Speakers
Médéric Albouy
Head of Series & Drama International Co-Productions
France Télévisions
Médéric Albouy, 45, began his career as public opinion analyst for SOFRES Group (now TNS) in 1996.
In 1998 he joined France Télévisions (the French public broadcasting company) to become in 2004 VP audience and market research.
In 2008 he was appointed special advisor to the director of France 2, Frances main...more
Speaking at: International Commissioners Roundtable; Luncheon Roundtables
Danny Alexander
Television Literary Agent
APA
Danny Alexander is an Agent in the Television Literary department at APA, one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the industry with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, New York, Toronto and London. A market leader, APA’s Television Literary department represents the creative and business interests of award-winning showrunners,...more
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Agents
Roy Ashton
Partner, Head of TV Literary
Gersh Agency
Roy Ashton is the Head of the TV Literary & Packaging Dept. at The Gersh Agency, with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Prior to joining Gersh as Partner in November, 2011, Ashton spent 13 years at CAA. Starting in the mailroom, Ashton now functions in all areas of...more
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Erik Barmack
Founder
Netflix
Erik Barmack is Vice President, International Originals at Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service. Barmack is responsible for developing programming strategies and producing original series and other content outside of the United States.
Under his leadership, recent international original launches include Club de Cuervos and Ingobernable (Mexico), Marseille (France), Dark...more
Speaking at: Keynote: Erik Barmack, Netflix
Jorge Barraza
CTO, Co-Founder
Immersion Neuroscience
Dr. Jorge Barraza is co-founder and Chief Technical Officer at Immersion Neuroscience, a consumer neuroscience consultancy that provides tools to quantify deeply immersive experiences. He is also assistant professor of Consumer Psychology at the University of Southern California (USC), specializing in applying psychology and neuroscience to understanding and predicting consumer...more
Speaking at: Examining the three A's: Algorithms, analysis and audience
Debra Birnbaum
Director of Awards
Variety
Bio Coming Soon...
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: The Little Drummer Girl
Shirley Bowers
SVP, US Distribution
Red Arrow Studios International
Shirley Bowers is VP Sales and Acquisitions North America for Red Arrow Studios International.
Based in Los Angeles, Shirley is responsible for leading Red Arrow’s sales activities in the US and Canada. She also works across North American acquisitions, alongside Red Arrow’s Scripted and Non-Scripted acquisitions teams.
Previously to joining Red Arrow...more
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Distributors
Pascal Breton
Founder & CEO
Federation Entertainment
In 1990, Pascal created his own production company, Marathon, in association with Olivier Brémond. Beginning in 2006 after Olivier Brémond’s departure from the company, Pascal Breton served as president of Marathon Group where, among others, he produced Babar, St Tropez, and more. In the 18 years since the creation of...more
Speaking at: It's a Small World After All
Sebastian Burkhardt
Head of Partnerships and Commercial Strategy
Keshet International
Reflecting an increasingly integrated environment between traditional and digital content, Sebastian Burkhardt was named to lead Keshet International’s combined digital and acquisitions arm in 2016.
Since arriving at Keshet International in April 2015 as Head of Business Development and Acquisitions, Sebastian has been identifying and executing distinctive new business opportunities for...more
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Distributors
Morgana Cabrera-Rosenberg
Senior Vice President, Current Programming
MTV & VH1
Morgana Rosenberg currently serves as the Vice President of Scripted Programming for MTV and VH1. In her current role, she oversees scripted development of pilots, series and movies for both networks. Rosenberg helped launch the critically acclaimed VH1 TV movie and follow-up series The Breaks, as well as Daytime Divas, starring Vanessa...more
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
Katie Cates
Agent, TV Literary
ICM Partners
Katie Cates has over a decade of experience in the talent agency business, and is currently a television literary and packaging agent at ICM Partners where she works with leading artists in entertainment including writers, directors, actors, comedians and musicians. After starting her career in Daytime TV Production at Proctor...more
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Agents
Jeff Cooke
Senior Vice President, Programming, International Networks
Starz
Jeff Cooke is Vice President of Programming for International Digital Networks at Starz.
