mipformats 2015 conference programme

MIPFormats 2015 Conference & Events Programme

MIPFormats is the place you have to be to discover the latest industry trends and meet and network with the people and companies that count in the format community.

Auditorium K 9.40- 10.10

SCREENING WELCOME BREAKFAST FROM 9.30

SATURDAY 11 APRIL

Grand Auditorium 10.20- 10.50

FRESH TV: ENTERTAINMENT & GAME SHOW PILOTS

SUNDAY 12 APRIL

11.00- 11.30

THE PRODUCERS TOOLBOX #1: HOW TO FINANCE YOUR FORMAT?

11.40- 12.10

DIGITAL & FORMATS: THE TOP 10 BEST IDEAS

14.00- 14.40

THE FORMATS FUTURE THE 6TH ANNUAL EDITION OF C21’S IN-DEPTH MARKET ANALYSIS CHARTING 2015 AND BEYOND.

14.50- 15.20

CASE STUDY

15.30- 16.00

THE ART OF PROVOCATIVE SHOWS

16.10- 16.40

Auditorium A

Programme as of 3 February 2015. Subject to change. Visit mipformats.com for regular updates.

Verrière Grand Auditorium 8.30- 9.00

9.00- 9.30

THE PRODUCERS TOOLBOX #2: FORMATS & SOCIAL MEDIA 9.40-

10.10

10.20- 10.50

16.20- 17.00

11.40- 12.20

SPOT THE TALENT #1: NON-SCRIPTED

TV VIEWING TRENDS 11.00- 11.30

Auditorium K

Grand Auditorium

Auditorium A

Auditorium A

FRESH TV: SCRIPTED FORMATS

Auditorium A

16.00- 16.45

Matchmaking Lounge

THE BUYERS’ MATCHMAKING #1

WELCOME BREAKFAST

Auditorium A 8.45- 9.30

THE BUYERS MATCHMAKING #2

Matchmaking Lounge

SPOT THE TALENT #2: SCRIPTED FORMATS


Auditorium A

MIPFORMATS INTERNATIONAL PITCH GLOBAL PARTNER:

Grand Auditorium

SNACK & SCREEN SNACK & NETWORKING LUNCH FROM 13.20

12.30 13.20


MEET THE FRENCH TALENT

Auditorium K

THE PRODUCERS TOOLBOX #3: 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE SIGNING A DISTRIBUTION DEAL

Auditorium A


15.00- 16.15

FRESH TV: FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT & REALITY SHOWS

Grand Auditorium

SCRIPTED FORMATS: IS EUROPE THE NEW BLACK?


BRAND(ED) ENTERTAINMENT: HOW DO BRANDS USE ENTERTAINMENT TO ENHANCE AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT?

Auditorium K

TERRITORY FOCUS SESSION Auditorium A

17.50- 18.30

DIGITAL: THE BIRTHPLACE OF NEW FORMATS

Auditorium A

17.10- 17.40

Auditorium A

14.10- 14.50

THE MIPFORMATS KEYNOTES SERIES 16.50- 18.30

Grand Auditorium

SCREENING

CREATIVITY & NEW FORMATS EXPANSION

11.00- 11.30

Grand Auditorium

THE PRODUCERS TOOLBOX #4: HOW TO WORK WITH EASTERN EUROPE?

Auditorium A

12.20- 13.00

TERRITORY FOCUS SCREENING

Auditorium A

14.45- 15.30

SCREENING Auditorium K

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11.30-12.30 - grand auditorium

CONFERENCE & EVENTS PROGRAMME IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

At MIPFormats, the world’s best new programmes debut to an international community of buyers, distributors, networks and commissioners. Discover an exclusive selection of pilots and the latest hits in shiny floor entertainment and game show formats for different targets, time slots and budgets.

SATURDAY 11 APRIL

10.20-10.50, Grand Auditorium

FRESH TV : ENTERTAINMENT & GAME SHOW PILOTS

Hear from Eurodata TV Worldwide unveiling the latest data, new trends and in-depth analysis on the new TV habits.

TV VIEWING TRENDS

Virginia Mouseler, CEO, The Wit, Switzerland @thewitfreshtv

11.00-11.30, Auditorium K

11.00-11.30, Auditorium A THE PRODUCERS TOOLBOX #1: HOW TO FINANCE YOUR FORMAT? Learn about the different ways to finance your format from the traditional model to the new players in the formats world.

