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F What Men Want Your Diversity meetings S The Walking The Filmhouse The Pentland Patrick Moran The Moorfoot/Kilsyth MK Comes Alive But Where’s the Questions Russell T Davies Wednesday 15:30-16:30 Wednesday 13:45-14:45 The Fintry Peter White Gamechangers: Controller: Adam S Meet the 15:30-17:30 Dead: Alex Farber Thursday 15:00-16:00 Shane Smith 11:00-11:30 Cash? Answered! 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Dear Delegates broadcaster, including all the major channel controllers. In This year’s festival has a strong focus on the future – in addition, we also have almost 80 commissioners and talent particular the challenge of retaining younger viewers who managers lined up for one-to-one speed meetings over the A FESTIVAL consume vast quantities of video content but watch less and three days. less television. All this helps maintain the Edinburgh International TV It’s a subject which continues to bother both business Festival as the UK’s premiere creative gathering for our OF TALENT and creative leaders in our industry. It’s also the reason we industry. invited Shane Smith to give this year’s MacTaggart Lecture. Of course we are aware there is plenty of competition, FIONA CAMPBELL His VICE brand has an unparalleled appeal to elusive younger but unlike most other festivals and media events we are also CONTROLLER, consumers and he’s become a trenchant critic of a charity aimed at supporting diversity and young talent in BBC NEWS, MOBILE AND ONLINE the established media. We hope sparks will fly. our industry. Any money we do make is directed towards our This year’s curator, Fiona Campbell, has also placed a two brilliant talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. special emphasis on digital content, which is now embedded These operate throughout the year, encouraging the best and Change, change and let’s have some seismic change for luck… I am sure the younger generation will shout out loud in the TV Festival programme rather than banished to the brightest talent. I think that just about summarises the events in broadcasting at this year’s MacTaggart Lecture – delivered by digital fringe, reflecting the converging worlds of linear and on- It simply doesn’t work without the continuing support and the United Kingdom in the past 12 months. There is a hell disrupter and global entrepreneur Mr Shane Smith – a demand media. And once again, we’ve ensured a strong from you, the paying delegates, and all the amazing volunteers of a lot to discuss at Edinburgh this year, so thank you very man who only 15 months ago was in the White House with international flavour to the lineup, with keynotes from who help bring the festival to life. I’d like to thank each and much for coming and please make your voices heard – in Barack Obama discussing topics such as climate change, some of the world’s top showrunners and executives. every person who has given up their valuable time to devise person or via the app! Islamic State, and legalising marijuana. Shane Smith We also have some brilliant British creative talent and produce this year’s TV Festival line up – I think it looks We have pushed for the TV Festival to deliver three things recently announced that Vice, presently valued at $4.5bn, alongside key decision-makers from every single UK fantastic. We also owe a big thank you to Lisa Campbell, Campbell Glennie, Adam Webb, Ellie Cadell and the rest of the this year – it will be the place to hear from TV’s creative heads, will undergo a rapid global expansion that will see the youth full-time team, who work the year round on the festival and its many of them in new roles after the merry-go-round of TV brand launch linear, digital and mobile channels in over 50 spin-off events, training and mentoring schemes. top chairs. It’s also the place to challenge your assumptions new territories in 2017, creating a content creation engine And finally, the TV Festival could not take place without about the rise of digital – by the way, do indulge in some virtual to distribute programming to all screens and platforms for the support of all our sponsors, so a huge thanks to them, and reality in the main foyer – but above all, for me, it needs to be viewers everywhere. a special thank-you to our new headliners this year, BT and about us prizing and supporting the next generation of talent. From the same side of the pond, I am also delighted to YouTube. Did you know that the cost of your delegate pass goes directly have Bryan Singer, Peter Rice, Howard Gordon, Patrick Moran, Enjoy the next few days! into funding the TV Festival’s talent schemes? Given the sheer RJ Mitte, Roy Price, Gale Ann Hurd, Harold Gronenthal, Ronald volume of competing outlets where talent can rise, we need to D. Moore, Julie Plec, Bruno Heller, Alex Carloss and many more. nurture our bright stars now more than ever. We need them to I am also well pleased to bring to the TV Festival our own stay and help us face the digital challenge and also to make top international talent in the shape of Sharon Horgan, Sally “SHANE SMITH HAS BECOME sure our industry reflects the rich diversity of our nation. Wainwright, Russell T Davies, Sue Perkins, Lee Mack, Mel B A TRENCHANT CRITIC OF Twenty-two years ago, I was on the Edinburgh Fast Track and Professor Green, not to mention previews and screenings Scheme myself (now Ones to Watch), and apart from not of sci-fi, comedy and drama double-bills includingRed Dwarf, THE ESTABLISHED MEDIA. sleeping for four days and getting squeezed to death in The People Just Do Nothing and The Fall among them. And who WE HOPE SPARKS WILL FLY” George bar, I was never so intimidated in my life. At the same can miss Andy Wilman’s masterclass on the forthcoming time, I was never so spurred on to get on with getting on in The Grand Tour – guaranteed to stir it up. the industry. Please make it your business to attend the Ones We have a new Controller session format – watch out for to Watch Live Pitch on Wednesday, or catch up with it on the the video wall of questions from high-profile producers. And my Festival’s YouTube channel. And if you are sitting next to a top tip: as well as the Taskmaster opening session, don’t miss talent scheme member, say hello and get their business card – the Mel B/Pro Green Lip Sync Battle showdown… you just might there’s a free 2017 TV Festival ticket for the first five people to miss the biggest get-on-down moment in UK broadcasting this collect all 30 Ones to Watch cards! And while you’re at it, sign year. Thank you so much UKTV and Channel 5 for being game up to be a mentor. to support bringing your big shows to Edinburgh.

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A1 egent R MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA ALBYN PL R CASTLE STREET DELIA A1 3 NORTH BRIDGE GEORGE STREET 4 Welcome! BUSHELL It’s been a huge year, both on and MANAGING DIRECTOR, off screen. BBC Three went digital BT TV AND BT SPORT THE MOUND only, Robert Peston moved to ITV, Corden charmed the US (including JEFFERY ST PRINCES STREET Michelle Obama) and Apple snapped up his Carpool Karaoke format. Closer to home, we left the EU, swapped Prime Minister Cameron for Welcome to the Edinburgh TV PRINCES MARKET STREET Prime Minister May and saw Murray win Wimbledon. More drama Melville St STREET oad Festival 2016, for which BT is GARDENS od R than a House of Cards season finale. SOUTH BRIDGE Against this eventful backdrop, TV has felt more important than delighted to be a headline sponsor GEORGE IV BRIDGE RD for the first time. The so-called golden age of TV programming shows LOTHIAN ROAD HOLYROOD ever. I’ve wanted news delivered by faces I trust; I’ve relished the PARLIAMENT no signs of slowing, with new players and increased funding pouring SHANDWICK PL EDINBURGH HOUSE feeling of connectedness that watching live sport can bring; I’ve CASTLE treasured the escapism that comes with a brilliant new box set. into the content space. The pace of innovation continues unimpeded: S hand COWGATE PLEASANCE And while our lust for great content is stronger than ever, much is even higher definitions; more ways to watch; more devices to watch on and multiple realities to watch in! We look forward to hearing changing about the way we produce and view content as we become how others have adapted to this change. In particular, Shane Smith’s CHAMBERS ST increasingly digital – the theme of this year’s festival. At YouTube, we relish the collaboration between worlds of technology and creativity MacTaggart Lecture should provide great insight into how VICE has 1 GRASSMARKET driven innovation and disrupted the content market. 2 PORT and have seen extraordinary things happen when anyone, anywhere can upload a piece of content and share it with the world. New stars BT has also successfully driven disruption in the traditional TV MORRISON ST WEST BREAD ST are born, new views are exchanged, new formats are pioneered. platform space. Last August, we released our new Ultra HD TV box, LAURISTON We’ll explore these themes in two sessions: we’ll meet today’s social supporting the launch of BT Sport UHD – Europe’s very first live sports TEVIOT PL Ultra HD (4K) channel. We have gone on to show the Premier League, LAURISTON PL stars and the TV producers that work with them and we’ll meet the producers of Corden’s Late Late Show, who say that producing for UEFA Champions League and Europa League, the Emirates FA Cup, S treet r row Pollo ck Aviva Premiership Rugby, MotoGP™, squash and hockey in stunning B ri Ha lls primetime means producing for digital. We’ll also hear from Alex Carloss, who’s working with YouTube’s biggest stars to produce Ultra HD. We launched our new innovative BT Sport app and red- button Fountain YouTube Originals – feature-length, studio-produced shows for service, offering simultaneous match viewing, multi-camera angles and YouTube’s US subscription product, YouTube Red. a range of new interactive services. The launch of AMC marked our first In our brave new digital world, with new screens, new stars and foray into the original entertainment space. As a result, we’re now one even new (virtual) realities, the need to connect over great stories of the fastest-growing TV platforms in the UK, with a subscriber base has never felt bigger. I’m looking forward to celebrating the year’s now at over 1.5 million. best content, learning from the masters, and looking ahead to where We’ve also brought EE into the BT family, and are now even better tech and creativity will take us next. Have a great festival. placed to innovate. EE will help to extend the reach of our TV content to many more viewers. A key first step is the launch of our BT Sport app to EE’s huge pay-monthly mobile customer base – free for six months. We have incredibly exciting plans in this area, so watch this space… 1 2 3 4 5 “EXTRAORDINARY THINGS CAN At this year’s festival we hope you’ll join Harold Gronenthal (AMC EICC FILMHOUSE WHY NOT CLUB THE BALMORAL HOTEL THE PLAYHOUSE HAPPEN WHEN ANYONE, ANYWHERE Global), Jake Humphrey (BT Sport) and I on Wednesday to talk more The Exchange, 88 Lothian Road, 14 George Street, 1 Princes Street, 18-22 Greenside Lane, about our disruptive approach to broadcasting and some our BT Sport Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ Edinburgh EH2 2PF Edinburgh EH2 2EQ Edinburgh EH1 3AA CAN UPLOAD A PIECE OF CONTENT AND presenters on Thursday for the Best of British Sport session. We look Edinburgh EH3 8EE SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD” forward to seeing you in our BT TV Area! 6 7 SCHOLARSHIPS FILMMAKERS FORUM THE FESTIVAL APP BAFTA SCOTLAND NEW TALENT AWARDS THE FESTIVAL APP BREAKTHROUGH BRITS INTERACTIVITY WILL BE AT THE HEART OF THE FESTIVAL WITH THE 2016 EDINBURGH TV FESTIVAL APP Produced by award-winning interactive Questions appear in the app, so specialists Tellybug, the app allows you you can vote up the good ones. to view the full TV Festival schedule and Vote for the best TV sporting receive news and networking alerts. • moment of the year as Twitter Follow us: championed by top sport talent in @edinburghTVFest Use the the Best of British Sport session. Tweet us using: TAKE PART AND ASK TA CREWBAF Ask an anonymous question to #edtvfest app icons to: • SCREENWRITERS LECTURE SERIES channel bosses in the Leaders’ Debate. • View and vote for the 2016 TV Moment of HOW TO the Year, announced at the Edinburgh TV • Take part in polls and respond to Awards – see page 31 for the shortlist. questions when the panellists DOWNLOAD ask the audience. GENERATION NEXT • Ask your burning question or respond to the THE APP MacTaggart Lecture by posting a question • Link to the festival networking THE FREE APP IS AVAILABLE for Shane Smith in the Post-MacTaggart hub, ConnectED, to message FOR iOS DEVICES ROCLIFFE NEW WRITERS FORUM ( ) other delegates. iPHONE AND iPAD Interview. AND ANDROID PHONES • Ask an anonymous question to all of the • See all the latest festival news, AND TABLETS INSIDEThink BAFTA GAMES just ARCADE channel Controllers and Gamechangers. videos, photos, and blogs. hands out awards? In celebration of The Farm Group’s longstanding, dedicated major sponsorship of the TV Festival and Talent Schemes, our iOS DEVICES Festival App will be showcasing a series of specially produced Visit the iTunes App Store Where Are They Now trailers featuring a selection of alumni and search for “EdTVFest” SCHOLARSHIPS Networkers from the Festival’s Talent Schemes who are now FILMMAKERS FORUM working in well-known TV companies/shows. FREE WI-FI ACCESS AT THE EICC ANDROID DEVICES BAFTA SCOTLAND NEW TALENT AWARDS Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available to Visit the Google Play THINK all delegates within the EICC: Store and search for BREAKTHROUGH BRITS Network: TVFEST Password: edinburgh “EdTVFest” AGAIN. We are your creative partners for interactive TV formats Discover our programme of BAFTAyear-round events and joinCREW the debate about creative excellence. Wednesday Friday SCREENWRITERS LECTURE SERIES An app for success Tomorrow’s TV www.bafta.org why digital is key in new apps for a new GENERATION NEXT global formats format wave Come and see our Come and see our session in the Tinto session in the Tinto ROCLIFFE NEW WRITERS FORUM [email protected] INSIDE GAMES ARCADE 2016 Winner - Best App & Best Innovation Nominee - Digital Creativity in 2016 SCHOLARSHIPS8 9 FILMMAKERS FORUM SPEED MEETINGS PROFILES SPEED MEETINGS PROFILES

