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8:00 AM |
Marketplace+ Delegate Lounge
8:00 AM-11:59 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace. Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, January 25 to 6:00pm ET Thursday, January 28 (Market days) Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm ET, Monday, January 25 to Thursday, January 28
To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
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11:00 AM |
Speed Networking
11:00 AM-12:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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12:00 PM |
State of the Nation: Change, Challenge, Opportunity
12:00 PM-1:00 PM While many of our past Summit sessions over recent years have focused on adapting to, and thriving within change, it’s fair to say that no one could have predicted the upheaval facing this industry -- and the world -- in 2020. But how can we move beyond this unprecedented disruption into 2021, and beyond? Here, you’ll hear from top executives across the non-fiction and unscripted screen content business about how they met change and challenge head-on, the lessons learned and the new strategies adapted, and their thoughts on the opportunities that can be explored in the months and years ahead. Speaking |
1:15 PM |
Diversity and Inclusion: Tools and Resources for Reaching your Goals
1:15 PM-2:15 PM With diversity, equity and inclusion becoming more of a focal point for companies in the unscripted and non-fiction content industry, it's important to know what resources are available for helping you to create a truly diverse, inclusive corporate environment and achieve your recruitment, hiring and mentorship goals in this space. Here, you'll meet representatives from myriad diversity advocacy organizations who will share with you approaches and strategies for creating pathways to success and opportunity. SpeakingRi-Karlo HandyFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Sunwise Media and Senior Vice President, Unscripted, Blink49 Studios The Handy Foundation |
2:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Jennifer O'Connell, HBO Max
2:45 PM-3:15 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Mike Stiller, History
2:45 PM-3:15 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Yasmin Rawji, FOX Entertainment
2:45 PM-3:15 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. SpeakingSpeed Networking- Lifestyle
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These genre-focused speed networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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4:00 PM |
Speed Pitching - CuriosityStream, Investigation Discovery & True Crime on discovery+, Magnolia Network
4:00 PM-5:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingSpeed Pitching - Food Network & Cooking Channel, History Channel, Lifetime
4:00 PM-5:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingSpeed Pitching - Game Show Network, Oxygen
4:00 PM-5:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingSpeed Pitching - PBS, TV One, WEtv
4:00 PM-5:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingWAIT LINE for Speed Pitching Sessions on Monday, January 25 (opens at 3:00pm EST)
4:00 PM-5:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass WAIT LINE for the Monday, January 25th Speed Pitching Sessions will open at 3:00pm EST (one hour before the session start time)
A separate WAIT LINE only for Realscreen Summit Marketplace+ Passholders:
Wait line is first-come, first-served. No wait lists will be created. |
5:00 PM |
A+E Networks Opening Night Cocktail Party
5:00 PM-6:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Please grab your beverage of choice and head into the Opening Networking Reception in the A+E Lounge. Reunite with your old Realscreen friends and make some new connections in a casual environment.
