New Commissioning Models in the U.S. Cable Landscape

2:30 – 4:00 p.m., Round House Theatre

Just when you thought you had a handle on how factual programming and docs were being commissioned and
funded, the rules seem to be changing.  Join decision-makers from major U.S. cable outlets as they share program funding models that seem to be placing a premium on co-production rather than work-for-hire.  Do they still want to own everything or is there a possibility for Indies to retain rights in the current climate?  What about expanded roles of advertising agencies?  How does the savvy production company tackle the challenges and embrace the possibilities?

MODERATOR
Mat Tombers, President, InterMat

PANELISTS
Juliet Blake, Senior Vice President, Production & Development, National Geographic Channel
Andreas Gutzeit, President, Story House Productions
Jeff Hasler, Senior Vice President, Production & Development, Discovery Channel
Chris Hoelzl, Vice President, Program Development, Smithsonian Networks
Michael Yudin, Managing Director, Carat Entertainment

RESOURCE ROOM
www.myentprod.com