Conference & Events
Programme
2-3 APRIL 2016
GRAND HYATT CANNES
HOTEL MARTINEZ, CANNES
2016 HIGHLIGHTS
‘THE STORY OF GOD
WITH MORGAN FREEMAN’
SCREENING
MIPDOC KEYNOTE
Morgan Spurlock
Writer, Director, Producer
President & Founder
Warrior Poets
Exclusive MIPDoc preview from the Sales
Division of National Geographic Channel
Saturday 2 April
17.30-18.00
Sunday 3 April
17.00-18.00
SATURDAY 2 APRIL
8.45-9.45
SUNDAY 3 APRIL
MIPDOC LAB
NEW VISITORS TOUR
10.00-10.45
MIPDOC LAB
INTERNATIONAL COPRODUCTION SUMMIT & BREAKFAST
By invitation
MIPDOC LAB
WHERE THE MONEY IS:
BEYOND LICENSING AND PRE-SALES
10.45-11.30
9.30-10.15
CONFERENCE ROOM
THE RISE OF ONLINE ORIGINALS WHAT DO PLATFORMS WANT?
CONFERENCE ROOM
10.45-11.15
VIEW FROM THE TOP: WHAT DO BUYERS WANT?
In Association with World Screen
11.30-12.15
8.30-10.00
MIPDOC LAB
WHAT MAKES DISTRIBUTORS TICK?
MAKING THE PRODUCER / DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIP WORK
12.15-12.45
CONFERENCE ROOM
ITALIAN TREASURES:
A GROUNDBREAKING NEW SERIES OF ART DOCUMENTARIES IN 4K
11.30-12.30
MATCHMAKING LOUNGE
MATCHMAKING
WITH BUYERS &
COMMISSIONERS #2
12.30-14.00
By Nexo Digital
13.00-14.30
CONFERENCE ROOM
ENGAGING WITH TALENT,
BRANDS & ONLINE NATIVE
STORYTELLING
CONFERENCE ROOM
JAPANESE DOCUMENTARY PITCHING SHOWCASE
Sponsored by Tokyo Docs
15.15-16.15
MATCHMAKING LOUNGE
MATCHMAKING
WITH BUYERS &
COMMISSIONERS #1
16.30-17.15
15.45-16.15
14.30-15.00
TRUE CRIME:
WHAT’S THE BUZZ?
15.15-16.00
MIPDOC LAB
THE CONTENT SHAPERS:
NEW WAYS TO PRODUCE
FACTUAL
CONFERENCE ROOM
14.00-14.45
MIPDOC LAB
CASE STUDY:
THE FUTURE IS WILD
CONFERENCE ROOM
CONFERENCE ROOM
VIRTUAL REALITY:
FROM STORYTELLING TO STORYLIVING
CONFERENCE ROOM
AMAZON’S ‘THE NEW YORKER PRESENTS’
CONFERENCE ROOM
GRAND HYATT CANNES HÔTEL MARTINEZ BEACH
11.45-12.30
HISTORY WITH A TWIST:
DRAMA & TECH ROCK DOCS
16.15-16.45
KEYNOTE:
MORGAN SPURLOCK, WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER,
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER, WARRIOR POETS
MIPDOC OPENING PARTY
MATCHMAKING LOUNGE
MATCHMAKING #3
WITH BUYERS &
COMMISSIONERS
CONFERENCE ROOM
17.30-18.00
FROM 19.00
14.00-15.00
CONFERENCE ROOM
FAST TRACK DOCS:
OPPORTUNISM OR VALID
REPORTAGE?
FORMAT DISTRIBUTION:
NEW MODELS FROM FICTION
SNACK LUNCH FROM 13.00
Sponsored by The Nordics
MIPDOC NETWORKING LUNCH
14.30-15.30
MIPDOC LAB
THE NORDIC SNACK & SCREEN
GRAND HYATT CANNES HÔTEL MARTINEZ BEACH
Sponsored by the Sales Division of National Geographic Channel
10.45-11.30
FROM AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE TO GROUNDBREAKING DOCU SERIES
17.00-18.00
CONFERENCE ROOM
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE SCREENING:
‘THE STORY OF GOD WITH MORGAN FREEMAN’
Sponsored by the Sales Division of National Geographic Channel
MIPDoc thanks its Sponsors & Partners
Programme as of February 19, 2016. Subject to change.
Visit mipdoc.com for regular updates.
