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Monday, June 7
| 8:00am |
Delegate Lounge (8:00am - 11:59pm)*Included with a Premium pass Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace. Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 7 to 5:00pm ET Friday, June 11 (Market days) Info Booth/Help Chat Hours:
To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. |
| 10:00am |
WELCOME MIXER (10:00am - 11:00am)Kickstart Realscreen Live by effortlessly networking in the Delegate Lounge. Just pop in, find a table and strike up a conversation. Hop from table to table and exchange contact info with prospective partners or suppliers. Don’t be shy. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. |
| 11:00am |
Executive Insights: International Markets (11:00am - 12:00pm)*Included with a Premium pass Executive Insights is designed to give delegates access to executives in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment who will provide valuable knowledge about aspects of the business and give you the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. Seating at each table is limited to 7 delegates and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Here, you can connect with producers from international markets to learn what it is like to work as partners in their region and how to navigate their country's production landscape in a unique and intimate networking opportunity. To enter this session, follow these simple steps:
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| 12:00pm |
Entertainment 2025: Where the industry is headed and why (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by:  The pace of change is accelerating ever quicker, with mergers and acquisitions continuing unabated in overhauling the media landscape. It’s hard to keep up with the sweeping changes, and even harder, perhaps to figure out how to navigate them in a way that will benefit your business. Here, a range of experts from different disciplines within the media world will examine the changes that are unfolding with an eye towards how they will impact the screen content industry at large, how unscripted content will fare amidst the activity, and what could be on the way for the near future. Featuring:
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| 1:15pm |
30 Minutes With: Brad Abramson, A&E (1:15pm - 1:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
Speed Networking (1:15pm - 1:45pm)Sponsored by:  *Included with a Premium pass Join us in the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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| 2:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Joe Schneier, Discovery Channel (2:00pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by:  *Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Ryan Chanatry, Topic (2:00pm - 2:30pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
Speed Networking (2:45pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Join us in the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
Speed Pitching: American Public Television/Create TV, BET, CNN (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching: Corus Entertainment, TLC, Travel Channel & Paranormal on discovery+ (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching: Lifetime, ID & True Crime on discovery+, Magnolia Network (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching: MTV/VH1, Nat Geo WILD (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
WAIT LINE for Speed Pitching Sessions on Monday, June 7 (opens at 2:00pm ET)*Included with a Premium pass WAIT LINE for the Monday, June 7th Speed Pitching Sessions will open at 2:00pm ET (45 minutes before the session start time).
This WAIT LINE is for Realscreen Live Premium Passholders who:
The WAIT LINE will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be no wait list. |
| 4:00pm |
New normal, new workplace (4:00pm - 5:00pm)We might all be sick of the phrase, but the reality is that COVID-19 has impacted our lives in every way, including our work lives -- and a new way of working has had to emerge out of the disruption. But now that a return to the workplace is looming for many of us, and is underway for many as well, what can -- or should -- our work lives look like now? How can you ensure that your staff is protected and supported in what is still a challenging time, while keeping productivity high and retaining your competitive edge? Hear various strategies and approaches to making your workplace the best it can be under current circumstances. Featuring:
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| 5:00pm |
Networking Reception (5:00pm - 6:00pm)Grab your favourite beverage and some snacks and pop into the Delegate Lounge to enjoy some casual networking. Catch up with old pals and make some new ones. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. |
Tuesday, June 8
| 12:00am |
Delegate Lounge (12:00am - 11:59pm)*Included with a Premium pass Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace. Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 7 to 5:00pm ET Friday, June 11 (Market days) Info Booth/Help Chat Hours:
To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. |
| 11:00am |
Coffee With (Group 1) (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may select up to three (3) Coffee with hosts. Spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the host reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Coffee With (Group 2) (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may select up to three (3) Coffee with hosts. Spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the host reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Networking (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Join us in the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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| 12:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Charlie Parsons, National Geographic (12:00pm - 12:30pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Patty Suh, Food Network & Cooking Channel (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
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| 12:45pm |
30 Minutes With: Jenny Ramirez, TBS, TNT & truTV (12:45pm - 1:15pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
Jenny RamirezSenior Vice President, Entertainment Unscripted Alternative Programming, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming WarnerMedia 30 Minutes With: Nicole Silveira, Disney Branded Television (12:45pm - 1:15pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
Executive Insights: Meet the Distributors (12:45pm - 1:15pm)*Included with a Premium pass Executive Insights is designed to give delegates access to executives in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment who will provide valuable knowledge about aspects of the business and give you the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. Seating at each table is limited to 7 delegates and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Here, you can connect with some of the industry's top distributors to learn about their business and how they work with producers in a unique and intimate networking opportunity. To enter this session, follow these simple steps:
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| 1:30pm |
DIALOG presents: Finding the way forward in the workplace (1:30pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by:  Over the course of the past few years, our world has been rocked by various social and cultural movements that have shown us that, in many ways, the “old normal” isn’t something to aspire to. Diversity, equity and inclusion have become focal points for employees and employers alike, but depending on resources, change can be challenging. This session brings together human resources and management executives from within the unscripted/non-fiction screen content business to explore how you can make sure the members of your team feel seen and heard, and the tools you can use to find a way forward for everyone. Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
Speed Networking (2:45pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Join us in the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
Speed Pitching: A&E, CBC, Discovery Channel (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching: HGTV, WEtv, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching: MSNBC, VICE TV (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching: PBS, Reelzchannel, TBS/TNT/truTV (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
WAIT LINE for Speed Pitching Sessions on Tuesday, June 8 (opens at 2:00pm ET)*Included with a Premium pass WAIT LINE for the Tuesday, June 8th Speed Pitching Sessions will open at 2:00pm ET (45 minutes before the session start time).
