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MONDAY, JANUARY 27 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
SHERATON NEW ORLEANS
Marriott Marquis | Washington, DC | Sunday, January 28 – Wednesday, January 31, 2025

Speakers


Cori Abraham

SVP, Development, Documentary & Crime

NBCUniversal Entertainment

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Genre Jams: True Crime


Cris Abrego

Co-Founder & CEO, Hyphenate Media Group/Chairman of the Americas

Banijay

Renowned as an entrepreneur, television executive, award-winning producer, and showrunner, Cris Abrego has been a formidable force at the forefront of the media and entertainment industry for over two decades. In 2023, he co-founded Hyphenate Media Group, where he serves as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, setting the strategy and...show more

Speaking on: In Conversation With: Cris Abrego


Peter Andrews

Head of Network Programming, TV & Online Content

SBS

Peter Andrews is the Head of Network Programming for Australian Broadcaster SBS and is based in Sydney. He is responsible for the overall programming & content strategy for SBS, SBS On Demand, SBS VICELAND, SBS Food and SBS World Movies, overseeing the team that is responsible for the acquisition of...show more

Speaking on: Breakfast with a Commissioner


Lisa Marie Angelo

Director, Development & Original Production, Unscripted

WE tv

Lisa Marie Angelo is the Director of Development & Original Production at ALLBLK/WEtv Unscripted. Lisa was part of the winning team that pitched the idea for Love After Lockup at WE tv's Pitchfest, developing the show from its initial pitch through production. The New York Times calls it a "word...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching II


Irune Ariztoy

VP, Unscripted Development

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With Irune Ariztoy, Telemundo


Ben Barrett

Global Head, Content Financing & Partnerships

Blue Ant International Limited

Ben Barrett, known for pioneering new models of production financing and distribution for television production, serves as Global Head of Content Financing and Partnership at Blue Ant Studios. In this role, he works closely with both Blue Ant Media and external production businesses to secure production financing and sourcing content...show more

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Lunch)


Tracy Beckett

Commissioning Editor, Co-Productions & Acquisitions

PBS International

Tracy Beckett is the Commissioning Editor for Co-Production & Acquisitions at PBS Distribution (PBSd). In this role, Tracy spearheads the acquisition of diverse and compelling factual content from independent producers across the globe, enriching the PBSd catalogue with innovative and high-quality projects. Her responsibilities extend beyond curating finished films; she...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching II


Ninder Billing

Vice President, Unscripted International Co-Productions

A+E International

Ninder heads up A+E International’s unscripted co productions, and oversees international formats and format adaptations. She works with producers and broadcasters to identify individual unscripted projects on which to collaborate and invest, and to create strategic partnerships for ongoing content pipelines. She also works closely with the A+E US domestic...show more

Speaking on: Creative collabs: The future of funding; Breakfast with a Commissioner


Anna Bloomfield

VP, Development & Production

Warner Bros. Discovery

Anna Bloomfield is Vice President, Development & Production for HGTV Network Originals and streaming content where she is responsible for developing new talent, series, and specials. She has developed shows such as Divided By Design, Married  to Real Estate, Rico to the Rescue, Down Home Fab, and Kendra Sells Hollywood...show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With Patty Suh & Anna Bloomfield, Food Network & HGTV; Speed Pitching II


Simone Boyce

Journalist & Host

Simone Boyce is an Emmy-nominated journalist, award-winning creative producer, and TV host. For the past 15 years, she’s been a standout in the media landscape, driving conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire. As she’s made her mark across NBC News, MSNBC, Roku, Access Hollywood, and MTV, Simone has proven that...show more


Rachel Brenner

VP, Development

ID, Warner Bros. Discovery

Rachel Brenner serves as the Vice President of Development for Warner Bros. Discovery at Investigation Discovery. In this role, Brenner is primarily charged with creating and conceptualizing series, specials, stunts, and other programming initiatives. Brenner also supports TBS and TNT with developing documentaries and specials.

Since joining...show more

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner; Speed Pitching I


Allison Brough

VP, Unscripted Development

Blink49 Studios

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Pitching Partners


Sara Burns

SVP of Scheduling and Program Strategy

Cineverse

Based in the New York Metro area, as Senior Vice President of Programming and Strategy at Cineverse, Sara leads content planning and insights across 20+ FAST Channels and 8+ SVOD platforms including Screambox (horror), DOVE (romance & dramas), Fandor (indie films), and many more. She takes a consumer-centric approach to...show more

Speaking on: The Great Media Universe Debate hosted by Evan Shapiro


Libby Bush

Global Head, Media & Entertainment Partnerships

CAA Creative Artists Agency

Libby is the Head of the newly formed Media & Entertainment Partnerships department at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Bush works in the Los Angeles office and represents many of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, including Netflix, Apple TV+, Paramount+, HBO, NBCU, and Vox...show more

Speaking on: Brand partnerships: New and improved!