Based in the company’s Santa Monica office, Cooke oversees programming for the international expansion of the Starz direct-to-consumer subscription service to new global markets. He will define and implement the content strategies across all international territories and identify...more
Speaking at: International Commissioners Roundtable
Paul Corney
SVP, Global Digital & Co-Productions
all3media International
Paul Corney has held the position of SVP Global Digital and Co-Productions at ALL3MEDIA International for the past year with responsibility for finished programme sales and Co-productions to digital media platforms globally. Paul joined ALL3MEDIA International from university 11 years ago.
Paul started his career as Sales co-ordinator at ALL3MEDIA International...more
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Distributors
Simon Cornwell
Co-CEO
The Ink Factory
With The Ink Factory, Cornwell executive produced 2016’s award-winning mini-series The Night Manager, based on John le Carré’s best-selling novel. He produced Anton Corbijn’s 2014 feature film adaption of A Most Wanted Man, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, as well as Our Kind of Traitor, directed by Susanna White and starring Ewan McGregor, Damian Lewis,...more
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: The Little Drummer Girl
Stephen Cornwell
Co-CEO
The Ink Factory
With The Ink Factory, Cornwell executive produced 2016’s award-winning mini-series The Night Manager, based on John le Carré’s best-selling novel. In 2016, he also produced the film Our Kind of Traitor, directed by Susanna White and starring Ewan McGregor, Damian Lewis, Stellan Skarsgård and Naomie Harris; he co-wrote and produced Netflix...more
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: The Little Drummer Girl
Matt Creasey
EVP, Sales, Acquisitions and Co-productions
Endemol Shine International
Matt Creasey is executive VP of distribution, based in Los Angeles. He oversees sales, co-productions and acquisitions in the US, as well as leading the distribution teams in Latin America, Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
With over 22 years’ experience spanning a wide range of territories and genres Matt has...more
Speaking at: It's a Small World After All
Priscilla Crowe Light
Senior Scripted Development Executive
Bio Coming Soon...
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
Michelle Daly
Senior Director, Comedy
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
As Senior Director of Comedy, CBC Scripted Content, Michelle Daly leads the team responsible for managing the creative development and production of CBC’s slate of comedic programming. Michelle joined the CBC as Executive in Charge of Production in 2011, and has contributed to the success of hit CBC shows Kim's...more
Speaking at: International Commissioners Roundtable
Eben Davidson
Executive Producer, Empress Films
Blumhouse Television
Eben Davidson is EVP of Scripted Programming at Blumhouse Television.
At Paramount Pictures, Eben worked his way up from assistant to Senior Vice President of
Speaking at: New Players and gamechangers: navigating today's content biz
Deniese Davis
Founder and CEO
ColorCreative
Deniese Davis has produced countless projects including music videos, short films and digital content. In the web-series realm she is best known for producing Issa Rae's award-winning web series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl, which accumulated over 20 million views with seasons one and two combined.
As a freelance producer...more
Speaking at: Changemakers: Creating a positive path for inclusion
Lorenzo De Maio
Principal-De Maio Entertainment
Endeavor Content
Lorenzo De Maio is a partner at Endeavor Content, a division of global entertainment leader Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG). In his role, De Maio oversees the Television Sales and Advisory group, focusing on packaging, financing and selling global television shows.
