Full Speaker List

Shannon Abel
Programme Mgr & Intl Programmer, Hot Docs Festival
The Festival Circuit: An Inside Look

Ross Ambrose
Manager of Mktg & Distribution, Karst Productions
HD Track: Preparing the HD Shop - Uncensored

Mark Anstendig
Supervising Producer, Development and Production, VH1 News & Documentary
SPEED PITCHING: Mark Anstendig, Supervising Producer, VH1 News and Documentary

Maria Armstrong
Executive Producer & Owner, W Network (Corus Entertainment)
SPEED PITCHING: Maria Armstrong, Director, Original Productions, W Network (Corus Entertainment)

David Asch
EVP Programming, iN DEMAND Networks
HD Track: Broadcast Opportunities for HD

Fenton Bailey
President & Executive Producer, World of Wonder
DIY Distribution - Sound Strategy or Fantastically Foolish?

Laszlo Barna
President – E1 Television, Barna-Alper Productions
Running A Successful Prodco
Producers Rant: Regaining the Balance of Power

Rebecca Batties
SVP Creative Development, Discovery Lifestyle Networks
Opening Session: Leaders Forum

Tracy Beckett
VP of Programming, National Geographic Channels International
30 Minutes with Tracy Beckett, National Geographic Channels International

Caroline Behar
Head of Acquisitions & International Coproductions, France 5
Pitch It!
International Coproduction Guide
30 Minutes with Caroline Behar, France 5

Luca Bentivoglio
President and CEO, Latino Public Broadcasting
30 Minutes with Luca Bentivoglio, Latino Public Broadcasting

Frances Berrigan
Managing Director & Executive Producer, Cicada Films
International Coproduction Guide

Mitchell W. Block
President, Direct Cinema Limited
MASTER CLASS 2: Documentary Tune Up!
Getting to the Future First: Rethinking Distribution

Charles Brand
Director of Specialist Factual, Tiger Aspect Productions
Programmers Show & Tell: History

Kimberley Brown
Managing Editor, RealScreen Magazine
Opening Session: Leaders Forum
Producers Rant: Regaining the Balance of Power

Keith Brown
VP News and Documentaries, Spike TV
30 Minutes with Keith Brown, Spike TV

Nancy Buirski
Producer Curator Festival Founder, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
The Festival Circuit: An Inside Look

Andrew Burnstein
President, Exploration Production Inc
HD Track: Producing in HD: Case Studies

Michael Cascio
SVP, Production, National Geographic Channel
Strengthening the Producer - Network EP Relationship
Reality TV on Trial

Matt Chan
CEO, Screaming Flea Productions, Inc.
Building & Managing A Solid Development Slate

Brendan Christie
Editor, RealScreen Magazine
Opening Session: Leaders Forum
Producers Rant: Regaining the Balance of Power

Laura Civiello
VP Development, G4TechTV
30 Minutes with Laura Civiello, G4TechTV
SPEED PITCHING: Laura Civiello, Vice President, Acquisitions and Development, G4TechTV

David Collins
Principal, Scout Productions
Behind the Lens with David Collins & Michael Williams, Principals, Scout Productions

David Conover
President, Compass Light
HD Track: Preparing the HD Shop - Uncensored

Geoff Daniels
Senior Vice President, Development & Production, National Geographic Channels International
SPEED PITCHING: Geoff Daniels, VP Development, National Geographic Channels International

Claas Danielsen
Festival Director, International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film
The Festival Circuit: An Inside Look

Randall P. Dark
Founder & President, HD Vision Studios, Inc.
HD Track: Preparing the HD Shop - Uncensored
HD Track: Producing in HD: Case Studies

David Davis
VP, National Television Production, Oregon Public Broadcasting
SPEED PITCHING: David Davis, VP National Television Production, Oregon Public Broadcasting

Conrad Denke
CEO, Victory Studios and Post Solutions
HD Track: Broadcast Opportunities for HD

Stacey DiLorenzo
Vice President of Marketing, TLC, Discovery Networks, US
Anatomy of a Hit Program: Behind the Scenes of What Not to Wear

