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Sunday, June 5
5:00pm | |
5:45pm |
UK Indies Welcome Cocktail (5:45pm - 7:45pm)Del Mar Lawn Grab your badge during early registration for the Realscreen Summit and then head out to the Del Mar Pool to Join the UK Indies for a glass of wine or beer and start the networking early! |
Monday, June 6
8:00am |
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (8:00AM - 10:00AM on Vue Lawn)New to the Summit Tour (8:00am - 8:45am)Richard Henry Ballroom An informal guided tour designed to help you make the most of your Realscreen Summit. Our team members will be on hand to guide you through the event features that will help you meet your business goals. Drop in only. No sign-up required. REGISTRATION OPEN (8:00AM - 7:00PM)WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY LOUNGE (8:00AM - 5:00PM) |
10:00am |
View From The Top: Chasing, or Chased by Change? (10:00am - 11:00am)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom Whether it's the result of the meteoric movement that has marked the shift of the entertainment business towards streaming, or the twists and turns created by the pandemic, there is no question that the unscripted and non-fiction content industry is, like its counterparts, in the midst of significant upheaval. But upheaval can lead to evolution, and challenge can pave the way for change. Here, in this incisive and informative discussion, you'll learn from top execs across the business about what changes will be welcome in the near future, and how to navigate the trickier ones. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
11:00am |
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (11:00am - 11:15am) |
11:15am |
Trendwatch: What’s Next in M&A (11:15am - 12:00pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom Even though the “unscripted prodco buying spree” of the previous decade seems to have cooled off in the 2020s, there is still substantial activity in the M&A space, and even some new potential buyers in the mix via the streaming world and private equity firms. But there are many factors to take into account before making a deal. Here, you’ll hear from those who have sold stakes in their businesses as well as those who advise on the deals and learn valuable lessons on valuing your company, picking the right time to sell, building the right team to seal the deal and much more Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
12:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Max Micallef, History (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Lantern Bay 2 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Mimi Blanchard, BET Networks (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Lantern Bay 1 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Rachel Koehler, Tubi (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Lantern Bay 3 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() Meet a Mentor: D'Angela Proctor (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Pacific Learning Center The "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to top producers in unscripted programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, off-the-record setting, and have the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. *Advance sign-up is required. You may sign up for two (2) Meet a Mentor sessions. Sign-up opens on Wednesday, May 4 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Friday, May 27 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:![]() |
12:15pm |
Cancel Culture or Course Correction? (12:15pm - 1:00pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom In the television business, when a show was canceled, it was usually due to ratings. Now, with the advent of social media, viewers are able to send immediate feedback about a program, or its cast, far and wide. And conversely, cast members or others involved in the programming can derail a show -- and their careers -- with a tweet. As audiences come to expect more in the way of social responsibility from those who create content -- and star in it -- producers and programmers alike can be caught in the crossfire if those standards aren’t met. This session will explore the issue with various industry stakeholders, and will provide practical takeaway on best practices for avoiding or navigating potential challenges. Moderating:![]() Featuring:Ethan CohanPartner, Head of Non-Fiction/Unscripted Practice Area Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang ![]() ![]() Jacqui PitmanCEO, Casting Director & Executive Producer Pitman Casting Inc/ Partypit Productions Inc. ![]() ![]() |
12:30pm |
Luncheon Roundtables (12:30pm - 1:30pm)Capistrano Luncheon roundtables are an informal affair, and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters who may meet the producer that will deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for one (1) Luncheon Roundtable 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. Lottery opens on Wednesday, May 25 at 12:01 AM EST, and closes on Monday, May 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, June 1. General sign-ups open Wednesday, June 1 at 3:00pm, and close on Friday, June 3 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
1:00pm | |
2:00pm |
Genre Jams - True Crime (2:00pm - 2:45pm)Pacific Learning Center This new series is designed to help you understand what's on the horizon for some of the hottest unscripted genres. Hear about future plans and priorities from a mini panel of buyers and then participate in some Q&A. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() |
2:15pm |