De Maio works with content creators, third-party financiers, and US...more
Speaking at: New Players and gamechangers: navigating today's content biz
Cara Dellaverson
EVP, Drama Programming
NBC Entertainment
Cara Dellaverson currently serves as Executive Vice President of Drama Programming for NBC Entertainment. She joined NBC in 2015 as Senior Vice President of Drama Development and has handled several key series for the network, including the cultural phenomenon This Is Us, Timeless, The Brave and two first-year series that recently...more
Speaking at: 30 Minutes With: Cara Dellaverson, NBC
Dante Di Loreto
President, Scripted Programming
Fremantle
Dante Di Loreto serves as Fremantle’s North American President of Scripted Entertainment. In this role, he oversees the company’s scripted slate and develops new series for its pipeline. Currently, his team is in production with STARZ on the second season of American Gods, based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling fantasy...more
Speaking at: Getting to Season Two
Milorad Dragicevic
Agent, TV Literary
United Talent Agency
Milorad Dragicevic is an Agent in the TV Literary Department at leading global talent and entertainment company, United Talent Agency (UTA). In this role, he works with writers, directors and producers on packaging and selling TV projects domestically and internationally. Dragicevic covers networks such as Netflix, YouTube, Facebook, Disney and...more
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Agents
David Ellender
CEO
Sonar Entertainment
David Ellender is President, Global Distribution and Co-productions, Sonar Entertainment.
In his current position, Ellender is responsible for all worldwide program sales for Sonar, including North America, across all traditional and digital media platforms. He oversees the company’s expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, Asia and other key territories. He also...more
Speaking at: New Players and gamechangers: navigating today's content biz
Elisa Ellis
Chief Creative Officer
Platform One Media
Elisa Ellis is the Chief Creative Officer at newly formed Platform One Media currently developing series for HBO, Showtime, Hulu, Amazon, Apple, Epix & Spectrum Originals.
Previously Elisa headed Creative Affairs at Dreamworks Animation Live Action TV division under Jeffrey Katzenberg and Katie O’Connell Marsh.
Before joining Dreamworks Elisa was the President...more
Speaking at: New Players and gamechangers: navigating today's content biz
Lisa Fahrenholt
SVP, Scripted Development
Endemol Shine North America
Lisa Fahrenholt was named Vice President, International Development, Scripted, Endemol Shine North America, in March 2018.
Fahrenholt, who had served as Director, North American Acquisitions for Endemol Shine International since March 2015, continues to also oversee finished program acquisitions and co-financing opportunities for the company’s international sales division.
In her new role,...more
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
Zach Feldberg
Director of Current Production Comedy & Head of Scripted Gem Originals
CBC
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
Jonathan Frank
EVP, Current Programming
FX Networks
As Executive Vice President FX Current Series and FX Productions, Jonathan Frank oversees all facets of day-to-day production for the entire slate of FX Networks’ original programming. In addition, Frank oversees the development, management and distribution of FX Productions’ original series for non-Fox Networks Group (FNG) outlets and the business...more
Speaking at: Getting to Season Two
Colby Gaines
Founder
Back Roads Entertainment
Colby Gaines is an executive producer and founder of Back Roads Entertainment, a New York and Austin-based content creator specializing in comedy and lifestyle programming.
In his role, Gaines is responsible for the company's programming, development and day-to-day operations. Back Roads Entertainment develops, sells and produces across all genres for broadcast...more
Speaking at: Going Indie: Return of the pilot
Kate Gill
Senior Vice President, Comedy Development
YouTube Premium
Bio Coming Soon...
Speaking at: 30 Minutes With: Kate Gill, YouTube Premium
Ted Gold
SVP, Development and Original Programming
Paramount Network
Ted Gold serves as Senior Vice President of Development and Original Programming for Paramount Network where he is tasked with developing distinctive, high-quality scripted and original programming. Gold’s responsibilities will include devising a competitive and creative strategy to further Paramount Network as a home for compelling scripted programming.
Ted oversaw Emmy-nominated,...more
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
Melissa Grego
CEO
Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS)
Melissa Grego was named CEO of Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) in
October 2017. Her appointment marks the first time a female executive is leading the
non-profit organization, TV and media’s longstanding premier networking, education
and career development association.