SPEED DATE THE COMMISSIONERS, Sit down with top commissioners, senior talent managers, distributors, media lawyers and more, to introduce yourself or your company, pitch an idea, further your job prospects or just make a new contact. There’s still time to book. Head to the Networking Lounge on Level 1 for more info. TALENT MANAGERS AND EXECS Please note all requests are simply made on a first-come, first-served basis. COMMISSIONERS TALENT MANAGERS

Richard Ackerman Simon Downing, Clare Laycock Victoria Summer Jane Atkinson Karina Cordner Jane McLaughlin Helen Thompson Commissioning SVP, Head of Quest VP, Head of Commissioning Line producer, Talent manager, Talent manager, Resourcing and editor, non- and Eurosport, channels TLC executive, UKTV BBC Entertainment BBC Learning BBC Scotland talent lead, BBC scripted, Sky Discovery Networks and ID, Discovery & Events Northern Ireland UK & Ireland Networks UK & Ireland

Greg Barnett Sean Doyle Kate Maddigan Charly Valentine Nicola Asamoa Annie Craik Melissa Mitchell Amy Walker Commissioning Commissioning Commissioner, Senior Director, Live Production talent Assistant to Talent manager, Director, Media editor, factual editor, Channel 5 comedy and Action Production manager, Endemol head of talent, BBC Children’s Parents; Head of entertainment, entertainment, ITV & Development, Shine UK Resourcing & creative talent, Channel 5 Nickelodeon Talent, BBC Twenty Twenty International Television

Ninder Billing Morwenna Gordon Helen Nightingale, Richard Watsham Matthew Baxter Ian Critchley Daniell Morrisey Anita Walsh Commissioning Development Executive Director of Talent manager, Independent Head of talent, Managing editor, editor, factual, executive, producer, UKTV commissioning, BBC Sport talent consultant BBC Comedy BBC Sport Channel 5 comedy, Sky UKTV

David Brindley Charlie Hampton Craig Orr Emma Westcott Nina Bhagwat Ian George Victoria Roye Sian Whomes Commissioning Commissioning Executive producer Commissioning Off-screen Manager, The Pod, Talent manager, Talent manager, editor, editor, drama, ITV and commissioning editor, factual, diversity executive, BBC Factual BBC Entertainment BBC Religion documentaries, editor, MTV Channel 5 Channel 4 North & Current & Ethics Channel 4 Affairs

Donna Clark Tim Hancock Charlie Palmer Lucy Willis, Anna Bonaddio Victoria Goodwin Gillane Seaborne Simon Willgoss Formats Commissioning Managing Commissioning Talent manager, Head of production Executive producer, Head of and features editor, Channel 4 editor, All 4 editor, factual, Factual, BBC talent, BBC Midnight Oil development, commissioning, Channel 5 Bristol Factual Learning and Productions Nutopia BBC Religion & Ethics

Iain Coyle Alison Kirkham Tanya Qureshi Gill Wilson D-I Brown Catherine Hearn Nicky Searle Aesha Zafar Senior Acting controller, Commissioning Head of features, Group head of Director of talent, Chief connector, HR business commissioning BBC Factual and executive, UKTV Channel 4 talent, Resourcing BBC Television We Do Talent partner, editor, UKTV Events, BBC & Talent, BBC Resourcing & Talent Development, BBC England

Richards Davidson Matt Kilroy Lindsay Salt Lizzi Wootton Edd Buckley Jo Johnstone Elsa Sharp -Houston Coordinator, Live Joint head of Commissioning Talent manager, Talent manager, Talent manager, Head of All 4 and Action Production development, editor, Channel 4 Blast! Films BBC Scotland BBC Factual digital content, All 4 & Development, Sky Drama Nickelodeon International

Marigo Kehoe Andy Harries Chief Hetal Limbachia Dawn McCarthy- Caroline Carter Bianca Joseph Natalie Spanier Managing director, executive, Left Bank Acquisitions and Simpson Talent manager, Production Head of talent, Left Bank development International BBC Factual talent executive, Nutopia executive, DRG development, Pact ITV Studios Entertainment

Katy Cundall Noel Hedges Bérengère Sarah Lazarides Becki Cobb Karen Mason Jacqui Taunton VP factual EVP content & Legrand Head Partner, Harbottle Talent manager, Talent project Fenton acquisitions, DRG acquisitions, DRG of acquisitions, & Lewis LLP BBC Drama manager, BBC Head of production Newen Distribution Production talent, BBC Drama

10 11 WED 24 10:00-11:45 WED 24 10:00-11:45

10:00–11:00 HAVE I GOT FORMATS FOR YOU I The Fintry Sponsored by Sponsored by This panel will explore major global hits such as The X Factor and 10:00–11:00 The Great Bake-Off and newer challengers such as Lip Sync Battle ONES TO WATCH LIVE PITCH as well as the sustained success of more cost effective titles I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth such as Dating in the Dark and Come Dine With Me. Speakers will explore some of the latest trends including an appetite for karaoke, family-friendly formats and the resurgence of gameshows. They’ll Delegates from 2016’s Ones to Watch, the festival’s charitable look at the UK formats doing well around the world and those that talent scheme for emerging talent, are some of the brightest minds aren’t, how to produce inherently British ideas in a diverse range of working in the industry. Come and watch the future of television in countries and what US broadcasters are particularly looking for. action, pitching live for funding for a Random Acts film. With eight 90-second pitches vying to capture the spirit of this iconic Channel 4 10:00–11:00 strand, this is an energetic prelude to this year’s TV Festival. MEET THE CONTROLLER: ROSEMARY NEWELL Sponsored by ITV DIGITAL I The Sidlaw

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the new head of ITV’s digital channels and acquisitions, overseeing ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 plus CITV, ITV Encore and ITVBe. Can former Discovery content and operations exec Newell ensure ITV2 continues to attract the elusive 16-34s with hits such as Love Island, retain its position as number one digital channel and stay true to its mantra of passion, vision and attitude with its tongue firmly in cheek? And almost two years from its noisy launch, is ITVBe still appealing to young women with its range of Chair Peter White, news editor, Broadcast brands: The Real Housewives of Cheshire, Towie and Life on Marbs? Panel Caroline Beaton, senior vice president, international programme sales, Viacom International Media Networks; Scott Chair Rick Edwards, journalist, presenter Lonker, agent, CAA; Kate Phillips, creative director of formats, Producer Neil Barnes, development producer, Nine Lives Media BBC Worldwide; Vasha Wallace, EVP global acquisitions and Executive producers Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest development, FremantleMedia; David Winnan, director of format Films; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Lives Media development and production, ITV Studios Assistant producer Maegan Tillock, digital producer, October Films Producers Amanda Baird, head of content projects and planning, BBC Worldwide; Peter White, news editor, Broadcast