Donovan Chan

Creative Director

Beach House Pictures

Donovan is Co-founder and Creative Director of Beach House Pictures, a Fremantle company. Donovan is across all content creation in the company, overseeing BHP’s development and production teams, while growing and managing business relationships in the company’s key markets in the US, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and Australia. Regular...show more

Speaking on: Creative collabs: The future of funding


Noella Charles

VP Development & Original Production, Unscripted

WE TV

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Sean Collins

Head of Channel Content Strategy & Planning

Channel 4

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Speed Pitching I


David Cornwall

Managing Director

Scorpion TV

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Lunch)


Aisha Corpas Wynn

Executive Producer

A Wynn Wynn Production

Aisha Corpas Wynn is an Emmy-nominated Executive Producer and Multi-Platform Strategist who seamlessly blends her expertise in entertainment with a forward-focus on technology and artificial intelligence. With over a decade of experience, she has developed and produced award-winning content across television, film, and podcasts. Her notable credits include Roku’s chart...show more

Speaking on: AI, IRL


Matt Creasey

EVP, Sales, Acquisitions and Co-Productions

Banijay Rights

Matt Creasey was appointed EVP, Sales, Co-productions & Acquisitions at Banijay Rights in August 2020.

Based in Los Angeles, Creasey oversees all sales operations and teams for territories outside EMEA. Exploring opportunities across linear, SVOD and AVOD, he also leads on scripted co-productions in the US and rest of the world,...show more

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Breakfast)


Jenny Daly

President

Critical Content

Jenny Daly is President of Critical Content, a SK Global company.

Under Daly’s leadership, the company dominates in nonfiction across multiple genres, including E!’s Kevin Hart-hosted Celebrity Game Face; Netflix’s Slyvester Stallone premium documentary Sly; MTV’s legacy series Catfish, now more than 300 episodes strong; Reese Witherspoon and Emily Sims’ Get...show more

Speaking on: Creative collabs: The future of funding


Guy Davies

Commissioning Editor (VP) Factual Channel 5 and Paramount+

Paramount UK

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Breakfast with a Commissioner


Brett Dismuke

Head of Content (ALLBLK & WEtv)

AMC Networks

An entertainment industry professional with over 29 years of experience across marketing, production, sales and branding, Brett Dismuke currently serves as General Manager/Head of Content of AMC Networks brands ALLBLK and WE TV. Prior to being appointed to this role in December 2020, Dismuke served as Chief Content Officer of...show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With Brett Dismuke, WEtv & AllBlk


Allie Dvorin

SVP, PMCI Entertainment

Publicis Media

Allie Dvorin is an Emmy Award-winning creative and production content executive in the media, entertainment, marketing, and branding worlds.

Allie is the Senior Vice President of PMCI Entertainment at Publicis Groupe where he oversees development and distribution having played a major role in successful distribution partnerships with A&E, Roku, Hulu, Paramount...show more

Speaking on: The new reality of brands and unscripted: a case study in collaboration


Emma Dzula

Manager, Unscripted

Hallmark Media

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Speed Pitching III


David Eilenberg

Head of Content

Roku

David Eilenberg is the Head of Content for Roku Media. He is responsible for the overall vision, creative strategy, and go-to-market execution, both domestically and in international territories, for content across Roku Media, as well as for setting and
achieving long-term growth goals and acquisition of target audiences.

As the leader...show more

Speaking on: Keynote Presentation: David Eilenberg, Roku Media


Iwan England

Head of Unscripted Programming

S4C International

Iwan England is S4C’s Head of Unscripted tasked with developing co-productions, premium limited series and formats for the public service broadcaster. He has twenty five years’ experience as an award-winning Executive Producer and Series Director with notable wins including a Broadcast Award, BAFTA Cymru Best Documentary and British Podcast Awards...show more

Speaking on: Breakfast with a Commissioner


Shane Ertter

Manager of Development, VICE TV

VICE

Shane Ertter serves as the Manager of Content Development for VICE TV (fka VICELAND), the joint venture with A+E Networks. Shane joined VICE in 2019, working as Network Production Coordinator for all internal projects, liaising with 3rd party production companies on series and one-offs. In his current role, Shane and...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching III


Rebecca Evans

EVP, Non-Fiction Content

Campfire Studios

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: The widening world of sports non-fiction slots


Alan Eyres

Head of Plimsoll, USA

Plimsoll Productions Ltd

Alan Eyres is Head of Plimsoll USA.

In his role, Eyres is responsible for expanding the company’s US footprint and serves as a chief point of contact for all of Plimsoll’s factual US-based business. Since joining the company, he has executive produced multiple projects including The Devil’s Climb with Alex Honnold (NatGeo), Surviving Pompeii...show more

Speaking on: Genre Jams: Hybrids


Zoe Fairbourn

Head of Strategic Partnerships & Branded Entertainment

Hello Sunshine

As Head of Strategic Partnerships at Hello-Sunshine, Zoë’s role is to create and oversee partnerships and content opportunities across the company’s film, television, digital and direct-to-consumer business. She built Hello Sunshine’s brand business by creating integrated marketing and content opportunities across business units with companies like P&G, Diageo, Buick Anheuser...show more

Speaking on: The new reality of brands and unscripted: a case study in collaboration


Sharb Farjami

CEO, North America

GroupM

Sharb Farjami serves as CEO of GroupM North America, where he harnesses over a decade of C- suite leadership to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. A champion of client excellence and thought leadership, Sharb is passionate about driving ambitious brand and business growth for GroupM, its diverse clients, and the...show more

Speaking on: Welcome to 2030: Exploring the (Near) Future of Media


Benjamin Field

Founder & Executive Producer

Deep Fusion Films

Benjamin Field is an award-winning producer and director with two decades experience in the development and execution of specialist factual and formats.

