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PROGRAM NOVEMBER 13 TO 15

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 2 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3112:59:31 SPECIAL THANKS

Youth Media Alliance would like to warmly thank its 2013 Children, Youth & Media Conference advisory committee:

CAROLE BONNEAU / J.J. JOHNSON / Sinking Ship Entertainment VINCE COMMISSO / 9 Story Entertainment LAWRENCE MIRKIN / Mirkin Creative JONATHAN FINKELSTEIN / LISA OLFMAN / Apartment 11 Productions JAMIE PIEKARZ / JILL GOLICK / Screenwriter and Digital Creator ALEXANDRA RAFFÉ / Thunderbird Films

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Word from Co-Chairs ...... 4 Word from Executive Director ...... 5 Schedule and Venues ...... 6 General Conference ...... 8 Workshop with Jan-Willem Bult ...... 11 Forays into the Latin American Market ...... 12 Speakers’ Biographies ...... 16

YOUTH MEDIA ALLIANCE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Co-Chairs Treasurer MICHÈLE FORTIN / Télé-Québec VINCE COMMISSO / 9 Story Entertainment J.J. JOHNSON / Sinking Ship Entertainment Secretary MICHELE PARIS / Knowledge and BBC kids

Directors GUILLAUME ANIORTÉ / Tribal Nova IRA LEVY / Breakthrough Entertainment CAROLE BONNEAU / TELETOON Canada PIERRE MOISAN / MICHAEL GOLDSMITH / Family Channel, PETER MOSS / PDM Entertainment Disney Junior and Disney XD ALEXANDRA RAFFÉ / Thunderbird Films JOCELYN HAMILTON / Corus Entertainment KIM WILSON / CBC MADELEINE LÉVESQUE / Sardine Productions

YMA OFFICE TEAM CHANTAL BOWEN / Executive Director LYNE CÔTÉ / Special Events and Communications Coordinator

pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 3 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3312:59:33 WORD FROM CO-CHAIRS

I know what you’re thinking, will the series I’ve had in development for two years finally get greenlit? How will I make up my budget’s 20% shortfall? Does APTN do co-productions? If South Korea does animation inexpensively then what about North Korea? Why did I buy Teletubbies? Will my channel be auctioned off or have its hours reduced? Where do I find an HTML5 programmer? Or, if you’re a student here with us, where can I find the cheapest alcohol tonight? You, I envy. For the rest of us, I implore you, just for today – let it go. Dim the noise of the outside business world and remind yourself why you got into this crazy field in the first place. Remember that what you make is important and has a meaningful impact on your audience. Whether it’s teaching them about the outside world or giving them a break in their lives with a laugh – everything you do brightens a kid’s day. The YMA Conference is unique in that its focus is squarely on how to improve what we all make. How do we connect better to our audience? Understand what they need? How do we tell grander, more emotional stories? Where should be taking some risks? How are we winning and how are we losing? And ultimately, how do we make a movie, because that would be awesome. Thank you so much for joining us here today, I hope you have an incredible conference.

J.J.J J JOHNSON

For nearly forty years now, Youth Media Alliance has celebrated excellence in TV programming and interactive content specially made for children and youth. Each season brings another broad new range of programs and web projects produced and broadcast here at home. The variety we witness in these productions is a true testament to the vibrancy and diversity of content intended for our youngsters. With the advent of multiple screens come many new avenues for producers and broadcasters of youth content to explore – now more than ever. Turning out quality products built on solid educational foundations has become a priority for each and every one of us. I’m always so proud to see that our homegrown productions are being welcomed with open arms by Canadian families, thanks to the tireless eff orts of youth TV professionals like you. As co-president of the Youth Media Alliance, I’m pleased to welcome you to Children, Youth & Media 2013 – it’s a golden opportunity for us to meet, discuss, and learn from each other. Enjoy the conference!

MICHÈLE FORTIN

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 4 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3312:59:33 WORD FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Welcome to our 2013 edition! As you know, our industry is in a period of great transition and there are now some new players on the field, such as Amazon Studios – the YMA is pleased to welcome them to Toronto as it heads into its 40th year. This year’s chosen theme is the target audience, which the industry should be striving to serve better. During discussions and presentations, participants will explore “ways to create better content that meets young people’s needs and expectations.” To help you remain on the leading edge of our constantly shifting business, there are a number of speakers on the roster who are sure to meet your expectations. We aim to ensure relevant, ground-breaking content at these annual gatherings. In the company of such eminent guests as Tara Sorenson, Jocelyn Stevenson, Angela Santomero and David Kleeman, we promise that your two days will be fast-paced and stimulating, with an international flavour. There are two workshops planned after the conference. On November 14, from the , KRO Youth Creative Head Jan-Willem Bult will be here to present the workshop “Creating for Boys Aged 9 to 12: Isolation or Integration?”. Mr. Bult will also be screening a reel of his productions. On November 15, we turn the spotlight on , more specifically . We’ll start by screening the productions seen at Comkids Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano this past June in Sao Paulo. Organized by age group, the screening will be followed by a discussion with facilitator Beth Carmona, director of the Comkids event. Next, we’ll host a roundtable on the challenges of co-production and the new rules introduced to streamline the process. Hope you enjoy the event!