10:00–12:15 Judge Pegah Farahmand, editor, Random Acts, Channel 4 WEDNESDAY 24 WEDNESDAY SPEED MEETINGS Chair Chris Shaw, editorial director, ITN Productions Producer Allanah Langstaff, development producer, Hello Halo 09:30-09:45 I The Networking Lounge SKY THE ROLLING HILLS ARTS Meetings with commissioners, talent managers and distributors ZONE CHORUS take place throughout the festival. If you haven’t pre-booked a Welcome to the Sky Arts Zone and the TV Festival. meeting, there’s still time – see Katie Player on the Networking SKY 11:00–11:45 Lounge helpdesk. Producer Katie Player ARTS LIFE DRAWING ZONE 10:00–11:30 WITH SANDY GRANT “FEED THE BEAST” WELCOME BREAKFAST 11:05–11:40 (AMC ON BT TV) I BT TV Area 11:00–11:20 BREAK-OUT TALK BREAK-OUT TALK AN APP FOR SUCCESS: WHY DIGITAL Join us for a delicious welcome breakfast REVEALED: THE HOTTEST themed around Feed the Beast. Starting in IS KEY IN GLOBAL FORMATS I The Tinto October, the show will be available in the UK TRENDS IN TV FORMATS I The Tinto exclusively on the AMC Channel from BT TV. Feed the Beast is Drawing on the success of international about two best friends, Tommy Moran (David Schwimmer), and What’s the secret behind successful formats and what are the phenomenon The X Factor, the show’s app Dion Patras (Jim Sturgess), who, after enduring a life-altering upcoming trends? In this presentation from Sahar Baghery, head creator, Tellybug’s Matt Millar, and Warner Bros’ group head tragedy, decide to open a restaurant in their hometown of the of global research and content strategy, Eurodata, you’ll hear how of digital Martin Trickey explain how digital plays a key role in Bronx. It’s all they have left to turn their lives around. changing TV consumption is impacting content globally. making a format successful, and licensed around the world.

12 13 WED 24 11:45-13:45 WED 24 13:45-14:45

12:50–13:30 TV FEST Sponsored by SPECIAL BRANDED CONTENT – BIG CASH BUT BIG COMPROMISE? I The Tinto 13:45–14:45 MEET THE CONTROLLER: Sponsored by As more and more brands plough their sizable marketing budgets CHARLOTTE MOORE, BBC into making digital content as a new way of advertising, the six- I The Pentland figure tariffs for independent producers look attractive – but is it a sustainable business for indies, and what is the real cost creatively? Charlotte Moore emerged victorious in a battle the The expert panel will debate what works, what doesn’t, the rest of us were unaware was going on – becoming challenges and the rewards. controller of all BBC TV channels and iPlayer. This new position is a huge vote of confidence in the job Chair Samantha Glynne, VP branded entertainment, Moore’s been doing at BBC One, last year’s Channel FremantleMedia of the Year at Edinburgh, as are Bafta wins including Panel Brandon Keenen, director of brand partnerships, BuzzFeed Big Blue Live, Strictly Come Dancing and EastEnders. But it’s Europe; Jonathan Lewis, head of digital and partnership the biggest creative job in British television and not without its innovation, Channel 4; Antony Mayfield, CEO, Brilliant Noise; challenges. Will the new culture secretary Karen Bradley agree Selma Turajlic, co-founder, Little Dot Studios with her predecessor John Whittingale’s accusation of a lack of “distinctiveness”? How will Moore refresh the parts of the schedule 13:45–14:45 that feel tired? Will an original entertainment format break through? LEE MACK’S DESERT ISLAND COMEDY In this crucial session, Moore will set out her priorities. I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth 12:45–13:45 Chair Mary Nightingale, RONALD D. MOORE’S SCI-FI BBC controller of comedy Shane Allen talks to sitcom newscaster, ITV News MASTERCLASS: FROM STAR TREK, writer and star of Not Going Out Lee Mack about the Executive producers comedy clips he’d take with him to a desert island. OUTLANDER & BEYOND Nicole Kleeman, creative He’ll reveal the formative shows and performers I Filmhouse director, Firecrest Films; that inspired him to make comedy his career, and Cat Lewis, CEO, executive those that influenced his journey from Pontins Blue producer, Nine Lives Media Coat via the alternative standup scene to becoming the star of the Producer Paul Overton, longest-running BBC sitcom that’s still on the telly. Along the way, executive producer, BBC comic polymath Mack and tubby funster Allen will discuss the Studios wider comedy landscape and consider why performers, writers Assistant producers and producers don’t always gravitate towards the mainstream. Adam Hunt, producer, The One Show Chair Shane Allen, controller, comedy commissioning, BBC Speaker Lee Mack, comedian, actor, writer Producer Alex Moody, commissioning editor, BBC Comedy 13:45–14:45 11:45–12:45 WINNING IN BROADCAST MEANS Sponsored by Offering an intriguing perspective from the Sponsored by EDINBURGH DOES… TASKMASTER I The Pentland point of view of both showrunner and writer, the SUCCESS IN DIGITAL 13:45–14:45 award-winning screenwriter and producer will I The Fintry BT AND AMC: In Taskmaster, Dave’s breakout entertainment hit by provide fascinating insight into what it takes to CHANGING THE GAME I The Sidlaw Avalon Television, Greg Davies and Alex Horne put bring compelling sci-fi stories, characters and What does the future of entertainment look like for traditional media? an ensemble of five comedians through a series of worlds to devoted audiences, as well as reveal the How are broadcasters adapting in a world of infinite consumer BT has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the UK sports tasks. Now, at the Edinburgh TV Festival, it’s the turn challenges and motivations he has faced. He will also introduce choice? What are they doing to attract the “heads down”, mobile-first TV market, delivering broadcast and digital innovation with a unique of five hyper-competitive TV execs, whose wiles, wit us to his new project with Sony Pictures Television and Channel generation? Join us to explore why being successful on TV means business model. Last year, the company also launched the US AMC and wisdom will be put to the ultimate test for an 4, Electric Dreams: The World of Philip K Dick. thinking digitally too. channel in the UK as its first step into exclusive entertainment. John unforgettable one-off special. The panel of experts will deliver insights into how to adapt Plunkett will talk to Delia Bushell, managing director of BT TV and Chair Richard Edwards, editor, SFX programming, work with digital superstars and drive the success of BT Sport about the company’s disruptive approach to broadcasting, Chair Greg Davies, Alex Horne Speakers Ronald D Moore, executive producer, Outlander, their content across all screens. A must-see masterclass for those and to Harold Gronenthal (EVP programming and operations for Speakers Zai Bennett, director, Sky Atlantic; Nerys Evans, deputy Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager who want their shows to entertain mainstream audiences with AMC Global and Sundance Channel Global) and Jake Humphrey head of comedy, Channel 4; Jeff Ford, UK managing director, today’s social superstars. (BT Sport presenter) about what’s next for AMC and BT Sport Fox Networks Group; SVP, content development Europe & Africa; Alan Tyler, acting controller, entertainment commissioning, Chair Emma Hardy, managing director, Princess Productions Chair John Plunkett, journalist BBC Television; Claire Zolkwer, formerly commissioning editor, All Filmhouse screenings are FREE to delegates, but Panel Marcus Butler, Marcus Butler TV; Ben Cooper, controller, Panellists Delia Bushell, MD, BT TV and BT Sport; Harold comedy entertainment ITV places are limited and offered on a first come, first served BBC Radio One, BBC Radio 1Xtra; William van Rest, director of Gronenthal, EVP, programming and operations, AMC Global and Executive producer Justine Bower, head of consumer basis. To book your seat please phone the Filmhouse on commerce and ventures, ITV Sundance Channel Global; Jake Humphrey, presenter, BT Sport communications, UKTV 0131 228 2688 and quote the code “TVFest’” You’ll need to take Producer Camilla Hill, head of creator marketing, EMEA, YouTube; Producer Sasha Breslau, head of acquired series, broadcast, ITV Producer Gem Pinkney, publicity manager, UKTV your delegate pass with you when you collect your ticket from the Richard Lewis, head of entertainment, UK & Ireland, YouTube John Plunkett, journalist Filmhouse (88 Lothian Road, EH3 9BZ), just 5 mins walk from the EICC. 14 15 WED 24 14:45-15:30 WED 24 15:30-16:30

14:50–15:30 “I’VE PRETTY MUCH PRE-SPENT 15:30–16:30 CREATIVE DIVERSITY MEET THE CONTROLLER: Sponsored by NETWORK DRINKS: Sponsored by THE POWERBALL MONEY JAY HUNT, CHANNEL 4 A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION, SO THIS BETTER COME THROUGH” I The Pentland A LITTLE MORE ACTION ROY PRICE (@ROYPRICE), 15:20, THE SIDLAW I The Tinto Hits including Humans, Catastrophe and Gogglebox have helped Channel 4 drive record revenues and left Join us to hear about new initiatives including Diamond, its awards cabinet bursting. And after years of steady a comprehensive online diversity resource and a new 14:45–15:45 decline, overall share in peak was up 8% year-on-year diversity database. With new minister for digital policy in 2015. It’s not all been plain sailing, however, with the RED DWARF XI channel losing Black Mirror to Netflix – not to mention Matt Hancock, CDN chair John McVay, CDN executive I Filmhouse director Amanda Ariss and Oona King. Don’t miss special guest the small matter of privatisation/part-privatisation. Five years into Asifa Lahore, of C4’s Muslim Drag Queens fame, performing Shirley the role, Hunt has outlined how she changed the creative culture of Bassey’s Diamonds are Forever. the organisation and the Controller Session will be an opportunity to hear about her wishlist, the impact of her creative breakfasts, Channel 4’s genre-blurring, and how it can keep innovating.