He is known for his work on The Girl Who’s Allergic to Herself for Sky TV, My Life: I’m Leading the Dance for the BBC and is recognized as...show more

Speaking on: AI, IRL


Sonia Fleck

CEO

Bomanbridge Media Pte Ltd

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Lunch)


Laura Florence

SVP, Global Channels

Fremantle

Laura Florence brings nearly 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry to her current position as SVP, Global Channels at Fremantle. In this newly created role, Laura oversees the Fremantle flagship U.S. game show network BUZZR, in addition to all channel offerings across major streaming platforms globally featuring classic Fremantle...show more

Speaking on: New revenue models in the Peak IP era


Zara Frankel

Senior Director, Programming & Development

PBS

Zara Frankel works in PBS Programming as the Senior Director of Programming and Development. She collaborates extensively with filmmakers, production companies, and new talent to develop interesting and innovative content across genres for PBS.

Prior joining PBS, Zara worked for digital ad agency, AKQA. She is a graduate of Florida State...show more

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Lauren Frasca

SVP, Content & Strategy, Magnolia Network

Warner Bros. Discovery

Lauren Frasca is SVP of Content and Strategy at Magnolia Network, where she has overseen hundreds of hours of content across linear, streaming and digital platforms, including the Emmy-nominated Fixer Upper: Welcome Home, Fixer Upper: The Castle and Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines, as well as the Max streaming original Human vs Hamster.  She...show more

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Elaine Frontain Bryant

EVP, Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime & LMN

A+E Networks


Harry Gamsu

VP, Creative, Format, Development and Sales

Warner Bros. Discovery Television Group

Harry Gamsu is Vice President, Creative, Format Development and Sales at Warner Bros. Film and Television Production. In his role he is responsible for relations between WBITVP’s international unit and the Warner Bros. US television production bases Warner Horizon, Telepictures and Shed. In the LA-Based position Harry is responsible for evaluating...show more

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Breakfast)


Adriana Garcia

Director of Development

National Geographic Channel

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Speed Pitching II


Laetitia Giansily-Doyle

Development, Sales & Strategic Partnerships, North America

Terranoa-US Office & GDMC

Based in Washington D.C., USA, Laetitia Giansily-Doyle joined Terranoa in 2011 and is responsible for sales and co-pros and for sourcing programming to add to Terranoa's growing catalogue for distribution to all media outlets around the world.
Laetitia has been working in the production and distribution industry for over 15...show more

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Breakfast)


Fede Goldenberg

Global Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships at YouTube

Google

Fede Goldenberg is an experienced Streaming & Entertainment leader, with 20+ years of work at the intersection of content & technology, through multiple roles on both sides of content production/distribution and platforms/rights acquisitions.

Fede has been a leader at Google for 13+ years, currently serving as Head of TV & Film...show more

Speaking on: Like & subscribe: How to tap into the YouTube universe


Jennifer Gordon

VP, Development

Warner Bros. Discovery

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner; Speed Pitching I


Sean Gottlieb

VP, Head of Development

A&E

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With Sean Gottlieb, A&E


Theresa Graham

Director, Unscripted Content, Competition & Game Shows

NBCUniversal Entertainment

Theresa Graham currently serves as Director, Unscripted Content, Competition and Game Shows, NBCUniversal Entertainment. Based in Los Angeles, she reports to Corie Henson, EVP Unscripted Content, Competition and Game Shows.

In her current role, Graham oversees reality competition and game show formats across NBC, Peacock, and the company’s cable portfolio including...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching II


Cristina Guggino

Director, Unscripted Production

FilmRise

Cristina Guggino is the Director of Unscripted Productions at FilmRise, overseeing unscripted co-productions and original commissions. In her role, Guggino manages FilmRise's day-to-day operations for ongoing co-production deals, including the continuation of the company's flagship true-crime series, Bloodline Detectives, hosted by Nancy Grace.

With over a decade of experience in the...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching III


Jennifer Harkness

SVP, Factual Entertainment and Production

Blue Ant Media

Jennifer Harkness is charged with the creative production oversight of documentary and unscripted programming for Blue Ant Studios. With a key focus on true crime development for the US and International markets, Harkness executive produced Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies (Peacock), Prince Andrew: Banished (Peacock, Channel 5), Evil by Design: Surviving Peter Nygard (Starz) and Epstein’s Shadow:...show more

Speaking on: Pitching Partners


Jordan Harman

Executive Producer

A&E's Home.Made.Nation


Kyle Harris

Executive Director, Acquisitions – International

Fremantle

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Lunch)


Dade Hayes

Business Editor

Deadline

Dade Hayes has specialized in entertainment business coverage as a writer and editor for Deadline, Variety and Entertainment Weekly, among other outlets. At Deadline, where he is Business Editor, he covers financial and corporate news, along with streaming, film, television, technology, sports and advertising. Hayes has written three books, including BINGE TIMES (William...show more

Speaking on: What's up next on Connected TV?