To enter the A+E Networks Opening Night Cocktail Party, follow these simple steps:
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12:00 AM |
Marketplace+ Delegate Lounge
12:00 AM-11:59 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace. Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, January 25 to 6:00pm ET Thursday, January 28 (Market days) Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm ET, Monday, January 25 to Thursday, January 28
To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. |
10:00 AM |
Speed Networking
10:00 AM-11:00 AM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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11:00 AM |
Coffee With: Corus Entertainment, Nat Geo WILD, ZDF, Viasat World
11:00 AM-12:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Coffee with hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingSpeed Networking - Reality
11:00 AM-12:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These genre-focused speed networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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12:45 PM |
Speed Pitching - A&E, CNN, HGTV
12:45 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingSpeed Pitching - BET, CBC, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
12:45 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingSpeed Pitching - Discovery Channel, Vice TV
12:45 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingSpeed Pitching - National Geographic, NBC News Studios, Nickelodeon
12:45 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingWAIT LINE for Speed Pitching Sessions on Tuesday, January 26 (opens at 11:45am EST)
12:45 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass WAIT LINE for the Tuesday, January 26th Speed Pitching Sessions will open at 11:45am EST (one hour before the session start time)
A separate WAIT LINE only for Realscreen Summit Marketplace+ Passholders:
Wait line is first-come, first-served. No wait lists will be created. |
2:00 PM |
30 Minutes With: Brie Miranda Bryant, Lifetime
2:00 PM-2:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Cynthia Fenneman, American Public Television & Create.tv
2:00 PM-2:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Mimi Blanchard, BET Networks
2:00 PM-2:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Sean Gottlieb, A&E
2:00 PM-2:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking |
3:30 PM |
2021 REALSCREEN AWARDS VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
3:30 PM-4:45 PM Hosted by comedian and TV personality, Michael Yo, winners were awarded in 28 genre-based categories, as well as to our 2021 Hall of Fame inductees, Arthur Smith and RuPaul Charles. |
12:00 AM |
Marketplace+ Delegate Lounge
12:00 AM-11:59 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace. Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, January 25 to 6:00pm ET Thursday, January 28 (Market days) Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm ET, Monday, January 25 to Thursday, January 28
To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. |
12:00 PM |
Keynote Conversation: Susanne Daniels, YouTube Originals
12:00 PM-1:00 PM Realscreen is thrilled to announce that Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Original Content for YouTube, will take part in a keynote conversation at the 2021 Realscreen Summit.
During her keynote conversation, Daniels will discuss the importance of unscripted and non-fiction programming in the YouTube Originals slate, her vision for future YouTube unscripted originals, and her thoughts on the shifting content ecosphere, and YouTube’s influential and evolving role within it. Speaking |
1:30 PM |
Coffee With: Blue Ant Media, NBC News Studios, OUTtv Network, UKTV
1:30 PM-2:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Coffee with hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingSpeed Networking - Formats
1:30 PM-2:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These genre-focused speed networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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2:45 PM |
Speed Networking
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
Speed Pitching - American Public Television/Create TV, Corus Entertainment, Science Channel
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingAndrew LessnerSr. Manager, Development and Production Tentpoles, Events and Live Discovery, TBS, TNT, SCI, APL, Tru Science Channel Speed Pitching - CNBC, Snapchat, YouTube
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingSpeed Pitching - Motor Trend Group, Nat Geo WILD, TLC
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingSpeed Pitching - MTV International, MTV & VH1, Travel Channel & Paranormal on discovery+
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may submit for the chance to meet up to three (3) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. SpeakingWAIT LINE for Speed Pitching Sessions on Wednesday, January 27 (opens at 1:45pm EST)
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass WAIT LINE for the Wednesday, January 27th Speed Pitching Sessions will open at 1:45pm EST (one hour before the session start time)
A separate WAIT LINE only for Realscreen Summit Marketplace+ Passholders:
Wait line is first-come, first-served. No wait lists will be created. |
4:00 PM |
30 Minutes With: Jason Sarlanis, TLC
4:00 PM-4:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Mandel Ilagan, Nickelodeon
4:00 PM-4:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Tenaja Williams, E!