This WAIT LINE is for Realscreen Live Premium Passholders who:
The WAIT LINE will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be no wait list.
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| 4:00pm |
Making an impact (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Sponsored by: Whether it’s hard-hitting documentary programming exposing injustice or unscripted series integrating difficult conversations into the story, producers, broadcasters and viewers have been gravitating towards content that doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. From tackling conservation in natural history programming -- once viewed as “preaching” -- to bringing discussions about discrimination front and center in reality programming, the “elephant in the room” is no longer being avoided, but often explored. In this session, executives will discuss how they approach balancing education and impact with entertainment. Featuring:
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Wednesday, June 9
| 12:00am |
Delegate Lounge (12:00am - 11:59pm)*Included with a Premium pass Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace. Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 7 to 5:00pm ET Friday, June 11 (Market days) Info Booth/Help Chat Hours:
To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. |
| 11:00am |
Coffee With (Group 1) (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may select up to three (3) Coffee with hosts. Spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the host reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Coffee With (Group 2) (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may select up to three (3) Coffee with hosts. Spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the host reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Betsy AyalaHead of Content, Food Network, Interim Head of Content, HGTV HGTV, DIY Network & Great American Country 
Speed Networking (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Join us in the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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| 12:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Lauren Anderson & Ryan Pirozzi, IMDb TV (12:00pm - 12:30pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
Lauren AndersonHead, Brand & Content Innovation, Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios, and Amazon Freevee IMDb TV 
30 Minutes With: Max Micallef, HISTORY (12:00pm - 12:30pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
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| 12:45pm |
30 Minutes With: David Stefanou, WEtv (12:45pm - 1:15pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Jon Adler, CNN (12:45pm - 1:15pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
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| 1:30pm |
Amping Up Unscripted - Streamers Showcase (1:30pm - 2:30pm)The streaming landscape is changing rapidly, with an expanding range of services vying for audiences through unique, niche approaches to their content offerings. And many of them see unscripted and non-fiction as integral to their content strategies. Here, you’ll hear from new SVOD and AVOD services looking to “amp up” their commissions and acquisitions in the genre and learn more about such strategies, and their programming wishlists. Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
Speed Networking (2:45pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Join us in the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
Speed Pitching: CNBC, Food Network & Cooking Channel, Game Show Network (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching: HBO Max, Motor Trend Network, National Geographic (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with your a pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching: History, Nickelodeon, Science Channel (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching: MTV International, YouTube (2:45pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass Programming execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Get coveted face time with top executives who have the power to greenlight your project. You may select up to two (2) Speed Pitching hosts, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
WAIT LINE for Speed Pitching Sessions on Wednesday, June 9 (opens at 2:00pm ET)*Included with a Premium pass WAIT LINE for the Wednesday, June 9th Speed Pitching Sessions will open at 2:00pm ET (45 minutes before the session start time).
This WAIT LINE is for Realscreen Live Premium Passholders who:
The WAIT LINE will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be no wait list.