15:30–16:30 Sponsored by CONFESSIONS OF A COMMISSIONER I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth

What is life really like behind enemy lines? What’s the worst “no” a commissioner has had to give? What’s the secret to getting something away? What really happens at Jay Hunt’s creative breakfasts? Join us as Alex Connock quizzes our panel of commissioners on all the answers. Featuring cheeky animations of Red Dwarf writer, director and co-creator Doug Naylor and stars familiar situations and a chance to win Commissioner Lingo Bingo, Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn join SFX magazine editor this follow-up to last year’s How Not to Pitch is not to be missed! Richard Edwards in a Q&A after the exclusive screening of the first episode of the new series. Chair Alex Connock, managing director, Shine North Panel David Brindley, documentaries commissioning editor, Chair Richard Edwards, editor, SFX Channel 4; Phil Edgar Jones, director, Sky Arts; Alison Panel Craig Charles, actor (Dave Lister), Red Dwarf; Robert Kirkham, acting head of factual and events, BBC; Greg Barnett, Llewellyn, actor (Kryten), Red Dwarf; Doug Naylor, writer, director commissioning editor, factual entertainment, Channel 5 and co-creator, Red Dwarf Producer Anna Blue and Will Spokes, joint heads of programmes, Executive producer Justine Bower, head of consumer Princess Productions communications, UKTV Producer Gem Pinkney, publicity manager, UKTV

SKY 14:45–15:30 ARTS LIFE DRAWING ZONE WITH SANDY GRANT Chair Jake Kanter, media editor, Business Insider Executive producers Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest 14:45–15:30 Films; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Lives Media “FEAR THE WALKING DEAD DRINKS Producer Ian Lamarra, creative director, Avalon Television Factual 14:15–16:30 (AMC on BT TV) Assistant producer Victoria Musguin, freelance producer, SPEED MEETINGS I BT TV Area Top Hat TV I The Networking Lounge “ALL I EVER HEAR FROM BBC IS Join us for Fear the Walking Dead drinks to Meetings with commissioners, talent managers and distributors celebrate the return of the second half of season take place throughout the festival. If you haven’t pre-booked a APOLOGIES N CALLS 2 REFORM, two earlier this week exclusively on BT TV, simultaneously with meeting, there’s still time – see Katie Player on the Networking RE BUDGET. FUCK THAT. DOUBLE THE the show’s premiere on AMC US. Filmed in Mexico, the second Lounge helpdesk. Producer Katie Player SKY 15:30–16:30 ARTS MEET THE SKY COMMISSIONERS LICENSE FEE N EVERY1 WASTE LESS half of season two sees the Clark, Manawa, Salazar and Strand ZONE families fracture and forge their own paths to survive. Visit the stand beforehand to book your slot. MONEY ON LATTÈS!” KEVIN BISHOP (@IAMKEVBISH), 19.30, FILMHOUSE 16 17 WED 24 15:30-17:30 WED 24 18.00-21:45

15:20–16:30 MACTAGGART 18:00–19:00 AMAZON DOUBLE BILL LECTURE THE MACTAGGART LECTURE: SHANE SMITH GAMECHANGER: ROY PRICE, Sponsored by I Edinburgh Playhouse DIRECTOR, AMAZON STUDIOS/ ANDY WILMAN’S GRAND TOUR Shane Smith is the founder and CEO of VICE, MASTERCLASS I The Sidlaw the global youth media brand. He is also an industry visionary, journalist, and the host and executive producer for the Emmy-winning He “awed, amused and edified” TV Festival delegates last year, news series, VICE, on HBO. Under Smith’s according to Deadline, and now director of Amazon Studios guidance, VICE, initially launched in 1994 as Roy Price is making his festival comeback to give an update a punk magazine, has expanded and diversified to become on Amazon’s performance, a preview of upcoming shows the world’s leading youth media company, operating an and his vision for Amazon in the longer term. The session will international network of digital channels, a television production be followed by an exclusive masterclass with Andy Wilman, studio, a record label, an in-house creative services agency, executive producer of Amazon’s upcoming car series, The a book-publishing house and a feature film division. Grand Tour, which follows the latest motoring adventures of In February 2016, VICE launched a 24-hour linear television Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. network in the US and Canada called VICELAND. Its video content covers news, culture, music, technology, sports and Chair Elaine Bedell, former director of entertainment and fashion and is tailored towards a young international audience comedy, ITV often ignored, its creators claim, by mainstream media. To Speakers Roy Price, director, Amazon Studios, Andy Wilman, syndicate VICE’s content globally, Smith established a network executive producer, The Grand Tour of content distribution partnerships with leading platforms, Producers Nav Raman, creative director, Sugar Films; Pat including YouTube, A&E, Snapchat, Rogers, HBO, 20th Century Younge, creative director, Sugar Films; Ali Quirk, producer Fox and Verizon. It launches on Sky in the UK next month. Smith has reported from the world’s most difficult places, including North Korea, Afghanistan and Liberia. His journalism and media awards include Cannes Lions 2016 Media Person of 15:30–16:30 the Year, the 2014 Knight Innovation Award, two Environmental LONDON 2012 TO RIO 2016: THE SUPERHUMANS’ Media Awards and the Frank Stanton Award for Excellence. STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth VICE has also won several awards, including an Emmy for Best Information Series as well as Peabody Awards. In 2012, the Superhumans burst on to our screens as Channel Smith graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, 4 launched a bold new approach to making its coverage of the with a BA in English Literature and Political Science. Paralympic Games a major celebration of elite sport. Research conducted that year credited the unprecedented scale and the tone of the coverage with helping shift attitudes towards disability, but what has been the lasting impact? Four years on from London 19:30–20:25 19:00–21:30 and on the eve of the Rio 2016 Games, have gains been made in PORRIDGE ITV OPENING NIGHT DRINKS the representation of disability both on and off screen, or has the broadcasting industry lost the momentum? I Filmhouse I The Balmoral Hotel

Actor and comedian Kevin Bishop Panel RJ Mitte, actor, producer, disability activist; Sophie Morgan, (The Kevin Bishop Show) Shane TV presenter ; Dan Brooke, chief marketing and communications Allen, BBC Comedy controller officer, Channel 4; Amanda Ariss, OBE, executive director, and executive producer Richard Creative Diversity Network; Alison Walsh, disability lead, BBC Webb join Boyd Hilton for a Q&A Chair Ade Adepitan, presenter, Paralympian following an exclusive screening Producer Marion Bentley, group publicity manager, factual and of the new episode. news & current affairs, Channel 4

20:50–21:45 PEOPLE JUST DO NOTHING ITV proudly bring you the Opening Night Drinks reception at the I Filmhouse stunning new landmark venue, The Balmoral Hotel. We invite you to join us at the end of day one to unwind with drinks and enjoy delicious canapés created by resident Michelin-starred chef Creators and stars Steve Stamp Jeff Bland. FREE COACHES TO THE and Allan Mustafa, co-founder 16:30–17:00 ITV’s Opening Night Drinks will be a great opportunity to SKY of Roughcut TV Ash Atalla ARTS MACTAGGART LECTURE catch up with old friends and, as the JOIN US FOR MARGARITAS & MUSIC and producer Jon Petrie join Sponsored by ZONE With our very own Sky Arts Guitar Star Gabriel AT THE PLAYHOUSE reception takes place directly after the Boyd Hilton for a Q&A after the Wareing (while waiting for the coaches to take DEPART THE EICC FROM MacTaggart Lecture, there is always plenty screening of a brand new episode. you to the MacTaggart Lecture). 16:30 UNTIL 17:15 to talk about! We look forward to seeing you there. Phone 0131 228 2688 to book your free tickets at The Filmhouse. 18 19 THURS 25 09.45-10:45 THURS 25 09.45-11:30

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of Netflix, Amazon, YouTube and the rest, the impact of Brexit plus (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, Sponsored by and Investigation and Lifetime; Louise Holmes (MTV and Comedy other curveball challenges from the audience – nothing is off limits. THE ORIGINALS, Central) will analyse Comedy Central’s impressive growth and Craig CONTAINMENT) Orr will reveal what’s next for MTV after the phenomenal success of I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth Geordie Shore and Ex on the Beach. Chaired by Sam Naz, this is your chance to find out what makes an idea right for multichannel’s major players, and why you should be Julie Plec is the creative powerhouse and executive pitching to them. producer behind the hit Warner Bros television drama The Vampire Diaries and its spinoff, The Originals, as well as Containment, all airing on The CW Network Chair Sam Naz, journalist, news anchor, Sky News in the US. In her own words, “vampires and viruses, Panel Louise Holmes, VP, director of programming, MTV UK, that’s my jam”. Having worked on Dawson’s Creek Comedy Central UK; Heather Jones, general manager UK, SVP and served as a producer on Wes Craven’s Scream 2 and Scream content and creative, A+E Networks UK; Hamish Mykura, EVP 3 movies, Plec moved into writing. A self-confessed student of programming and development, National Geographic Global pop culture and a master of dramatic storytelling, she consistently Networks; Craig Orr, director of commissioning and development, delivers can’t-miss moments for devoted viewers every week. She MTV International; Matt Tiller, head of development, Comedy Central will offer insight into her creative process and producing television Executive producers Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest in the age of social media. Films; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Lives Media Chair Steve Hewlett, writer, broadcaster and media consultant Producer Fintan Maguire, executive producer, Spun Gold Panel Gary Davey, managing director, content, Sky; Ben Frow, Assistant producer Emerald Paston, producer, Naked Entertainment director of programming Channel 5; Jay Hunt, chief creative officer, Channel 4; Kevin Lygo, director of television, ITV; Charlotte Moore, controller, TV channels and iPlayer, BBC Producers Steve Anderson, executive producer; Nick Stylianou, THURSDAY 25 THURSDAY producer, Sky News 10:45–11:30 YOU’RE HIRED! HOW NEW APPRENTICESHIPS WILL DELIVER NEW INDUSTRY TALENT I The Networking Lounge

