Delegate Information Pack 2016

Delegation Information Pack Kidscreen Summit Miami 8-11 February 2016

Organised by:

www.gov.uk/ukti Welcome to the Official UK delegation to Kidscreen 2016 2

We are a party of approximately 70, representing various sectors in the children’s content industries and media service providers.

Company information At the InterContinental Miami Full details for all the delegation participants and their contact There are 10 tables in the UK zone situated in the At not-so busy times we find that a flexible approach information are available on the UK@Kidscreen website: Delegates’ Lounge in the Grand Ballroom of the is best. You might turn up to find that someone has http://www.thechildrensmediaconference.com/events/ InterContinental Miami where the Summit takes temporarily “parked” on your table. Simply ask them ukkidscreen-2016/ place. The tables have UKTI and UK@Kidscreen to move and they’ll understand. branding so they are easily identifiable, and a video UK@Kidscreen brochure loop of your content will be playing on a large Please do not invite delegates who are not members monitor. The zone is on the left of the Ballroom, of the UK@Kidscreen delegation to use them 650 copies of the official roughly opposite the designated ‘Meeting Point A’. independently of meetings with you. The tables are UK@Kidscreen brochure have © 1973 Films 2016 your benefit, not theirs. been printed. The UK@Kidscreen Six tables are bookable by delegation members, © The Rastamouse Company brochure carries all information using the online booking system. There is free WiFi in the public areas of the hotel, on the companies available at including the delegates’ Lounge, and there is the time of going to press. A further two tables, sponsored by Tech North, are for a power supply under each table for laptop or Scream Street ©2015 Coolabi Productions Limited.

Shane the Chef ©2016 Hoho Entertainment Limited Just Anim8 Awesome UK@Kidscreen delegation organised by: the use of northern based companies, via the online phone charging. Copies of the brochure will also be booking system. available in the UK meeting zone. www.gov.uk/ukti Either Sarah or Greg will be at the tables at most The other two UK tables have been booked by times of the day. They can also be contacted at any individual companies. time using their mobile numbers or by email.

The online table booking system will be closed at midnight on Friday 5th February, and printed booking sheets will then be available at the venue. It will be possible to add revisions and additions manually at Kidscreen.

The reserve system allows us to use the tables efficiently at busy times. If you don’t turn up to use your table within 5 minutes we’ll let it go to the reserve person. Sometimes people have smaller meetings and are happy to share a table meaning #UKKidscreen that the ‘reserve’ person can find a space. Contacts 3

Delegation Organisers UKTI Miami Greg Childs Mauritz Plenby is the UKTI representative in the British Consulate in Miami. Tel: +44 (0) 7714 708986 Email: [email protected] Mauritz G. Plenby UK Trade & Investment Sarah Baynes Vice-Consul - Technology, Creative & Digital Media Tel: +44 (0)7768 152397 British Consulate Miami Email: [email protected] 1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2800, Miami, FL 33131 Greg’s email is also listed on the website and in the brochure as the delegation contact Tel: (305) 400 6862 in Miami. Greg and Sarah will pass on to you any contacts that come to them via any Mob: (914) 924 2676 of these sources. There will also be a “message board” in the UK area. Email: [email protected]

Sarah and Greg are staying at The InterContinental. UKTI New York Nikki Diaz from UKTI New York will be available during the Kidscreen Summit and the UKTI London UK@Kidscreen reception for advice on UKTI services in the US. John Durkan from UKTI will be available for advice and information during Kidscreen. Nikki Diaz John Durkan Vice-Consul, Creative & Digital Media UK Trade & Investment British Consulate-General Sector Manager, Creative Industries 845 Third Avenue, 9th Floor 1 Victoria Street New York, NY 10022 London SW1H 0ET Tel: (212) 745 0433 Tel: + 44 (0)20 7215 4959 Mob: (917) 226 5499 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Timetable of UK@Kidscreen Events 4

