Tuesday, November 6
11:00 AM |
New Players and gamechangers: navigating today's content bizGreat Room With telcos and techcos diving into original content, and the demand for shows at an all-time high, the ecosystem of the television business is constantly evolving and more players are getting deeper into the content game. ‘Mergermania’ is creating larger power players and gamechangers are expanding their business to gain more control of the pipeline...and profitability. Here, we’ll explore what the changing landscape means for producers looking to get their shows off the ground, and how executives in the middle of these seismic shifts are adapting to rapid change. Moderating:
Jocelyn Johnson Featuring:
Eben Davidson
Lorenzo De Maio
David Ellender
Elisa Ellis |
1:30 PM |
Getting to Season TwoGreat Room You’ve got the next great idea, but without an audience, your great idea may not survive past season one. How to you plan, beyond the story, for your program to last more than one season? Is it a must to have big name talent on board to make a show a success? What marketing trends are networks and producers using to build their fan base? Here, we’ll explore the recipe for success to get to season two and beyond. Moderating:
Ron West Featuring:
Dante Di Loreto
Jonathan Frank
Tracy Katsky
Clelia Mountford |
2:30 PM |
Examining the three A's: Algorithms, analysis and audienceGreat Room Audience research and ratings measurement have experienced rapid change with the help of technological advances, and in a scripted industry that’s bursting with content, with bigger budgets and bigger risks, the need to find your audience and how to effectively reach them is at an all-time high. From big data and algorithms, to neuroanalysis and artificial intelligence, we’ll examine how the TV industry is continuing to evolve in the examination of viewing habits and emotional response...and what now determines a hit. Moderating:
Wendy Lee Featuring:
Jorge Barraza
Rebekah Zabarsky |
3:30 PM |
Changemakers: Creating a positive path for inclusionGreat Room Industry leaders are spearheading initiatives to support the call for a more diverse and inclusive TV industry, and they want change now. What’s working, what isn’t and what needs to happen to make it better? Join us as we explore some of these initiatives, both new and established, how they are working, and the best practices you too can action to support a more inclusive industry. Moderating:
Brandon Lawrence Featuring:
Deniese Davis
Tanya Lopez
Benjamin Lopez
Marissa Ronca |
4:30 PM |
Series Spotlight: The Little Drummer GirlGreat Room In this case study, we will be joined by The Ink Factory’s Simon and Stephen Cornwell, as well as AMC & SundanceTV’s Kristin Jones, as they walk us through the development and production of the television adaptation for the star-studded The Little Drummer Girl for AMC and the BBC, based on John le Carré’s best-selling literary masterpiece of the same name. Moderating:
Debra Birnbaum Featuring:
Simon Cornwell
Stephen Cornwell
Kristin Jones |
Wednesday, November 7
10:00 AM |
Series Spotlight: Mystery RoadGreat Room Kicking off day two will be an exploration of Australian hit TV series, Mystery Road, a gripping missing-persons Indigenous drama that premiered in June on ABC TV. Here, we’ll dive into the process behind adapting the award-winning films to television as well as the importance of bringing diverse voices to the small screen, and how powerful, authentic storytelling translated into a hit. Moderating:
Jenn Kuzmyk Featuring:
Steven McGregor
Greer Simpkin |
11:00 AM |
International Commissioners RoundtableGreat Room Our yearly exploration of what the world’s leading drama commissioners are looking for in international partnerships, and the opportunities and challenges they currently face in the global TV marketplace. Join us as we dive into the world’s content and co-production hot spots, and what our panelists’ respective networks are looking for in television with international appeal. Moderating:
Rebecca Segal Featuring:
Médéric Albouy
Jeff Cooke
Michelle Daly
Philipp Steffens |
1:30 PM |
It's a Small World After AllGreat Room Our wide world of content doesn’t seem so far away with the ability to immerse ourselves in programs reflective of different countries and cultures, and no matter the language or locale, a good story is a good story. Here, we’ll take a look at how strong local stories from around the world are gaining attention in the U.S., including non-English language programs and subtitles, a concept that would have seemed unimaginable only a few short years ago. What does this shift mean for buyers looking to open their schedules to new possibilities in programming? Moderating:
Nina Lederman Featuring:
Pascal Breton
Matt Creasey
Camila Jimenez Villa
Alon Shtruzman |
2:30 PM |
Going Indie: Return of the pilotGreat Room While straight-to-series orders reverberate through the headlines and the idea of TV pilots seemingly disappearing, experienced writers and producers are venturing into the creation of independent TV pilots to get their passion projects off the ground, without a buyer attached to fund it. How are they making it work? Is it putting the cart before the horse in today’s scripted content landscape or does it matter in a market where you can share content anywhere? Moderating:
Colby Gaines Featuring:
Luke Kelly-Clyne
Rick Rosenthal
Marc Zicree |
3:30 PM |
Roadshow: Writers working abroadGreat Room With a demand for more content comes a demand for great talent, and writers are discovering opportunities to showcase their expertise abroad. Here, we’ll talk to writers working in other countries about rules and rights, how they adapt to different cultures and tastes when navigating new territories and how the increased desire for globally appealing content is enhancing their international success. Moderating:
Melissa Grego Featuring:
Anne Kenney
Jacquelin Perske
David Wolstencroft |
4:30 PM |
Series Spotlight: The Good DoctorGreat Room Join us as we go behind-the-scenes with the Executive Producers of The Good Doctor, where we’ll explore how the South Korean format was developed into the U.S. broadcast ratings hit it is today. Here, we’ll explore story and character development, as well as their insights on adapting stories from the global market, and how the production team worked together to bring success to the series in North America. Moderating:
Hanh Nguyen Featuring:
Erin Gunn
Daniel Dae Kim
Sebastian Lee
David Shore |