10:55–11:25 Chair Johnathan Plunkett, media journalist BREAK-OUT TALK Speakers Julie Plec, showrunner, The Vampire Diaries, FOLLOW THE LEADERS The Originals, Containment – THE DEBATE COMES ALIVE I The Tinto Executive producer Fraser Robinson, development producer, ITV Studios Debate Mate, with the generous support Producer Sasha Breslau, head of acquired series, broadcast, ITV of All3Media, are hosting a debate Assistant producer Sarah Halmkin, senior research executive, immediately after the Festival’s annual Leaders’ Debate. Using UKTV SKY the app, the topic of the debate will be chosen by festival ARTS delegates. Just like last year, the debate will be fierce, as our ZONE ALL BREAKS: industry heavyweights and Debate Mate’s finest battle it out. PORTRAIT ARTIST COMPETITION 10:45–11:30 Take part in our Portrait Artist Drawing Chair Rick Edwards, presenter, journalist Competition while watching the pros at work, CENTURY’S SUPERCHARGED BREAKFAST Speakers Sara Geater, chief operating officer, All3Media; with your chance to win a guitar personally Alex Macqueen; Ife Grillo; Keanna Williams ; Yero Timi-Biu; signed by Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi! I Century Club Lounge Scarlett McCabe

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“#TOWALKINVISIBLE @ 11:30–12:30 HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE DRAMA GOLD RUSH 12:00–13:45 BRONTEPARSONAGE FILMING AT THE I The Sidlaw SPEED MEETINGS REAL PARSONAGE TODAY!” I The Networking Lounge SALLY WAINWRIGHT (@SPICEYW), 15:00, THE PENTLAND Much has been said about the golden age of TV drama. Last year, Meetings with commissioners, talent managers and distributors the UK exported over 400 scripted series to the rest of the world, and take place throughout the festival. If you haven’t pre-booked a with the likes of Netflix and Amazon firmly established, demand for meeting, there’s still time – see Katie Player on the Networking scripted shows has never been higher. But with everyone wanting a Lounge helpdesk. Producer Katie Player slice of the action, the market is also incredibly overcrowded. In the UK alone, 12 new scripted production companies have launched in the past six months. So how can they cut through? What are UK and international buyers looking for? How do you get your foot through the door and deliver a compelling pitch? And finally, how is Brexit likely to affect international co-productions and tax credits? 11:30–12:30 HOW TO HAVE A HIT FACTUAL SERIES Chair Wayne Garvie, chief I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth creative officer, international production, Sony Pictures Everyone wants the next big factual hit. This session will reveal how Television to achieve it. Panel Andy Harries, chief After five years of observational documentaries ruling the roost, executive, co-founder, Left Bank are formats like The Island, Hunted or The Real Marigold Hotel now Pictures; Anne Mensah, head the way to have a hit? of drama, Sky; Cathy Payne, But what is a hit anyway – is it ratings, prestige, the potential for chief executive officer, Endemol multiple recommissions, or sales? In this session, we’ll discover what Shine International; Ben broadcasters are looking for – and how producers turn ideas into 11:30–12:30 Stephenson, head of television, returnable hit series. GAMECHANGERS: Bad Robot Senior commissioning editors will join producers of some of the biggest recent hits in factual to share their insights about where BRYAN SINGER AND Producers Marigo Kehoe, MD Sponsored by and co-founder, Left Bank; the next blockbuster is coming from in a session chaired by Krish PETER RICE Pictures; Mark Lawrence, Majumdar. IN CONVERSATION executive director, EMEA, I The Pentland Endemol Shine International; Chair Krishnendu Majumdar, co-founder/ executive producer, 11:30–12:30 Saskia Wirth, executive director Me+You Productions We’ll join an intimate and wide of corporate communications Panel Amy Flanagan, deputy head of documentaries, Channel MEET THE CONTROLLER: ranging discussion between Sponsored by (Europe, Middle East and 4; Alison Kirkham, acting head, factual and events, BBC; Leanne acclaimed director and producer ADAM MACDONALD, SKY 1 Africa), Sony Pictures Television Klein, chief executive, Wall to Wall; Andrew Mackenzie, chief Bryan Singer (X Men, The Usual I The Fintry creative officer, Twofour Group; Sue Murphy, head of factual Suspects, House, Legion) and entertainment, ITV chairman/CEO of Fox Networks Sky 1 has built on its reputation for fresh Producers Tony Dillamore, development executive, Boundless; Group Peter Rice. entertainment and has continued to invest across key 12:40–13:10 Alistair Pegg, head of factual, Blast! Films; Hannah Wyatt, MD, Rice oversees all of Fox’s Boundless Productions areas: drama, comedy, entertainment, the weekday BREAK-OUT TALK business units which collectively 8pm slot and Sunday teatimes. From the continued produce and distribute such success of Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life HIGH-END TV NEEDS HIGH-END programmes as Empire, (pictured) to Dogs Might Fly, 50 Ways to Kill Your TALENT. BUT WHERE’S THE CASH? The X-Files, American Idol, Mammy and Stan Lee’s Lucky Man, the channel boasts a successful I The Tinto American Crime Story and range of homegrown hits alongside its popular US drama imports. The People Vs OJ Simpson. UK scripted content is also on the agenda with the likes of How can executives find and develop the best These two behemoths of countryside caper Delicious, frontier drama Jamestown and the talent? 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Speakers Adam MacDonald, director, Sky 1, Sky Living Executive producers Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest Chair Wayne Garvie, chief creative officer, international Films ; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Lives Media production Sony Pictures Television Speakers Bryan Singer, producer, director; Peter Rice, chairman Producer Linsay Gordon, development executive, Raise the Roof Speakers Ben Holt, deputy head of production, Kudos; and chief executive officer, Fox Networks Group Productions Andrew Chowns, chief executive, Directors UK; Paul Gilbert, Producer Fraser Robinson, development producer, ITV Studios Assistant producer Tara Magan, VOD scheduler, UKTV producer; Christiana Ebohon-Green, director

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“LEAVING SYDNEY TO START SHOOTING 13:15–14:15 13:15–14:15 MEET THE CONTROLLERS: POST-MACTAGGART INTERVIEW: MY NEW SERIES IN THE OUTBACK. BEN FROW, CHANNEL 5 Sponsored by SHANE SMITH I The Pentland THERE’S A FLIGHT LEAVING BEFORE MINE I The Sidlaw

As delegates reflect on the content of his James MacTaggart TO A PLACE CALLED WOGA WOGA. NO Under Ben Frow’s leadership, the Channel 5 portfolio Memorial Lecture, Shane Smith will once again take to the stage REALLY” is on course for a record year with young viewers to allow a further exploration of his speech. REGGIE YATES (@REGYATES), 13:15, THE FINTRY and is once again outperforming terrestrial rivals in He’s said he wants to make VICE the “biggest fucking media audience growth thanks to a string of new hit shows company in the world”. Is that the reason that VICE, leaders in and supersized commissions of existing brands. And alternative digital-only video journalism and shunners of “old there’s been the small matter of a rebrand. All this has fashioned” TV norms, have surprised many by launching cable seen the channel gain a rightful place on the Channel of the Year TV shows and a channel? shortlist at this year’s Edinburgh TV Awards. Shane will expand on these ideas, before allowing delegates As industry recognition starts to grow – too slowly for Frow’s the opportunity to have their say from the floor or via the liking – he will talk about building reputation, a new aspirational Festival App. programming tone and discuss how the channel is evolving into new genres. He’ll also talk about life under Viacom’s ownership and co- commissioning with the other brands in the group. As ever, Frow’s controller session is not one to be missed.

Chair Martha Kearney, journalist and broadcaster 13:15–14:15 Speaker Ben Frow, director of programming, Channel 5 Executive producers Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest GAMECHANGER: Sponsored by BRUNO HELLER (GOTHAM, Films; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Lives Media; THE MENTALIST, ROME) Producer Jacqui Hayden, director of development, Matchlight Assistant producer Amy Smith, network scheduler, MTV I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth

Bruno Heller is a renowned British showrunner who has taken Hollywood by storm, with three long-running 14:20–14:55 hit shows on US networks. Heller has brought to life the world of Batman’s hometown in Warner Bros BREAK-OUT TALK Television’s hit show Gotham, currently airing on LET’S BE FRANK: ALL YOUR DIVERSITY Fox in the US and Channel 5 in the UK. Heller was QUESTIONS ANSWERED! I The Tinto previously the co-creator and showrunner of HBO’s Rome and creator of the Warner Bros Television/CBS drama The Mentalist. Following the launch of Diamond and the Diversity Database, Heller will discuss Gotham’s origins, how he shapes and Joanna Abeyie of Shine Media tacles your talent challenges. Where reinvents the world the DC Comics villains inhabit, and how to are all the best diverse, senior talent and how do we retain them? keep the audience engaged when you get to episode 100. What needs to be changed to ensure TV creates an inclusive environment? 13:15–14:15 Chair Diederick Santer, chief executive, Kudos WHAT MEN WANT I The Fintry Speaker Bruno Heller, showrunner, Gotham, Rome, The Mentalist Executive producer Fraser Robinson, development producer, ITV In TV land at least, men find themselves in an unfamiliar position: 14:20–15:05 Studios GOOD BEHAVIOR they are a scarce yet lucrative prize, pursued by advertisers, channels Producer Katie Keenan, head of acquisitions, Channel 5 and producers. So at this year’s TV Festival, we’re promising to track I Filmhouse Chair Jay Hunt, chief creative officer, Channel 4 Assistant producer Sarah Halmkin, senior research executive, down this rare beast, finding out what the male TV audience will Speaker Shane Smith, founder, CEO, VICE UKTV turn up for and seeing what it tells us about modern masculinity. Producer Mukul Devichand, presenter, BBC Radio 4 In another exclusive, see the opening episode This entertaining session will explore the surprising truth about of brand new TNT thriller Good Behavior, not men’s viewing habits and will reveal their guilty pleasures and secret currently available to view anywhere else turnoffs. Our panel will share their own experiences and insights in the UK. In a role that represents a huge and help answer the provocative question: is TV failing men? 14:15–15:00 HIGH-END TV NETWORKING DRINKS departure from Downton Abbey, Michelle Dockery plays Letty Dobesh, a thief and a “I’VE GOTTA JUST SAY. IT’S ONLY Chair Sue Perkins, writer, presenter, broadcaster I The Networking Lounge con artist. It’s a stylish and compelling thriller GOING TO GET BETTER. TECH. Panel Steve North, general manager, Dave, Gold and W; Rory centred around an intriguingly complex female Sutherland, vice chairman, O&M Group UK; Tim Whitwell, creative Join Creative Skillset for networking drinks. Hear protagonist. Crouch. Phone 0131 228 2688 to EDUCATION. REALIZATION. director, Shine Television; Reggie Yates, broadcaster, actor, writer from Martyn Smith, HETV co-producer, Sherlock, book your free tickets at the Filmhouse. IT’S ALL HAPPENING NOW. WE ARE and director about his high-end TV experiences and find out Producers David Brindley, commissioning editor, documentaries, how to access high-end TV funding. Meet mentee Executive producer Justine Bower, head of consumer ALIVE IN THE BEST TIME EVER” Channel 4; Ravinder Chahal, executive producer, Special Edition directors from last year’s Directors UK programme and our communications, UKTV SHANE SMITH (@SHANESMITH30) Films; John Hay, commissioning editor, Channel 4 emerging pool of HETV producers and co-producers. Producer Gem Pinkney, publicity manager, UKTV

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15:00–16:00 “GOT RECOMMENDED ‘THE GIFT’ ON 15:00–16:00 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: GAMECHANGERS: Sponsored by SALLY WAINWRIGHT IN CONVERSATION NETFLIX YESTERDAY. VERY, VERY GOOD” KELI LEE & PATRICK MORAN, WITH RUSSELL T DAVIES I The Pentland BRIAN O’DRISCOLL (@BRIANODRISCOLL) , ABC & ABC STUDIOS 15:00, THE FINTRY I The Sidlaw Join Russell T Davies in conversation with writer, executive producer After many years as head of casting and director, Sally Wainwright, for ABC in LA, where she was as we celebrate her outstanding responsible for pioneering initiatives in achievement in writing some of diverse casting, Keli Lee is now based in the UK’s most successful dramas. London, sourcing new scripted projects Sally’s impressive television credits include Coronation Street, for development by producers in the UK At Home With the Braithwaites, Unforgiven, Scott & Bailey, and across Europe, and identifying local talent. Last Tango in Halifax, Happy Valley and one-off BBC film To Patrick Moran heads up the US studio, which produces Walk Invisible which is due to TX at the end of the year. award-winning series – including the Shonda Rhimes-penned Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder and Grey’s Anatomy as well as Quantico – that are licensed in the UK, and to international broadcasters. Patrick and Keli will discuss how they and ABC, one of the top entertainment groups in the world, have secured their position as Sponsored by 15:00–16:00 Gamechangers in a crowded market, why the network decided to BEST OF BRITISH SPORT get ahead of the curve on exploring diverse talent and internationally I The Fintry driven concepts, and where drama is headed.

In a year when UK sport reached new heights including England winning the Ashes, Great Britain winning The Davis Cup and Wales reaching the Euro 2016 semifinal, 15:00–16:00 this session celebrates the best of British. MEET THE CONTROLLERS: BT Sport presenter Craig Doyle chairs a panel of sports EMMA TENNANT, RICHARD WATSHAM, legends including Robbie Savage and Brian O’Driscoll STEVE NORTH, UKTV Sponsored by as they argue for their own best sports moment of 2015/16, with clips included. There will also be fierce debate between the rival I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth sports, though the watching audience will have the final vote on what is deemed the Best Sporting Moment on TV of the year. UKTV’s successive increases in programming spend – up 20% last year to £148m – has paid dividends, contributing to the network’s record- breaking growth. Already commissioning across multiple genres, the broadcaster continues to expand its ambition by moving into new areas such as live sport. UKTV landed exclusive rights to David Haye’s comeback fight this year, bringing record audiences to Dave, Chair Russell T Davies, producer, screenwriter and has enjoyed success with original scripted series such as Speaker Sally Wainwright, writer, executive producer, director Marley’s Ghosts on Gold and comedy entertainment hit Taskmaster Producer Kam Odedra, script editor, Red Production Company Chair Anne Mensah, head of drama, Sky on Dave. Our three UKTV executives will disclose their latest strategy Panel Keli Lee, MD, international content and talent, ABC and ambition for each channel, including newly launched W. They’ll Entertainment Group; Patrick Moran, executive vice president, also give us a sneak peak of key new UKTV Originals. ABC Studios Producer Fraser Robinson, development producer, ITV Studios Chair Alex Farber, senior reporter, Broadcast Panel Steve North, general manager Dave, Gold and W; Emma 15.30–17:30 Tennant, controller, UKTV; Richard Watsham, director of SPEED MEETINGS commissioning, UKTV I The Networking Lounge Executive producers Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest Films; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Meetings with commissioners, talent managers and distributors Chair Craig Doyle, sports presenter, BBC Sport Lives Media take place throughout the festival. If you haven’t pre-booked a Panel Brian O’Driscoll, former rugby union player ; Robbie Savage, Producer Jamie Bolland, development AP, Finestripe Productions meeting, there’s still time – see Katie Player on the Networking former footballer, football expert; Mark Blundell, former Formula “WOW #THENIGHTMANAGER Assistant producers Margherita Di Ceglie, development AP, Lounge helpdesk. Producer Katie Player One driver FINALE. BRILLIANT SERIES. Remedy Productions; Sharifa Mansour, creative and format Producer Danny Fenton, CEO, Zig Zag Productions; Nicola Davey, development coordinator, Warner Brothers International commercial and creative executive, Zig Zag Productions DEFINITELY WANT MORE” Television Production KELI LEE (@KCSLEE) 15:00, THE SIDLAW 26 27 THURS 25 15:50-17:30 THURS 25 16:30-18:00

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16:30–17:30 16:30–17:30 THE WALKING DEAD: A MASTERCLASS GAMECHANGER: ALEX CARLOSS, YOUTUBE I The Sidlaw 15:50–17:30 16.00–16:30 I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth FORTITUDE In an exclusive masterclass with Gale Anne Hurd, the BT SPORT DRINKS RECEPTION I Filmhouse Sponsored by critically acclaimed producer of The Walking Dead, I BT TV Area, Main Foyer plus actor Michael Cudlitz and senior Fox executives, Join some of our BT Sport presenters and experts after the find out how Fox helped to make this show a global Actor Richard Dormer (Game of Thrones), creator and executive phenomenon that breaks all known rules about TV producer Simon Donald and executive producer Patrick Spence “Best of British Sport” session for a few drinks. BT Sport is the only place to watch every UEFA Champions hits. discuss the new Sky Atlantic series after an exclusive showing of As director of YouTube Originals in the US, Alex Since it first premiered in 2010 on AMC in the USA and across the first episode of series two. Dennis Quaid, Parminder Nagra, League and UEFA Europa League match live, plus top games Carloss leads a team with a mission to develop, from the Premier League and the Emirates FA Cup. We also 125 countries, the series has refused to adhere to conventional Michelle Fairley, Robert Sheehan and Ken Stott join the horror fund and launch a slate of world-class programming storytelling, resulting in world-beating broadcast ratings and chalking thriller opposite returning stars Dormer and Sofie Gråbøl. The have exclusive coverage of Aviva Premiership Rugby, MotoGP™ for YouTube Red – YouTube’s ad-free, pay-monthly and much more. up an international following so fervent, it is acknowledged as a true first series was Sky Atlantic’s biggest drama commission to date, subscription service. In this session, Alex will talk cultural phenomenon. acquired by broadcasters in more than 170 territories. Phone through his own career evolution – the highs, lows and So, what are the secrets of its huge success? The team discuss 0131 228 2688 to book your free tickets at the Filmhouse. everything in between – as well as the evolution of YouTube itself how it was conceived, produced and cast and give an insight into and his current work developing original content with YouTube stars. how it has been successfully marketed to the global marketplace.

16:30–17:30 Chair Boyd Hilton, entertainment director, Heat magazine Sponsored by Panel Michael Cudlitz, actor; Gale Anne Hurd, executive producer, MEET THE CONTROLLER: The Walking Dead; Alexandra Marinescu, senior vice president of KEVIN LYGO, ITV I The Fintry marketing, Fox; Jason Simms, SVP, global acquisitions, Fox Producer Amanda Baird, head of content projects and planning, His CV reads like a guide to Great British television. BBC Worldwide From TFI Friday to Jamie’s School Dinners, So Graham Norton and Men Behaving Badly, from Deal or No Deal to Shameless. But what has Kevin Lygo, the industry’s most recently appointed controller, got in store for Britain’s biggest commercial channel? Chair Alex Mahon, chief executive, The Foundry Anxious not to dwell on the past, Lygo’s first ITV Edinburgh Speaker Alex Carloss, director, YouTube Originals session will reveal his grand plan. He will discuss his new team and Executive producer Fraser Robinson, development producer, ITV structure and his wish list. Studios Lygo’s famous charisma and risk-taking approach (this was the Producer Maegan Tillock, digital producer man that both commissioned and axed Big Brother at Channel 4), will Assistant producer Elliott Swinburn, assistant producer stand him in good stead as he battles to boost ITV’s declining share.