Paul Heaney

CEO

BossaNova Media


Kevin Hill

Head of Television

Maximum Effort

Kevin Hill is the Head of Television at Maximum Effort Productions, co-founded by Ryan Reynolds and George Dewey. Since joining he's helped launch the Maximum Effort Channel, a new FAST channel in partnership with Fubo, and produced five originals for the platform including Bedtime Stories with Ryan, starring Ryan Reynolds...show more

Speaking on: New revenue models in the Peak IP era


Jay Holzer

Head of Programming

Tastemade

Jay Holzer is the Head of Programming at Tastemade and is responsible for overseeing programming and creative for the brand’s streaming channels.

Jay has been a part of the Tastemade team since its inception in 2012, when he began as the head of production, overseeing all creative development and production for...show more

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


David Hooper

Managing Director

Espresso Media International


Gillian Hormel

Co-Founder

Partners in Kind Productions


Marcie Hume

VP, Programming

A+E Networks

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Aden Ikram

Director, Content Partnerships & Business Development

Viasat

Aden's spearheading content partnerships at the global satellite company Viasat and is a former Amazon MGM Studios, WME and Vizio exec.  For more than 10 years, he's been a senior level digital media exec at the intersection of Tech + Entertainment. Working in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, he’s led both high-impact content...show more

Speaking on: What's up next on Connected TV?


Tania Jacobson

International TV & Digital Distribution

Lionsgate Entertainment


Marjon Javadi

VP, Disney Documentary Films and Docuseries, Disney Branded television

Disney General Entertainment Content

A development and acquisitions executive with longstanding rapport among filmmakers in fiction and non-fiction, Marjon Javadi, is vice president, Disney Documentary Films at Disney Branded Television. In her role leading the Disney Documentary banner, she develops and produces feature films, series, and shorts, working with filmmakers at all stages of...show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With Marjon Javadi & Nicole Silveira, Disney+


Rachel Job

SVP, Unscripted Content

All3Media International

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Lunch); Genre Jams: True Crime


Dane Joseph

VP, Unscripted Series

Hulu

Dane Joseph serves as a Vice President of Unscripted Series for Walt Disney Television, where he’s helped spearhead the development of the streaming unscripted series slate for Hulu and oversees current for over dozens of unscripted series for Hulu, ABC, and Freeform, including the record-breaking launches of The Kardashians and...show more

Speaking on: Genre Jams: Dating & Relationships; 30 Minutes With Dane Joseph, Hulu/ABC/Freeform


David Karabinas

CEO

Texas Crew Productions

David Karabinas is Chief Executive Officer of Austin-based Texas Crew Productions (TCP), part of Asylum Entertainment Group.

Under his stewardship, TCP has grown into a NAACP and Emmy award-winning production company, bringing ideas from concept to network premiere for everything from premium documentaries and specials, to streaming content and episodic unscripted...show more

Speaking on: Genre Jams: True Crime


Ross Ketover

Senior Executive

NFL Films

Ross Ketover is the Senior Executive with NFL Films, a position he has held since 2016.

In his current role, Ketover oversees the creative, business, production and postproduction operations at NFL Films. Since the company’s inception in 1962, only Ed Sabol, Steve Sabol and Howard Katz have held a...show more

Speaking on: The widening world of sports non-fiction slots


Carlos King

Executive Producer, Founder

Kingdom Reign Entertainment

Carlos King is the CEO and founder of unscripted production company Kingdom Reign Entertainment and the host of the award-winning podcast Reality with the King. Under Kingdom Reign, Carlos created and executive produces the Love & Marriage franchise for OWN, which includes Love & Marriage: Huntsville, Love & Marriage: D.C. and Love...show more

Speaking on: 2025 Realscreen Awards Ceremony


Anthony Layser

Executive Director, Partnerships & Programming

XUMO

Streaming media executive experienced in acquisition, development, production, distribution and management of video content. Currently, Xumo's Executive Director of Content Acquisitions and Programming Strategy. Prior to that, led Dailymotion's North American content development during that platform's most successful period of premium U.S. channel growth (2013-2017). Also, spearheaded video strategy initiatives...show more

Speaking on: What's up next on Connected TV?


Betsy LeBlanc

Director, International

PBS International

Responsible for the licensing of PBS Distribution content to partners in the United States, United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Africa.

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Lunch)


Andreas Lemos

Director, International Content

Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA

Reporting to Myriam Lopez-Otazu in the International Content division, Andreas works across production and development, focusing on formats and EMEA pan-regional co-productions and pre-sales. Previous positions held at Banijay Rights (Commercial Director - Factual) and AETN International, amongst others.

Speaking on: Breakfast with a Commissioner


Blake Levin

VP, Unscripted Development

NBCUniversal Entertainment

Blake Levin serves as Vice President, Unscripted Development, NBCUniversal Entertainment where he is responsible for discovering and supervising the development of documentary, true crime, lifestyle and docuseries programming for
the Entertainment portfolio. He reports to Cori Abraham, Senior Vice President, Unscripted Development, Crime and Documentary.