Michael C Donaldson ESQ
Attorney & Partner, Donaldson & Hart
MASTER CLASS 1: How to Become a "Master Negotiator"

David Doyle
Vice President Program Development, Animal Planet U.S.
30 Minutes with David Doyle, Animal Planet
30 Minutes with David Doyle, Animal Planet

Marc Doyle
President, Echo Pictures/Great Museums
HD Track: Producing in HD: Case Studies

Christian Drobnyk
Director of Entertainment, TLC, Discovery Networks, US
30 Minutes with Christian Drobnyk, TLC
30 Minutes with Christian Drobnyk, TLC

Nancy Dubuc
President & General Manager, A & E Networks
Programmers Show & Tell: Signature Series & Event Docs
30 Minutes with Nancy Dubuc, A & E Networks

Steve Edelman
President, Edelman Productions
HD Track: Preparing the HD Shop - Uncensored

Phil Fairclough
EVP Production & Development, Discovery Channel US
MASTER CLASS 4: The Art of the Tease

Danny Fenton
Managing Director, Zig Zag Productions
Running A Successful Prodco

Mark Fichandler
Court TV
SPEED PITCHING: Mark Fichandler, Vice President, Development & International Co-Production, Court TV

Tom Fletcher
Vice President Marketing, Fletcher Chicago
HD Track: Preparing the HD Shop - Uncensored

John Ford
President, National Geographic Channel
Opening Session: Leaders Forum
30 Minutes with John Ford, National Geographic Channel
30 Minutes with John Ford, National Geographic Channel
HD Track: Broadcast Opportunities for HD

Kevin Fox
President & CEO, Re:Source Media
HD Track: Preparing the HD Shop - Uncensored

Sean Gallagher
Owner, TLC-The Learning Channel
International Coproduction Guide

Karen Gelbart
SVP of Lifestyle Content, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc
30 Minutes with Karen Gelbart, Food Network Canada & Fine Living Network Canada
SPEED PITCHING: Karen Gelbart, Vice President, Programming, Food Network Canada & Fine Living Network Canada, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.

Alex Graham
Chief Executive, Wall to Wall
Opening Session: Leaders Forum
DIY Distribution - Sound Strategy or Fantastically Foolish?

Mark Green
Senior Vice President Operations & Digital Media, National Geographic Channels International
30 Minutes with Mark Green, National Geographic Channels International

Abby Greensfelder
Owner, Discovery Channel US
Programmers Show & Tell: Signature Series & Event Docs

Sandra Gregory
Executive Producer
Strengthening the Producer - Network EP Relationship

Peter Grimsdale
Acting Controller of Science & Factual, Five
SPEED PITCHING: Peter Grimsdale, Acting Controller, Science, Five

Olaf Grunert
Director Topical Evening Arte-Thema, ARTE G.E.I.E.
Programmers Show & Tell: Signature Series & Event Docs
30 Minutes with Olaf Grunert, ARTE G.E.I.E.

Carl Hall
CEO, Parthenon Entertainment Ltd
Producers Rant: Regaining the Balance of Power

Bronagh Hanley
Director of PR, TLC, Discovery Networks, US
Anatomy of a Hit Program: Behind the Scenes of What Not to Wear

Matt Hanna
Vice President of Development, VH1
30 Minutes with Matt Hanna, VH1
30 Minutes with Matt Hanna, VH1
SPEED PITCHING: Matt Hanna, Director of Development, VH1

Bill Harris
SVP Production & Broadcast Operations, A&E Television Networks
HD Track: Broadcast Opportunities for HD

Dan Harrison
SVP Cross Network Strategy & Emerging Networks, NBC Universal Cable Entertainment
HD Track: Broadcast Opportunities for HD
30 Minutes with Dan Harrison, NBC Universal Cable Entertainment
30 Minutes with Dan Harrison, NBC Universal Cable Entertainment

Abigail Harvey
Executive Vice President, BBC Production USA and WNTW
Anatomy of a Hit Program: Behind the Scenes of What Not to Wear

Chris Haws
International Programming Consultant
Reality TV on Trial

Paul Heaney
President and Managing Director, Cineflix International
DIY Distribution - Sound Strategy or Fantastically Foolish?