Sunday 7 February

4pm-8pm Kidscreen Summit Registration Desk open for early badge pickup InterContinental Miami, 2nd Floor, Registration Desk

4.30pm Guided tour of the event space (organised by Kidscreen) InterContinental Miami, 2nd Floor, Registration Desk

6.30-8.30pm UK@Kidscreen welcome drinks. Building: Vizcayne Come and watch the start of the Superbowl with your fellow UK delegates. Drinks and some nibbles – free drink 244 Biscayne Blvd until the bar tab runs out. A big thank you to our friends at UKTI Miami and UKTI New York for supporting this 8 Floor (spa area) event and special thanks to Bigmouth Audio for sponsoring the first drink. Miami, FL 33132 Non-delegation guests are welcome, but please restrict to one invitation per person as capacity is limited. * 5 mins walk from InterContinental Hotel

Monday 8 February

8.30am Guided tour of the event space (organised by Kidscreen) InterContinental Miami, 2nd Floor, Registration Desk

8.30-9am UK@Kidscreen Breakfast Briefing 1 InterContinental Miami, Bob Higgins, EVP Production Kid’s & Family Entertainment, FremantleMedia (New York) Chopin Ballroom Bob will kickstart UK@Kidscreen’s Day 1, inspiring us with his ability to deliver winners and navigate successful (Look out for the UK flags) projects that not only connect with kids, but get the attention of the commissioners. He will talk about what he Breakfast provided believes the decision makers are wanting to hear and see at Kidscreen this year; his thoughts on what is working in the new landscape as well as touching on how best to build successful relationships for positive dialogue with the people that matter.

6.30-8.30pm Networking Reception MAGIC UK@Kidscreen Reception (by invitation only). Miami Dade College Hosted by MAGIC 315 N.E. 2nd Ave Supported by UKTI Miami, FL 33132 * 10 minutes walk from InterContinental Hotel

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Tuesday 9 February

8.30-9am UK@Kidscreen Breakfast Briefing 2 InterContinental Miami, Gregory Dray, Head of Kids and Learning, YouTube - EMEA Chopin Ballroom The Revolution is happening - now. Greg will share his view of the future, how new platforms are revolutionising (Look out for the UK flags) the landscape now and over the next few years. He will discuss how UK production talent can be part of the global Breakfast provided movement and what is trending.

Wednesday 10th February

8-9.30am Special Invitation Breakfast for the UK delegation Café Bastille Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) invite UK@Kidscreen, as their 2016 delegation of choice, to 248 SE 1st Street meet kids’ content leaders from Ontario. It’s a structured networking event to build relationships with potential Miami FL 33131 partners through brief introductory meetings during breakfast. Some key producers in animation and live action, Short walking distance from the and Canadian broadcasters will be attending. InterContinental Hotel The featured speaker will be Beth Stevenson, Founder/ Producer, Brain Power Studio * see map below

Thursday 11th February

8.30-9am UK@Kidscreen Breakfast Briefing 4 InterContinental Miami Sebastian Debertin, Head of Fiction, Acquisitions & Co-Productions, KiKA - Der Kinderkanal of ARD & ZDF Chopin Ballroom A Broadcaster’s View Breakfast provided UK@Kidscreen welcomes Sebastian to offer not only a broadcaster’s perspective, but share his knowledge of how international co-productions work best and how he sees them working in the changing landscape. Sebastian’s background is second to none, having dealt with many different scenarios and partners both editorially and commercially. He will offer invaluable insight on the global stage as well as a glimpse into how the UK could work in the German market place.