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| 4:00pm |
Fireside Chat: Tina Perry, OWN (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Sponsored by:  In this special conversation, the president of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Tina Perry will discuss her distinguished career to date, her ambitions for the Discovery-owned network, and her thoughts on the unscripted programming that resonates most with the OWN audience. Featuring:
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Thursday, June 10
| 12:00am |
Delegate Lounge (12:00am - 11:59pm)*Included with a Premium pass Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace. Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 7 to 5:00pm ET Friday, June 11 (Market days) Info Booth/Help Chat Hours:
To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. |
| 11:00am |
30 Minutes With: Jennifer Vaux, Roku (11:00am - 11:30am)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
Speed Networking (11:00am - 12:00pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Join us in the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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| 12:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Jason Sarlanis, TLC (12:00pm - 12:30pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Nicole Vogel, Lifetime (12:00pm - 12:30pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
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| 12:45pm |
30 Minutes With: Haley Kaufman, FOX (12:45pm - 1:15pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Nicole Emanuele, YouTube Originals (12:45pm - 1:15pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
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| 1:30pm |
NFTs, IP & U (1:30pm - 2:30pm)No doubt, you have seen and heard much about a technological innovation called the NFT (non-fungible token). And perhaps, like many of us, you have no idea what all the fuss is about, and how it can be relevant to you as a content creator or producer. This session brings together execs from inside the screen content business and those on the cutting edge of cryptocurrency to reveal why anyone in the business of creating and distributing IP should be looking to NFTs not only as a potential revenue stream and funding source, but just maybe, as the future of distribution itself. Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
Coffee With (Group 1) (2:45pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may select up to three (3) Coffee with hosts. Spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the host reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Coffee With (Group 2) (2:45pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Coffee with is a chance for producers to meet in small groups with commissioning execs, to learn a little more about programming needs of broadcasters. These are NOT pitch sessions — just a fantastic networking opportunity. Don’t forget your beverage! *Advance sign-up is required. You may select up to three (3) Coffee with hosts. Spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the host reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Speed Networking (2:45pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Join us in the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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| 4:00pm |
The talent test: Why and when you should attach talent to your show (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Attaching big names to projects has been a major trend in the unscripted business for several years, but with the current slowdown in scripted production, sports and live music, the floodgates have opened even wider, and a bigger pool of A-listers is moving aggressively into the space. But attaching talent to your programming still needs to be approached with caution. In this comprehensive session, you’ll find out why and how the boom in “A-listed unscripted” is taking shape now, and what the potential pitfalls and pluses are in the process, from dealing with buyers to negotiating deals. Featuring:
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Friday, June 11
| 12:00am |
Delegate Lounge (12:00am - 5:00pm)*Included with a Premium pass Take a seat in the Delegate Lounge and connect with delegates face-to-face in a virtual setting. Here, you can also visit our Info Booth/Help Desk if you require any assistance navigating the Marketplace. Delegate Lounge Hours: Open 24 hours/day, from 8:00am ET Monday, June 7 to 5:00pm ET Friday, June 11 (Market days) Info Booth/Help Chat Hours:
To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. |
| 11:00am |
Trendwatch: Unscripted’s Family-friendly Face (11:00am - 12:00pm)As we have all become accustomed to both more time viewing content and more time watching with our families, it makes sense that family-friendly fare is all the rage at present. And with the success of such programming, particularly in the unscripted space, it’s likely to stay that way for the near future. Here, you’ll hear from producers and broadcasters about how and what they’re developing and programming in the space, and what styles of formats are in demand. Featuring:
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| 12:00pm |
Keynote Conversation: Rob Wade, Fox Entertainment (12:00pm - 1:00pm)Sponsored by:  In this keynote conversation, Rob Wade will discuss Fox’s unscripted successes to date and the unscripted programming highlights on the way for Fox, as well as his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing producers and programmers in the unscripted genre as the industry continues to evolve. Featuring:
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Executive Insights: Genre Experts (1:15pm - 2:15pm)*Included with a Premium pass Executive Insights is designed to give delegates access to executives in unscripted and non-fiction entertainment who will provide valuable knowledge about aspects of the business and give you the opportunity to ask questions that will help guide you in your career. Seating at each table is limited to 7 delegates and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Here, you can connect with producers who will discuss the latest content and trends in their genre of expertise, all in a unique and intimate networking opportunity. To enter this session, follow these simple steps:
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Donald AlbrightCo-Founder Tenderfoot TV Podcast to Broadcast to...Podcast? Join Tenderfoot TV's Donald Albright as he discusses how true crime audio storytelling is being used as a supplemental marketing tool to engage audiences.
Hayley BabcockFounder and CEO Hayley Babcock Media Consulting Join formats expert and FRAPA board member Hayley Babcock as she helps you navigate adapting formats for different territories and how to protect your IP
Jim CaseyPresident Painless Productions Join this paranormal expert as he divulges the key ingredients to creating long-lasting breakthrough programming in the space and discusses the future of the genre.
