2022 Agenda
8am
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
9am
Programming the future
US channels and platforms discuss their current commissioning, coproduction and acquisition strategies. How are they distinguishing themselves, working with international partners and developing original content? What are the opportunities for both domestic and international producers to work with them?
Moderator: Jordan Pinto, North American editor, C21Media
9.45am
KEYNOTE INTERVIEW: Jinny Howe, Netflix
As head of drama series development and content acquisition at Netflix, Jinny Howe has responsibility for setting the strategic direction for original and licensed programming. During this keynote conversation she will discuss her strategy, including a focus on championing emerging, underrepresented voices in television. How is Netflix finding new voices, and developing them, and what new stories will emerge as a result? This session will also take a deep dive into what Netflix is looking for next and how international producers work with the platform.
Moderator: Roma Khanna, executive chair, HiddenLight Productions
10.20am
Next-generation international coproduction
How are some of the most progressive US producers and studios developing international coproduction business models and strategies to develop fresh new content with global appeal? We hear from leading players about how they are creating next generation scripted content for audiences around the world, how they are working with writers, talent and producers and partnering internationally.
Moderator: Kattie Kotok, executive VP, US Production, British Film Commission
11.10am
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
11.30am
CONTENT STRATEGIES: Rola Bauer, MGM
Rola Bauer oversees development, production and coproduction for MGM’s International Television Productions division around the world. This session takes an in-depth look at the slate and current partnerships, and reveals her future international and coproduction content strategy.
Moderator: Jordan Pinto, North American editor, C21Media
12.00pm
CONTENT STRATEGIES: Kathryn Busby, STARZ
Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for STARZ shares her future plans and content strategy for the global premium streaming platform. Newly arrived in the job, she will discuss how she plans to deliver on its commitment to create content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.
Moderator: David Jenkinson, editor-in-chief & managing director, C21Media
12.35pm
CONTENT STRATEGIES: Dan McDermott, AMC Networks
Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks is responsible for content creation and a variety of key related functions across the company’s linear networks, targeted streaming services and AMC Studios. We delve deeper into his content strategy for both the linear networks and growing streaming platforms and opportunities for domestic and international collaboration.
Moderator: Carrie Stein, head of global scripted film & television, Aftershock Media
1.10pm
PRESENTATION: by Nippon TV
Nippon TV is the creator of Old Enough! now streaming and creating buzz around the world via Netflix. This is the first Japanese media to present at Content LA and features the director of formats Double Booking and Connected.
1.30pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
2.30pm
KEYNOTE INTERVIEW: Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max
Sarah Aubrey is head of original content at HBO Max, overseeing a distinctive slate of drama, comedy, unscripted, documentary and animation for the streamer. In this keynote interview, Aubrey discusses her slate of breakthrough Max Originals and shares insight into the programming strategy that’s helped fuel HBO Max’s momentum.
Moderator: Roma Khanna, executive chair, HiddenLight Productions
3pm
CONTENT TRENDS: Creating for the new content landscape
As demand from streamers and channels for authentic local stories with global appeal continues to grow, we hear from leading creators, producers and decision makers about what ‘authentic’ really means when creating scripted content that will resonate with domestic and global audiences. Looking beyond the buzz words, what do they think makes a story truly authentic, how are they finding the right voices to create and tell these stories, how are they financing these projects, where is the balance really shifting and where is there still work to be done?
Moderator: Kelly Edwards, writer, author and producer, Edwardian Pictures
3.50pm
CONTENT STRATEGIES: Jana Winograde, Showtime Networks
Jana Winograde, president of entertainment, Showtime Networks, is responsible for developing and supervising all aspects of Showtime Networks programming across all genres, including comedy, drama, unscripted, documentaries and films. We hear about her content strategy and opportunities for international collaboration.
Moderator: Jordan Pinto, North American editor, C21Media
4.30pm
CONTENT STRATEGIES: Nicole Clemens, Paramount
Nicole Clemens serves in the dual role of president of Paramount Television Studios (PTVS) and Paramount+ original scripted series. Clemens’ primary responsibility is to shepherd original series and formulate programming strategy for the streaming platform. In addition, as president of PTVS, Clemens oversees a robust slate of shows for buyers across multiple platforms. In this session we will hear from Nicole about her role across scripted content for both Paramount+ and PTVS and what we can expect over the next year.
Moderator: Carrie Stein, head of global scripted film & television, Aftershock Media
5pm
CONTENT STRATEGIES: Beatrice Springborn, Universal International Studios
President of Universal International Studios and UCP Beatrice Springborn will outline her strategy for developing series for local and global audiences, and introduce the creative team and partners behind Universal International Studio’s new Korean scripted project, Plotters.
Moderator: Jordan Pinto, North American editor, C21Media
5.50pm
PRESENTATION: Scripted Israel
An exclusive preview of Scripted Israel, the first official summit promoting the Israeli scripted television industry on the global stage. The events will provide an unprecedented opportunity for executives to engage with Israel’s top projects, producers and writers.
6pm