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The definitive global market and conference for the business of unscripted and non-fiction entertainment goes virtual.
The 23rd edition will host a virtual marketplace for industry members to connect, network and engage with one another in a whole new reimagined space. The experience will include a virtual celebration of the Realscreen Awards, dedicated to honoring the best programs in competition, lifestyle, reality, non-fiction, and digital content.
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RSS Creative Refresh 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 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.
The Realscreen Summit - helping you to "Reinvent the Real" for 20 years.
Sylvia Bugg
Chief Programming Executive & General Manager
PBS
Nancy Daniels
Head of Discovery, Animal Planet, Science, TBS, TNT & truTV
Discovery, Inc.
Jill Dickerson
EVP & Head of Development
Snapchat
Sophie Ferron
President
Media Ranch Inc
Debra Goldfarb
Head of Alternative Television
Gersh Agency
Kevin Hill
Head of Television
Seven Bucks
Brett-Patrick Jenkins
Ari Mark
Co-Founder
Ample Entertainment
Emmanuelle Namiech
CEO
Passion Distribution
Tim Pastore
Hilary Rosen
Director, Commissioning
UKTV
Robert Sharenow
President of Programming
A+E Networks
Courtney White
President
Food Network
The definitive global market and conference for the business of unscripted and non-fiction entertainment goes virtual. Finally… a virtual experience with a vibe.
The 23rd edition will feature a virtual marketplace for industry members to connect, network and engage with one another in a whole new reimagined space. The experience will include a virtual celebration of the Realscreen Awards, dedicated to honoring the best programs in competition, lifestyle, reality, non-fiction, and digital content.
Unprecedented access
We bring together creators, buyers and distributors of unscripted and non-fiction programming for engaging keynotes and panels along with meaningful pitching and networking opportunities. Realscreen events provide unrivaled access to leaders in the international business of unscripted and non-fiction entertainment.
Learn from industry leaders
Glean practical insight into the business of unscripted and non-fiction entertainment from industry leaders -- the ones that are driving trends and change -- as they participate in lively debates, topical panels and roundtable discussions.
Fast-track your business
Through our signature Coffee + Commissioners, Speed Pitching, Pitching Partners and 30 Minutes With... sessions, we will make it easy to make the connections you need to propel your business, all in an easy-to-navigate virtual setting.
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make connections, and arrange valuable networking meetings.
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