Streaming and Unscripted: Where to Grow from Here? (2:15pm - 3:00pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom The advent of global streaming services has had an immeasurable impact upon the entertainment industry -- from content creators to audiences, from commissioners to distributors, streaming has revolutionized every aspect of screen entertainment. But now that the playing field has become more crowded with a wealth of services in the mix, the challenge for established and new players alike is all about growth -- growing subscribers and scale through growing the content offering. Here, executives from top streaming platforms discuss how their services plan to evolve in the months and years ahead, and what role unscripted content will play in that evolution. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 30 Minutes With: Kyle Moffatt, Nickelodeon (2:15pm - 2:45pm)Lantern Bay 2 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Wendy Llinas, PBS (2:15pm - 2:45pm)Lantern Bay 1 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() |
3:00pm |
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (3:00pm - 3:15pm)Speed Pitching One (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Laguna Room 1 Programming execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, three minute pitches. Get coveted one-on-one time with executives who have the power to steer your project to a greenlight. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for up to two (2) 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. Lottery opens on Wednesday, May 25 at 12:01 AM EST, and closes on Monday, May 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, June 1. General sign-ups open Wednesday, June 1 at 3:00 PM, and close on Friday, June 3 at 5:00 PM EST. Some meeting hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Realscreen Summit health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Table host
Jessica SchmiedchenDirector of Development, Unscripted Content CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
3:15pm |
Reality Refresh (3:15pm - 4:00pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom Even though the unscripted genre has been a staple of cable and broadcast networks for decades, it is consistently evolving, and with each new series that breaks through the clutter with an innovative twist or a clever hybrid, the whole genre seems to undergo a renaissance. Now that global streamers have entered the picture, even more innovation and exploration is at hand. Here, you’ll hear from producers and programmers about the tech advancements, subgenre mashups and other approaches being undertaken to ‘refresh reality,’ with an eye towards what might be next to break through. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
4:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Igal Svet, discovery+ (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Lantern Bay 1 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: James DuBose, Fox Soul (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Lantern Bay 2 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Meghan Cassin, Magnolia (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Lantern Bay 3 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() Genre Jams - Food (4:00pm - 4:45pm)Pacific Learning Center This new series is designed to help you understand what's on the horizon for some of the hottest unscripted genres. Hear about future plans and priorities from a mini panel of buyers and then participate in some Q&A. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() |
4:15pm |
Scoring a Hit with Sports Content (4:15pm - 5:00pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom From ESPN’s ground-breaking ‘30 to 30’ strand and the Michael Jordan docuseries, The Last Dance, to Ken Burn’s event series for PBS on boxing icon Muhammad Ali, sports-centered non-fiction content is hotter than ever. But it’s not just sports celeb stories that capture viewers, as docuseries capturing the ups and downs of icons-in-training have also scored with audiences. Here, you’ll learn some tips on how to craft winning content from the playbooks of major players in the Sports Non-Fiction space. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
6:00pm |
A+E Opening Night Cocktail Party (Del Mar Lawn) (6:00pm - 8:00pm) |
Tuesday, June 7
8:00am | |
8:30am |
Coffee + Commissioners (8:30am - 9:30am)Capistrano An informal networking opportunity for delegates to meet with commissioning and development execs over coffee and continental breakfast. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for one (1) Coffee + Commissioners host, which will be available first-come, first-serve through our regular sign-up process on realXchange. Sign-up opens on Wednesday, May 18 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Friday, May 27 at 5:00 PM EST. Some meeting hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Realscreen Summit health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
9:30am |
Keynote Presentation: Ben Nemtin (9:30am - 10:30am)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom Ben is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? and co-creator and star of the MTV show The Buried Life. Ranked 3rd best motivational speaker behind Tony Robbins and Simon Sinek in 2022, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured in major media including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, and more. The MTV series The Buried Life saw Ben and three friends travel across North America in a purple transit bus named ‘Penelope’ to complete a list of ‘100 things to do before you die’. For every item they accomplished on their list, they also helped a stranger achieve something on their list. It’s a mission that continues for Ben to this day, and on Tuesday, June 7, after several years of attending as a producer he returns to the Realscreen Summit to deliver an inspirational keynote presentation that will delve into the positive ripple effects of storytelling, and help you identify the ways that you can make the impossible possible for your business, and yourself. Featuring:![]() |