In his role, Levin has...show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With Blake Levin, NBCUniversal Entertainment Documentary & Crime


Max Levine

Head of Programming

Reach TV

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Vicki Liao

Director, Content Acquisition

Roku

Vicki Liao is the Director, Content Acquisition, for The Roku Channel. She manages content licensing for The Roku Channel globally, including AVOD, FAST/linear and acquired Roku Originals. Prior to joining Roku, she was at Sony Pictures Television and Disney Media Networks doing content distribution with a focus on AVOD, SVOD...show more

Speaking on: What's up next on Connected TV?


Sam Linton

VP, Production and Development, Global Media

Blue Ant Media

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner; Speed Pitching I


Felicia Litovitz

VP, Acquisitions, North America

Cineflix Rights

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Lunch)


Minerva Lopez

SVP, Alternative Development

Universal Television Alternative Studio

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Genre Jams: Hybrids


Elaine Low

Staff Writer

The Ankler


Michael MacMillan

CEO and Co-Founder

Blue Ant Media

Michael MacMillan co-founded and is CEO of Blue Ant Media. Started in 2011, the global media company's studio creates and distributes a premium slate of programming, in all content genres, for streaming and broadcasting platforms around the world. Blue Ant Media also operates free streaming and pay TV channels...show more

Speaking on: Welcome to 2030: Exploring the (Near) Future of Media


Stephen Mann

Senior Director Unscripted Formats Television & Streaming

NBCUniversal Entertainment


Poppy McAlister

Division Head of TVF International

TVF International

Poppy McAlister is Division Head of TVF International, the UK's leading independent factual distributor. Based in London, Poppy runs a team of dedicated sales and acquisitions executives that speak over 12 languages to distribute premium factual and unscripted programming across the globe.

Since joining TVF in 2019, McAlister has held roles...show more

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Breakfast)


Neil McDonald

VP, Nonfiction Development & Production

AMC Networks

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Speed Pitching I


Duncan McIntosh

VP, Development, Alternative

FOX Entertainment

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Speed Pitching II


Paul J Medford

VP, Current Series, Unscripted

Nickelodeon

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Julie Meldal-Johnsen

EVP, Global Content

ITV Studios

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Genre Jams: Dating & Relationships


Max Micallef

VP, Head of West Coast Development

History


Richard Middleton

Head of Content, International

Broadcast Magazine

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: AI, IRL


Drew Miller

Director, Unscripted Alternative Programming

NBCUniversal Entertainment

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: Breakfast with a Commissioner


Sue Murphy

Director Factual Entertainment

ITV

Sue Murphy is Director Factual Entertainment ITV and leads a team commissioning Primetime Programmes for ITV, ITVX and ITV2 including Lee Mack’s The 1% Club, Gordon, Gino & Fred’s Road Trip, Olivia Attwood’s Bad Boyfriends, Bradley and Barney Breaking Dad, Olivia Attwood Getting Filthy Rich and Price of Perfection, Tyson...show more

Speaking on: View from the top: Content priorities for '25 and beyond; Breakfast with a Commissioner


Shaminder Nahal

Head of Specialist Factual

Channel 4


Kelly Nash

VP, Non-Fiction & Alternative Programming AMC, Sundance TV, BBCA

AMC Networks

Kelly Nash is the Co-Head of Nonfiction Programming for AMC, SundanceTV, and BBC America, where she develops and oversees a broad range of series across genres including pop culture documentaries, true crime, natural history, sports, and talk. In her dual role, she manages both development and current programming, with a...show more

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Corin Nelson

Senior Vice President of Development

Game Show Network & Game Show Enterprises Studios

As the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development, Corin Nelson spearheads the development team's efforts in identifying, creating, and developing new series for both the Game Show Network and Game Show Enterprises Studios. Additionally, she oversees the studio's ever-expanding portfolio of content and format development, steering sales efforts to produce...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching III


Daniel Nettleton

Creative Director

Bandicoot Scotland

Daniel is the co-founder and creative director of Bandicoot, the International Emmy and BAFTA-winning producers of The Masked Singer UK. He began his TV career as Terry Wogan’s warm up man before being snapped up by Chris Evans for his UMTV development team. His first commission was 18 Stone of Idiot which...show more

Speaking on: Pitching Partners


Lily Neumeyer

EVP, Head of Development, MTV Entertainment Networks

Paramount Media Networks

Lily Neumeyer is an Executive Vice President and the Head of Unscripted Development at MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks, which includes MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Smithsonian Channel, Pop TV, TV Land and Logo. An Emmy-nominated producer who is a champion of authentic storytelling, Neumeyer has been instrumental...show more

Speaking on: View from the top: Content priorities for '25 and beyond


Matt Newman

Head of Original Sports Content

Amazon MGM Studios

Matt Newman is head of original sports content for Prime Video. In this role, Newman oversees all aspects of development for a growing slate of scripted and unscripted sports-themed content across film and television, including Emmy-nominated titles Kelce and Coach Prime, as well as critically-acclaimed documentary films Federer: Twelve Final...show more

Speaking on: The widening world of sports non-fiction slots


Benjamin Noot

Global Acquisitions Director

National Geographic Channel

Ben Noot, Global Acquisitions Director at National Geographic, has been with the company since 2012. With expertise in co-production, Ben has contributed significantly to some of National Geographic’s most successful recent series, including the long-standing franchise Air Crash Investigation, UFO: Investigating the Unknown and the globally acclaimed Lost Treasures of......show more

Speaking on: Lunch with a Commissioner


Cara Nye

Director, Content Development & Production

AMI-tv - Accessible Media Inc.