Prior to that, she parlayed her network and knowledge as a...more
Speaking at: Roadshow: Writers working abroad
Erin Gunn
Head of Development & Production
Shore Z Productions
For the past six years Erin has been head of development and production for Shore Z Productions. During her tenure at the Sony-based production company she has produced such shows as THE GOOD DOCTOR, SNEAKY PETE, BATTLE CREEK, and HOUDINI & DOYLE. Prior to teaming up with David Shore, Erin...more
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: The Good Doctor
Arturo Interian
SVP, Scripted Programming
History
Bio Coming Soon...
Speaking at: 30 Minutes With: Arturo Interian, History
Camila Jimenez Villa
CEO & Co-Founder
The Immigrant
Camila Jimenez Villa is Co-Founder and CEO of The Immigrant.
Before launching The Immigrant, Camila was Co-President and Chief Content Officer of Fusion Media Group (FMG), overseeing the Fusion Television Network and a portfolio comprised of 15 digital brands reaching 100+M monthly unique visitors, which included household names such as Gizmodo,...more
Speaking at: It's a Small World After All
Jocelyn Johnson
Director of Membership & Digital Video News
TheWrap.com
Jocelyn Johnson is a serial entrepreneur. She built a successful PR business – JJPR – at age 25 and then launched her second venture in April 2013 – VideoInk. In its first year, VideoInk quickly became the go-to resource for breaking news and industry analysis related to digital video, video...more
Speaking at: New Players and gamechangers: navigating today's content biz
Kristin Jones
EVP, International Programming & Programming Innovation
AMC & SundanceTV
As Executive Vice President of International Programming and Programming Innovation for AMC and SundanceTV, Kristin Jones oversees the creation, development and production of innovative scripted programming from all territories outside the U.S. She is focused on identifying potential international scripted projects, including co-productions, format adaptations, series, limited-series acquisitions as well...more
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: The Little Drummer Girl
Luke Kelly-Clyne
Development Head
Big Breakfast
Luke Kelly-Clyne is head of development at production studio Big Breakfast, an Electus company that creates and produces premium comedic content for broadcast, cable and digital/OTT platforms. In his role, Kelly-Clyne oversees the company’s robust slate of scripted and unscripted programming, serving as creator, showrunner and executive producer on many...more
Speaking at: Going Indie: Return of the pilot
Anne Kenney
Writer/Executive Producer
Me2U Productions
Anne Kenney is a television writer/executive producer and playwright. Most recently she was a writer/executive producer on the first three seasons of STARZ’ series, Outlander, where she wrote the acclaimed Wedding Episode, among many others.
She’s currently writing pilots for a YA/supernatural series for IDW based on the graphic novel, Chicacabra,...more
Speaking at: Roadshow: Writers working abroad
Daniel Dae Kim
Executive Producer
3AD Media
Daniel Dae Kim has made a career of creating multifaceted and stereotype-breaking roles as an actor, director and now, producer. Prior to his seven-season portrayal of Chin Ho Kelly on Hawaii Five-0, Kim was best known for his role as Jin Soo Kwon on the hit TV series Lost, for...more
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: The Good Doctor
Simmy Kustanowitz
VP, Development & Original Programming
truTV
Simmy Kustanowitz serves as vice president of development and original programming for truTV. In this role, he is responsible for creatively overseeing the production of pilots, series and specials for the network, as well as helping to shape the direction of its programming strategy. Kustanowitz is based in the network’s...more
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
Jenn Kuzmyk
Executive Director - BANFF, Publisher - Playback
Banff World Media Festival
Jenn is an accomplished senior media executive with a career spanning both creative and business aspects of the international entertainment industry across production, distribution and publishing. She joined Brunico Communications as Executive Director of the Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) & Associate Publisher of Playback in 2017, spearheading strategy and...more
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: Mystery Road
Brandon Lawrence
Television Literary Agent
CAA
Brandon E. Lawrence is a Television Literary Agent at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Lawrence works in the Los Angeles office and represents many of the world’s leading writers, producers, directors and actors.
