributors, producers and commissioners offer insight on the challenges and opportunities emerging out of the disruption.

Speaking


Tim Gerhartz

Managing Director

Red Arrow Studios International

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Clare Laycock

SVP Planning & Insights and Head of Entertainment

Discovery Networks UK

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J.C. Mills

President and Head of Content

Cineflix Productions

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Sophie Ferron

Co-Principal & President

Media Ranch

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Kate Beal

Chief Executive Officer

Woodcut Media

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Julie Chang

COO & EP

Blue Ant Media

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2:00 PM
30 Minutes With: Jay James, Game Show Network
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Jay James

EVP, Development & Production

Game Show Network

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30 Minutes With: Rob Bagshaw, Nickelodeon
2:00 PM-2:30 PM

*Included with your Realscreen Live pass

These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session.  

Access to each session is limited to 75 delegates to maintain an intimate vibe. Delegates will be admitted first-come, first-serve until the room capacity is reached.

**These sessions will not be recorded.**

Speaking


Rob Bagshaw

Executive VP, Creative

Nickelodeon

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3:00 PM
Speed Pitching - Discovery Channel, Bell Media, REELZChannel
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Robin Johnston

Director, Original Programming, Factual & Reality

Bell Media

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Steven Cheskin

SVP, Programming

REELZ Channel

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Carter Figueroa

Executive Producer

Discovery Channel

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Speed Pitching - MSNBC, HGTV
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.   

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Monica Valdes

Director, Programming & Development

HGTV

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Nina Weinstein

Executive Producer

MSNBC

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Speed Pitching - WEtv, American Public Television
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Angela Molloy

SVP, Development & Original Production AllBlk & WEtv, Unscripted

WEtv

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Cynthia Fenneman

President Emeritus

APT Worldwide/American Public Television

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Speed Pitching - YouTube, VICE TV, OUTtv Network
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

*Available only with a Premium Live pass.

Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches at Realscreen Live! 

Speed Pitching spots will be available in a two-stage process:

Speed Pitching will open for first-come, first-serve sign up beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time where delegates will be able to select a maximum of one (1) spot.  This maximum will be in place until Monday, May 25 at 10:59am ET.  

At 11:00am ET on Monday, May 25, delegates will then have access to select up to one (1) additional pitching spot among the remaining spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sign ups close on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET.  

A delegate will not exceed two (2) pitching slots on their personal agenda.

Speed Pitching advance sign-up closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm ET. 

Speaking


Tara Nadolny

Associate Director, Development, VICE TV

VICE TV

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Philip Webb

COO

OUTtv Network

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Lauren Celinski

Development Lead, YouTube Originals

YouTube

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WAIT LINE for Speed Pitching Sessions on Friday, June 5
3:00 PM-4:00 PM

WAIT LINE for Tuesday, June 2 Speed Pitching Sessions will open at 2:00pm (one hour before the session start time) 

A separate WAIT LINE only for Premium Live Pass attendees:

- who did not make their two (2) speed pitching selections in advance (before online sign-up closed); 

- who did make their advance speed pitching selections, and would like to try to get additional Speed Pitching slots that may open up due to no-shows.


Wait line is first-come, first-served. No wait lists will be created.