NATPE - National Association of Television Program Executives

What's Up, August '08

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:43:29 +0100

August 22–24, 2008
Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland U.K.
MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival
http://www.mgeitf.co.uk/?utm_source=MGEITF+USA+2008&utm_campaign=9085ca5c97-Festival_News_International_Edition_23June2008&utm_medium=email

Over 2,000 national and international TV executives will be in attendance at this year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival. Shaping the future of the TV industry by debating the key issues of the day, the Festival opens doors to learn from the best in the business and build relationships within the TV community. The Director of Television at ITV and former BBC One Controller Peter Fincham will give the MacTaggart Lecture. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will give the Richard Dunn Memorial Interview, chaired by Peter Bazalgette. Wadah Khanfar, director general of Al Jazeera Network, will give the Worldview Address. Scottish comedy writer, director and producer Armando Iannucci will deliver the Alternative MacTaggart Lecture. Sharon Osbourne will be offering her firsthand experience of why celebrities sign up to appear on reality TV programs in “I’m a Celebrity: Get Me on TV” at this year’s Festival. American writer, consultant and academic Clay Shirky will present this year’s Futureview Address. Dr. Who executive producer Russell T. Davies, actor Ross Kemp and Heroes creator Tim Kring will give master classes. Engaging, vibrant and fun, EITF is a sociable experience that celebrates success and is committed to the development of new talent. Registration fee is £425.00 plus U.K. VAT @ 17.5%. For a full program and delegate list, visit www.mgeitf.co.uk

What's Up, July '08

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:26:40 +0100

July 29, 2008
Renaissance Hotel, Hollywood
Career Workshop: Navigating the Hollywood Maze
http://www.natpe.org/store/cart/index.jsp

Join industry vet Zig Gauthier in this challenging yet valuable, straightforward, no-holds-barred workshop designed to help you get ahead in today’s hyper-competitive entertainment industry. He’ll deconstruct some of the most popular myths and perceptions of Hollywood and show you how to make your own luck in television and beyond. If you have your eye on the corner suite, know you were born to produce, and want a shot at running the latest hit show on the lot but upper management can’t see past your coffee schlepping skills, this the workshop for you. And isn’t your future success worth a $55 investment? Don’t delay, register for Career Workshop: Navigating the Hollywood Maze[http://www.natpe.org/store/cart/index.jsp] now.

July 30–August 1, 2008
Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA
NATPE’s LATV Festival
http://www.latvfest.net

With a full day devoted to the issues of digital content (Digital Day), two days of intense discussion with industry leaders and innovators regarding all aspects of content development and production (Content Industry Forum) and the always-engaging Pitch Pit, plus the inaugural presentation of NATPE’s Reality Innovator Award, this year’s LATV Festival, July 30–August 1 at the Hollywood & Highland Center, is definitely the big-ticket event for the summer. Attracting over 1,000 producers, show runners, agents, development executives and others engaged in the development and distribution of video content, the LATV Festival is supported by Yahoo! SinglePoint, Adobe, Cynopsis, West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau, KCRW, Fox Networks Group, BET, Scripps, ESPN, the Walter Kaitz Foundation and the NATPE Educational Foundation.

“The LATV Festival is the real deal. With so many pretenders in the marketplace, NATPE’s formidable relationships create a unique and one-of-a-kind environment for the best talent available in the world of digital media,” said NATPE president and CEO Rick Feldman.

Registration rates range from $395 for a one-day pass for Wednesday’s Digital Day to $795 for an all-access three-day pass that includes Digital Day, Content Industry Forum and Pitch Pit. Tickets to attend the Reality Innovator Award reception are $55 standalone, or $25 if purchased along with other tickets to NATPE’s LATV Festival. To register or purchase tickets, visit www.latvfest.net.

What's Up, June '08

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:49:31 +0100

July 30–August 1, 2008
Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA
NATPE’s LATV Festival
http://www.latvfest.net

With a full day devoted to the issues of digital content (Digital Day), two days of intense discussion with industry leaders and innovators regarding all aspects of content development and production (Content Industry Forum) and the always-engaging Pitch Pit, plus the inaugural presentation of NATPE’s Reality Innovator Award, this year’s LATV Festival, July 30–August 1 at the Hollywood & Highland Center, is definitely the big-ticket event for the summer. Attracting over 1,000 producers, showrunners, agents, development executives and others engaged in the development and distribution of video content, the LATV Festival is supported by Yahoo! SinglePoint, Adobe, Cynopsis, West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau, KCRW, Fox Networks Group, BET, Scripps, ESPN, the Walter Kaitz Foundation and the NATPE Educational Foundation.