Lawrence began his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an Investment Banking...more
Speaking at: Changemakers: Creating a positive path for inclusion
Nina Lederman
EVP, Global Scripted Development & Programming
All3Media America
Speaking at: It's a Small World After All
Sebastian Lee
Executive Producer
EnterMedia Content
Sebastian Lee is a a Los Angeles based, Korean born, film and and television producer. Lee is dedicated to bringing foreign formats to the United States and Asia for adaptation as well as to create co-production opportunities in the U.S.
In 2008, Lee was selected by the Korean Film Council to...more
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: The Good Doctor
Wendy Lee
Digital Media Reporter
Los Angeles Times
Wendy Lee covers digital media for the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town team. She writes about the growing influence of tech giants like Apple and Google on Hollywood, how studios are adapting to digital disruption and the rise of digital music companies. She formerly covered technology at the San Francisco...more
Speaking at: Examining the three A's: Algorithms, analysis and audience
Benjamin Lopez
Executive Director
National Association of Latino Independent Producers
Ben Lopez (@vientofuego) is responsible for the overall design, strategic planning and execution of all
programs for the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP).
Prior to becoming Executive Director, he served as Projects Director where he supervised the selection process and
management of the Latino Media Market, a highly curated...more
Speaking at: Changemakers: Creating a positive path for inclusion
Tanya Lopez
Transitioning into a Production Deal with Lifetime
Lifetime
Tanya Lopez currently serves as Executive Vice President, Movies, Limited Series & Original Movie Acquisitions for Lifetime and LMN. Based in Los Angeles, Lopez, who joined the network in 2007, is responsible for developing and overseeing all Feature and Original Movies, Limited Series and Movie Acquisitions for the networks.
Recent high-profile...more
Speaking at: Changemakers: Creating a positive path for inclusion
Clelia Mountford
Co-Founder
Merman
As co-founder of Merman with Sharon Horgan, Clelia develops and produces a multitude of projects with a host of international talent.
Clelia is currently executive producing the forthcoming series Frayed (Sky One/ABC Australia) written by and starring Sarah Kendall and Happy AF (wt) (Channel 4) written by Aisling Bea and starring Bea and...more
Speaking at: Getting to Season Two
Hanh Nguyen
Senior Editor
ABC
Hanh Nguyen is the Los Angeles-based Senior Editor at IndieWire and specializes in covering genre series, period dramas, foreign shows, food, fashion, animals, marginalized groups, and Asian-American representation. She’s written about television and pop culture for over 15 years and as executive editor, headed the West Coast bureau of TVGuide.com....more
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: The Good Doctor
John Orlando
Head of Content
Sony Crackle
John Orlando is Sony Crackle's Head of Content, where he oversees the team responsible for the development, production and acquisitions of original movies and series for the free streaming network.
Recent notable titles include Sony Crackle's most-watched drama series, The Oath, from executive producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, StartUp with Mira Sorvino,...more
Speaking at: 30 Minutes With: John Orlando, Sony Crackle
Lucienne Papon
EVP, Creative Affairs
ITV Studios America
Lucienne Papon is Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs at ITV Studios America, where she oversees development and current programming in the U.S. market.