Chair Alex Ritman, UK correspondent, The Hollywood Reporter Chair Kirsty Wark, journalist, broadcaster, writer Panel Richard Dormer, actor; Simon Donald, creator and Speaker Kevin Lygo, director of television, ITV SKY 17:30–18:00 executive producer; Patrick Spence, executive producer Executive producers Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest 16:30–17:30 Executive producer Justine Bower, head of consumer Films; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Lives Media SKY ARTS MOJITOS AND MUSIC ARTS MEET THE SKY COMMISSIONERS ZONE communications, UKTV Producers Zoe Callan, series producer, True North; Andrew ZONE Join us for mojitos and a masterclass in Producer Gem Pinkney, publicity manager, UKTV Sheldon, creative director, True North Visit the stand beforehand to book your slot. bagpiping – with Lorne MacDougall.

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VOTE FOR TV MOMENT OF THE YEAR Don’t miss your chance to vote for TV Moment of the Year on the Festival app: • Lord Grantham’s dinner shocker in Downton Abbey • The Walking Dead’s end-of-season-six cliffhanger • Dr Foster exposing her husband’s affair • Adele rapping Nicki Minaj’s verse on Kanye’s Monster for Carpool Karaoke • Prince Charles’ surprise appearance on Shakespeare Live! • Arya Stark’s revenge on Walder Frey on Game of Thrones • Paddy falling off a cliff on The Island with Bear Grylls Host Katherine Ryan, comedian, writer, presenter, actor Producer Jonno Richards, head of comedy, Talkback

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With over 1.4 billion YouTube views and more Emmy Acclaimed Swedish writer Hans Rosenfeldt will be nominations than any other late-night daily show in 10:00–11:00 talking about writing his hit dramas The Bridge and America, The Late Late Show With James Corden MEET THE CONTROLLERS: Marcella. Hans will be joined by Marcella star Anna is must-view entertainment in the US and beyond. Sponsored by Friel and Buccaneer CEO and executive producer The show has pushed boundaries by creating made- MARJORIE KAPLAN, Tony Wood, who will be talking about working with for-digital delights like the now legendary Carpool DISCOVERY I The Sidlaw Hans on his first English-language drama. Leading the Karaoke. In just over one year, the show has created the three most conversation will be Martha Kearney, who will be asking how to bring viewed clips in the history of late-night television in America. Marjorie Kaplan has one of the biggest jobs in original international authorship to the global stage. Executive producer Ben Winston and digital content director television: operating an average of 10 channels across Adam Abramson talk about the trials of making it in America, why 220 countries and spending £700m on original content they think digital first, and the constant grind of creating a daily outside of the US. Having spent 20 years at Discovery entertainment show. A must-see session. US, Kaplan is braving the British weather with a plan to supersize local commissions into truly global formats. She will also dispel myths about the content Discovery is looking for and open the door to new producers keen to be part of the channel’s success story. She will unpick her philosophy around “creator-led content” and tell us about her constant hunt for ideas BRAGASON BALDUR PHOTO: that have the sensibility of independent feature docs. FRIDAY 26 FRIDAY

Chair Ranvir Singh, presenter, Good Morning Britain, ITV News Speaker Marjorie Kaplan, president of content, Discovery Executive producers Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest Films; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Lives Media Producer Nicky Huggett, head of development, Popkorn TV Assistant producer Steven Perring, freelance history producer, Wall to Wall

Chair Rick Edwards, journalist, presenter, screenwriter 10:00–11:00 Panel Adam Abramson, director of digital content, The Late Late EDINBURGH DOES… QUESTION TIME Show with James Corden; Ben Winston, executive producer, The I The Tinto Late Late Show with James Corden Producers James Cooper, executive producer, original Question Time is one of the flagship sessions of the programming, FremantleMedia UK Interactive ; Camilla Hill, head TV Festival. It features a panel of senior industry of creator marketing Europe, Middle East and Africa, YouTube; figures and politicians, and, just like the BBC Richard Lewis, head of entertainment, UK & Ireland, YouTube programme, they face blind questions selected from the audience. In the aftermath of Brexit, the role of the media in reporting the campaign will be high on the agenda, as well as the possible impact on the British television industry. The future of public service broadcasting, the agenda of a new culture secretary and the role of TV in a digital landscape Chair Martha Kearney, journalist and broadcaster might also feature. Don’t miss the chance to have your say by Panel Hans Rosenfeldt, crime noir showrunner, writer; Anna Friel, submitting questions from the floor, or through the festival app. actor; Tony Wood, CEO Buccaneer Media Producer Charlie Hampton, commissioning editor, drama, ITV 10:00–15:30 Chair Kirsty Wark, journalist, broadcaster, writer SPEED MEETINGS Panel Dan Brooke, director of marketing and communications, I The Networking Lounge Channel 4; Tim Hincks, former president of Endemol Shine; James Harding, director of news and current affairs BBC Two; Meetings with commissioners, talent managers and distributors Sharon White, chief executive, Ofcom take place throughout the festival. If you haven’t pre-booked a David Elstein, chairman, OpenDemocracy.net meeting, there’s still time – see Katie Player on the Networking Producers Hayley Valentine, director of current affairs, Mentorn; “WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK... AND I READ Lounge helpdesk. Producer Katie Player executive producer BBC Question Time; Alan Clements, director of content, STV THE SCRIPT! #MARCELLA” Assistant producer David Lockhart, Mentorn ANNA FRIEL (@ANNAFRIEL), 10:00, THE MOORFOOT/ KILSYTH 34 35 FRI 26 11:30-12:30 FRI 26 11:30-14:00

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With “distinctiveness” the buzzword following the BBC white paper, BBC4 is a channel poised to prosper. Armed with his “licence to innovate”, Cassian Harrison talks through how he’s planning to experiment – outlining where is he looking to place his bets and 11:30–12:30 the crucial gaps producers should focus on. As the EDINBURGH DOES… LIP SYNC BATTLE competition from specialist channels hots up, Harrison will also I The Pentland discuss the latest “passionate clubs” of viewers he’s looking to target, as well as reveal the next foreign drama he hopes will emulate the ratings success of Trapped and The Bridge. 13:00–14:00 It’s been a runaway hit for Channel 5, not least thanks ALTERNATIVE MACTAGGART: to the entertaining and unpredictable nature of its Chair Boyd Hilton, entertainment director, Heat magazine SHARON HORGAN I The Pentland presenting duo, Mel B and Professor Green, and 11:30–12:30 Executive producers Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest now they are set to steal the show at Edinburgh with GAMECHANGER: Films; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Lives Media our Lip Sync Battle Special! Mel B will preside over Sponsored by Sharon Horgan has written or Producer Ash Potterton, executive producer, Arrow Media proceedings with her TV partner in crime Pro Green as HOWARD GORDON, 24, co-written four series for UK Assistant producer Tom Price, researcher, BBC Ent North they watch TV execs demean… er, we mean, unveil their best Bieber HOMELAND, X-FILES TV, including the award-winning or Queen Bey in this spectacularly entertaining session. Come and I The Fintry Catastrophe and the acclaimed find out who’s dusted down their jumpsuit. Pulling, as well as acting in numerous series and co-founding a production As co-creator of Homeland, Tyrant, Legends and 12:45–14:00 company. This autumn, HBO will air Divorce, a series that Horgan Second Chance, as well as co-writer of The X-Files THE NETWORK LIVE! I The Cromdale created for Sarah Jessica Parker in her first major TV role since and longtime showrunner of 24, 24: Live Another Day, Sex and the City. With Frankie Boyle chairing, this promises to be and the forthcoming 24: Legacy, Howard Gordon Over the last 48 hours, delegates from The Network have been one of the most unmissable Alternative MacTaggarts yet! is a leading creative voice in global television. working with programme makers from Sky News, Holby City, First We join him in conversation with Endemol Shine Dates, Endemol and CBBC to create this exciting showcase. Join us Chair Frankie Boyle, comedian Group’s Peter Salmon, to talk about his phenomenal career, to get your first look at the talent of the future and join in the party Speaker Sharon Horgan, actor, writer, producer, Catastrophe his views on the challenges and opportunities for creatives, atmosphere. Includes a pitch to Phil Edgar-Jones and Adam MacDonald Executive producer Ian Lamarra, creative director, Avalon and his ongoing work in mining international geopolitics to win placements and development money live in the room! Television Factual and events for new and thrilling dramatic concepts. Producer Toby Smith, development executive, Fizz Producers Jane Atkinson, line producer, Let It Shine; Chair Peter Salmon, chief creative officer, Endemol Shine Group Ewan Vinnicombe, editor, Blue Peter Speaker Howard Gordon, executive producer, showrunner, Speaker Phil Edgar-Jones, channel director, Sky Arts 24: Legacy, Homeland Adam MacDonald, director, Sky 1, Sky Living Executive producer Fraser Robinson, development producer, 13:00–14:00 ITV Studios MEET BETH HOPPE, PBS I The Tinto