12.20-13.00, Auditorium A

DIGITAL & FORMATS: THE TOP 10 BEST IDEAS A selection of the ten best digital extensions of format hits and transmedia projects presented by two experts of the entertainment industry.

SCREENING Welcome breakfast from 9.30


THE FORMATS FUTURE The 6th annual edition of c21’s in-depth market analysis charting 2015 and beyond.


SCREENING


Leading commissioners and buyers from the global business discuss the evolution of the formats business, their non-scripted channel offerings and their programming requirements for the year. We hear from those responsible for developing some of the biggest format franchises on how they continue to adapt and evolve their programming in the face of the ever more demanding audience.


TERRITORY FOCUS SCREENING

CASE STUDY Stay tuned to go behind the scenes of successful formats.


THE ART OF PROVOCATIVE SHOWS Stay tuned to go behind the scenes of successful formats.


An exclusive opportunity to see the hottest new formats before MIPTV. Stay tuned for full details.

Stay tuned for announcement.


Matthias Puschmann, Managing Director, VAST MEDIA, Germany @VAST_MEDIA Nathalie Wogue, Associate Director, Ascendo TV, France

Sahar Baghery, Head of International TV Formats & Contents, Eurodata TV Worldwide, France @Sbaghery

Mike Beale, EVP Global Development & Formats, ITV Studios, UK

Pinki Chambers, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, BBC, UK Markus Sterky, Content strategist and format acquisitions, SVT , Sweden

Rob La Plante, Executive Vice President, Lighthearted Entertainment, USA Jeff Spangler, Executive Vice President, Lighthearted Entertainment, USA

In partnership with Premium Partner

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SATURDAY 11 APRIL


THE MIPFORMATS KEYNOTES SERIES


THE PRODUCERS TOOLBOX #2: FORMATS & SOCIAL MEDIA


SCREENING

Marc-Antoine d’Halluin (CEO, Zodiak Media) discusses in an interview with Eric Scherer (Director of Future Media, France Télévisions) Zodiak Media’s strategy for format creation and distribution following recent industry consolidation and the impact of digital disruption.

The industry’s top international buyers are coming to Cannes this spring. Meet them face to face and have the opportunity to pitch your format, find out what they are really looking for, and cement new partnerships. Registration details coming soon.

SUNDAY 12 APRIL

THE BUYERS MATCHMAKING #2

Exclusive interviews with some of world’s major media players that are driving the international business of formats.

Learn from social media experts how social media can boost a format audience.

8.45-9.30, MIPFormats Lounge


THE PRODUCERS TOOLBOX #3: 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE SIGNING A DISTRIBUTION DEAL Leading broadcasters, producers and distributors discuss approaches to new distribution in this brave new world.


FRESH TV: FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT & REALITY SHOWS


In this session focused on factual entertainment, Virginia Mouseler will illustrate the dominant trends and themes of this season on the channels that constantly look for new screenwriting to tackle social matters from an angle that appeals to the viewing audience. Virginia will highlight the evolution in styles and themes in factual entertainment shows that have been invading the schedules of PSBs and commercial channels.

Umay Ayaz, Head of Acquisitions, Global Agency, Turkey Harry Gamsu, VP Format Acquisitions & Sales, Red Arrow International, UK Eric Kafoe, Director of Acquisitions, Sony Pictures Television, International Production, The Netherlands Jose Luis Romero Chavez, Director of Formats & New Content, Televisa, Mexico Lisette van Diepen, VP Acquisitions, Sony Pictures Television, The Netherlands Hannah Worral, VP, International Format Sales & Production, NBCUniversal International Television Production, UK


16.50-17.10, Grand Auditorium OPENING PRESENTATION:

ERIC SCHERER , DIRECTOR OF FUTURE MEDIA, FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW: MARC-ANTOINE D’HALLUIN, CEO, ZODIAK MEDIA


17.50-18.30, Grand Auditorium STAY TUNED TO DISCOVER THE FULL KEYNOTES’ LINE-UP.

FRESH TV: SCRIPTED FORMATS 16.10-16.40, Auditorium A

Virginia Mouseler presents a selection of telenovelas, drama, comedy series and scripted reality at MIPFormats.