She joined ITV Studios America in 2015 as Senior Vice President, Development, and was responsible for the continued growth of the studio’s extensive development slate across multiple cable...more
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
Jacquelin Perske
Writer & Producer
Five Forks
Jacquelin Perske has worked extensively in television as a writer and producer. She has written on The Cry, a four part drama series currently in production for BBC1, UK.(Synchronicity Films)
In the last two years, she has written and script produced Seven Types of Ambiguity with Hugo Weaving and Xavier Samuel...more
Speaking at: Roadshow: Writers working abroad
Rhyan Lamarr
Head Consultant, Scripted Development
Guerrilla Entertainment
Rose Catherine Pinkney is a versatile television executive, who has been both a buyer and a seller, having worked for networks, studios and production companies. She has developed content in the scripted arena (comedy, drama, movies and miniseries), as well as the unscripted arena (reality, comedy, variety, talk, and game...more
Speaking at: 30 Minutes With: Rose Catherine Pinkney, BET
Marissa Ronca
EVP & Head of Original Programming & Development
truTV
Marissa Ronca serves asexecutive vice president,head of original programming & development for truTV. In this role, she is responsible for the network's diverse slate of original programming from concept through production. Ronca is based in New York and reports to Chris Linn, president of truTV.
Since being named to her current...more
Speaking at: Changemakers: Creating a positive path for inclusion
Gillian Rose
Executive Producer
Sky Vision
Gillian Rose is Senior Vice President, US Sales and Acquisitions, for Sky Vision, the wholly owned production and distribution business of Sky (UK). She joined the company recently and is based in New York. Prior to this she was Managing Director, PBS Distribution, the commercial arm of PBS and WGBH...more
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Distributors
Brad Rosenfeld
VP/Co-Head of Literary
Abrams Artists Agency
Brad Rosenfeld joined Abrams Artists Agency at the start of 2015 as the Co-Head of the Literary Department. Abrams provided Brad with the opportunity to work at a larger agency with a strong adult/kids talent, commercial, voiceover, and alternative department, as well as an east-coast office that has one of...more
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Agents
Rick Rosenthal
Producer/Director
Whitewater Films
Rick Rosenthal is an award-winning veteran producer/director with a dynamic career spanning over 25 years in both film and television. He is also committed to helping launch new filmmakers, with a focus on mentoring young directors and supporting emerging filmmakers in the micro-budget world of independent filmmaking.
Best known for helming...more
Speaking at: Going Indie: Return of the pilot
Jacqueline Sacerio
Executive Vice President & Co-Head, Development, Scripted Television, U.S.
Entertainment One
As SVP of Scripted Development, US Television at Entertainment One (eOne), Sacerio works with award-winning writers, directors and producers to develop premium original content across all platforms.
Currently overseeing a diverse slate of projects, Sacerio is involved in every step of development, from pitch to production. Prior to working at...more
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
Chris Salvaterra
SVP, Miniseries & Cinemax Programming
HBO & Cinemax
Whether it was sobbing uncontrollably in a crowded movie theater when he thought (spoiler alert) E.T. was dead, or breaking his father’s spirit so that he could stay up and watch Hill Street Blues, Chris Salvaterra knew from a young age that he wanted to be involved in telling stories....more
Speaking at: 30 Minutes With: Chris Salvaterra, HBO & Cinemax
Michael Schneider
TV Editor
Indiewire
Michael Schneider is the Executive Editor of IndieWire, Editor-at-Large of Variety, and a contributor to Los Angeles public radio station KCRW, where he hosts Screengrab, a weekly segment about the TV industry, and contributes to The Business. At IndieWire, he manages the site's growing TV coverage and also hosts Turn...more
Speaking at: Keynote: Erik Barmack, Netflix
Rebecca Segal
SVP
Sky Entertainment & Networks
For over 14 years, Rebecca Segal has been with Sky Entertainment and Networks, based in Los Angeles. She works with the Acquisition teams and the Channel Heads in the UK, Germany and Italy identifying series and other programming – at all stages - for the entertainment channels including Sky One,...more
Speaking at: International Commissioners Roundtable
Ken Segna
SVP, Original Programming
Starz
Bio Coming Soon...
Speaking at: 30 Minutes With: Ken Segna, Starz
Jennifer Sherwood
SVP, Scripted Development
Fremantle
Jennnifer Sherwood serves as FremantleMedia North America’s (FMNA) Senior Vice President of Scripted Development. In this role, she is responsible for sourcing, developing and pitching original scripted television programming. In addition, she also identifies international programming to be successfully acquired and translated into the North American marketplace.