10:30am |
30 Minutes With: Bert Klasey, Discovery Channel (10:30am - 11:00am)Lantern Bay 1 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Isaac Ahn, NBCUniversal Television & Streaming (10:30am - 11:00am)Pacific Learning Center A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:Isaac AhnSr. Director, Unscripted Development, Lifestyle, Documentary, & True Crime NBCUniversal Television & Streaming (Documentary and Crime) ![]() 30 Minutes With: Loren Ruch, HGTV (10:30am - 11:00am)Lantern Bay 2 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Sydney Clover, National Geographic (10:30am - 11:00am)Lantern Bay 3 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() |
10:45am |
Keeping It Real: New Challenges for Doc-makers (10:45am - 11:30am)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom On one hand, the explosion of interest in documentaries from streamers, cable nets and commercial broadcasters provides incredible opportunities for doc-makers and a true renaissance for the genre. But with those opportunities come challenges for a medium that has traditionally prized authenticity and ethics above commercial concerns. From deepfaked audio clips (and the potential for deepfaked video) to navigating access and creative control when your subject is also an executive producer, documentarians are facing an evolving array of ethical concerns, in some part propelled by the success and increasing demand for docs. This panel will feature the perspectives of documentary filmmakers and programmers and shed light on how to balance art, authenticity and commerce. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() Laura MichalchyshynChief Creative Officer, Blue Ant Media, Co-President Content, Blue Ant Studios Blue Ant Studios ![]() |
11:30am |
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (11:30am - 11:45am) |
11:45am |
CASE STUDY: DEAF U (presented by DIALOG) (11:45am - 12:30pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom One of the most compelling and groundbreaking docuseries of the past couple of years has come in the form of Deaf U, produced by Hot Snakes Media and Nyle DMarco for Netflix. Following a group of students at Gallaudet University, a college primarily for the deaf and hard of hearing, the sow has gained critical accolades for what IndieWire calls its “relatable and compelling” approach to capturing the lives of its cast. Here, you’ll learn from the team behind the series about the process involved in crafting what’s being called “a serious step forward in representing deafness and disability. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() |
12:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Angela Molloy, WEtv (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Lantern Bay 1 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Bryan Terry, VICE Media (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Lantern Bay 2 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() CANCELLED - 30 Minutes With: Rob Swartz, Reelzchannel (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Lantern Bay 3 Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, today's session is cancelled. Please check out the agenda for other 30 Minutes With session throughout the day. Featuring:![]() Meet a Mentor: Derren Lawford, Dare Pictures (12:00pm - 12:45pm)Pacific Learning Center The "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to top producers in unscripted programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, off-the-record setting, and have the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. *Advance sign-up is required. You may sign up for two (2) Meet a Mentor sessions. Sign-up opens on Wednesday, May 4 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Friday, May 27 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:![]() |
12:30pm | |
12:45pm |
Meet an Expert - Agents (12:45pm - 1:45pm)Capistrano As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we're featuring some of the top agencies in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment and some of their reps are 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 choose two (2) Meet an Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) table hosts (*please note; delegates will be asked to rotate in 20-minute increments). Boxed Lunches will be available. Sign-up opens on Wednesday, May 4 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Friday, May 27 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
2:00pm |
Future Factual: Tech Trends (2:00pm - 2:45pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom From the advent of AI production techniques and the arrival of NFTs to the impending Metaverse, technological advances are set to impact the way content is made, viewed and sold. How can all this activity potentially change the way you’ll do business? Here, you’ll meet tech experts and the unscripted industry execs partnering with them to learn more about the opportunities – and the learning curves – involved in the brave new world ahead. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 30 Minutes With: Brian Tannenbaum, Roku (2:00pm - 2:30pm)Lantern Bay 2 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Gabriel VanHuss, Motor Trend Network (2:00pm - 2:30pm)Pacific Learning Center A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() |
2:45pm |
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (2:45pm - 3:00pm) |
3:00pm |
