Fifty of the leading figures in factual programming will speak at the Televisual Factual Festival 2011.
Keynote speakers for 2011
• Stuart Murphy, Sky's director of programmes for Sky 1, 2, 3 & Sky HD
• Stuart Cosgrove, the Director of Creative Diversity, Channel 4
• Janice Hadlow, BBC 2 Controller
Now in its sixth year, the Televisual Factual Festival is the leading forum for business information and debate for factual television filmmakers, business executives and project leaders. This year the Festival will take as its theme, The Future of Factual.
Factual commissioners from all the terrestrial and main digital channels will reveal what programming works on their channels and what they are looking for, as well as discussing the future of the industry.
In four business-focused sessions, experts in international co-production, distribution, brand-funded content and compliance offer advice and share information on how to find funding and avoid legal minefields.
And some of the world's most successful producers share their production know-how in a series of well-informed and inspiring panel sessions that offer unique insights into what it takes to be successful in the factual programme-making business.
With all the key market insights, networking opportunities and practical business information you need, the Televisual Factual Festival 2011 is an unmissable event for anyone working in factual TV.
MEET THE COMMISSIONERS
With a raft of key commissioners and four channel controllers speaking at this year’s festival, the festival offers delegates a real understanding of the commissioning needs of all the main terrestrial and digital channels. All the key factual genres are covered in commissioner sessions on documentary, specialist factual, formats and features and digital channels.
A short look through the festival speakers list should leave you in no doubt as to how comprehensive the sessions are.
SHOW ME THE MONEY
As broadcaster budgets continue to shrink, producers need to be inventive in finding finance. In three practical and enlightening sessions, covering international co-production, brand-funding and selling to overseas markets, leading experts explore the best ways to find funding and give up-to-the-minute advice and information on markets and methods in the UK and across the world.
DELIVER THE CONTENT
Demands on programme-makers are intensifying. Programming needs to cross boundaries, be interactive and adhere to compliance rules. In a series of sessions, world-leading programme-makers, cross-platform gurus and legal experts give delegates the benefit of their experience and offer valuable advice.
THE FUTURE OF FACTUAL
Factual programming has seen huge changes in the recent past, expanding to fill schedules of broadcasters, grasping the possibilities of cross-platform and bumping up against entertainment. As we head into 2012, we have a special session dedicated to crystal ball-gazing by leaders in the field of factual TV.
Who should attend?
From independent production companies
Chief executives, managing directors, commercial directors and managers, department heads (including production and development), executive producers, senior producers, producers, directors and researchers.
From broadcasters
Channel controllers, commissioners, commissioning editors, department heads (including production and development), executive producers, senior producers, producers, directors, commercial managers and researchers.
Freelancers
Independent filmmakers, freelance producers, directors and researchers.
Others
All those who are actively involved in the commissioning, funding and creation of factual content, including rights management agencies, content distributors, NGOs and charitable foundations.
The Televisual Factual Festival is a highly focused, two-day event for everyone working in the world of factual television.
Central London Venue
The Festival is being held at BAFTA (in the heart of the London's West End). It is a stunning, spacious venue, a few minutes walk from Piccadilly and Green Park stations.
Competitive rates
The extraordinarily keen delegate rate, £269 (plus VAT) for both days, includes all 15 sessions, refreshments, lunch, and of course the chance to connect with your community.
We look forward to seeing you there
The Festival Team