Susan Heimbinder
Manager of Production and Development, IFC TV
30 Minutes with Susan Heimbinder, IFC TV

Roger Henry
Vice President Programming & Development Science, The Science Channel
30 Minutes with Roger Henry, The Science Channel

Ian Herring
President, Parallax Film Productions Inc.
Strengthening the Producer - Network EP Relationship

Ed Hersh
Founder/Chief Creative Officer, Court TV
Building & Managing A Solid Development Slate
30 Minutes with Ed Hersh, Court TV

Michael Hoff
President & Executive Producer, Michael Hoff Productions
Building & Managing A Solid Development Slate

John Hollar
Chairman, The Vypoint Group LLC
Running A Successful Prodco
Anatomy of a Hit Program: Behind the Scenes of What Not to Wear

Rick Holzman
SVP Programming, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel
30 Minutes with Rick Holzman, Discovery Channel
30 Minutes with Rick Holzman, Discovery Channel

Dirk Hoogstra
VP, Development & Programming, Discovery Channel
SPEED PITCHING: Dirk Hoogstra, Program Manager, Discovery Channel

Beth Hoppe
Executive Producer, Optomen Productions Inc.
Strengthening the Producer - Network EP Relationship
Reality TV on Trial

Peter Horrocks
Head of Current Affairs, BBC
Programmers Show & Tell: Current Affairs

Dr. Ali Hossaini
VP Programming, Gallery HD, Equator HD, LAB HD
30 Minutes with Ali Hossaini, Gallery HD, Equator HD, MOOV HD
SPEED PITCHING: Dr. Ali Hossaini, Director of Acquisitions, Gallery HD, Equator HD, LAB HD

Diana Ingraham
Conference Producer, US Independents
DIY Distribution - Sound Strategy or Fantastically Foolish?

Mary Ellen Iwata
Vice President of International Programming and Development, Scripps Networks
30 Minutes with Mary Ellen Iwata, HGTV
30 Minutes with Mary Ellen Iwata, HGTV

Bob Jacoby
Program Acquisitions, HDNet
HD Track: Producing in HD: Case Studies

Deana Jordan Sullivan
Executive Producer, Discovery Networks International
Pitch It!
30 Minutes with Deana Jordan Sullivan, Discovery Networks International
SPEED PITCHING: Deana Jordan-Sullivan, Director, Creative Development & Executive Producer, Discovery Channel International

Christoph Jorg
Commissioning Editor, ARTE France
Programmers Show & Tell: History
30 Minutes with Christoph Jorg, ARTE France

Bruce David Klein
President & Executive Producer, Atlas Media Corp
Strengthening the Producer - Network EP Relationship

Michael Klein
SVP Programming & Development, TLC & Executive Producer, WNTW
Anatomy of a Hit Program: Behind the Scenes of What Not to Wear

Mark Kozaki
Programming
30 Minutes with The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences "Nonfiction: Membership, Networking, and Primetime Emmys"

Marc Krigsman
COO, Turner Media Group and The Networks Group
Getting to the Future First: Rethinking Distribution

Michael Krupat
SVP, Development, City Lights Television
Producers Rant: Regaining the Balance of Power

Christine Kuppens
Senior VP of Programming, National Geographic Channel
Building & Managing A Solid Development Slate

Bo Landin
CEO/Executive Producer, Muddy Boots Productions/Scandinature
MASTER CLASS 5: Making International Coproduction Work
Building & Managing A Solid Development Slate
International Coproduction Guide

Gary Lico
President & CEO, CABLEready
Pitch It!
Reality TV on Trial

Richard Life
Head of Acquisitions & Co Productions, Channel 4 International (UK)
Pitch It!
International Coproduction Guide

Carl Lindahl
Executive Producer of Programming, The History Channel, A & E Networks
Programmers Show & Tell: History

Jared Lipworth
Director Science Programs, Thirteen/WNET New York
30 Minutes with Jared Lipworth, Thirteen/WNET
SPEED PITCHING: Jared Lipworth, Executive Producer, Science Programs, Thirteen/WNET New York

Stacy London
Fashion Expert, WNTW
Anatomy of a Hit Program: Behind the Scenes of What Not to Wear

Lucia McCalmont
Programs Acquisitions, HDNet
HD Track: Broadcast Opportunities for HD

Jerry McIntosh
Producer, CFC/NFB Feature Documentary, CBC News
Programmers Show & Tell: Current Affairs
Pitch It!