“The LATV Festival is the real deal. With so many pretenders in the marketplace, NATPE’s formidable relationships create a unique and one-of-a-kind environment for the best talent available in the world of digital media,” said NATPE president and CEO Rick Feldman.

Registration rates range from $395 for a one-day pass for Wednesday’s Digital Day to $795 for an all-access three-day pass that includes Digital Day, Content Industry Forum, and Pitch Pit. Tickets to attend the Reality Innovator Award reception are $55 standalone, or $25 if purchased along with other tickets to NATPE’s LATV Festival. To register or purchase tickets, visit www.latvfest.net.

What's Up, April '08

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:08:17 +0100

May 16–23
LA Screenings
Hollywood studios & Los Angeles area hotels

Kicking into high gear on Friday, May 16, Hollywood’s major studios will be hosting international buyers at screenings and myriad complimentary social events in various locations around Los Angeles through May 23. International and independent distributors will also be in town to screen programming from locations at the Intercontinental Hotel (formerly the Park Hyatt) and Century Plaza hotels in Century City.
v NATPE will once again be producing the Pilot Bible in association with TVTracker.com, which will be published as an insert in Channel 21 International and delivered to international buyers and others in attendance at the L.A. Screenings. The Bible includes show title, U.S. network/syndicator, international distributor, producer/co-production entity, list of executive producers, cast, show synopsis and pickup status for every 2008–2009 primetime series pilot picked up by each of the U.S. broadcast networks for the coming season. NATPE’s Pilot Bible is also available online at http://www.tvtracker.com/visitors_view_pilots.php

For studios’ screenings, contact:
Buena Vista Television International 818-460-7991
CBS Paramount Television International 323-956-3065
NBC Universal Television International 818-777-1300
Sony Pictures Television International 310-244-4000
Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution International 310-369-4614
Warner Bros. International Television 818-977-5491

For information on independent distributors and exhibitors, contact:
Intercontinental Hotel 310-277-1234
Century Plaza Hotel 310-277-2000

May 28, 2008 6 p.m.
33rd Annual Gracie Awards
New York Marriott Marquis, New York City
www.awrt.org/awards/gracies.html

American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) is extending a special NATPE member ticket price for the 33rd Annual Gracie Awards, which honor programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable and web-based media, including news, drama, comedy, commercials, public service, documentary and sports. Striving to encourage the realistic and faceted portrayal of women in media, this year’s Gracie Awards will be hosted by E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic. The live black-tie awards program and show kicks off with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and concluding with the Awards ceremony. Among this year’s many winners and presenters are CNN’s Christiane Amanpour and Campbell Brown; truTV’s Ashleigh Banfield and Jack Ford; CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo and Suze Orman; NBC News’ Ann Curry, Hoda Kotb and Brian Williams; NBC Heroes’ Ali Larter; Harpo Radio’s Gayle King and NBC Universal president/CEO Jeff Zucker. To take advantage of the special NATPE member rate, contact Amy Lotz at 703-506-3290 or alotz@awrt.org. You may also register online (https://protected.accountsupport.com/awrtorg/awards/Ticket-Orders/index.html) by using the Promo Code: NATPE MEMBER. More information on the Gracies can be found at www.awrt.org/awards/gracies.html

What's Up, January '08

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:49:41 +0100

January 28, 2008
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas NV
NATPE Mobile ++
http://www.natpemobile.com/

Produced in association with Achilles Media, NATPE Mobile++ is an international mobile content and technology conference dedicated to connecting all sides of today's rapidly evolving mobile content marketplace. Attracting the biggest names in the digital media, television and mobile industries including: ABC, AOL, BBC, BSky, CBS, and Cingular. CNN, Endemol, Fremantle, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, NBC, NellyMoser, Nokia, Sony, TiVO, T-Mobile, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Verizon, and Yahoo, among others. This year's event will feature the keynote address from SKTelecom's Joe Jasin.

January 28-31, 2008
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas NV
NATPE 2008 Conference & Exhibition
http://natpe.org/conference/

Now in its 45th year, the NATPE Conference & Exhibition is the world's first and America's largest marketplace solely dedicated to global multi-platform video content. More than 8,000 top media executives from 76 countries participate in three days of buying and selling; featuring over 350 globally recognized exhibiting companies and more than 1500 content buyers and acquisition executives. NATPE also offers four days of innovative sessions featuring over 250 leaders in content creation, development, distribution, advertising, financing and business strategy.