CHANTAL BOWEN

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 5 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3612:59:36 SCHEDULE AND VENUES

NOVEMBER 13: GENERAL CONFERENCE ST. ANDREW’S CLUB & CONFERENCE 8:45–9:15 a.m. Registration & Breakfast CENTRE 9:15–9:30 a.m. Opening of the Children, Youth & Media Conference by YMA 150 KING STREET Executive Director and Co-Chair of the Board WEST, 27TH FLOOR 9:30–10:45 a.m. Developing Kids’ and Entertainment Content with Amazon Studios TORONTO, ON 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. Where Are the Drama Series for Young People? M5H 1J9 12–1 p.m. Lunch 1–1:30 p.m. YMA Annual General Meeting (for members only) 1:45–2:45 p.m. Enter the Digital World: Reacting Quickly to Audience Needs and Expectations 3–4 p.m. The Changing Nature of Quality in Children’s Media 4:15–5:30 p.m. What Are the Key Elements of a Successful Feature Film for Kids and Families, an Underexploited Niche in our Industry? 5:30–6:30 p.m. Networking Cocktail Reception

NOVEMBER 14: WORKSHOP WITH JAN-WILLEM BULT CBC’S CANADIAN BROADCASTING “CREATING FOR BOYS AGED 9 TO 12: ISOLATION OR INTEGRATION?” CENTRE ROOM 1B315 9–9:30 a.m. Registration & Coff ee 250 FRONT STREET W. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Workshop TORONTO, ON • Introduction to Bult’s “Children in the Centre” philosophy M5V 3G5 • Concepting children’s media – the programming policy Bult designed for KRO Youth • Creating fiction – examples • Creating non-fiction – examples • Q&A, conclusions 12:30–2 p.m. Networking Lunch

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 6 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3712:59:37 NOVEMBER 15: CBC’S CANADIAN FORAYS INTO THE LATIN AMERICAN MARKET BROADCASTING CENTRE 8:30–8:45 a.m. Registration & Coff ee ROOM 1B315 8:45–9 a.m. Welcome and Introduction 250 FRONT STREET W. TORONTO, ON 9–9:50 a.m. Screening (preschool programming) M5V 3G5 • (PEIXONAUTA) • The Princess of the Frozen Heart (A PRINCESA DO CORAÇÃO GELADO) • Playing with water, Snow (JUGANDO CON EL AGUA, NIEVE) • Godofredo, The switch (GODOFREDO, O INTERRUPTOR) • Yoga for kids: Aisha, the super-star: salutes the moon (YOGA PARA NIÑOS – AISHA LA SUPER ESTRELLA: FAMOSA VACA) • João, the unusual rooster (JOÃO, O GALO DESREGULADO) 9:50–10:15 a.m. Discussion 10:15 a.m–12:15 p.m. Screening (7–11, tween and teen programming) • Calling Quilombola (DISQUE QUILOMBOLA) • What your dreams are?, Trinidad Anwandter Diaz (¿CON QUÉ SUEÑAS?, TRINIDAD ANWANDTER DIAZ) • My grandmother (MI ABUELA) • Lord Lucas Vacation (AS FÉRIAS DE LORD LUCAS) • Newbie and the Disasternauts (BACK IN THE GAME) • Take me out (LEVE-ME PARA SAIR) • Pedro and Bianca – Between being born and death, we grow up (PEDRO E BIANCA – ENTRE NASCER E MORRER A GENTE CRESCE) • The moon in the garden (LA LUNA EN EL JARDÍN) 12:15–12:45 p.m. Discussion 12:45–1:30 pm. Lunch 1:30–3 p.m.: Round Table on Co-productions with Brazil

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 7 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3712:59:37 GENERAL CONFERENCE

DEVELOPING KIDS’ AND ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT WITH AMAZON STUDIOS

Last April, Amazon Studios began developing children’s original programming, spearheading a new way to develop original content by off ering open submissions to anyone who has a great idea. Projects are turned into pilots and customers are then invited to watch, provide feedback and help determine which pilots should be produced as a series. The programming coming out of this new development process include kids’ shows Annedroids, a science-based series from creator J.J. Johnson, and Creative Galaxy, an animated interactive art adventure series created by Angela Santomero. Johnson and Santomero together with Amazon Studios’ Head of Children Series Development, Tara Sorensen, will take a look at the Amazon Studios approach to developing content, how the Amazon Studios process has changed the way new kids’ content is developed, how feedback and collaboration have become the driving force behind development, and the opportunities the studio off ers for creators.

SPEAKERS: • Tara Sorensen, Head of Children Series Development, Amazon Studios • J.J. Johnson, Partner, Executive Producer, Director, Writer, Sinking Ship Entertainment • Angela Santomero, Founding Partner and Chief Creative Off icer, Out of the Blue Enterprises MODERATOR: • Ira Levy, Executive Producer and Partner, Breakthrough Entertainment

WHERE ARE THE DRAMA SERIES PRESENTED BY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?

The TV industry is producing fewer and fewer drama series for young people. What’s driving this decline? Is drama a relevant genre that appeals to young viewers? We’ll talk to the creator of the hit series The Next Step, Frank Van Keeken, to find out the factors behind his success with audiences. How do you craft a drama series that will have an impact on young people? How have long-running series like Degrassi managed to evolve and stand the test of time? Are the writers dealing with the same topics they were 30 years ago? Are topics being handled diff erently? The discussion will also include an international perspective with Jan-Willem Bult. Do European shows cover the same topics? Are there themes with universal appeal to all young people? Or does content need to be created at the local level to meet their needs and expectations? And what about the broadcasters? Where do drama series fit into their priorities?

