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Tuesday, June 6
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The Pitching Mindset (10:00am - 10:45am)Dana 5-8 Welcome to Realscreen West!! Get fired up!! But the question is... are you ready to pitch?? Dave Noll has sold 200+ shows to just about every network in the past 20 years. In this hour, Dave will walk you through the pitching mindset. How a young Stephen King teaches us that in pitching... there is NO fear. How Oprah faced down every type of "No." And a pitching story about Walt Disney that Dave heard from Walt's own nephew, Roy Disney. Before you pitch... let's all get in the perfect headspace. Not to be missed! Featuring:
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| 3:15pm |
The Power Of Black Content In Unscripted: Moving Towards Growth (3:15pm - 4:00pm)Sponsored by:  Dana 5-8 This session follows up on the discussion held at the Realscreen Summit regarding the power of Black content in the current unscripted climate with a focus on growth. We will discuss the ever shifting landscape and identify specific ways network partners and content creators are collaborating and can continue to work together to grow audiences for and further monetize Black content -- pathways that have impact on both our industry and society at large. We will explore questions such as what is considered "Black content" in 2023, and should that definition change? How can opportunities for Black producers and content creators grow into new unscripted genres -- genres in which Black producers are currently underrepresented? And how can the priorities for buyers and sellers of programming in the current climate align with the need -- and desire from audiences -- for more inclusive content? Featuring:
Ri-Karlo HandyFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Sunwise Media and Senior Vice President, Unscripted, Blink49 Studios The Handy Foundation 
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The Big Questions … And Some Answers (4:15pm - 5:00pm)Dana 5-8 How might a potential writers strike impact the unscripted business? What is the prognosis for linear networks in the near future? What are the opportunities for original content in the ever-evolving streaming world? And how can buyers and sellers of unscripted content best prepare for the twists and turns ahead? All these questions, and perhaps more, will be tackled by our team of top executives from across the industry in this “can’t miss” session. Featuring:
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Wednesday, June 7
| 9:00am |
After the Reset: Challenges and Opportunities for Content Creators (9:00am - 9:45am)Pacific Learning Ctr 2022 saw myriad pivotal shifts in the screen content business. The metrics for success shifted substantially for streaming, with profitability usurping subscription numbers. Mergers of major legacy media companies led to cutbacks and uncertainty for content buyers and sellers alike. And while the changes aren’t over yet, the dust might be clearing enough to get a clearer picture of the trends that will shape the industry in the near future. Join Parrot Analytics’ Monica Trujillo-Jamison as she explores the outlook for the screen content business, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the unscripted sector. Featuring:
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| 11:45am |
THE FRAPA SESSIONS: East Meets West: The Route To Success? (11:45am - 12:30pm)Sponsored by:  Dana 5-8 There’s no doubt that when it comes to formats, Asian territories have been in the forefront of marrying innovation and entertainment, creating wildly inventive global hits in the process. And increasingly, production companies in the West are collaborating with Eastern format powerhouses to craft content for wider audiences. Hear from top format executives from the East and West to learn more about how to foster such partnerships, and what each side can bring to the table. Featuring:
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AI AI OH! (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Dana 5-8 Everyone is talking about AI, and most agree that it will transform practically every aspect of entertainment. But it’s not just the scripted world that will be impacted – there are myriad opportunities to integrate these evolving technologies into your processes and your productions. This session will serve as a “show and tell” in which you’ll see what’s happening now in AI and how it can impact your storytelling, while also offering a glimpse of what’s just around the corner. Featuring:
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What We’ll Be Watching: Trends In Unscripted (3:00pm - 3:45pm)Dana 5-8 Unscripted programming is a truly versatile genre – not only is it capable of truly reflecting the times in which it’s made, but it can also provide escapist entertainment that can transform into cultural phenomena. In this session, you’ll hear from top programming and production executives about the trends they expect to impact unscripted programming for the near future, and the content they’ll be looking to entertain audiences with. Featuring:
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Thursday, June 8
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Town Hall: The Power Of The Pivot – A Survivor’s Guide To The Next Few Years (10:00am - 10:45am)Sponsored by:  Dana 5-8 Yes, these are challenging times. But there are innumerable instances of executives in the unscripted business who have reinvented themselves in times of disruption, and through a mix of creativity, courage and “can do” spirit, have pivoted into exciting new chapters of their professional lives, propelling the industry forward in the process. This session brings together such execs who will share their stories, including their tips on how to make transformative transitions that will take you, and your business, to new heights. Featuring:
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| 11:45am |
Time For Change: Representing Latinx Communities In Unscripted (11:45am - 12:30pm)Dana 5-8 A study conducted last September by non-profit The Latino Donor Collective found that while Latinx communities make up close to 19% of the U.S. population – a number that will surely grow in the years ahead – the number of Latino leads in unscripted programming came in at a mere 0.9%, and Latino showrunners at 0.4%. This session brings together NBCUniversal executives as well as showrunners and producers from top-rated unscripted series to share their process in bringing a modern lens to Latinx representation in front and behind the camera on lifestyle/documentary series. They will discuss their approach to producing nuanced stories, the often overlooked spaces behind-the-camera where increased representation will make for more captivating storytelling, and the specific examples of how Latinx inclusion benefitted their shows. Featuring:
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Global Visions, International Insights (2:15pm - 3:00pm)Dana 5-8 From networks to streamers to production companies, everyone is looking at ways to maximize the reach – and hopefully, the success – of content. What might have been seen as a hit in a local market in years past now has the potential to become a global smash. But in such an environment, understanding the evolution of the international unscripted market – including the needs and business processes of the platforms driving it – is key. This session will provide an overview of how content is traveling across borders in today’s media landscape, what content is connecting with global audiences, and how to establish international partnerships at a time when they might be more relevant than ever. Featuring:
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