16.00-16.45, Matchmaking Lounge

THE BUYERS’ MATCHMAKING #1 The industry’s top international buyers are coming to Cannes this spring. Meet them face to face and have the opportunity to pitch your format, find out what they are really looking for, and cement new partnerships. Registration details coming soon.

Avi Armoza, CEO, Armoza International Media, Israel Wiet Bruurs, Head of Entertainment, RTL Belgium, Belgium Helen Cooper, Acquisitions Manager, Endemol International, The Netherlands Erik de Winter, Manager of Acquisitions, Endemol International, The Netherlands Sabrina Duguet, SVP International Formats Sales, all3media International, UK Levina Negi, Acquisitions & Development Executive, FremantleMedia, UK Vasha Wallace, SVP Global Acquisitions & Development, FremantleMedia, UK

In partnership with

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CREATIVITY & NEW FORMATS EXPANSION

SUNDAY 12 APRIL

A leading format producer will share information about the creative process inside his/her company.

SNACK & SCREEN SNACK & NETWORKING LUNCH FROM 13.20


SPOT THE TALENT #1: NON-SCRIPTED Discover a wave of exciting, about to be commissioned, formats in this special spotlight featuring a selection of talented independent format creators and producers from around the world.


BRAND(ED) ENTERTAINMENT: HOW DO BRANDS USE ENTERTAINMENT TO ENHANCE AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT? Format and brand experts discuss how the format industry, brands and advertising agencies can improve their collaboration in the competitive entertainment world.


MIPFORMATS INTERNATIONAL PITCH NEW IDEAS. NEW TALENT. NEW FORMATS. Global partner A unique opportunity to discover competitors’ most innovative concepts for new, non-scripted entertainment formats pre-selected by Stephen Lambert, Chief Executive, Studio Lambert, a renowned format expert, winner of a host of Awards. Exclusive global partner all3media International will grant the winner a €5,000 cash prize plus a value package of €15,000 for development of the pitched idea. All pitch entries will go in front of some of the industry’s most experienced format professionals: Maverick TV (“10 Years Younger”, “Embarrassing Bodies”), Objective Productions (“The Cube”, “Reflex”), Zoo Productions (“Are You Normal”), Lion TV (“Cash Cab”), MME and Studio Lambert (“Undercover Boss”, “Gogglebox”). Selection Criteria: • Creativity • Originality • Innovation • Capacity of returning for multiple series Enter the competition before 26 February 2015!


Jonathan Coad, Partner, Lewis Silkin, UK Samantha Glynne, VP Branded Entertainment, FremantleMedia, UK

MODERATOR Olivier Fleurot, CEO, MSLGROUP, a Publicis Group company, France


THE PRODUCERS TOOLBOX #4: HOW TO WORK WITH EASTERN EUROPE? Join a panel of international experts to learn how to do business with this growing market.


SPOT THE TALENT #2: SCRIPTED FORMATS Scripted comedy is considered as one of the most challenging genres to last on local markets and to reach global appeal. Discover a selection of successful scripted comedy formats with potential for international adaptations pitched by talented independent format creators and producers.

Christian Baumard, Owner, Kabo International, France

http://www.mipformats.com/en/programme/mipformats-international-pitch/

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SCRIPTED FORMATS: IS EUROPE THE NEW BLACK? After “The Bridge”, “Broadchurch”, Europe has become a new creative resource for the drama industry. How do European local series have international appeal and what are the motivation and challenges to adapt a local hit abroad? Hear some of the recent successful case studies.

SUNDAY 12 APRIL




TERRITORY FOCUS SESSION More information coming soon

DIGITAL: THE BIRTHPLACE OF NEW FORMATS? The traditional format business is opening to the new digital platforms and the new entrants are looking for new models. Is digital the future birthplace of new formats?

MEET THE FRENCH TALENT Discover a selection of 4 French format producers who will present their latest format to the MIPFormats audience.


MIPFORMATS SCREENINGS LIBRARY

With over 320 buyers from 50+ countries in 2014, MIPFormats is the place to screen a widest selection of non-scripted & Scripted formats from around the world.

Opening hours

Saturday 11 April: 9.30am-7pm

Sunday 12 April: 8.30am-7pm

More information

Craig Cegielski EVP, Scripted Development, FremantleMedia, USA

http://www.mipformats.com/screenings/

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