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Master & Mentor Classes

Tuesday, February 13

8:30am

Mentor Class: Making the move from freelance to full-time (8:30am - 10:00am)

Gusman

So you got your first freelance writing gig. Congrats! Now learn how to avoid common pitfalls that often prevent writers from getting a next script and pursuing their craft full-time. Established showrunners Chris Nee (Doc McStuffins,Vampirina) and Sascha Paladino (Miles From Tomorrowland, Ni Hao, Kai-Lan) will share their advice about pitfalls and best practices for writers looking to grow their businesses.

Featuring:

Chris Nee

Executive Producer & Creator

Disney Junior

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Sascha Paladino

Writer and Producer

Disney Junior

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Master Class: Building fantasy worlds that last (8:30am - 10:00am)

Tuttle

Fantasy remains a hotly sought-after genre when it comes to entertaining kids and families. But building a fantasy world that can fuel storytelling across platforms and consumer products isn’t straightforward or easy. Currently in production on turning film classic The Dark Crystal into Netflix family series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Jim Henson Company's President of Television Halle Stanford and the series co-executive producer Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Emmy-Award winning Producer of Lost) will share what it takes to develop a fully evolved fantasy world, including do’s & don’ts and roadmaps to long-term success.

 

Featuring:

Javier Grillo Marxuach

Executive Producer

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Halle Stanford

President of Television, Executive Producer

The Jim Henson Company

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Wednesday, February 14

8:30am

SOLD OUT! Mentor Class: Building bibles that work (8:30am - 10:00am)

Gusman

What is a pitch bible? A series bible? How long does it have to be? How do you make sure it stands out? Designed for emerging television content creators, this instructional session will provide the essential ins and outs of crafting a show bible, plus tips and tricks for streamlining the process. Veteran award-winning creator/producer Tony Collingwood and former broadcaster turned creator/ producer Jamie Piekarz are all set to lend their insights from both sides of the buyer-seller table to help you stand out from the pack and present your project like a pro.

Featuring:

Tony Collingwood

Managing Director & Writer

Collingwood & Co.

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Jamie Piekarz

Content Producer/Creative Consultant

JamPie

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Master Class: Making the most out of mobile (8:30am - 10:00am)

Tuttle

Still a significant source of ancillary revenue and marketing power, the ever-evolving mobile space remains tricky for content creators and brand owners to navigate. Speaking from her experience creating mobile networks for partners like Samsung and Verizon, Fingerprint’s Nancy MacIntyre will provide valuable insights for tapping into the mobile market for families. She’ll look at how subscription models are driving the mobile app economy and kids mobile trends, drawing from real-world case studies to highlight challenges and opportunities for content owners and creators alike.

Featuring:

Nancy MacIntyre

CEO

Fingerprint Play

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