4:00 PM-4:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. SpeakingTenaja WilliamsSr. Director, Unscripted Development, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming E! & Bravo |
12:00 AM |
Marketplace+ Delegate Lounge
12:00 AM-6:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace. Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, January 25 to 6:00pm ET Thursday, January 28 (Market days) Info Booth/Help Chat Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm ET, Monday, January 25 to Thursday, January 28
To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. |
12:00 PM |
Keynote Interview: Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, In Conversation
12:00 PM-12:45 PM In this special keynote interview, former U.S. Secretary of State, First Lady and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton and author and global health advocate Chelsea Clinton join the Realscreen Summit to discuss their newly established production company, HiddenLight Productions, founded with filmmaker and entrepreneur Sam Branson. During this session, Hillary and Chelsea will discuss the impetus for establishing HiddenLight and their thoughts on the stories that need telling. HiddenLight Productions' first commission, the upcoming AppleTV+ docuseries Gutsy Women, is a straight-to-series order inspired by the book from Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience. Both women will serve as hosts for the series, which will spotlight a richly diverse cast of trailblazing women. Speaking |
1:30 PM |
Coffee With: CBC, Channel 4, Channel 5
1:30 PM-2:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Coffee with hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingSpeed Networking - Documentaries
1:30 PM-2:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These genre-focused speed networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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2:45 PM |
Pitching Partners - Arrow Media, Leopard USA, Sony Pictures Television
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Production company development execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Similar to our Speed Pitching sessions, this is your chance to pitch to production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships. You may submit for the chance to meet one (1) Pitching Partners host, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingPitching Partners - Blue Ant Studios, eOne Television, WB
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Production company development execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Similar to our Speed Pitching sessions, this is your chance to pitch to production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships. You may submit for the chance to meet one (1) Pitching Partners host, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingPitching Partners - Critical Content Studios, Lionsgate Television, MGM Television
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Production company development execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Similar to our Speed Pitching sessions, this is your chance to pitch to production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships. You may submit for the chance to meet one (1) Pitching Partners host, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingPitching Partners - Curve Media, Scott Brothers Entertainment, Zig Zag Productions
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Production company development execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Similar to our Speed Pitching sessions, this is your chance to pitch to production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships. You may submit for the chance to meet one (1) Pitching Partners host, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingSpeed Networking
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Join us inside the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge on Market days from your realXchange Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
WAIT LINE for Pitching Partners Sessions on Thursday, January 28 (opens at 1:45pm EST)
2:45 PM-3:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass WAIT LINE for the Thursday, January 28th Pitching Partners Sessions will open at 1:45pm EST (one hour before the session start time)
A separate WAIT LINE only for Realscreen Summit Marketplace+ Passholders:
Wait line is first-come, first-served. No wait lists will be created.
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4:00 PM |
30 Minutes With: Betsy Sanner Ayala, HGTV
4:00 PM-4:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Charlie Parsons, National Geographic
4:00 PM-4:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Lauren Celinski, YouTube
4:00 PM-4:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Morgan Hertzan, VICE TV
4:00 PM-4:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking |
12:00 PM |
Keynote Conversation: Ken Burns & Lynn Novick
12:00 PM-1:00 PM Ken Burns and Lynn Novick will discuss their upcoming film Hemingway, a three-part series on the life and art of the writer that will air on PBS in April, 2021. The filmmakers will also discuss the role of documentary filmmaking in our current sociopolitical climate, and the interrelationship between documentary and non-fiction content, and the mandate of public television. Speaking |
2:00 PM |
A Deep Dive Into Discovery+