Beth Hoppe’s tenure at PBS has seen the public 12:30–13:00 11:30–12:35 SKY broadcaster’s return to original US drama, a co- ARTS BLOODY MARYS & JAZZ EDTALKS: FAILED IT! production agreement with the BBC that has generated ZONE ...with the award winning Scottish pianist and a number of science and natural history productions I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth Sponsored by composer Euan Stevenson. and the establishment of the brand as a base for independent documentary film-makers. It’s no wonder Failure. For most people it’s something to be ashamed of, buried that in that time PBS has gone from 12th to 5th place in overall away and never to be spoken of again. For others, it’s one of the primetime audience share. Hosts Mel B, Lip Sync Battle host; Professor Green, 12:30–13:00 most valuable experiences of their career, and quite possibly, the But what is PBS and how does public broadcasting in the US Lip Sync Battle host secret to their success. Join our five inspirational speakers as they BREAK-OUT TALK WITH TELLYBUG differ from the model we know here? How does PBS work with Producers Katherine Allen, executive producer, Whizz Kid talk about some of their lowest points, how they dealt with them and TOMORROW’S TV: NEW APPS WGBH, executive producers of the Masterpiece strand? What kind of Entertainment; Genevieve Dolittle, executive producer; how they moved on. FOR A NEW FORMAT WAVE I The Tinto opportunities exist for British producers and what is Beth looking for in Steve Regan, commissioning editor, entertainment, Channel 5 terms of content – both scripted and non-scripted? We’ll learn everything Chair Ade Adepitan, presenter, Paralympian All Against 1 is the new interactive prime we wanted to know about PBS and hear more about Beth Hoppe’s Speakers Paul Chowdhry, comedian, actor; Viv Groskop, standup time gameshow hit that has viewers directly career in broadcasting and her journey from leading productions comedian, actor, writer; Amy Hartwick, senior vice president, playing at home with the contestants on screen, all via the and co-productions at Optomen and Discovery to joining PBS. creative development, ABC Studios; Adam Pearson, actor, show’s app. Hear from format creator Banijay Nordic and its SKY 11:30–12:30 presenter, campaigner; Ben Stephenson, head of television, app developers Tellybug to find out how this concept became Chair Ian Moffitt, former head of programming, Yahoo! ARTS MEET THE SKY COMMISSIONERS Bad Robot ZONE a major Friday night primetime hit on DR in Denmark. Get an Speaker Beth Hoppe, chief programming executive and general Visit the stand beforehand to book your slot. Producer Anna Fern, channels executive, broadcast, ITV insight into the new wave of interactive TV formats. manager, general audience programming, PBS

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Should TV be doing more to BBC Two has a new editor. Former head of worn out, jaded and possibly out of touch with the myriad champion pay equality and broaden access, geographically and documentaries Patrick Holland is now looking after the changes taking place in this industry. socially, to the industry? channel, and this is your chance to find out what his Happily though, these testimonials apply to some of this plans are. BBC Two is home to some of the nation’s year’s Talent Schemes delegates – the next generation of favourite television programmes, but how will strategic Chair Elaine Bedell, former director of entertainment and industry talent that you are supporting via your ticket purchase changes and budget cuts impact the channel’s ability comedy, ITV or sponsorship, and the most diverse in terms of gender, to deliver stimulating television to a broad but demanding audience? Panel Hannah Chambers, Chambers Management; Ian Critchley, ethnicity and background we’ve had yet. I urge you to make What are the challenges faced in replacing those big BBC Two hits independent talent consultant; Emma Kenny, psychologist; the effort to meet some of them – not just because they might moved on to BBC One? Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear Samir Shah, CEO and creative director, Juniper fill a bright spark-shaped hole in your company, but because from the new head of what BBC controller Charlotte Moore called Producers Mark Alden, independent producer and director; they can offer you a diverse view on life and a different set of “the channel that stretches the mind and takes you to places and Anna Mishcon, head of production, BBC current affairs; ideas, and crucially, an understanding of what makes young subjects you haven’t been before.” Kate Phillips, creative director, formats, BBC Worldwide viewers tick. Just as the festival needs to adapt to survive, so do many Chair Chris Curtis, editor, Broadcast 14:30–15:30 of TV’s key players. We all need to broaden our horizons and Speaker Patrick Holland, channel editor, BBC Two 14:30–15:30 THE ISLAMIC STATE: become more accessible. As Samir Shah notes in the VT for Executive producer Nicole Kleeman, creative director, Firecrest MEET THE CONTROLLER: MEDIA CHANNEL OF THE YEAR? Friday’s How to Get a Pay Rise session: “If you go to an event Films; Cat Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Nine Lives Media DAMIAN KAVANAGH, BBC 3 Sponsored by I The Moorfoot/Kilsyth like Edinburgh, like MIP, to an event like the RTS, you’re going to Producer Colin Stone see a kind of homogeneity, I think it’s not controversial to say. Assistant producer Tosca Barnes, assistant producer, ITN I The Sidlaw It’s going to be largely white, it’s going to be very middle-class, The Islamic State has come to dominate the media it’s going to be relatively middle-aged and it’s going to be very landscape by way of their highly targeted and often On 16 February, the credits for Gavin and Stacey rolled much people like us.” gruesome multimedia content. for one last time, and BBC3 became the world’s first If you’re as interested in innovating as you claim to be, 13:00–14:00 From the streets of Raqqa to the screens of a channel to move from linear to online-only content. why not start right here? global audience, they are one of the first extremist VIRTUAL REALITY: THE FUTURE OR FAD? 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Seven months on from brands and governments? with it – even using it to livestream major TV events. its launch, June Sarpong asks controller Damian Kavanagh if his Publications such as The New York Times, The Wall vision is being met, whether people are engaging with the short- Street Journal and The Guardian are devoting their resources to it. form content and how young, hungry producers can become future Chair Tazeen Ahmad, broadcaster, writer, award-winning Major companies and NGOs are commissioning films to give their suppliers to his channel. journalist clients a fully immersive experience. So will VR be the future of film- Panel Mina Al-Lami, jihadist media expert, BBC Monitoring; Arif Haq, senior strategist & creative capabilities lead, making, can it be monetised and who is commissioning content? Chair June Sarpong, Contagious; Aris Roussinos, reporter, VICE News Find out from expert panellists from CNN, Sky and Facebook. presenter, campaigner Producers Meera Pattni, UK communications manager, VICE Executive producers News; Fred Tiffin, assistant producer, VICE News Chair Laurie Segall, senior technology correspondent, Nicole Kleeman, creative CNNMoney; editor-at-large, CNN Tech director, Firecrest Films; Cat Panel Jason Farkas, executive producer, CNNMoney, Reliable Lewis, CEO, executive producer, Sources; Neil Graham, executive producer, Sky VR Studios; Nine Lives Media “YEP IT’S TRUE - I’LL BE AT THE Yelena Rachitsky, creative producer, Oculus Story Studio; Alan Producer Dan Glew, director of Tyler, acting controller, entertainment commissioning, BBC TV development, Full Fat TV @EDINBURGHTVFEST THIS YEAR Producer Inga Thordar, director, CNN Digital Assistant producer Helen TALKING ABOUT BOMBS, BRANDING Assistant producer Matthew Baker, assistant producer, IMG Richmond, assistant producer, Productions BBC AND BROWN PEOPLE.” ARIF HAQ (@ARIFHAQ), 14:30, THE MOORFOOT/KILSYTH 38 39 SPONSORS SPONSORS MAJOR SPONSORS

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It’s that time of year when once again the movers and shakers of our the good. Thanks to you, they will enjoy a unique and memorable TV industry descend on the city of Edinburgh to debate the issues of experience that they will treasure for years to come. the day, celebrate our talent and programming, and network to within They will be easy to spot: bright-eyed and free of cynicism, an inch of our lives. even the morning after the night before! So thank you in advance for As always, we will be joined by the delegates from our extending a warm welcome and for generously sharing your pearls popular talent schemes – The Network and Ones to Watch – the of wisdom, be that through a formal masterclass or a fleeting chat latter of which are profiled in the following pages, and in more detail on the dancefloor. Each and every connection they make will be of in the Festival Daily. benefit today, or some time in the future. It’s the best-kept secret, but the Festival is a charitable Selected from a pool of thousands of applicants, they faced organisation with a mission to identify and nurture the next fierce competition and are literally the chosen few. They have more generation of talent. than owned their right to be here, so please join me in congratulating Both schemes share the same core ambition, with diversity them as they brace themselves for the ride of a lifetime! sitting firmly at their heart. This year we have made further strides and boast a rich mix of impressive candidates from every corner of the UK, adding a flavour and tone to the Festival that is often missing from our industry. At this point I should say a massive thank you, because by purchasing your ticket you have contributed to the charity and our overall mission to ensure that TV reflects the audience that WORK WITH US watches it. During the ensuing days, the delegates will be fully immersed in Since 1991, over 4,000 people have had their TV careers an array of bespoke masterclasses and workshops, hearing direct kickstarted and developed by the Festival’s charitable Talent from key industry players and rubbing shoulders with the great and Schemes, going on to run indies, win awards and control channels. To find out how you can benefit from the diverse talent found during our in-depth nationwide assessments please e-mail [email protected]

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From Inverness to Cardiff and beyond, we’ve been scouring the country for the next generation of TV talent. We’ve put them through their paces: an application, two interviews and a dozen tasks to distil FIND YOUR it down to 50 of today’s brightest new hopes – The Network 2016. They bring enthusiasm, passion, talent from a range of backgrounds and we cram their brains full of masterclasses, CV clinics and workshops, then pack them off with a mentor. From there, we want to get our delegates working at broadcasters and production companies throughout the land, so if you’re on the FOCUS lookout for fresh additions to your team, we’ll be showcasing the Networkers’ talents at Friday’s The Network Live (p37), downstairs in Study for a postgraduate qualifi ca ion with Cromdale Hall. Here you’ll see the fruits of their labours after 48 hours University of Salford. Our campus is based at with some of the UK’s best programme-makers. And then you can snap up your favourites before your rivals do. MediaCityUK - one of the largest crea ive media When you see them at the parties, looking a little nervous, remember: just a minute of your time and wisdom goes a long way. communi ies in the UK. We’ve all been there, and you can make that moment a little mind- gem for them to store away in their palace of dreams.

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Seran Djemal Rachel Elfassy-Bitoun Ruairidh Forbes Clinton Forde Maya Francis Molly Garfoot Scott Gibson Darius Gilani Lauren Gledhill Verity Green Game of Thrones Black Mirror 90210 EastEnders EastEnders True Detective Peaky Blinders Game of Thrones This Is England Orange is the New Black

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