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NYTVF Newsletter
November 17, 2011
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Contents:
Inaugural NYTVF London welcomes sell-out crowd to BAFTA on 11.11.11
Warner Bros. International Television Production and Fox TV Studios Announce Guaranteed Deals for UK Producers
NYTVF London Recap
NYTVF On the Town: Panel Appearances This Week
 
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Inaugural NYTVF London welcomes sell-out crowd to BAFTA on 11.11.11
 

NYTVF London was a huge success and we wish to thank all who attended. Special thanks to our partners at BAFTA, BBC America, Warner Bros. International Television Production, Fox Television Studios, PACT and C21 Media.

2012 INDEPENDENT PILOT COMPETITION- U.K. SECTION Now Open for Submissions!
 

wb and ftvs At the inaugural NYTVF London, U.K.-based producers in attendance were the first to hear about the newly launched UK-exclusive initiatives from Warner Bros. International Television Production and Fox Television Studios. Both initiatives, within the 2012 IPC, offer development opportunities to U.K.-based producers and a US$5000 award. Additionally, selected producers will be invited to attend the 2012 New York Television Festival in NYC.

You can read creative briefs provided by each sponsor, find submission details and download the entry packet here.

NYTVF London Recap
 
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A full recap of the NYTVF London panels is below.

Creative Exports: An Insider’s Guide to Navigating the U.S. Marketplace
Presented with the generous support of BBC America in conjunction with BAFTA

NYTVF London kicked off with an in-depth look at transcontinental television hits (and misses) with an eye toward creative trends across the American broadcast and cable spectrum. The discussion provided tastemakers’ insights for translating scripted and nonscripted concepts to best reach an American audience as well as deal-making guidance on how to most effectively create, sell and protect intellectual property in the U.S. Market.

    Panelists:
  • Perry Simon – General Manager, Channels, BBC Worldwide Americas
  • Jane Featherstone – Creative Director, Kudos Film and Television
  • Richard Hofstetter – Partner and Co-Chairman, Entertainment Group, Frankfurt, Kurnit, Klein & Selz
  • Moderator: Chris Curtis – Deputy Editor, Broadcast

Formats Without Borders: Creating a Transatlantic Reality Hit
Presented with the generous support of Warner Bros. International Television Production

Panelists led a lively discussion on the creation, adaptation, and sale of formats across territories and provide valuable information for independent producers looking to prep a project for the U.S. market. Additionally, Warner Bros. International execs announced information on the studio-sponsored development deal for U.K. unscripted producers.

    Panelists:
  • Andrew Zein – SVP Creative, Format Development and Sales, Warner Bros. International Television Production
  • Jeremy Fox – CEO, DRG (Digital Rights Group)
  • Moderator: David Jenkinson – Editor-in-Chief, C21

Translates to Success: Adapting Scripted Television for U.S. Sensibilities
Presented with the generous support of Fox TV Studios in conjunction with Apostle

Translates to Success: Adapting Scripted Television for U.S. Sensibilities Presented with the generous support of Fox TV Studios in conjunction with Apostle This discussion explored the American studio and network scripted development process and provided insights for writers looking to break into the market. The panel announced details of the Fox Television Studios and Apostle-sponsored initiative guaranteeing a script development deal exclusively for U.K.-based creators.

    Panelists:
  • Gabriel Marano – VP, Programming, Fox Television Studios
  • Vadim Jean – Director/Producer, Managing Director, Mob Film & TV Co.
  • Jeremy Fox – CEO, DRG (Digital Rights Group)
  • Moderator: David Jenkinson – Editor-in-Chief, C21

NYTVF On the Town: Panel Appearances This Week
 

NYTVF Founder and Executive Director Terence Gray is speaking on two panels this week in New York City. Registration information and details about each appearance are below.

Future of Television Conference: East
Thursday, November 15, 2011
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

PANEL 2: Creating Compelling and Engaging Video Content for Multiple Platforms

    Panelists:
  • Terence Gray, Founder and Executive Director, New York Television Festival
  • Eric Mortensen, Senior Director, Network Programming, blip.tv
  • Tavin Marin Titus, Producer, “RCVR” at Science2Fiction Transmedia
  • Adam Dubov, Executive Producer/Creative Director, HBO.com
  • Tina Hoover, Vice President, Social Media & Interactivity, Endemol USA
  • Moderator: Georg Szalai, NY Bureau Chief & Business Editor, The Hollywood Reporter
Registration and Schedule can be found here: http://www.televisionconference.com/east/

Digital Hollywood
Friday, November 18, 2011 – 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
“The Content Summit” – HwdSummit, Room 204

Film Festivals in the Digital Age: Tribeca, New York, Hamptons, Toronto, IFP, Vimeo

  • Terence Gray, Founder and Executive Director, New York Television Festival (NYTVF)
  • Sebastien Perioche, CEO/President/Founder, Eurocinema On Demand
  • Moderator: IndieWire
Presented by IndieWire

Registration and Schedule can be found here: http://www.digitalhollywood.com/NewYorkAgenda.html

We hope to see you there!

 

 

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