2:00 PM-3:00 PM Now it can be told -- Discovery, one of the giants in non-fiction programming, is staking its claim in the streaming sweepstakes and launching its own service. But how will it differ from Discovery’s myriad linear offerings, and what will be its unique selling point in the increasingly crowded streaming space? And what opportunities exist for content creators as the service kicks into gear? Here, you’ll hear from top executives behind the endeavor and learn more about what to expect from Discovery+. Speaking |
12:00 PM |
30 Minutes With: Blake Levin, USA Network/Syfy
12:00 PM-12:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: David Stefanou, WEtv
12:00 PM-12:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Erica Diaz-Gant, Investigation Discovery & True Crime on discovery+
12:00 PM-12:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Sarah Kuban, Magnolia Network
12:00 PM-12:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking |
1:15 PM |
30 Minutes With: Angela Freedman, Travel Channel & Paranormal on discovery+
1:15 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Hilary Rosen, UKTV
1:15 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Patty Suh, Food Network & Cooking Channel
1:15 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. SpeakingPatty SuhVP, Programming & Development - Food Network & Cooking Channel Food Network & Cooking Channel 30 Minutes With: Robyn Lattaker-Johnson, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
1:15 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking |
2:30 PM |
Coffee With: Lifetime, Reelzchannel, SBS
2:30 PM-3:30 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Coffee with hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Speaking |
4:15 PM |
Cocktails With: Bravo, Food Network & Cooking Channel, Fubo TV, HGTV, Revolt TV
4:15 PM-5:15 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Cocktails with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for one (2) Cocktails with hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingCocktails With: Discovery Channel, History, National Geographic
4:15 PM-5:15 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Cocktails with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for one (2) Cocktails with hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Speaking |
11:00 AM |
Meet an Expert: Distributors - Boat Rocker Rights, GRB Entertainment, Off the Fence
11:00 AM-12:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Meet An Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) hosts (*please note; hosts will be rotating in 20-minute increments). Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingMeet an Expert: Distributors - Cineflix Rights, Passion Distribution, Red Arrow Studios International
11:00 AM-12:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Meet An Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) hosts (*please note; hosts will be rotating in 20-minute increments). Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingMeet an Expert: Distributors - Distribution360, Espresso Media International, Fremantle
11:00 AM-12:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Meet An Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) hosts (*please note; hosts will be rotating in 20-minute increments). Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Speaking |
12:15 PM |
Keynote Conversation: Robert Sharenow, A+E Networks
12:15 PM-1:15 PM In this keynote interview, Robert Sharenow will discuss current trends in unscripted and non-fiction programming, as well as his thoughts on the challenges of creating and slating content in the midst of the current pandemic. He will be interviewed by the host of A&E’s upcoming new series, I Survived a Crime, award-winning ABC News reporter Gio Benitez. Speaking |
1:30 PM |
Managing Through Uncertainty: Producing in a Pandemic
1:30 PM-2:30 PM The past year has wrought incredible obstacles upon the television and film industry, with producers and content creators needing to find new ways to craft projects under ever-changing conditions. And while the situation continues to be unpredictable, the good news is that content is being made, and seen. Here, you hear from producers across genres who will reveal how they are pivoting during the pandemic to create a wide range of programming -- from shiny floor to natural history and many points between -- while also examining how the limitations imposed by the situation may be changing what is being produced and how it’s being made -- for the better. SpeakingInternational Outlook
1:30 PM-2:30 PM We are in an unprecedented time when much of the world is undergoing a singular crisis, and non-fiction producers and buyers are facing unique challenges in bringing content to audiences, both in financing projects and in physically producing them. From best practices in navigating protocols in multiple territories and finding the most production-friendly partners in the current landscape, to exploring how the need for partnership may impact the rights model, this session brings together executives from around the world to examine how evolving strategies of international coproduction, distribution and creative financing are impacting the factual content business today and going forward. Speaking |
2:45 PM |
Managing through Uncertainty: Dollars and Sense
2:45 PM-3:45 PM While unscripted programming has proven to be a viable alternative for networks and audiences craving new content during the pandemic, producers, buyers and distributors have to contend with the challenges stemming from uncertainty in domestic and global economies. This session brings together execs from various sectors to examine how the economic realities taking shape during the pandemic will impact programming (commissioning, development and production budgets) in the months ahead and best practices for working and thriving within the new parameters that will emerge. SpeakingShort Form: Big Potential?