Since joining AMI-tv in 2012, Cara has moved from overseeing the channel’s internal productions to her current role as Director of Content Development and Production. She is now responsible for all of AMI’s current original content including Mind Your Own Business, Dish With Mary and returning series’ Postcards From: and...show more

Speaking on: Speed Pitching III


Heather Olander

Head, Unscripted Programming

The CW Television Network

Heather Olander was named Head of Unscripted Programming, The CW Network, in February 2023. In her role, Olander oversees development and production of alternative reality series, events and specials on behalf of the network.

Prior to joining The CW, Olander joined NBCUniversal in 2011 as the SVP of Alternative Development &...show more

Speaking on: View from the top: Content priorities for '25 and beyond


Jack Oliver

Head of Co-Productions

Sky TV

Jack Oliver is an experienced broadcast executive and producer with a strong track record in commissioning and acquiring distinctive international content for UK audiences. Currently responsible across the portfolio of channels with a heavy focus on Sky Documentaries, Arts, Nature and Crime. Having launched the new channels we have built...show more

Speaking on: Breakfast with a Commissioner


Cecilie Olsen

SVP, Global Content, Non-Scripted

ITV Studios

As the SVP of Global Content, Non-Scripted at ITV Studios Global Distribution, Cecilie Olsen heads up the non-scripted acquisitions team. Olsen also actively seeks out new third party co-production partners, as well as oversees the internal labels' non-scripted programming output for international distribution. Olsen is looking for shows that are...show more

Speaking on: Meet a Distributor (Lunch)


Daniel Oron

Executive Producer

Go Button Media

Daniel Oron is an award-winning executive producer, showrunner and director. Daniel specializes in working internationally to bring factual and documentary ideas to screen. A Gemini winner in Best Direction, he was also nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for best direction for Deadly Science. A former VP of Development, visual...show more

Speaking on: AI, IRL


Leela Pon

SVP, Content

Fox Alternative Entertainment

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With Leela Pon, FOX


Barry Poznick

General Manager, MGM Alternative, Big Fish Entertainment & Evolution Media

Amazon MGM Studios

Bio Coming Soon...

Speaking on: New revenue models in the Peak IP era


Yasmin Rawji

EVP, Unscripted Programming

FOX Entertainment


Sara Rea

Head of Unscripted

Hello Sunshine

Sara Rea is an award-winning television producer with over 20 years of experience creating and producing unscripted television and documentary films. She has ten Emmy nominations, a GLAAD Award, and multiple PGA award nominations. She is currently the Head of Unscripted for Hello Sunshine, which acquired her company, SKR Productions,...show more

Speaking on: The new reality of brands and unscripted: a case study in collaboration


Julie Rieger

EVP, Entertainment

Publicis Media

Julie Rieger is EVP, Entertainment of Publicis Media’s Entertainment practice where she provides guidance and expertise for entertainment clients, as well as develops entertainment strategies for brands to forge strong emotional connections with their customers.

Rieger is the former President, Chief Data Strategist & Head of Media at Fox Film where...show more

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Sarina Roma

EVP, Originals

Boardwalk Pictures

Sarina Roma is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer with a focus on documentary and unscripted storytelling. She currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Originals at Boardwalk Pictures, where she oversees multi-episodic series from development through post. Recent projects include Pop Star Academy: Katseye (Netflix), Welcome to...show more

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Jenna Rosa

SVP, Unscripted Development

NBCUniversal Entertainment

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Matt Roser

Manager, Development

Walt Disney Television Alternative

Matthew Roser is a manager of Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, working across ABC & Hulu for over 9 years. Throughout his time he’s worked across legacy programming such as America’s Funniest Home Videos; formats including Shark Tank; a variety of prime time game-shows including Celebrity Wheel...show more

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Matt Rotondo

Head of Brands

Sugar23

Matt Rotondo's 20+ year career has bridged the worlds of marketing and entertainment, using the power of brands to connect with people beyond traditional marketing tactics.

As Head of Brands at Sugar23, Matt is leading a future-forward model between innovative marketers and top entertainment producers to co-create entertainment, reframing how brands...show more

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Greg Rubidge

President

Syndicado

In 2009, Greg founded Syndicado, a leading North American film and television distribution company. Under his stewardship, Syndicado has become a top digital distributor of independent documentaries, arthouse features, and factual TV series, with a catalog of over 5,000 hours of programming available across major VOD platforms worldwide.

In 2024 Syndicado...show more

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Ralf Rückauer

Vice President Unscripted

ZDF Studios GmbH

Ralf joined ZDF Studios in 2003. He is Vice President of the Unscripted department, which has a strong focus on wildlife, science and history programming as well as entertainment formats sales. For more than 25 years, Ralf has held various positions in the media industry such as development, production, commissioning,...show more

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Federico Ruiz

Vice President, Commissioning Editor Unscripted Originals

Channel 5 & Paramount+

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Jason Sarlanis

President, TBS, TNT, truTV, ID & HLN - Linear & Streaming

Warner Bros. Discovery

Jason Sarlanis is President of TNT, TBS, TruTV, ID & HLN, Linear and Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery where he oversees programming development, production, content strategy and operations as well as a slate of true crime originals on MAX and discovery+.