SPEAKERS: • Frank Van Keeken, Creator and Show Runner, The Next Step • Matt Huether, Producer and Writer, Degrassi • Jan-Willem Bult, Creative Head of Children & Youth programming, KRO Netherlands Public Broadcasting • Michael Goldsmith, Director, Original Programming, Family Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD MODERATOR: • Miklos Perlus, Director of Development, marblemedia

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 8 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3712:59:37 ENTER THE DIGITAL WORLD: PRESENTED BY REACTING QUICKLY TO AUDIENCE NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS TM

For today’s kids, interactivity is more than just an entertaining concept – it’s a way to take control of all screens. This control directs their media choices, allowing them to convey their expectations and actively contribute to the content off ering. To what extent does children’s input influence the creative process? How can you evolve your product in response to young people’s feedback? Jocelyn Stevenson from the British company Mind Candy will explain how the wildly popular Moshi Monsters, a digital world with 80 million registered users, has benefited from engaging its target audience. Moshi Monsters is set to be launched on television and the big screen.

SPEAKER: • Jocelyn Stevenson, Executive Creative Producer, Mind Candy

MODERATOR: • Vince Commisso, Co-Founding Partner, President and CEO, 9 Story Entertainment

THE CHANGING NATURE OF QUALITY PRESENTED BY IN CHILDREN’S MEDIA

Today’s children have nearly infinite options for watching “television.” It comes to them through the box in the living room (and sometimes their bedrooms), through their computers, streamed to their phones and tablets, and even through their game controllers. It can be almost unrecognizable from the 30- and 60-minute programs that used to define “TV”: now, children take in everything from million-dollar animated series to Minecraft how-to videos to stunts or funny moments captured on a mobile phone. Many corners of this world lack gatekeepers (or even gates!), executive producers, writers, or standards & practices executives. Much of the content lacks what the industry has traditionally honored as “quality”: high production values, age-appropriate writing and storytelling, thoughtful content and polished performances. And yet, young people are perfectly happy to watch (sometimes over and over) and give high marks for enjoyment. So, how we define excellence in children’s TV when Charlie Bit My Finger is as engaging to a child as Charlie and Lola? How do we build a taste among kids for quality productions – not necessarily education, but thoughtful and expert use of the medium? Or should we broaden our vision to embrace these as a new form of quality – say, in the way that garage band tapes can be as eye-opening and entertaining as a big-label, highly-produced release? SPEAKERS: • Kim Wilson, Creative Head, Childrens and Youth Programming, CBC • Russell Miller, Managing Director, The Center for Intentional Media • Carolyn Wilson, Instructor, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario MODERATOR: • David Kleeman, Senior Vice President of Insights Programs and PlayVangelist, PlayCollective

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 9 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3712:59:37 WHAT ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS PRESENTED BY OF A SUCCESSFUL FEATURE FILM FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES, AN UNDEREXPLOITED NICHE IN OUR INDUSTRY?

Corus Entertainment has joined forces with Telefilm Canada to create a one-of-a-kind program aimed at kickstarting the Canadian feature film industry and nurturing the growing demand for great family entertainment. Their research confirms that “younger Canadians are the heaviest consumers of films, on multiple platforms, in the country. With this in mind, the Family Feature Production Fund is geared to produce and promote Canadian films that will connect with this important demographic.” Accompanied by renowned directors and scriptwriters, Michel Pradier (Telefilm Canada) and Jocelyn Hamilton (Corus Entertainment) will discuss the new Family Feature Production Fund and the key elements of a successful children’s film.

SPEAKERS: • Jocelyn Hamilton, Vice President, Programming and Original Production, Corus Kids, Corus Entertainment • Michel Pradier, Director Projects Financing, Telefilm Canada • Mark Slone, SVP, Acquisitions, • Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Founder and C.E.O., • Michael McGowan, Director and Writer Still Mine, Score: A Hockey Musical and Saint Ralph and Director Vacation with Derek (TV Movie) • Éric Tessier, Director, The Pee-Wee 3D: The Winter That Changed My Life MODERATOR: • Tom McGillis, President, Executive Producer and Writer, Fresh TV

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1010 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3712:59:37 WORKSHOP WITH JAN-WILLEM BULT

CREATING FOR BOYS AGED 9 TO 12: ISOLATION OR INTEGRATION?

This master class will discuss experiences and practical ideas for creating original content that appeals to boys aged 9 to 12. Jan-Willem Bult, creative head at KRO Youth (part of KRO Netherlands Public Broadcasting), will focus on a number of examples from his large body of TV, film and cross-media productions, such as UNESCO Prize–winning short Genji and Prix Jeunesse International–winning TV show ZigZag. Looking at international research conducted on his productions, he will answer such questions as “How do you combine values and interest?” “How do you turn content into exciting stories?” and “What are the biggest mistakes?”

AGENDA • Introduction to Bult’s “Children in the Centre” philosophy • Concepting children’s media – the programming policy Bult designed for KRO Youth • Creating fiction – examples • Creating non-fiction – examples • Q&A, conclusions

ABOUT JAN-WILLEM BULT Jan-Willem Bult started as a scriptwriter/director of TV, film and audiovisual productions. From 1995 to 1997, he was Program Director for two private TV networks: (kids 3–12) and VTV (women 20–49). In 1997, he moved to KRO Netherlands Public Broadcasting to become Creative Head of Children & Youth programming. Bult has won a number of prestigious awards, such as the Prix Jeunesse International, Prize, UNICEF Prize, UNESCO Prize, and Dutch Academy Award. “Children in the Centre” is his philosophy. Since 2007, Bult has also run his JWBfoundation, supporting children’s media and sports for development and peace, and has been a guest lecturer at universities in Europe and Latin America.