Kidscreen Summit provides breakfast and lunch from Monday to Thursday in the Biscayne and Chopin Ballrooms. Last year they were very popular, so don’t leave it too late to join in. Breakfast Briefing – Biographies 6

Sebastian Debertin Gregory Dray Head of Fiction, Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Head of Kids and Learning; YouTube - EMEA KiKA - Der Kinderkanal of ARD & ZDF

Sebastian Debertin helped create and launch German children’s channel KiKA in November Based in London, Gregory Dray is YouTube’s Head of Kids and Learning in Europe, the 1996. As Head of Fiction, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, a position he has held for more Middle East and Africa (EMEA), running business development efforts in these content than 19 years, Sebastian oversees all international acquisitions, productions and co- areas for the platform in the region. Greg joined Google/ YouTube in January 2012 as productions. Sebastian has won several national and international awards, including an Head of Original Programming in EMEA, before launching the News and Kids/ Learning Emmy. When it comes to acquisitions and co-productions, he looks for all genres of content verticals for YouTube in the region. Prior to joining YouTube, Greg was in charge of programming from international sources. Furthermore, he is responsible for program international digital media for Lagardere Active, the media division of Lagardere Group. development, contract negotiations with national and international partners, relationship Previously, he was VP of Global Marketing for Dailymotion, a leading video platform, and management with KiKA’s international production and distribution partners, supervision worked for 8 years at Time Warner, principally for the Turner Broadcasting and Time Inc. of productions, co-productions and dubbing projects, and securing third-party funding. In divisions in sales and business development roles in New York, Paris and London. Greg his role as Deputy Managing and Programming Director, Sebastian is responsible for obtained an MA in International Affairs from Sciences Po Paris and an MS in Business international business affairs and development on behalf of the channel. He is sharing his Administration from the Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP). He also studied at experience and expertise at various Universities and Media Academies, for e.g. The the Stanford University Graduate School of Business in California. Television Business School, The German Academy for Children’s Media and others. Breakfast Briefing – Biographies 7

Bob Higgins Beth Stevenson EVP Production Kids & Family Entertainment FremantleMedia (New York) Founder/ Producer, Brain Power Studio Inc.

A long time champion of children’s programming, Higgins is Executive Vice President of Beth Stevenson, Founder and President of Brain Power Studio, is an Executive Producer FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment. Higgins oversees the creative direction for specializing in Children’s and Family entertainment. Brain Power Studio produces and FME’s kid’s business, as well as manages content, including acquisitions, development and distributes both live action, animation and interactive content. Beth has served as sales of TV and digital programming. Current programming includes ‘Max Steel’, Producer and Executive Producer on over 35 series and 4 movies. Many of which were ‘Monsuno’, ‘Tree Fu Tom’, ‘The Aquabats Supershow!’ and the hit sci-fi adventure, ‘Wizards international co-productions. Development is her first love and she likes playing in Vs Aliens’. projects where new technology lifts artistic heights.

Before FremantleMedia, Higgins served as Chief Creative Officer at W!LDBRAIN where he Recent credits include: ‘Julius Jr.’ (Saban Brands/Nick jr), ‘Fuzzy Tales’ (Disney Jr./ was overseer to the company’s television and feature film development and production, CBC), ‘Monkey in the Middl’e (Marvista Entertainment) ‘My Dad is Scrooge’ (Marvista including developing and executive producing the Emmy nominated, ‘The Ricky Gervais Entertainment) ‘Gastroblast ‘(TVO), and ‘Forest Fairies’ (BPR). Show’ on HBO.

Before joining W!LDBRAIN, Higgins was Senior Vice President, Programming and Development for Cartoon Network’s kids businesses from 2003 through 2007, where he managed Cartoon Network’s development, production, acquisition and programming departments and oversaw new original animated series, shorts, Cartoon Network features and specials. Among the many accomplishments during his tenure with the network, Higgins oversaw the development, production and launch of a number of hit series, including ‘Chowder’, ‘Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends’, ‘My Gym Partner’s A Monkey’, ‘Ben 10’ and ‘Camp Lazlo’.