MIPDoc Lab, 8.45-9.45
SATURDAY
2 APRIL
MIPDOC 2016 PROGRAMME IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.
NEW VISITORS TOUR
MIPDoc Lab, 10.00-10.45
WHERE THE MONEY IS: BEYOND LICENSING AND PRE-SALES
In association with Documentary Campus
Financing production has moved well beyond licensing and pre-sales. Join our
experts as they explore a multitude of hidden funding possibilities, from private
investment to global foundations. Find out how to access these pots of money just
waiting to be tapped to help get your next passion project off the ground.
Moderator:
► Ruth Berry, Producer, Terra Mater Factual Studios, Austria
Speaker:
► Kate Beal, CEO, Woodcut Media, UK
► Christoph Klotz, Managing Director, wild tulip, Germany
► Simon Christopher, Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Scubazoo, Malaysia
Conference room, 10.45-11.30
VIEW FROM THE TOP: WHAT DO BUYERS WANT?
Followed by WORLD SCREEN FACTUAL TRENDSETTER AWARD
In association with World Screen
Four global programming executives take it from the top, offering a lively
discussion of acquisition trends, unique perspectives on spotting hit shows and
programming factual content on multiple platforms.
Moderator:
► Anna Carugati, Group Editorial Director, World Screen, USA
Speaker:
► Corentin Glutron, Head of Acquisitions, RMC Découverte, France
► Kristina Hollstein, Head of Acquisitions and Co-productions, ZDF Enterprises,
Germany
► Nesta Owens, Director of Programmes, Discovery Europe, UK
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MIPDoc Lab, 11.30-12.15
WHAT MAKES DISTRIBUTORS TICK ?
MAKING THE PRODUCER / DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIP WORK
In association with Documentary Campus
The producer/distributor relationship is at the heart of what makes the industry tick
and yet getting it right can sometimes be tricky. We invite a diverse group of
distribution companies to engage in a frank discussion of the ups and downs of a
remarkable collaboration that has become the very cornerstone of our industry.
And don't miss the "ask any question you want" audience Q&A that follows.
Moderator:
► Patrick Hoerl, Managing Director, AUTENTIC, Germany
Speakers:
► Esther van Messel, CEO, First Hand Films, Germany/Switzerland
► Bo Stehmeier, Senior VP Global Sales, Red Arrow, Germany
► Celine Payot, Head of Distribution and Acquisitions, ZED, France
Conference Room, 12.15-12.45
ITALIAN TREASURES: A GROUNDBREAKING NEW SERIES OF ART
DOCUMENTARIES IN 4K
Stay tuned for full information.
Conference room, 14.30-15.30
JAPANESE DOCUMENTARY PITCHING SHOWCASE
In association with Tokyo Docs
MIPDoc and Tokyo Docs give selected Japanese filmmakers the opportunity to
pitch their most compelling new factual and documentary projects to a jury of
international decision-makers. Tokyo Docs is a documentary film event that provides
filmmakers from Japan and other parts of Asia with opportunities to develop and
realize international co-productions of documentary films.
Matchmaking lounge, 15.15-16.15
MATCHMAKING WITH BUYERS & COMMISSIONERS
The industry’s top international buyers and commissioners are coming to Cannes.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to pitch your projects, find out what they are
looking for and cement new partnerships.
Click here to enter your project for the opportunity to confirm a meeting.
Hosts:
► Catherine Alvaresse, Deputy Director Specialist Factual Department, Arte France,
France
► Marijke Huijbregts, Commissioning Editor Documentaries, AVROTOS, The
Netherlands
► Nina Tuominen, Acquisition Executive, YLE Finnish Broadcasting Company, Finland
► Hongmiao YU, Editor in Chief and General Manager for Informational Programme
Center, Youku, China
MIPDoc Lab, 16.30-17.15
TRUE CRIME: WHAT’S THE BUZZ?
In association with Documentary Campus
What's so compelling about the true crime series? Some shows notch up between four
to five million viewers each month and, with the popularity of Netflix's series "Making a
Murderer," it's a genre that is becoming hotter than ever. Look behind the scenes from
the perspectives of award-winning directors and producers who have chased crime
around the world. Discover how and why these series tap into the near insatiable
appetite of the armchair detective, and what's up next in the business of true crime.
Moderator:
► Ruth Berry, Producer, Terra Mater Factual Studios, Austria
Speaker:
► David Nath, Director, The Murder Detective, UK
Conference room, 15.45-16.15
FAST TRACK DOCS: OPPORTUNISM OR VALID REPORTAGE?