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1111 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3712:59:37 FORAYS INTO THE LATIN AMERICAN MARKET

First, we’ll screen some of the best youth programs from Brazil’s ComKids Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano event. Discussions will then be facilitated by Beth Carmona, executive director of ComKids. A round table on co-productions with Brazil will follow the screenings, focusing on the new rules in place and case studies.

SPEAKERS: • Peter Moss, Co-Founder, PDM Entertainment • Ira Levy, Executive Producer and Partner, Breakthrough Entertainment • Beth Carmona, Executive Director, ComKids • Ale McHaddo, 44 Toons

MODERATOR: • Jonathan Finkelstein, President and Executive Producer, Apartment 11 Productions

SCREENING - PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING

FISHTRONAUT (PEIXONAUTA) | Dir: Célia Catunda, Kiko Mistrorigo, Prod.: TV PinGuim e Discovery KidsLatin America, Brazil, 2009, 11 min 55 sec - The incredible, wet and slippery adventures of Fishtronaut, a fish that is a secret agent of OYSTER. His best friends are the little girl Marina and the Monkey Zico. When he needs to go out of the water he wears a special suit that resembles the ones that the astronauts use. But in his case it is filled with water. Fishtronaut lives adventures between the “wet” and “dry” worlds, revealing mysteries and seeking for solutions for the protection of the environment. [1st place at 2009 Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano]

THE PRINCESS OF THE FROZEN HEART (A PRINCESA DO CORAÇÃO GELADO) | Dir: Antonio Navarro, Beca Furtado, Zu Escobar, Prod: Sílvia Penna, Mínima Concepção, Produção Visual Ltda. (Porto Alegre), EBC-TV, ABEPEC, Zuleika Escobar, TV Brasil, TV Cultura, Brazil, 2010, 11 min - Not far away from the Amigolá Realm lives Lucy, the Princess. She was born with a cold heart and the only way to cure her is a spell that unites five magical elements. While seeking for the missing element, Lucy and her friends will have to face the dreadful Dr. Dumal. [Finalist comKids Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano 2011]

PLAYING WITH WATER, SNOW (JUGANDO CON EL AGUA, NIEVE) | Dir: Juan Manuel Costa, Prod: Lucia Colombo, Pakapaka, Argentina, 2012, 2 min 40 sec - Lila and Nico are two curious siblings that play using varied material.They experiment and build diff erent systems related to water. The bird Enrique follows them, as they live their adventures. In the “Snow” episode, Lila and Nico play in the snow and end up finding an unexpected lake hidden below a big iceberg. [Finalist at comKids Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano Festival 2013]

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1212 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:3812:59:38 GODOFREDO, THE SWITCH (GODOFREDO, O INTERRUPTOR) | Dir: EvaFurnari, Prod: Um Filmes, Brasil, 2009, 5 min - Godofredo is a green clumsy ogre that lives in a fantastic forest with trees, flowers and exuberant fruits. His acts are always intuitive, emotional and curious. He’s not very good at logical thinking. He doesn’t speak, only expresses himself through gestures, imitation and facial and bodily movement. He’s like a big curious child, in the body of a big monster. Godofredo is faced, then, by a thing that doesn’t belong to his world. It is rather an object of the human world: a switch that lights up everything he finds in his way.

YOGA FOR KIDS: AISHA, THE SUPER-STAR: SALUTES THE MOON (YOGA PARA NIÑOS – AISHA LA SUPER ESTRELLA: FAMOSA VACA) | Diana Rico and Richard Décaillet, 4direcciones audiovisual (Bogotá), SeñalColombia – Villegas Editores -Pakapaka – CNTV – AF 097, Colombia, 2012, 7 min 53 sec - Aisha the cow, jumped over the moon and is extremely tired. Swamichico , the Guru Cat, leads the Moon Salutaion sequencce with the postures of The Mountain, The forward Bend and the Crescent Moon pos to finish with a little meditation and visualization about the light of the moon. [Finalist at comKids Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano Festival 2013]

JOÃO, THE UNUSUAL ROOSTER (JOÃO, O GALO DESREGULADO) | Dir: Camila Carrossine, Alê Camargo Prod: Buba Filmes, Brazil, 2013, 10 min - Musical that narrates the story of João, a cock with an unusual behavior. He became famous for his habit of singing whenever he wanted to. Even though the neighbors didn’t like the noise, an unexpected transfer made people miss him. Based on a true story. [Finalistat comKids Prix JeunesseIberoamericanoFestival 2013]

SCREENING - AGE 7–11 PROGRAMMING

CALLING QUILOMBOLA (DISQUE QUILOMBOLA) | Dir: David Reeks, Prod: Estúdio Veredas (São Paulo), Brasil, 2011, 13 min - In Disque Quilombola, children of Espírito Santo chat about how life is in a quilombola community (a piece of land inhabited by slaved African descendants) and also in a slum in the city of Vitória. Through a child’s telephone game, the two groups speak about their roots and realize that childhood has more similarities than diff erences. [ComKids Prix JeunesseIberoamericanoFestival 2013 – 2nd place 7-12 Nonficition]