Prior to Cartoon Network, Higgins was the Senior Vice President and Executive Producer for Classic Media, Inc. in New York City, where he executive produced the feature film, ‘Underdog’. Prior to his role at Classic Media, Inc., Higgins served as Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs for Sony Pictures Family Entertainment (SPFE), Vice President of Creative Affairs at Columbia TriStar Television Children’s Programming and acted as Director of Development at Nelvana Communications. Venues 8

Venue directions from InterContinental Miami Sunday 7th Get-together 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131 The Get-together is located at: Phone: +1-305-577-1000 Vizcayne Fax: +1-305-577-0384 244 Biscayne Blvd, 8 Floor (spa area), Miami, FL 33132 Web: www.icmiamihotel.com * 5 minutes walk from InterContinental

Venue directions from InterContintental to Vizcayne From InterContinental hotel lobby facing the drive way, take a left to the first street called Biscayne Boulevard. Take an immediate right and walk Biscayne Boulevard (north) for five minutes. While walking, a park will be on your right. Cross the street by taking a left at the traffic light when you arrive at NE 3rd street. You will see an eatery in front of you called Smoothie King. Next to the eatery on the left hand side is your destination: Vizcayne. Walk up the stairs and announce yourself at the security desk. Take the elevator to the 8th floor. There will be signs to the spa area. Venues 9

Monday 8th Reception Wednesday 10th Ontario Breakfast

The Reception is located at: The Breakfast is located at: MAGIC Café Bastille Miami Dade College, 315 N.E. 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132 248 SE 1st Street * 10 minutes walk from InterContinental Hotel Miami FL 33131

Venue directions from InterContinental to MAGIC From InterContinental hotel lobby facing the drive way, take a left to the first street which is called Biscayne Boulevard. Take an immediate right and walk Biscayne Boulevard (north) for five minutes. While walking, a park will be on your right. Cross the street by taking a left at the traffic light when you come to NE 3rd street. You will see an eatery in front of you called Smoothie King. Continue straight on NE 3rd street passing the eatery on your left. At the next traffic light you will come to NE 2nd Ave, take a right and walk alongside the building. Your destination will be 300 meters on your right. Hints and Tips 10 Thanks to Mauritz Plenby from the British Consulate in Miami for his guide to Miami, hints and tips.

Quick Guide to Miami Neighbourhoods

AREA DESCRIPTION MINUTES FROM MODE INTERCONTINENTAL

Downtown / Downtown is relatively small and the nucleus, modern part is within 15 minutes walking distance from 0 --- InterContinental InterContinental. The well-known hotel Epic with its infamous restaurant Zuma is only a few minutes away.

Downtown / Bayside Next to InterContinental is a sizable park where various music, sports and food venues take place year round. At the 5 walk end of the park is Bayside with cute shops (30+) and sea-side restaurants, including Hard Rock Café.

Brickell With only 8 blocks it is still one of the largest (in numbers) financial districts in the US. Office towers, hotels like The 10 walk Four Seasons and apartments began replacing the historic mansions in the 70s. Several good restaurants like Morton’s Steak House reside here.

Brickell Village Right next to the business district, is the Village which has become a very popular downtown destination, bringing new 15 walk stores and a large number of bars like Blue Martini as well as restaurants such as Draku Sushi.

Brickell Key You can see this man-made island from the InterContinental and is only separated by the Miami River. You can walk 15 walk around the whole island which takes 35 minutes and the $500 dollar a night Mandarin Hotel is located here. The hotel has one of the best sushi in Miami. And it is pool-side.

Coconut Grove Just south of Miami’s financial district is The Grove with its many restaurants, open air cafes and open-air malls as well 15 drive as street shops and boutiques on Grand Street. The best Indian restaurant in Miami – Bombay Darbar – is located here.