Fast track documentaries covering sensitive topics such as natural disasters, terrorist
attacks, and refugees escaping war torn regions have become all the rage. But
with 24/7 news channels churning out abundant coverage and analyses, are these
documentaries, often capitalizing on the tragedies of our times, real reportage or
opportunism at its finest? Are they being produced too quickly — when people are
still mourning or when investigations are still in progress — to offer real perspective?
Speaker:
► Sharon Scott, President and General Manager, NBCU Peacock Productions, USA
SATURDAY
2 APRIL
MIPDOC 2016 PROGRAMME IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
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Conference room, 17.30-18.00
KEYNOTE:
MORGAN SPURLOCK, WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, PRESIDENT &
FOUNDER, WARRIOR POETS, USA
As part of a stimulating line-up of conferences on documentary and factual content,
Award-winning writer, director and producer Morgan Spurlock (“Super-Size Me”) will
deliver a keynote speech at MIPDoc 2016 on Saturday 2 April. Founder and president
of the Warrior Poets production studio, Spurlock has directed, produced and
distributed multiple film, television and digital projects and has been at the forefront
of digital content creation over the last few years. His more recent digital projects
include “Connected,” the first long-form series for AOL, and “Smartish,” a premium
branded content channel for Maker Studios. His next feature film project is “Rats,” a
look at the secret life of the globally vilified rodents, described as “a modern day
horror film.”
At MIPDoc, Spurlock will discuss original digital content, digital distribution and
channels, and how to make an impact and engage people – especially younger
generations – and call them to action. As part of this conversation, Spurlock will be
premiering his new female-focused SMARTish series “What We Teach Girls, Present
Tense & Sexish."
SATURDAY
MIPDOC 2016 PROGRAMME IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
SPURLOCK
2MORGAN
APRIL
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MIPDoc Lab, 8.30-10.00
By invitation
SUNDAY
3 APRIL
MIPDOC 2016 PROGRAMME IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.
INTERNATIONAL COPRODUCTION SUMMIT & BREAKFAST
MIPDoc’s invitation-only gathering of some of the most influential decision makers
shaping the future of documentary co-production. A unique opportunity to
engage in lively discussions with inspiring speakers and to connect with significant
industry players.
Host:
► Ann Julienne, Managing Director, Doc Spinners, France
Conference room, 9.30-10.15
THE RISE OF ONLINE ORIGINALS - WHAT DO PLATFORMS WANT?
Followed by Meet the Speakers
Designed to provide a vision of the global acquisition trends for factual content
for the year to come, a panel of leading OTT and SVOD players unveil their
business and editorial acquisition strategies, share their success stories and reveal
upcoming projects and co-production opportunities.
Speakers:
► Steve Burns, Chief Programming Officer, CuriosityStream, USA
► Antoine Robin, Founder / President, Spicee, France
Conference room, 10.45-11.15
ENGAGING WITH TALENT, BRANDS AND ONLINE NATIVE
STORYTELLING
It's no secret that the digital era significantly affects the way content providers
address younger audiences. While broadcasters and producers have been busy
reinventing themselves to align with the best digital practices, online native
platforms at the same time are pushing editorial and creative talent, narrative-led
experience and visual storytelling. All have the same end in mind—creating the
next generation of factual content for viewers who want to engage fully across all
platforms.
Speaker:
► Claire Leproust, Founder/President, Fablabchannel, Les Hauts Parleurs, France
► Thomas Benski, CEO & Co-Founder, Pulse Films, UK
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MIPDoc Lab, 10.45-11.30
Matchmaking lounge, 11.30-12.30
In association with Documentary Campus
The business model for entertainment and documentary distribution are
comparable but when it comes to formatted content, scripted and fiction
distributors are way ahead of the game. Explore how fiction and scripted
templates are being applied to factual and format distribution to drive up impact
and returns.
The industry’s top international buyers and commissioners are coming to Cannes.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to pitch your projects, find out what they are
looking for and cement new partnerships.
Click here to enter your project for the opportunity to confirm a meeting.