Wes DeningHead of Global Formats Eureka Join the Executive Producer of award winning competition series including Holey Moley (ABC), Full Bloom (HBO Max) and Dating Around (Netflix) as he shares insights for developing and producing competition formats that are distinctive, original and will break through with US platforms and networks.
Danielle GervaisEVP, Casting & Talent ITV America Join multi Emmy Award-winning casting executive Danielle Gervais (Queer Eye, Love Island) for a discussion on the fundamentals of putting together a dynamic unscripted cast – from celebrity attachments to mining new undiscovered talent and personalities.
Shari ScorcaSVP, Head of Unscripted Content Stage 13 (Warner Bros./Warner Bros. Television Group) Join the Executive Producer of the award-winning, unscripted Asian food/travel/lifestyle franchise "Family Style", as she leads a conversation on how Talent, stories and culture connect with today’s audiences.
Jonathan SkogmoCEO Jukin Media Join the Founder and CEO of Jukin Media as he discusses the process of producing short form content, how to leverage compelling UGC videos, and why the future of entertainment is user-generated.
Patrick WeilandPresident Intuitive Content Join this food programming expert as he shares his insights for developing and producing impactful and entertaining stories all through the lens of food.
Pitching Partners: All3Media International, Group Nine Studios (1:15pm - 2:15pm)*Included with a Premium pass Production company development execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Similar to our Speed Pitching sessions, this is your chance to pitch to production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships. You may submit for one (1) Pitching Partners host, which will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Pitching Partners: Asylum Entertainment, ITV Entertainment, Pilgrim Media Group (1:15pm - 2:15pm)*Included with a Premium pass Production company development execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Similar to our Speed Pitching sessions, this is your chance to pitch to production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships. You may submit for one (1) Pitching Partners host, which will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Pitching Partners: Blue Ant Studios, Sony Pictures Television, Warner Bros. Intl TV Production (1:15pm - 2:15pm)*Included with a Premium pass Production company development execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Similar to our Speed Pitching sessions, this is your chance to pitch to production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships. You may submit for one (1) Pitching Partners host, which will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Pitching Partners: Daisybeck Studios, Fremantle, Jupiter Entertainment (1:15pm - 2:15pm)*Included with a Premium pass Production company development execs will be taking one-on-one, five-minute pitches! Similar to our Speed Pitching sessions, this is your chance to pitch to production companies and studios who are looking for great ideas and partnerships. You may submit for one (1) Pitching Partners host, which will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until the session reaches capacity. Information on how to sign up will be emailed to registered delegates prior to the opening date. Session selection opens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET Featuring:
Paul SteadEVP, Unscripted Television - UK, eOne & Managing Director, Daisybeck Daisybeck Studios and EVP, eOne Unscripted TV UK WAIT LINE for Pitching Partners Sessions on Friday, June 11 (opens at 12:30pm ET)*Included with a Premium pass WAIT LINE for the Friday, June 11th Pitching Partners Sessions will open at 12:30pm ET (45 minutes before the session start time).
This WAIT LINE is for Realscreen Live Premium Passholders who:
The WAIT LINE will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be no wait list.
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| 2:30pm |
30 Minutes With: Lizzie Fox & Rebecca Quinn, HBO Max (2:30pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Todd Lichten, Facebook Watch (2:30pm - 3:00pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
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30 Minutes With: Adam Lewinson, Tubi (3:15pm - 3:45pm)*Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Loren Ruch, HGTV (3:15pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass These live, interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. The opportunity to submit questions to the commissioners will be available during the session. Featuring:
Speed Networking (3:15pm - 3:45pm)Sponsored by: *Included with a Premium pass Join us in the Delegate Lounge to be matched with attendees for four-minute speed meetings! These networking sessions are designed for you to meet many like-minded potential partners in a short time period. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
Alternatively, you can access the Delegate Lounge from your realXchange Event Home page. To participate in Speed Networking:
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Opportunity in unprecedented times: Where do we go from here? (4:00pm - 5:00pm)The non-fiction and unscripted production community, like every part of the screen content industry, has weathered unfathomable disruption over the course of the past year, and that disruption will potentially have a permanent impact on how your business, and the industry in general moves forward. What is the “new normal” of producing content going to look like from here on in? Who’s paying for it? How are these changes impacting the buying and selling of programming? This can’t-miss closing session brings together executives from various sectors to identify the key disruptors causing the waves of change, and the ways to ride them to success. Featuring:
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