Appointed to the role of President of ID in July...show more

Speaking on: Keynote Conversation: Jason Sarlanis, Warner Bros. Discovery


Polly Scates

Head of Acquisitions

Channel 4

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Connor Schell

CEO

Words + Pictures

Connor Schell is the CEO of non-fiction production studio Words + Pictures. He founded W+P with TCG after a nearly two-decade long tenure at The Walt Disney Company, where he served as the Executive VP of Content for ESPN and oversaw live event production, studio programming, and the launch of...show more

Speaking on: The widening world of sports non-fiction slots


Lisette Schlippe

Global VP: FAST and Content

Insight TV

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Jessica Schmiedchen

Director of Development, Unscripted Content

CBC

Jessica oversees development of original content and formats in the genres of factual, entertainment and documentary series at CBC and CBC Gem. She is responsible for sourcing the best new formats from around the world, and working with the independent production community in Canada to bring their ideas to life....show more

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Joseph Schneier

SVP, Production & Development, Discovery Channel

Warner Bros. Discovery


Jamie Schouela

President, Global Channels and Media

Blue Ant Media

Jamie Schouela serves as President, Global Channels and Media at Blue Ant Media, where he leads the strategic direction and operations of the company’s free streaming and pay-TV television networks around the world. In this role, he oversees content development and acquisitions, scheduling, marketing and communications as well as the relationships with Blue Ant’s...show more

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Goshu Segawa

Vice President

TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System International Inc.

Goshu Segawa joined Tokyo Broadcasting System in April of 1998 as a Website Administrator where he handled
administration of its official website.

In April of 1999, he was promoted to Assistant Producer where he provided general assistance to the producer in charge of
various unscripted shows produced internally...show more

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Nekia Seymore

Manager of Development, TBS, TNT & truTV

Warner Bros. Discovery

Nekia Seymore is a seasoned media professional with over 15 years of media expertise. Currently, she works as one of the creative forces behind some of your favorite shows on TBS, TNT, and she even had a fun stint working with Discovery. Her extensive and diversified experience has equipped her...show more

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Evan Shapiro

Producer/Owner

ESHAP

Since he created his Map of Media, Evan Shapiro has become known as the cartographer of the Media Universe. His maps, infographics, and ruminations are now widely quoted and used by businesses, executives, analysts, and colleges around the world. Using his very specific point of view, Shapiro charts Media's future through...show more

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Seiichi Shinno

Senior Producer

NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation

Seiichi Shinno joined NHK in 1992, producing numerous large-scale programs, primarily in news and documentaries of
current affairs. In 2014, he participated in the international co-production Brakeless with the BBC, which won a Peabody Award. Since 2016, has been responsible for supporting NHK program distribution overseas and international co-productions. Main duties...show more

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Bilai Silar

SVP, Head of Programming and AVOD Content, ViX Streaming Programming

TelevisaUnivision

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Nicole Silveira

VP, Unscripted, Disney Branded Television

Disney+, The Walt Disney Company


Edward Simpson

Chief Strategy Officer

Wheelhouse

Ed Simpson is chief strategy officer at multi-vertical media, marketing and investment enterprise Wheelhouse, overseeing strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and business development across all divisions of the company where content, celebrity, brands and capital come together to accelerate programming and business opportunities across platforms.

From its inception in 2018, Simpson...show more

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Shelly Sitton-Tygielski

Co-Founder

Partners in Kind Productions


Natalie Smith

Acquisitions & Content Sourcing Senior Manager, UK, Benelux & Germany

Warner Bros. Discovery Networks International

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Bridget Sponsky

Executive Director of Brand Marketing

Ally Financial

Bridget Sponsky is the executive director of brand marketing at Ally leading a team with responsibility for the strategic direction and execution of its brand marketing efforts, sports and entertainment sponsorships, brand partnerships and Web3-gaming initiatives with a focus on driving a diverse and inclusive culture. She was recently named...show more

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Will Stapley

Head of Acquisitions

Sphere Abacus


David Stefanou

Head of Unscripted Programming

Hallmark Media

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Adam Steinman

Production and Development

Walt Disney Television Alternative

Adam Steinman is President and founder of newly formed Mount Royal Films LLC, a global film and television "format lab" based in Los Angeles.

In 2023, Adam Steinman signed a development and production deal with Walt Disney Television Alternative.