Miami Beach/ ‘Miami Vice’ helped make the area known as South Beach popular and Miami Beach, particularly Ocean Drive of what is 20 drive South Beach now the Art Deco District, was also featured prominently in the 1983 feature film ‘Scarface’. Apart from beaches, clubs and hotels, there is a nationally known spot for outdoor dining, bicycling, rollerblading and shopping known as Lincoln Road. It also features galleries of known designers, artists and photographers such as the friend of The British Royals - Romero Britto. Hints and Tips 11

Breakfast Brickell (NB breakfast is provided in your Kidscreen Summit ticket) PM Fish & Steak – Perfect Argentinian with awesome tuna tartar & empanadas. The Black cod is unforgettable, excellent wine selection, chic; reasonably priced; One of the Starbucks at the InterContinental Hotel. http://www.starbucks.com best places in Miami, pretty garden seating al fresco available. Au Bon Pain; Across from the InterContinental Hotel. 200 S Biscayne Blvd. http://www.pmrestaurantes.com/en http://aubonpain.com Capital Grille – classical steak house; upscale. https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/ Lunch Morton’s – classical steak house; upscale; feels like you are in New York City. (NB Lunch is provided in your Kidscreen Summit ticket) http://www.mortons.com/miami Bayside – see link for multiple restaurants. http://www.baysidemarketplace.com/ Novecento Restaurant – Fun & reasonable Argentinian restaurant; great atmosphere. http://www.novecento.com/ Or see dinner locations below. Brickell Village Dinner Perricones – Just perfect Italian; friendly service, reasonably priced. Downtown http://perricones.com Ceviche 105 – cool & fun spot; excellent Peruvian and delicious dishes from Dolores but you Can Call me Lolita – Upstairs is a fun spot outside downstairs is nice; South America; everybody in Miami seems to know this place, reasonable priced. the food is so-so; spot for people watching; reasonably priced; everybody in Miami comes http://www.ceviche105.com/ here at least once. http://doloreslolita.com/about-us.html Casa Blanca – Hidden away on the Miami River; Absolutely the best fish in town. Burger & Beer Joint – Best burgers in Miami; Awesome ales; reasonably priced. All walks of life come here. Fun & reasonable. Cab ride of 5 minutes from the http://www.bnbjoint.com InterContinental is a must as it is “on the other side of town.” Rosa Mexicana – Solid, fun Mexican; reasonably priced. http://www.bing.com/local?lid=YN187x3692154&id=YN187x3692154&q=Casablanca+Sea http://www.rosamexicano.com/Locations/MiamiFL/tabid/101/Default.aspx food+Bar+%26+Grill+Miami+FL South Beach Il Gabbiano – very nice, upscale, expensive & river views; next to the InterContinental. Fogo de Chao – Superb Brazilian Steak & Salads; Classy; flat fee $48.50 http://ilgabbianomia.com for all you can eat. http://www.fogodechao.com/index.php?id=172 Wolfang’s – upscale but not overly pricey; river views; next to the InterContinental. Porfirios – South Beach style Mexican; Contemporary, awesome dishes you never http://wolfgangssteakhouse.net/miami thought were Mexican; You will never forget this place. Outdoor seating available. Bistro Moderne – upscale, modernist, expensive; fabulous food. http://www.porfiriosrestaurant.com/eng/index.php http://www.dbbistro.com/miami Prime Italian – Absolutely the best, cool place for Italian. Chic. Outdoor seating Zuma – expensive; considered “the in place” in Miami; seating by the water available. available. The best dessert in Miami: Apple Crostada. Reasonably priced. Known for http://www.zumarestaurant.com/zuma-landing/miami/en/welcome people watching. http://mylesrestaurantgroup.com/?page_id=164 Kong River House – On Lincoln Road. An unforgettable journey in the Thai-Cambodian- Vietnamese kitchen. Chic. Prices slightly above average. http://www.khongriver.com South Beach Ocean Drive – 20 minutes cab drive from InterContinental Hotel. Myriad of restaurants line the street. Hints and Tips 12