WHAT YOUR DREAMS ARE?, TRINIDAD ANWANDTER DIAZ (¿CON QUÉ SUEÑAS?, TRINIDAD ANWANDTER DIAZ) | Dir: Paula Gómez Vera, Mi Chica Producciones (Santiago), TVN, , 2010, 29 min 39 sec - Trinidad is an eight-year-old girl that lives in Santiago. She doesn’t like to play with dolls, she prefers riding a motorcycle. When she was five, she changed her bike for a motorbike that was proportional to her size. Since then, she hasn’t stopped riding the vehicle and has been taking part in championships. Her dream is to be a firefighter when she grows up and to help poor people. ¿Con qué sueñas? (“What your dreams are?”, in free translation) is a series that shows the contrasts and diversities in Chile, seen by the sight of children. The protagonists are little boys and girls aged between 7 and 13 years old, from diff erent parts of the country. [Finalist at comKids Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano Festival 2013]

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1313 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:4012:59:40 MY GRANDMOTHER (MI ABUELA) | Dir: Carlos Eduardo Smith Róvira, Prod: HIERROanimación (Bogotá), Colombia, 2012, 8 min 8 sec - A seven-year-old girl spends a weekend in the house of her grandmother in the countryside. She is afraid of the wrinkled skin of her grandmother and sees her as if she was a big knotty tree. The little one will have to overcome her fear in order to get close to her grandmother. [Finalistat comKids Prix JeunesseIberoamericano Festival 2013]

LORD LUCAS VACATION (AS FÉRIAS DE LORD LUCAS) | Dir: Tatiana Nequete, Prod: Jéssica Luz, Besouro Filmes, Brasil, 2008, 16 min 12 sec - Lucas is a eight-year-old boy that is impressed by comic books about vampires. When his teenage sister appears with a purple spot in her neck he decides to act and tries to kill the Master Vampire. [Histórias curtas award 2008, Best Actor: Arthur Quadros (Lucas), Best Supporting Actress: Lurdes Eloy (Nona), Best Script: Tatiana Nequete and Luís Mario Fontoura, Best Movie, 8th Mostra Nacional de Cinema Infantil de Florianópolis 2009, Best Movie, 7-11 years old, Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano Festival 2009, Next Generation Prize, Prix Jeunesse International 2010, 2nd place, 7 – 11 years old, Prix Jeunesse International 2010]

NEWBIE AND THE DISASTERNAUTS (BACK IN THE GAME) | Dir: Ale McHaddo ,Prod.: 44 toons/ TV Cultura, Brazil, 2011, 7min - As Newbie tries to win a game by cheating, his DNA modifies his body as if he was a videogame avatar. Every time he loses, his appearance transforms to an earlier rendition of himself. by the end, newbie is hardly recognizable, except maybe as a chess piece from the pre digital era.

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1414 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:4312:59:43 SCREENING - TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMMING

TAKE ME OUT (LEVE-ME PARA SAIR) | Dir. and Prod: José Agripino, Coletivo Lumika, Brazil, 2013, 19 min 29 sec - Testimonials made by homosexual teenagers of Sao Paulo, Brazil. In the series, there is a discussion about option and choice, prejudice and tolerance, the world nowadays and homophobia, amongst other issues. [Winner at comKids Prix JeunesseIberoamericanoFestival 2013]

PEDRO AND BIANCA – BETWEEN BEING BORN AND DEATH, WE GROW UP (PEDRO E BIANCA – ENTRE NASCER E MORRER A GENTE CRESCE) | Dir: Fábio Mendonça and Roberto Moreira, Prod: Maria Fernanda Ortiz, TV Cultura, Brazil, 2012, 24 min - Expectation, desire and fear are the sensations of the brother Pedro and sister Bianca, a few hours before their first day of classes in college. Pedro is excited. Bianca mixes anxiety and fear, trying to make her hair perfect for the special day. While their parents discuss, the grandmother Arminda gives them support in such an important moment. Bianca overcomes her fear and imposes her personality. Pedro is bullied by his classmates. [Winner at comKids Prix JeunesseIberoamericanoFestival 2013]

THE MOON IN THE GARDEN (LA LUNA EN EL JARDÍN) | Dir: Yemlelí Cruz and Adanor Lima, Prod: Arlene Comas Fernández, Estudios de Animación – InstitutoCubano de e IndustriaCinematográfi ca (ICAIC) Havana, Cuba, 2012, 11 min - Animated short film of great sensibility, inspired by the Jardin romance written by the Cuban writer Dulce Maria Loynaz. Surrounded by the chaos of the city, a woman strolls in her quiet garden by the shadow of the trees. Something unexpected is about to happen... [Heart Prize at comKids Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano Festival 2013]

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1515 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:5012:59:50 SPEAKERS’ BIOGRAPHIES

Jan-Willem Bult started as a scriptwriter/director of TV, film and audiovisual productions. From 1995 to 1997, he was Program Director for two private TV networks: KinderNet (kids 3–12) and VTV (women 20–49). In 1997, he moved to KRO Netherlands Public Broadcasting to become Creative Head of Children & Youth programming. Bult has won a number of prestigious awards, such as the Prix Jeunesse International, Japan Prize, UNICEF Prize, UNESCO Prize, and Dutch Academy Award. “Children in the Centre” is his philosophy. Since 2007, Bult has also run his JWBfoundation, supporting children’s media and sports for JAN-WILLEM BULT development and peace, and has been a guest lecturer at universities in Europe and Latin America.

