Print View
Tuesday, June 6
| 10:00am |
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:
   |
| 11:00am |
In Conversation With: Heather Olander, The CW (11:00am - 12:00pm)Dana 5-8 Earlier this year, veteran television executive Heather Olander – previously EVP of alternative development and programming for NBCUniversal’s USA Network, Syfy and Peacock – was named as the head of unscripted programming at The CW, a newly created position that signals an important shift in the strategy for the U.S. broadcast network. In this keynote conversation, Heather Olander will outline her plans for ramping up unscripted at The CW, and share her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the genre. Featuring:
|
| 2:00pm |
In Conversation With: CJ Yu, Amazon Studios (2:00pm - 3:00pm)Dana 5-8 As part of his current role as Head of Unscripted Development, Global Formats, CJ Yu leads a team that oversees unscripted slates for newer Prime Video territories such as Australia, Canada, Middle East, and supports the development of unscripted originals across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latam. He drives the expansion of hit original franchises around the world, such as All Or Nothing, LOL: Last One Laughing, Luxe Listings, and Wild and Free. In this keynote conversation, CJ Yu will discuss what he and his team are looking to achieve with their producing partners on the local originals front, their strategy around global unscripted formats, and provide perspective on the kind of series they’re looking to put into the development pipeline. Featuring:
|
| 4:15pm |
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:
Moderating:
|
Wednesday, June 7
| 10:00am |
In Conversation With: Arthur Smith (10:00am - 11:00am)Dana 5-8 Join us for a conversation with the founder of A. Smith & Co. and chairman of Tinopolis USA, as he reflects on 30+ years in the unscripted television business. Smith's keynote conversation will also come directly on the heels of the launch of his non-fiction book, Reach (Blackstone Publishing), which chronicles his career in television thus far and takes the reader behind the scenes of dozens of pivotal moments in sports and television history. Join Arthur for a special book signing in the Foyer immediately following the keynote conversation Featuring:
|
| 11:00am |
Book Signing: Arthur Smith (In Foyer) (11:00am - 11:30am)Dana 5-8 Immediately following his featured Keynote Conversation, legendary producer Arthur Smith will be signing copies of his newly released book Reach (Blackstone Publishing), which chronicles his career in television thus far and takes the reader behind the scenes of dozens of pivotal moments in sports and television history.
|
| 5:00pm |
Formagination (5:00pm - 6:15pm)Dana 5-8 For over 10 years, FORMAGINATION has served as a unique format competition and a launching pad for international creativity with previous entries going on to become hit international format brands. Three prizes are up for grabs at the live presentation of FORMAGINATION at Realscreen West including the Audience Choice award. Join us to cheer on your favorite pitch contestant! Featuring:
Judge
Sitarah PendeltonHead of Unscripted Series Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios |
Thursday, June 8
| 10:00am |
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:
Moderating:
|
