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The Realscreen Summit is the most important non-fiction film & television industry event. Now in its 11th year, this highly anticipated, annual event is dedicated to the development of business and creative opportunities for those in non-fiction and factual programming and content creation. In partnership with realscreen magazine, the ongoing mandate is to identify the best new ideas, recognize top industry talent, offer the forum for discussion and debate, explore issues and uncover trends and ultimately create an international network of connected individuals leading to business growth and career development.
Mark Your Calendars!
Please note the following kick-off dates for sign-up sessions. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be registered to sign-up so don't delay.
| 30 Minutes With... |
Tuesday, November 25th |
| Workshops |
Thursday, December 4th |
| Speed Networking |
Thursday, January 8th |
| Footage Dating |
Tuesday, January 13th |
| Speed Pitching |
Thursday, January 15th |
Keynote Speaker Announced for Monday February 2nd.
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Since December 1999, David Haslingden has led the way at National Geographic Channels International as CEO. His remit expanded in 2001, when he assumed a similar role at Fox International Channels, and again in 2007 as he took on National Geographic Channel US. Mr. Haslingden now oversees NGC US and all NGCI channels in the US, Europe, Asia, India, Australia, the Middle East, Canada, Latin America and Africa – more than 270 million homes in 167 countries, in 34 languages. As CEO of NGCI, NGC US and FIC, he aims to further integrate network operations and leverage global resources to maximize performance, and continue to grow the brand on all fronts.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear David Haslingden speak.
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 David Haslingden Chief Executive Officer, National Geographic Channels International & National Geographic Channel US Chief Executive Officer, Fox International Channels
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David Zaslav to share his vision for the broadcast industry
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David Zaslav, President & CEO, Discovery Communications will be providing a keynote address on Tuesday, February 3. Mr. Zaslav will share his vision and outlook for Discovery, its 100 Global networks, and the television industry in general. What do broadcasters need to do to adapt to the way audiences are consuming media, and how does that affect the producers of programming for cable and network channels alike? As media consumption fragments, what are the opportunities for broadcasters and producers? Click here for more http://www.realscreensummit.com/2009/speakers.html?a=611965 |
| David Zaslav, President & CEO Discovery Communications |
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Industry Heavyweights Chair Realscreen Summit
John Ford, President and General Manager of Discovery Channel and Ann Julienne, currently on sabbatical from France 5 where she was Head of Acquisitions and International Coproductions, are co-chairing the 2009 Summit. They’ve assembled an all-star advisory board which includes Nancy Dubuc, EVP and General Manager, History, Sayumi Horie, Senior Producer, International Co-Productions at NHK, Michael Hoff, President and Executive Producer, Michael Hoff Productions , Uwe Kersken, CEO/Managing Director, Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion GmbH and Alex Graham, Chief Executive of Wall to Wall. With their exceptional experience and understanding of the business of non-fiction production and programming, the content of the eleventh annual Realscreen Summit is poised to inspire, provoke and stimulate all attendees
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