Speed Pitching Two (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Laguna Room 1 Programming execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one, three minute pitches. Get coveted one-on-one time with executives who have the power to steer your project to a greenlight. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for up to two (2) 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. Lottery opens on Wednesday, May 25 at 12:01 AM EST, and closes on Monday, May 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, June 1. General sign-ups open Wednesday, June 1 at 3:00 PM, and close on Friday, June 3 at 5:00 PM EST. Some meeting hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Realscreen Summit health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Table host
Andrew LessnerSr. Manager, Development and Production Tentpoles, Events and Live Discovery, TBS, TNT, SCI, APL, Tru Warner Bros. Discovery ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
4:00pm |
Cocktails with... OWN (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Lantern Bay 2 Chat over drinks with leading unscripted and non-fiction networks in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels that buy unscripted and non-fiction programming. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Featuring:![]() Cocktails with... VICE (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Lantern Bay 3 Chat over drinks with leading unscripted and non-fiction networks in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels that buy unscripted and non-fiction programming. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() Genre Jams - Travel (4:00pm - 4:45pm)Pacific Learning Center This new series is designed to help you understand what's on the horizon for some of the hottest unscripted genres. Hear about future plans and priorities from a mini panel of buyers and then participate in some Q&A. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() |
5:00pm |
Summit Showdown: International Pitch Competition (5:00pm - 6:15pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom Realscreen Summit's annual international pitch competition returns, providing delegates the opportunity to pitch their non-fiction or unscripted program or series to a panel of esteemed network judges. This year, A&E and HGTV are our network partners, and will each provide one winning pitch, a $20,000 development deal, to be presented live at the Showdown. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Host
Carson KressleyTV personality, style expert, fashion designer and New York Times best-selling author
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6:15pm |
Warner Bros. Discovery Happy Hour (Delegates' Lounge) (6:15pm - 7:15pm) |
Wednesday, June 8
8:00am | |
9:30am |
Keynote Conversation: Representing with Reality - Scout Productions, HBO Max and Dashaun Wesley (9:30am - 10:30am)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom Trailblazers in the reality programming space with series like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy for Bravo and Netflix’s reboot Queer Eye, Scout Productions has always prided themselves in authentic storytelling. Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, paved the way for LGBTQ+ visibility in television, so series like HBO Max’s Legendary could thrive. David Collins (Co-Founder, Scout Productions) and Rob Eric (Chief Creative Officer, Scout Productions) discuss the evolution of storytelling on television – from the Original Queer Eye to HBO Max’s Legendary - alongside Jennifer O'Connell, EVP of non-fiction and live-action kids programming at HBO Max, and Dashaun Wesley, host of Legendary. They will discuss how content creators and buyers have become increasingly interested in producing content that is reflective of diverse audiences Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
10:30am |
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (10:30am - 10:45am) |
10:45am |
Realscreen Awards: Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony (10:45am - 11:30am)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom Each year the Realscreen Hall of Fame awards are presented to individuals who have made their mark on the unscripted and non-fiction content landscape. Join us for a special presentation to honor this year’s recipients Featuring:![]() ![]() |
11:30am |
30 Minutes With: Cynthia Fenneman, American Public Television & Create.tv (11:30am - 12:00pm)Lantern Bay 2 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() |
12:00pm | |
12:15pm |
Meet an Expert - Distributors (12:15pm - 1:15pm)Capistrano As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’re featuring 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 choose two (2) Meet an Expert sessions; however, during this session you have the opportunity to meet and chat with up to three (3) table hosts (*please note; delegates will be asked to rotate in 20-minute increments). Boxed Lunches will be available. Sign-up opens on Wednesday, May 4 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Friday, May 27 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
1:30pm |
30 Minutes With: Jorge Franzini, Curiosity Stream (1:30pm - 2:00pm)Lantern Bay 3 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Marcie Hume, A&E (1:30pm - 2:00pm)Lantern Bay 2 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() Genre Jams - Natural History (1:30pm - 2:15pm)Pacific Learning Center This new series is designed to help you understand what's on the horizon for some of the hottest unscripted genres. Hear about future plans and priorities from a mini panel of buyers and then participate in some Q&A. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() Meet a Mentor: Jodi Flynn, The Content Group (1:30pm - 2:15pm)Lantern Bay 1 The "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to top producers in unscripted programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, off-the-record setting, and have the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. *Advance sign-up is required. You may sign up for two (2) Meet a Mentor sessions. Sign-up opens on Wednesday, May 4 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Friday, May 27 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:![]() |