Sherwood is an esteemed...more
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
David Shore
Executive Producer, The Good Doctor
Shore Z Productions
Emmy Award-winning writer and producer David Shore has been creating television for more than 20 years. He currently serves as executive producer on the upcoming ABC drama The Good Doctor. His additional producer credits include House, Sneaky Pete, Battle Creek, Hack, Family Law, Beggars and Choosers, Law & Order and Traders. Shore has...more
Speaking at: Series Spotlight: The Good Doctor
Alon Shtruzman
Co-CEO
Keshet International
Alon Shtruzman, an executive producer, former FOX senior vice president and one of the founders of Israel’s multi-channel industry where he commissioned thousands of hours of programming, has led Keshet International (KI) since its launch in 2012.
Today, KI serves as a major worldwide creative and distribution force with offices worldwide;...more
Speaking at: It's a Small World After All
Zac Simmons
Partner and Agent, Television Literary
Paradigm Talent Agency
Bio Coming Soon...
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Agents
Philipp Steffens
CEO
RTL Television
Philipp Steffens began his career while still in film school as a Financing Consultant on the award-winning feature Goodbye Bafana (2005, directed by Bille August). He also spent time working for EURIMAGES and the MEDIA Program learning about European co-productions and funding models.
Steffens graduated from the internationally-acclaimed film school Filmakademie...more
Speaking at: International Commissioners Roundtable; Luncheon Roundtables
Adam Steinman
Production and Development
Warner Bros. International Television Production
Bio Coming Soon...
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
Lionel Uzan
Managing Director
Federation Entertainment
Lionel Uzan is the Managing Director of Federation Entertainment, a central position overseeing the studio’s full production and distribution activities for France, Europe and the US. Uzan was formerly acquisitions, productions and intl. distribution director at the SND – M6 Group, the production and distribution label of French broadcaster M6.
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Distributors
Jessica Watson
Vice President, Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships
Boat Rocker Media
Speaking at: Meet an Expert: Distributors
Ron West
Managing Partner
Thruline Entertainment
Ron West is a founder and principal in Beverly Hills-based management and production company, Thruline Entertainment. Thruline manages some of Hollywood’s most prominent actors and writers and has produced more than 150 hours of television and several feature films. Thruline acting clients include: Academy Award-winner Allison Janney; Michael Cera; Emmy...more
Speaking at: Getting to Season Two
Ian Whitehead
Vice-President, English Scripted Content
Incendo
A hands-on Producer and Executive Producer, Ian has produced close to 100 hours of scripted TV and is as comfortable on set as he is in the writers room or post house. Keen collaborator, team builder, and always story-focused, Ian has worked on award-winning episodic series, miniseries, TV movies and...more
Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables
David Wolstencroft
Writer/Showrunner
David is a multi-award-winning writer & producer best known as the creator of iconic BAFTA-winning BBC espionage drama SPOOKS (MI-5 in the US) which ran for 10 seasons on BBC One, and which has remained one of UK television’s most successful television exports around the world.
Most recently David was co-creator/showrunner...more
Speaking at: Roadshow: Writers working abroad
Rebekah Zabarsky
Marketing Director
Parrot Analytics
Bio Coming Soon...
Speaking at: Examining the three A's: Algorithms, analysis and audience
Marc Zicree
Writer/Director/Producer
Space Command Studios
Marc Scott Zicree has written and produced hundreds of hours of series TV, pilots and feature films for most of the major studios and networks, including Paramount, Universal, Disney, Sony/Columbia Tri-Star, MGM, Warners, Castle Rock, New Line, CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, WB, UPN, Showtime, PBS, Turner, USA Networks, Syfy, Discovery,...more
Speaking at: Going Indie: Return of the pilot