Nightlife Shopping Epic Hotel. 5 minutes from InterContinental Hotel. Lilt Lounge & Bar. LILT offers lively Bayside – 5 minute walk from InterContinental Hotel. See link for multiple shops. musical acts and solo performances. http://www.epichotel.com/miami-lounge/lilt.html http://www.baysidemarketplace.com Epic Hotel. 5 minutes from InterContinental Hotel. Also area 31on the 16th floor has Mary Brickell Village – 15 minute walk from InterContinental Hotel. outdoor seating, bar and restaurant. Fabulous views. See link for multiple shops. http://www.marybrickellvillage.com http://www.epichotel.com/miami-restaurant/area-31.html Miami Beach / Lincoln Road – 20 minutes cab ride from InterContinental Hotel. See link Dolores but you Can Call me Lolita – 15 minute walk from InterContinental Hotel. for multiple shops. http://lincolnroadmall.com/shopping Upstairs is a fun spot with outside bar. First floor has a spot for people watching and music. http://doloreslolita.com/about-us.html Things to see Segafredo - 15 minute walk from InterContinental Hotel. Has lounge feeling with outdoor Bayside - 5 minute walk from InterContinental Hotel. Fun shopping, boats and bars. & indoor seating. American Airline Stadium – 10 minute walk from InterContinental Hotel. Next door to Segafredo is Spazio Night Club in Brickell Village. Cool structure & Miami Heat plays here. http://www.spazionightclub.com Museum Park & Perez Art Museum Miami – 10 minute walk from Intercontinental Hotel. By the water, sophisticated, serene and just pretty. You will never think the same Getting Around of Miami again. Walking or Cab Brickell Key – 15 minute walk from the InterContinental Hotel. Great views of the bay Free trolleys in Downtown/ Brickell / Coral Gables. and friendly walking-trail around the man-made island. http://www.miamigov.com/trolley Epic Hotel - 5 minutes from InterContinental Hotel. The 16th floor has outdoor seating. Free metro mover Fabulous views. http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/movertracker_results.asp?station_selected=BLK South Beach Ocean Drive – 20 minutes cab drive from InterContinental Hotel. Airport Advice Restaurants, beach and people watching. Avoid the unlicensed cabs. Take taxi from the official taxi-stands. It should be just above $20 to InterContinental Hotel / Downtown. Uber also works. Shuttles are also an option for about $10 to downtown Miami hotels. http://www.miami-airport.com/hotel_shuttles.asp Metro rail is available to the Miami Business District for less than $5. Hints and Tips 13

Recommended by Andy Bates International chef and BBC Food and Drink contributor Andy Bates has been chatting about the culinary delights of Miami to Sarah Baynes… Once again, friend of the UK delegation, up and coming TV chef, Andy Bates has given us some top Miami tips. He is from London, while his wife and in-laws are from Miami. He has spent a lot of time visiting and will be starting up a restaurant in Miami after winning a competition for a year’s free business space! I asked what he suggested we try while in Miami and he has given us a list of must-eats, together with his suggestions for where you might want to spend a night out. Keep us posted on any others and if you get to try these out, please do post in the Facebook group. 1. Cuban Sandwich from El palacio de los jugos - www.elpalaciodelosjugos.com/ 2. Dumplings from Pubbelly - http://www.pubbellyboys.com/miami/pubbelly/ 3. Shrimp & grits from Blue Collar - www.bluecollarmiami.com/ 4. Chicken livers & Hummus from Etzel Itzik Deli - www.etzelitzik.com/ 5. Cream cheese cookies from True Loaf bakery - https://www.facebook.com/pages/True- Loaf/429136877214548 6. Fish & chips from The Avenue - https://www.facebook.com/The-Avenue-Restaurant- Lounge-455216824621843/ If you want the scoop on Andy’s new enterprise take a look here http://www.miaminewtimes. com/restaurants/british-style-diner-the-avenue-wins-free-miami-restaurant-space-for-a- year-8063373. I’m sure it will be one to watch. Pubbelly Brunch. Photography by Juan Fernando Ayora.