Beth Carmona has over 20 years’ experience in the field of children’s media in Brazil and Latin America. She operates her own consulting and project development firm, Singular, Arquitetura de Midia. She also runs Comkids, a platform that promotes quality content for kids, and organizes a festival (6th edition) that celebrates Latin American content associated with the Prix Jeunesse International. Beth has worked for TV Cultura and TVE Brazil (public channels), as well as for Discovery Latin America and the Disney Channel. She sits on international juries such as Prix Jeunesse International, Banff , Japan Prize and BETH CARMONA Emmy International. She is coordinator of ALA (Alianza Latin Americana) and president of the NGO Midiativa, the Brazilian Center on Media for Children.

Vince Commisso is a co-founding partner and President & CEO of 9 Story Entertainment, a leading creator, producer and distributor of award-winning content for young audiences around the world. He began his career at , where he rose through the ranks to become supervising producer. Following his tenure at Nelvana, he left to assume the role of President & CEO of Blab Media Inc., a Flash-based new media company. He went on to co-found 9 Story Entertainment in 2002 with a vision to utilize leading edge technologies to develop, produce and deliver compelling animated content with an international VINCE COMMISSO appeal. In 2005, Vince earned an Emmy® Award for Best Animated Television Program, as well as a Gemini® Award and YMA Award as senior producer on Peep and the Big Wide World Season I.

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1616 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:5512:59:55 Jonathan Finkelstein, President and Executive Producer at Apartment 11 Productions, has created seven television series for young people, produced more than 800 half-hours of television, and received multiple international awards. Jonathan’s series produced include , Prank Patrol, Surprise! It’s Edible! Incredible! In Real Life, Way Off Broadway, Cross Country Fun Hunt and Finding Stuff Out. He also executive-produced, produced and co-wrote the documentary Braindamadj’d... Take II, which won the George Foster Peabody Award. Prior to forming Apartment 11, Jonathan was producer, writer and story JONATHAN FINKELSTEIN editor of Popular Mechanics for Kids; co-creator and producer of YAA! To the M@X for YTV; co-creator of Fun Food Frenzy for TV Ontario; and senior producer of Street Cents, CBC’s irreverent, long-running consumer aff airs series for teens.

Michael Goldsmith, Director, Original Programming, Family Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD, oversees the original production slate for three kids’ networks, while continuing to develop television productions to air across all platforms. The Next Step is Michael’s most recent success story, which premiered in March to record-breaking ratings for Family. The reality-style series extends the linear experience through an extensive online off ering. Michael has also commissioned Disney XD’s first Canadian original movie, Bunks, for October 2013. Since joining Family Channel, Michael has been involved with prominent MICHAEL GOLDSMITH series, including Wingin’ It, Stella and Sam and Justin Time. Michael has more than 12 years’ experience in the television production industry.

Jocelyn Hamilton, Vice-President, Programming and Original Production, Corus Kids, is responsible for Corus Entertainment’s Kids & Family programming, acquisitions and original production. For YTV, Jocelyn and her team were responsible for launching hit series such as Mr. Young, , , Splatalot, Extreme Babysitting and Cache Craze, to name a few. During her tenure, top 10 preschool series such as Max & Ruby, Backyardigans, Cat in the Hat and Mike the Knight continued to contribute to Treehouse’s success as the #1 preschool network in Canada. In her role, Jocelyn has worked with the National JOCELYN HAMILTON Screen Institute (NSI) to launch Script to Screen, a development program for screenwriters funded by , as well as the Family Feature Production Fund, a joint initiative with Telefilm Canada. Jocelyn sits on the board of Youth Media Alliance.

Matt Huether is a TV writer/producer who currently serves as Co-Executive Producer for acclaimed teen series Degrassi, on which he has written for 7 seasons. Born in small town Sarnia, Ontario, and raised by television, Matt has also written for , The LA Complex, and Hot Wheels Battle Force 5, has twice been nominated for WGC Screenwriting Awards, and was named one of Playback’s “Ten to Watch” in 2010. Matt is enthusiastic about television, politics, hip-hop, brunch, and people who are enthusiastic about anything. His ramblings on these topics can be found on Twitter under @_Matty_H_ . MATT HUETHER

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1717 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:5612:59:56 J.J. Johnson is a founding partner and the creative visionary of Sinking Ship Entertainment. Since the company’s inception in 2004, he has created 12 series, including the international hits This Is Daniel Cook, Dino Dan, Are We There Yet? World Adventure, Roll Play and the upcoming Annedroids. J.J. has directed over 100 hours of children’s programming and filmed in over 30 countries. He is also an Emmy-nominated writer with over 500 episode credits. The Toronto Star and enRoute magazine recognized J.J. as one of Canada’s top children’s television producers and Playback listed him as one of their Top 10 to Watch. Most recently, J.J. JOHNSON J.J. was selected for The Hollywood Reporter’s 2013 Top 20 Under 35 list. J.J. is co-chair of Youth Media Alliance.

David Kleeman is Senior Vice-President of Insights Programs and PlayVangelist for PlayCollective, a global company and network that employs a uniquely integrated mix of market research, strategic business planning, brand building, and multi-platform product development to help organizations establish meaningful lifelong connections with consumers in today’s fast-paced, non- linear, connected world. From 1988 to 2013, Kleeman was President of the American Center for Children and Media. He remains advisory board chair to the international children’s TV festival (Prix Jeunesse), a 2013 Senior Fellow of the DAVID KLEEMAN Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media, and a Governor of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Kleeman writes for the Huff ington Post.

