From its humble beginnings in 1999, the Realscreen Summit has, over the past 20 years, cemented its standing as the definitive global market and conference for the business of unscripted and non-fiction entertainment. For two decades, delegates from around the world have convened at the Summit to network with, and learn from the leading lights of the industry, making it a must-attend event for content creators, distributors, agents, commissioners and multi-platform broadcasters of unscripted and factual content.

From Albert Maysles to David Zaslav, the Realscreen Summit has featured the best and brightest business and creative minds in non-fiction entertainment, and for its 20th anniversary milestone edition, delegates can expect to be educated and inspired by an incredible array of thought leaders, deal makers and disruptors from within the industry and beyond. In addition, the Realscreen team, in conjunction with the Summit's advisory board and a special 20th anniversary executive committee, is crafting new content and networking initiatives that will make the event a fresh and vital experience for return attendees and first-timers alike.

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Realscreen Awards winners announced

Winners for the Realscreen Awards 2026 were revealed live at the Realscreen Summit this February, recognizing outstanding achievements across non-fiction and unscripted programming. Explore the full list of award recipients and celebrate the creators and projects shaping the industry.

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Over 1,800 buyers, producers and funders from 50+ countries came to Miami for a week of networking and dealmaking. The 100+ buyers at Realscreen included A+E Global Media, Bravo & Peacock, Hulu, Roku, Blue Ant Media, WE TV, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Channel 5, BBC, Channel 4, DR TV, SVT, Sky and MTV. Brands also took the stage – from P&G and PepsiCo to the Kansas City Chiefs – while Dhar Mann Studios, Crunchlabs and Dude Perfect repped the creatorverse.

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Michael Thorn to deliver keynote conversation

As president of Fox Television Network, Michael Thorn oversees some of the most successful properties in unscripted TV – from the network's roster of Gordon Ramsay culinary classics, to hits like The Floor that are reshaping the game show space. Thorn shared his vision for innovating the genre, and his thoughts on crafting content that can cross platforms and connect with new audiences.

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To recognize the crucial environmental impact of her life's work — touching hearts and inspiring change — Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, was honored with the Realscreen Action Award at the Realscreen Summit 2026.

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Jane Turton OBE, CEO of All3Media, was inducted into the Realscreen Hall of Fame at the Realscreen Summit 2026, honoring her influence as a trailblazer shaping the global content landscape.

Turton also joined the Summit for a keynote diving into the strategies behind All3Media's towering success, sharing her POV and insights on the global market and positioning competitively.

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Amazon MGM Studios' Anaïs Baker delivered a keynote at the Realscreen Summit. Baker, who leads the development and localization of global franchises and emerging hits, shared how she identifies and develops IP with global potential and how she's building a robust content pipeline by working closely with territories and production partners worldwide to craft unforgettable international formats.

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