2:45 PM-3:45 PM From Snap to Facebook to many points between, the audience for short-form content is huge, and growing. But the demise of Quibi after a matter of months in operation poses several questions, with perhaps the most important ones being, what does this audience want to see, and how does it want its content delivered, and produced? This session brings together executives from short-form platforms, and creators and producers working within the medium who will share their answers to these questions and more. Speaking |
4:30 PM |
30 Minutes With: Alison Barrat, Love Nature
4:30 PM-5:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Jon Adler, CNN
4:30 PM-5:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Joseph Schneier, Discovery Channel
4:30 PM-5:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Rob Swartz, Reelzchannel
4:30 PM-5:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking |
11:00 AM |
How to Make Your Team Diverse and Why It Matters
11:00 AM-12:00 PM It’s been a long time coming, but at last, diversity, inclusion and equity are top of mind for companies across the spectrum in the screen content business today. But beyond pledges to “do better,” what does this mean from the practical perspective of actually making your company truly diverse and inclusive? Here, you’ll get information you can use from those who have made diversity and inclusion a priority and built teams accordingly, and learn why it’s the best thing you can do for your business, and for your content. Speaking |
12:00 PM |
Meet an Expert: Agents - A3 Artists Agency, Kaplan Stahler Agency, WME
12:00 PM-1:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top agencies in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Meet An Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) hosts (*please note; hosts will be rotating in 20-minute increments). Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingMeet an Expert: Agents - Gersh, ICM Partners, Innovative Artists, UTA
12:00 PM-1:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top agencies in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Meet An Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) hosts (*please note; hosts will be rotating in 20-minute increments). Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Speaking |
1:15 PM |
30 Minutes With: Alex Leibow, Snapchat
1:15 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Janet Han Vissering, Nat Geo WILD
1:15 PM-1:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking |
2:30 PM |
30 Minutes With: Bill Margol, PBS
2:30 PM-3:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking30 Minutes With: Christian Barcellos, CNBC
2:30 PM-3:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass CANCELLED. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, this session has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Speaking30 Minutes With: Sean Olsen, Game Show Network
2:30 PM-3:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ 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. Speaking |
3:45 PM |
Cocktails With: A&E, E! Entertainment, Motor Trend Group, WEtv
3:45 PM-4:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Cocktails with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for one (2) Cocktails with hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingTenaja WilliamsSr. Director, Unscripted Development, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming E! & Bravo Cocktails With: Investigation Discovery, Magnolia Network, PBS, TLC
3:45 PM-4:45 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass Cocktails with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for one (2) Cocktails with hosts, which will be available through our lottery-style selection process. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Speaking |
4:00 PM |
Partner Presentation: The Power of Music to Tell Stories
4:00 PM-4:45 PM Over the last year, the industry has almost entirely reimagined how productions have come to screen – from filming at home to shooting on phones, incorporating social distancing and safety measures to radically rethinking the way that cast and crew work. All of which means that music has an even bigger place in elevating, driving and telling stories. Our panel of experts explore the role of music in today’s TV production landscape. If your current or upcoming project needs music, please email our VP West Coast | Head of Film & TV, Todd King directly at todd.king@audionetwork.com and we’ll create a custom playlist for you! Speaking |
11:00 AM |
Propelling Premium Documentary
11:00 AM-12:00 PM As documentaries enjoy a renaissance with the advent of more platforms -- and viewers -- embracing the genre, female directors are creating some of the most important, entertaining and culturally significant doc content being seen today. Here, several women filmmakers will discuss their work and the process of bringing it to the world, and offer insight on the challenges and opportunities that exist for women in the doc sphere now. SpeakingMeet an Expert: Distributors - All3Media International, Lineup Industries, Lucky You
11:00 AM-12:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Meet An Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) hosts (*please note; hosts will be rotating in 20-minute increments). Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingMeet an Expert: Distributors - Beyond Rights, Rive Gauche Television, Terranoa
11:00 AM-12:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Meet An Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) hosts (*please note; hosts will be rotating in 20-minute increments). Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. SpeakingMeet an Expert: Distributors - Drive, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, TVF International