Ira Levy and his partner Peter Williamson, since creating Breakthrough over 27 years ago, have built a creative partnership and established themselves as one of Canada’s most prolific providers of television programs. As Executive Producer, Ira works with broadcasters, producers and directors to oversee the creative management of projects in all genres, from development through to delivery. Over the years, Ira has developed successful relationships with national and international networks and production partners on a variety of documentary, lifestyle, drama, factual, and animated programs. In 1995 Ira became a member IRA LEVY of the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) and was elected chair of the board in 2005. He is involved with the Canadian Television Fund, The Banff World Television Board and the Youth Media Alliance.

Tom McGillis is President and Cofounder of Fresh TV. A world leader in creating and producing family entertainment, Fresh TV finances, develops and produces television content that powerfully connects to tween and teen audiences around the world. Along with creative partner , McGillis created the world-renowned animated series and the franchise, both of which are seen in the US and around the world. He and Pertsch also created Fresh TV’s MOWs My Babysitter’s a Vampire (TELETOON) and Bunks (Disney XD/Family Channel). TOM MCGILLIS

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1818 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:5612:59:56 Michael McGowan is a writer, director and producer. His films are My Dog Vincent, Saint Ralph, One Week, Score: A Hockey Musical and Still Mine. He created and executive produced the TV series Henry’s World as well as wrote two award-winning YA novels, Newton and the Giant and Newton and the Time Machine.

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Russell Miller has worked for 30 years creating electronic, print and transmedia properties for clients ranging from the , Disney, and , to the Metropolitan Opera. Now he’s transforming TV with WONDERREEL©—an online network featuring children’s films and series from all over the globe, with a personal channel for every single kid, streamed to any digital device. In his spare time, Russell conducts research on the neuroscience of reading acquisition at the Graduate Center, City University of New York.

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Peter Moss has worked in the field of entertainment as a director of theatre and television, television producer, and broadcast executive. A multiple Gemini Award nominee, Peter has served as Head of Children’s Television for CBC, as VP of TV Programming and Production for YTV and Treehouse, as well as Executive Vice-President of TV Programming and Development for Corus Entertainment. His executive producer credits include many leading, award-winning animated series such as Arthur, for which he won a Daytime Emmy. He has worked as executive producer for Sesame Workshop (formerly the Children’s Television Workshop). PETER MOSS Moss also directed the family movies Booky Makes Her Mark, Booky and the Secret Santa, and Booky’s Crush, winner of the international jury award at Kidscreen.

Sean Patrick O’Reilly is a visionary transmedia writer and producer. Sean is currently completing his Doctorate in Management Information Services and Technology. In 2008, he won the Top 40 Under 40 award from the City of Vancouver and, in 2011, won Caldwell’s Top 40 Under 40 across Canada. In 2004, he realized his dream by creating and writing a comic book series, Kade, which has now gone on to see eight published graphic novels and is in the Apple Store. In 2008–2009, Sean won the Moonbeam Award for Top Children’s Graphic Novel, as well as the Mom’s Choice Award for creating and writing SEAN PATRICK O’REILLY The Clockwork Girl and The Gwaii, respectively. The Clockwork Girl was also Foreword Magazine’s Top Graphic Novel of 2008. Sean also published Cowboys & Aliens, which was a summer blockbuster from Dreamworks. Now partnered with Hollywood powerhouse agency Resolution, Sean wrote and produced two movies for Lion’s Gate Films, Circle of Pain and Beatdown. Sean is also developing Gearhead with producer Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator), and produced the animated feature film The Clockwork Girl. Partnered with Benderspink (The Hangover), Sean has developed a series of graphic novels that are being developed as feature films, with the first sold to WB and the second, to Universal Studios.

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 1919 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:5612:59:56 Miklos Perlus, Director of Development at marblemedia, is responsible for creating, sourcing and developing innovative multi-platform content and bringing them to fruition for television and digital media. His most recent projects include the hit medieval-themed physical game show, Splatalot, which currently airs in over 120 countries around the world including on Nickelodeon in the U.S.; , the North American version of the live-action/animated quiz show currently airing on TELETOON; Taste Buds, an original kids culinary adventure series airing on TVO; and the primetime animated series MIKLOS PERLUS for . Perlus’ screenwriting credits include two seasons of Degrassi: The Next Generation for which he was awarded a Canadian Screenwriting Award and YTV’s animated comedy, Sidekick.

Michel Pradier is a 13-year veteran of Telefilm Canada. Beginning as a financial analyst for the film and television units, he became head of the television unit before being appointed interim director of the Quebec regional off ice in 2001. The following year, Michel was appointed Director of French Operations at the Québec regional off ice. Before arriving at Telefilm, Michel occupied executive and financial analyst positions at SODEC between 1991 and 1997. He had been associated with film and media production for 10 years before that. In his current role, Michel is responsible for the full range of feature films productions being MICHEL PRADIER considered for funding. He is adept at target-setting and performance measures that have a great bearing on Telefilm’s decision-making process.