2:00pm |
Coproduction - Strength in Numbers (2:00pm - 2:45pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom With new players and platforms joining the content landscape on an almost weekly basis, the battle for eyeballs has never been more competitive. And as a result, the push for premium content is even more aggressive. More and more, it’s become apparent that there is strength in numbers -- both in terms of the production partners that can join a project to make it all it can be, and the dollars that can wind up on screen with the right copro arrangement. Here, you’ll learn about how the coproduction space is evolving, how deals are being made in this evolving ecosystem, and the range of players and partners available. Moderating:![]() Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pitching Partners (2:00pm - 3:00pm)Laguna Room 1 Much like our signature Speed Pitching sessions, production execs, each at their own tables, will take one-on-one, three-minute pitches from potential production partners. *Advance sign-up is required. You may submit for one (1) Pitching Partners session, 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. Lottery opens on Wednesday, May 25 at 12:01 AM EST, and closes on Monday, May 30 at 5:00 PM EST. Lottery results will be emailed to participants on Wednesday, June 1. General sign-ups open Wednesday, June 1 at 3:00 PM, and close on Friday, June 3 at 5:00 PM EST. Some meeting hosts will require masks to be worn. Notes will be added to the hosts' table cards where this applies so that you may prepare before you sit down. As per the Realscreen Summit health & safety policy - Subject to change, delegates will also be encouraged to wear a mask in all indoor event spaces. Delegates must supply their own masks. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
3:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Michael Winter, Chicken Soup for the Soul Studios (Crackle) (3:00pm - 3:30pm)Lantern Bay 3 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Pamela Aguilar, Smithsonian Channel (3:00pm - 3:30pm)Lantern Bay 1 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() 30 Minutes With: Patty Suh, Food Network & Cooking Channel (3:00pm - 3:30pm)Lantern Bay 2 A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() Meet a Mentor: Jim Casey, Painless Productions (3:00pm - 3:45pm)Pacific Learning Center The "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to top producers in unscripted programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, off-the-record setting, and have the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. *Advance sign-up is required. You may sign up for two (2) Meet a Mentor sessions. Sign-up opens on Wednesday, May 4 at 11:00 AM EST, and closes on Friday, May 27 at 5:00 PM EST. Featuring:![]() |
3:30pm |
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (3:30pm - 3:45pm) |
4:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Alison Barrat, Love Nature (4:00pm - 4:30pm)Pacific Learning Center A Realscreen Summit staple, these intimate, interactive and off-the-record sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates. You're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular network briefings as you like. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity. Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early. Featuring:![]() Cocktails with... BET (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Lantern Bay 3 Chat over drinks with leading unscripted and non-fiction networks in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels that buy unscripted and non-fiction programming. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Featuring:![]() Cocktails with... CBC (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Lantern Bay 1 Chat over drinks with leading unscripted and non-fiction networks in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels that buy unscripted and non-fiction programming. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Featuring:
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Jessica SchmiedchenDirector of Development, Unscripted Content CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ![]() Cocktails with... Game Show Network (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Lantern Bay 2 Chat over drinks with leading unscripted and non-fiction networks in this format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels that buy unscripted and non-fiction programming. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Featuring:![]() |
5:00pm |
Formagination (5:00pm - 6:15pm)Richard Henry Dana Ballroom For 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. Featuring:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thursday, June 9
8:00am |
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (8:00AM - 9:30AM on Vue Lawn)WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY LOUNGE (8:00AM - 12:00PM)Whale Watching Excursion - Early Risers (8:00am - 10:30am)Enjoy networking aboard the Dana Pride on a two-hour ocean whale-watching excursion. What an incredible way to wrap up your Realscreen Summit experience!
Please note that capacity is limited so it's really important that you don't deny someone else the opportunity by signing up if you cannot be sure you'll be able to attend. Thanks in advance for your consideration. |
10:30am |
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK (10:30am - 10:45am)Whale Watching Excursion (10:30am - 1:00pm)Enjoy networking aboard the Dana Pride on a two-hour ocean whale-watching excursion. What an incredible way to wrap up your Realscreen Summit experience!
Please note that capacity is limited so it's really important that you don't deny someone else the opportunity by signing up if you cannot be sure you'll be able to attend. Thanks in advance for your consideration. |