Cara Mertes
Director, Documentary Film Program, P.O.V.

Karen Fuglie Miles
Senior Program Officer, Division of Public Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities
30 Minutes with Karen Fuglie Miles, National Endowment for the Humanities
SPEED PITCHING: Karen Fuglie Miles, Senior Program Officer, Division of Public Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities

Jane Millichip
CEO, RDF International
DIY Distribution - Sound Strategy or Fantastically Foolish?

Tom Moody
SVP Program Planning & Acquisitions, A&E Television Networks
Scheduling from the Inside Out

Errol Morris
President
Keynote Presentation: In Conversation with Errol Morris

Rita Mullin
VP, Development, Discovery Health Channel
30 Minutes with Rita Mullin, Discovery Health Channel
30 Minutes with Rita Mullin, Discovery Health Channel

Hamish Mykura
Head of Documentaries & More4, Channel 4
Programmers Show & Tell: History

Richard Neill
Director, Adventure Pictures
HD Track: Producing in HD: Case Studies

Erik Nelson
President, Creative Differences & VP, Feature Documentaries, Lions Gate Films
MASTER CLASS 4: The Art of the Tease
Reality TV on Trial

Alberta Nokes
Executive Producer, Vision TV
SPEED PITCHING: Alberta Nokes, Director of Independent Production, Vision TV

John Ourand
Editor, CableWORLD
Getting to the Future First: Rethinking Distribution

Allison Page
VP Prime Time Programming, Food Network
30 Minutes with Allison Page, Food Network
30 Minutes with Allison Page, Food Network

Chris Palmer
Distinguished Film Producer in Residence and Director of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, School of Communication, American University
MASTER CLASS 6: Tripling Your Productivity
Reality TV on Trial

Mark Pascarella
President, Gotuit Media Corp.
Getting to the Future First: Rethinking Distribution

John Pence
Manager, Programming & Acquisitions, Discovery HD Theater™
30 Minutes with John Pence, Discovery HD Theatre

Richard Propper
Director Of International Sales, Solid Entertainment
Scheduling from the Inside Out

Fabrice Puchault
Deputy Head of Documentary Department, Head of Nature, Science & Discovery, France 3
Programmers Show & Tell: Signature Series & Event Docs

Peter Raymont
President, White Pine Pictures
The Festival Circuit: An Inside Look
Reality TV on Trial

Amani Roland
Sr Program Associate Program Development & Ind Film, Discovery Communications, Inc.
SPEED PITCHING: Amani Roland, Manager of Scheduling, FitTV, Discovery Communications, Inc.

Louise Rosen
Managing Director, Louise Rosen Ltd.
Programmers Show & Tell: Current Affairs
The Festival Circuit: An Inside Look
Behind the Lens with David Collins & Michael Williams, Principals, Scout Productions

Ken Rotcop
Screenwriter & Author, The Perfect Pitch: How to Sell Yourself and Your Movie Idea to Hollywood
MASTER CLASS 8: The Art of the Pitch

Sheila Ryan
Manager Program Development, FitTV
30 Minutes with Sheila Ryan, FitTV

Dan Salerno
Analyst, Military Channel, Discovery Home Channel & Discovery en Español
30 Minutes with Dan Salerno, Military Channel, Discovery Home Channel & Discovery en Español
30 Minutes with Dan Salerno, Military Channel, Discovery Home Channel & Discovery en Español

Nancy Schafer
Managing Director, Tribeca Film Festival
The Festival Circuit: An Inside Look

Ivana Schechter-Garcia
Director, News and Documentaries, Spike TV
SPEED PITCHING: Ivana Schechter-Garcia, Director News & Docs, Spike TV

Vivian Schiller
Senior VP and General Manager, NYtimes.com, Discovery Times
Programmers Show & Tell: Current Affairs