Angela Santomero is a founding partner of Out of the Blue Enterprises LLC, and the creator, executive producer and head writer of the Emmy-nominated and #1-ranked interactive literacy show, Super Why, and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, a pro-social, animated series for preschoolers, based on the legacy of Fred Rogers. Angela was also the co-creator, executive producer and head writer for Nick Jr.’s landmark preschool show, Blue’s Clues. Angela is currently in development with Amazon Studios as creator, executive producer, and head writer of Creative Galaxy – an animated, interactive adventure series that inspires ANGELA SANTOMERO kids’ creative thinking through arts and craft – and Wishenpoof – a magical and imaginative show that promotes creative problem-solving with or without the power of wish magic. Through her Twitter profile (@AngelasClues) and personal blog (AngelasClues.com), Angela approaches parenting from her unique vantage point as a children’s media creator. Angela earned an MA in child developmental psychology from Teachers College, , and a BA from Catholic University.

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 2020 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:5712:59:57 Mark Slone is the Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at Entertainment One, Canada’s leading motion picture distributor. A graduate of McGill University, he specializes in acquisitions and communications for wide release, Canadian, genre and art house films. He serves as a Board Director for a several non-profit film organizations, including The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, and provides mentorship to emerging filmmakers.

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Tara Sorensen is Vice President of children’s series development for Amazon Studios. In her role, Sorensen oversees the development and production of original children’s programming. Sorensen joined Amazon Studios from National Geographic Kids Entertainment, where she was vice president, development & current programming. During her tenure with National Geographic she was essential to the development and production of Emmy Award winning Toot & Puddle for Nick Jr., Emmy nominated Mama Mirabelle’s Home Movie’s for PBS, and Are We There Yet? World Adventure, for Treehouse Canada and CBC. Prior TARA SORENSEN to National Geographic, Sorensen was vice president, creative aff airs for Sony’s Family Entertainment division. At Sony, she was involved in the development of the Emmy-nominated Dragon Tales for PBS; Emmy-nominated Jackie Chan Adventures and Men in Black animated series for Kids’ WB!

Jocelyn Stevenson, Executive Creative Producer Film & TV Projects at Mind Candy, has worked in children’s television for almost 40 years. Her work is informed by the conviction that screen-based media is a powerful influence that, when used creatively and responsibly, can educate, entertain, and inspire children. She started her career on and subsequently worked for many years as a writer and producer for the Company. She worked at HIT Entertainment (2001–2006) and at TT Animation (2006–2012). Her credits include Sesame Street, , Charlie Chalk, Jim Henson’s Ghost of Faff ner JOCELYN STEVENSON Hall, The Animal Show with Stinky and Jake, Jim Henson’s , The Magic Schoolbus, Brambley Hedge, Faeries, Mopatop’s Shop, , Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends, Barney & Friends, Rubbadubbers, Pingu and What’s Your News? At Mind Candy, she co-wrote and produced Moshi Monsters: The Movie. Distributed by Universal, it launches on December 20, 2013. She is now overseeing development of an animated Moshi Monsters TV series.

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pprogramme-en.inddrogramme-en.indd 2121 005/11/135/11/13 12:59:5712:59:57 Éric Tessier made his first film on Super 8 at age 13. He would later study film at Montreal’s Concordia University. In 1998, he made Viens Dehors!, the opening film at the 1999 Rendez-Vous du Cinéma Québécois, which won the People’s Choice Grand Prize at the Fantasia Film Festival and was screened at over 30 festivals. In 2001, he directed two documentaries about the history of Cirque du Soleil. In 2003, he co-wrote and directed Sur le Seuil. He also directed the CBC Television series Rumours and Sophie. In 2009, he directed the psychological thriller 5150 Elm’s Way (People’s ÉRIC TESSIER Choice Grand Prize at ’s Festival du Film Fantastique de Gérardmer). In 2012, he directed Pee Wee 3D: The Winter That Changed My Life, the first Quebec-made S3D movie. The film took the People’s Choice Award at TIFF KIDS, and was awarded best picture honours by a young jury as well as Best Youth Film at the Schlingel International Film Festival in Chemidtz, . Tessier is currently working on the series O for which he has won Best Director Genie Awards two years in a row.

Frank van Keeken is a television writer, producer, and comedian who has worked on both sides of the camera. From performances in Seinfeld, Armageddon, and Maximum Risk, to writing for shows such as Mad Above You and Kids In The Hall, to creating the Family Channel shows, Wingin’ It and The Next Step, Frank van Keeken has experience in various aspects of the film and television industry.

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Carolyn Wilson is an Instructor at the Faculty of Education at Western University, and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. She is on the Boards of MediaSmarts (Canada), MENTOR Association for Media Literacy () and is the Past President of the Association for Media Literacy in Toronto, Canada. Carolyn is the co-coordinator of UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy Curriculum for Teachers and has been invited to develop programs in media literacy by companies, universities and governments around the world, from the Ministry of Education in Ontario Canada, to the CAROLYN WILSON Ministry of Information & Communications with the Royal Government of Bhutan. Carolyn has received the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award from the University of Toronto, as well as the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Canada.

Kim Wilson is the Creative Head of Children’s Programming for CBC Television. Ms. Wilson has dedicated her life to children’s programming, beginning with a degree in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson University in Toronto, coupled with her longstanding passion and commitment to public broadcasting, including many roles at TVOntario and for the last 11 years, at CBC. As Creative Head, she has successfully brought her leadership skills, passion and enthusiasm to Canada’s public broadcaster, together with her extensive experience in children’s television and her personal love of children. Ms. Wilson KIM WILSON intends to extend CBC’s legacy in children’s programming through continued strength in programming with integrated outreach and interactive strategies.

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