Under this new deal, Steinman will work in collaboration with the team at...show more

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Patty Suh

VP, Programming & Development - Food Network & Cooking Channel

Warner Bros. Discovery

Patty Suh is Vice President of Development & Production for Food Content at Warner Bros. Discovery. In this role, she oversees development of new original programming ideas and fresh on-air talent. She has developed and launched successful series like Wildcard Kitchen, Bobby’s Triple Threat, Ciao House and many others for...show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With Patty Suh & Anna Bloomfield, Food Network & HGTV; Lunch with a Commissioner


Rob Swartz

SVP, Development & Production

REELZ Channel

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Liz Tang

Executive Director, Acquisitions

Fifth Season

As the head of the acquisitions team at Fifth Season, Tang seeks out and secures best-in-class unscripted and scripted content for the company’s global TV distribution slate, building partnerships with producers and financing projects at all stages of production. Notable unscripted titles developed on her watch include Netflix’s top-rating feature...show more

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Brian Tannenbaum

Head of Originals

Roku Media

Brian Tannenbaum is Head of Originals for Roku Media, where he leads all aspects of original programming for Roku, including scripted series, unscripted series, feature films, and live events. A key member of the team behind the launch of the Roku Originals banner, he manages Roku’s original content strategy across...show more

Speaking on: Creative collabs: The future of funding; The new reality of brands and unscripted: a case study in collaboration


Drew Tappon

Head of Unscripted, Oprah Winfrey Network

Warner Bros. Discovery

Drew Tappon is the Head of Unscripted Programming, Specials and Development for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, a position he has held since June 2021. He has oversight for all unscripted programming on the network, including the long-running Love and Marriage franchise, Belle Collective from Kingdom Reign Productions, Family or Fiance from Bunim Murray Productions, and...show more

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Justin Turner

Director of Development

Scott Brothers Entertainment

Justin Turner is the Director of Development at Scott Brothers Entertainment and has been part of the SBE team since 2019. He has spearheaded some of the team’s most exciting projects like Trixie Motel for Discovery+ and Breaking New Ground for OWN, among others.

Justin began his career with a focus...show more

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Adaora Udoji

Vice President, Programming & Operations

PBS

ADAORA is an award-winning journalist, media executive and producer.

Currently, she is Vice President of Programming and Operations for PBS General Audiences. She leads operations, business operations, editorial, and strategic teams that oversee over two thousand hours of programming annually. Editorially, her portfolio covers news, current affairs, indie films, docs, and...show more

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With Adaora Udoji, PBS; AI, IRL


Natalie Vinet

SVP, Global Distribution

Boat Rocker Rights Inc

As Boat Rocker’s Senior Vice President, Global Distribution, Natalie leads international unscripted sale and strategy, acquisitions, pre-sales as well as handling content sales for Boat Rocker in the Americas, UK, Spain, Italy, and France. She has a consistent track record of selling premium unscripted series around the globe, including Secrets...show more

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Kaye Warren

Acquisitions Manager Non-Scripted

SBS

Kaye has been with Australian public broadcaster SBS since February 2012 and for the last 7 years has been responsible for the acquisition of all non-scripted content for SBS, SBS Viceland (formerly SBS2) and SBS On Demand. 

Kaye is responsible for assessing the suitability of non-scripted projects and negotiating pre-sales and...show more

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Philip Webb

COO

OUTtv Network

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Peter White

Executive Editor, Television

Deadline Hollywood

Peter White is Executive Editor of Television for Deadline. Having joined Deadline in 2017, White heads the U.S. TV staff while leading our coverage of the networks, studios and streamers. His specialties are late-night, unscripted TV, executive turnover and the podcasting business. He is based in Los Angeles, having moved...show more

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Lauren Whitelaw

Head of Programming

OUTtv Network Inc

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Christianna Wiggins

Manager, Unscripted Series

Hulu

An accomplished professional specializing in reality and non-scripted television, Christianna has a strong background in research insights and creative development. She began her career focusing on short-form content before transitioning to Netflix, where she worked across projects that contributed to the platform's reality boom. Notable series included Nailed It, Rhythm...show more

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Heather Williamson

Senior Production Executive, Original Programming, Factual & Reality

Bell Media

As Senior Development and Production Executive for Bell Media’s Original Programming, Factual and Reality, Heather Williamson finds high stakes factual series across all Bell Media services and oversees a development and production slate that includes upcoming shows, such as Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby and Drag Brunch Saved My Life,...show more

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Justina Wójtowicz

EVP, Acquisitions Co-Productions & Sales

Rive Gauche Television

Justina Wójtowicz (nee Hemperek) joined Rive Gauche in August 2020 and is EVP Acquisitions & Sales. She oversees Global Acquisitions, Co-productions & development, working with international producers & broadcasters to secure production finance and partnerships.

Prior to Rive Gauche she was the Head of Acquisitions at Beyond Distribution charged with overseeing...show more

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Lauren Zalaznick

Consultant

Lauren Zalaznick is a highly respected business leader who has devoted her career to transforming the cultural landscape.
Zalaznick began in film, producing award-winning independent features. Today, she plays a major role in media and tech as a senior advisor at BCG and advisor to CEOs and founders across a range...show more

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Fabrizio Zappi

Head of Documentaries

RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana

Fabrizio Zappi is heading Rai Documentari since December 2021. Before that, he served as Deputy Directorto RAI Fiction, where he was responsible for Tv Series, Tv Movies and DocuFiction. Fabrizio holds a degree in Business Administration and a European Master in Audiovisual Management. He has been lecturing at various Italian...show more

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Yundi Zhu

Chief Editor, Bilibili Factual

Bilibili Inc

Yundi (Jude) Zhu, the Chief Editor of BILIBILI Factual, focuses on promoting quality factual content for BILIBILI. As one of the premier factual content distribution platforms in China, BILIBILI has aired more than 5,000 non-fiction series and one-offs in total, originally produced and commissioned nearly 160 documentaries, and has won...show more

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