11:00 AM-12:00 PM *Included with your Marketplace+ pass As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top distributors in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for two (2) Meet An Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) hosts (*please note; hosts will be rotating in 20-minute increments). Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Speaking |
12:15 PM |
New Horizons for Natural History
12:15 PM-1:15 PM Natural history programming has been undergoing a renaissance over the last couple of years, thanks to the global impact of massive tentpole series from the big players in the genre, as well as the increasing presence and commissioning power of major streaming services delving into the field. But there is also a shift underway, as more production companies and platforms move into wildlife content, bringing new sensibilities and younger audiences into the mix. Here, you’ll meet some of the emerging players as well as established natural history producers and programmers looking to chart new territory and pave the way for fresh talent to make their mark. SpeakingCase Study: How “Love Island” Became “Love Inland”
12:15 PM-1:15 PM Necessity is often the mother of invention, and when it became necessary to rethink how to shoot one of unscripted’s biggest series in the midst of a pandemic, reinvention saved the day. Here, you’ll learn how the production team behind the format’s U.S. version pivoted to bring viewers an unprecedented season of the global phenomenon (which topped Season 1 in viewership and week-to-week growth) – partnering with Caesars Entertainment and taking over an entire hotel in Las Vegas to create a giant “production bubble” and recreate the Love Island “villa” on the roof of The Cromwell. SpeakingSimon ThomasPresident, ITV Entertainment & Head, International Programming, ITV America ITV America |
1:30 PM |
Formats to the Rescue
1:30 PM-2:30 PM While COVID-19 has played havoc with the content pipeline, there has been a bright side for those who produce and sell programming -- audience numbers are up and there is hunger for more. That hunger provides both challenges in meeting demand, and incredible opportunities to develop, produce and sell content with global potential. Here, you’ll see how the formats business is poised to capitalize on the current situation, as finished tape and local adaptations of popular formats, and new projects being pitched and greenlit, are satisfying both buyers and viewers alike. SpeakingNew Talent: Where to Find It, How to Attract It
1:30 PM-2:30 PM From TikTok to podcasts, from Snapchat to Instagram, the talent pool in front of the camera and behind the scenes is expanding exponentially. Audiences that number in the millions can translate, for this new talent, into deals with similarly big numbers. But can the “traditional” medium of television also provide a home for these young creatives? And in a world of proliferating platforms and increasing cord-cutting, will it have to, for its own sake? Here, you’ll meet some of the new blood that’s recharging the content business, and those who are working with them to find out how and why it’s important to bring them to the party. Speaking |
2:45 PM |
Trendwatch: Reality Reborn
2:45 PM-3:45 PM With the maturation of unscripted television and the entry of new platforms delving into the field, several sub-genres within the space are enjoying a renaissance of sorts, and have been revamped for new generations of viewers. From dating and social experiments to sports docs and paranormal, reality is ripe for reinvention, and audiences are wanting more. Here, we’ll bring together programmers and producers behind some of the hottest series and projects on air now to discuss how they are reframing these tried and true categories, and learn about what other areas of unscripted might be ready for a rebirth. SpeakingMedium and the Message: How Different Platforms Tackle Topical Content
2:45 PM-3:45 PM 2020 has been a year for the books -- and for the screens. The pandemic, political and social polarization and a global reckoning over the scourge of racism have each impacted what -- and how -- we watch television and consume content today. This session will bring together producers and programmers working with various platforms -- from long-form to short-form, from cable to on demand -- to explore how they have brought these issues to audiences, and the varying approaches utilized to deliver impactful, informative and entertaining content to viewers, wherever they are. Speaking |
4:00 PM |
Wayne Brady: Bringing inclusivity, improv and inspiration to your business
4:00 PM-5:00 PM Entrepreneur, award-winning actor, singer, improv comedian, producer, host, television personality, presenter and advocate -- Wayne Brady’s career path, and personal life journey, has helped him see the world in a unique way. With this life and professional experience, he is now building a truly diversified business under his Makin’ It Up Productions banner, working alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment along with some of the world’s top corporations. In this candid keynote conversation, Brady discusses his approach to diversifying his portfolio in the entertainment business, the myriad projects he’ll have on the way for 2021, and the importance of putting inclusivity at the core of his professional endeavors. The recording of this session will be available until March 6, 2021 for registered Realscreen Summit delegates. Speaking
Interviewer
Aisha TylerAward Winning Director, Actor, Comedian, Bestselling Author, Podcaster, Activist and Entrepreneur
Wayne BradyActor, Singer, Improv Comedian, Producer, Host, Television Personality, Presenter and Advocate
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