Eric Schotz
President & CEO, LMNO Productions
Producers Rant: Regaining the Balance of Power

Steve Schwartz
Senior Director of Production and Development, The Style Network
30 Minutes with Stephen Schwartz, The Style Network

Stephen Segaller
Director News & Public Affiars Programming, Thirteen/WNET
Programmers Show & Tell: Current Affairs

Rob Sharenow
SVP, Non-Fiction & Alternative Programming, A&E Television Networks
30 Minutes with Robert Sharenow, A & E Networks

Stephen Shelanski
SVP Programming Acquisitions, Starz Entertainment Group LLC
30 Minutes with Stephan Shelanski, Starz Entertainment Group
SPEED PITCHING: Stephan Shelanski, SVP, Programming Acquisitions, Scheduling and Planning, Starz Entertainment Group LLC

Wade Sherman
Commercial Director, Outdoor Channel
HD Track: Broadcast Opportunities for HD
30 Minutes with Wade Sherman, Outdoor Channel

André Singer
CEO & Creative Director, West Park Pictures Ltd.
Running A Successful Prodco
Building & Managing A Solid Development Slate

Kris Slava
SR VP Programming, TRIO Network
Scheduling from the Inside Out

Bill Smee
Vice President, Current Affairs Production, Discovery Times Channel
30 Minutes with Bill Smee, Discovery Times Channel

John Smithson
Chief Creative Director, Darlow-Smithson Productions Ltd.
Programmers Show & Tell: Signature Series & Event Docs

Paul Sowerbutts
Managing Director, Diverse Production Limited
Opening Session: Leaders Forum

Bill Sykes
VP, Broadband Programming, DIY Network - Scripps Networks
30 Minutes with Bill Sykes, DIY Network
SPEED PITCHING: Bill Sykes, VP, Programming, DIY Network - Scripps Networks

Sue Temple
President, Temple International
International Coproduction Guide

Joy Thomas Moore
Grantee Relations & Media Projects Mgr, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
30 Minutes with Joy Thomas Moore, Annie E. Casey Foundation

Courtney Thompson
Senior Manager, Development & Production, National Geographic Channels International
SPEED PITCHING: Courtney Thompson, Manager, Development & Production, National Geographic Channels International

Mark Urman
President, THINKFilm
MASTER CLASS 7: The ABCs of Grassroots Marketing

Janet Vissering
SVP, Strategic Development & Co-Finance, National Geographic Channels International
International Coproduction Guide

Jeanne McHale Waite
Head of Production, Banyan Productions
Running A Successful Prodco

Susan Werbe
EP, Programming, The History Channel, A & E Networks
30 Minutes with Susan Werbe, History Channel
30 Minutes with Susan Werbe, History Channel
SPEED PITCHING: Susan Werbe, VP, Historical Programming, The History Channel, A & E Networks

Chris White
Director of Programming & Production, P.O.V.
30 Minutes with Chris White, P.O.V.
SPEED PITCHING: Chris White, Director of Production, P.O.V.

Jennifer Williams
Director, Programming Acquisitions and Scheduling, National Geographic
Scheduling from the Inside Out

Michael Williams
Executive Producer, Scout Productions
Behind the Lens with David Collins & Michael Williams, Principals, Scout Productions

John Willis
CEO, BBC
Opening Session: Leaders Forum
30 Minutes with John Willis, BBC
30 Minutes with John Willis, BBC
Keynote Presentation: In Conversation with Errol Morris

John F Wilson
SVP & Chief TV Programming Executive, PBS
Programmers Show & Tell: Signature Series & Event Docs
Pitch It!
30 Minutes with John F. Wilson, PBS

Michael Winter
VP, TV Production and Development, Outdoor Life Network
SPEED PITCHING: Michael Winter, Director of Development, Outdoor Life Network

Cindy Witten
Director General, English Program, Alliance Atlantis Communications
Programmers Show & Tell: History

Peter Worsley
Managing Director TV, Eagle Vision
Getting to the Future First: Rethinking Distribution

Debra Zimmerman
Executive Director, Women Make Movies, Inc.
MASTER CLASS 3: Perfect Grant Writing