FORMAT DISTRIBUTION: NEW MODELS FROM FICTION
MATCHMAKING WITH BUYERS & COMMISSIONERS
Speaker:
► Barnaby Shingleton, Director of Factual & Entertainment - Acquisitions, Sky
Vision, UK
Hosts:
► Devin Cheema, General Counsel, CuriosityStream, USA
► Mette Hoffman Meyer, Head of Documentaries, DR - Danish Broadcasting
Corporation, Denmark
► Hitoshi Furukawa, Senior Producer, NHK, Japan
► Yoko Imai, International Co-production and Acquisition / Senior Producer,
NHK, Japan
► Cherry Yandle, Acquisitions Manager, Channel 5, UK
MIPDoc Lab, 11.45-12.30
Conference room, 12.30-14.00
Moderator:
► Patrick Hoerl, Managing Director, AUTENTIC, Germany
THE CONTENT SHAPERS:
NEW WAYS TO PRODUCE FACTUAL
In association with Documentary Campus
Content shapers are experimenting and taking risks as never before when it
comes to generating and delivering content—and so can you. The tools are
there. The platforms are there. All you have to do is take the jump. In this session,
our three experts from very diverse backgrounds unveil how they have evolved
their businesses in very different ways. Some have diversified. Others have
become more focused. All have taken risks and are, more than ever before,
committed to the art of storytelling.
Moderator:
► Ruth Berry, Producer, Terra Mater Factual Studios, Austria
Speaker:
► Greg Moyer, CEO, Blue Chalk Media, USA
► Simon Christopher, Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Scubazoo, Malaysia
SUNDAY
3 APRIL
MIPDOC 2016 PROGRAMME IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
THE NORDIC SNACK & SCREEN
Sponsored by The Nordics
Discover a 30 minute showcase featuring a special selection of screenings.
Network in a relaxed atmosphere while you join us for a snack lunch immediately
following the screening presentation.
Matchmaking lounge, 14.00-15.00
MATCHMAKING WITH BUYERS & COMMISSIONERS
The industry’s top international buyers and commissioners are coming to Cannes.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to pitch your projects, find out what they are
looking for and cement new partnerships.
Click here to enter your project for the opportunity to confirm a meeting.
Hosts:
► Axel Arnö, Commissioning Editor, SVT, Sweden
► Nick Fraser, Commissioning Editor, BBC, UK
► Thierry Mino, Deputy Head of Acquisitions and International Co-productions,
France Télévisions, France
► David Park, Programme Manager, Acquisitions & Programming, MTG, UK
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MIPDoc Lab, 14.00-14.45
CASE STUDY: THE FUTURE IS WILD
In association with Documentary Campus
Created in 1996 by Joanna Adams, The Future is Wild is a unique entertainment
franchise that combines science and imagination to lens in on what the world might
look like in the distant future. From documentary series to theme park rides and
beyond, the franchise has been extraordinarily successful in diversifying, Even now,
The Future is Wild is at work on a major action adventure series and a virtual reality
experience. Joanna Adams presents a case study of the brand with important
takeaways for newcomers and experienced factual producers alike.
Moderator:
► Ruth Berry, Producer, Terra Mater Factual Studios, Austria
Speaker:
► Jo Adams, CEO, The Future is Wild, Germany
Conference room, 14.30-15.00
Conference room, 17.00-18.00, followed by a cocktail reception
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE SCREENING:
‘THE STORY OF GOD WITH MORGAN FREEMAN’
Presented by National Geographic
Fox, the International Sales division of National Geographic Channels host a special
MIPDOC International Premiere of National Geographic’s series “The Story of God
with Morgan Freeman ”.
The six-part series is due to bow worldwide on Sunday 3 April, coinciding with its
premiere screening in Cannes. Produced by Revelations Entertainment and
National Geographic, “The Story of God ” sees Freeman embark on an ambitious
global journey to explore the five great world religions, and to understand how faith
has shaped our lives. The Oscar-winning actor hosts and narrates the show on
which he also acted as Executive Producer.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE !
HISTORY WITH A TWIST: DRAMA & TECH ROCK DOCS
Dramatic reconstitution, restoration and colorization, animation and motion
capture. Three case studies lens in on innovative storytelling, giving History a unique
perspective and a wider audience.
Speakers:
► Paul Cabana, EVP, Head of Programming, History & H2, A+E Networks
► Julia Schulte, International Sales Manager, France Télévisions, France
Conference room, 15.15-16.00
VIRTUAL REALITY: FROM STORYTELLING TO STORYLIVING
VR technology and VR immersive documentaries are giving producers a new
platform to create full-scale and innovative stories. Virtual reality is turning factual
storytelling into near life experiences. This session is aimed at not only exploring the
potential power and perspectives embedded in virtual reality storytelling but also at
discovering some of the most ambitious VR immersive documentaries.
Conference room, 16.15-16.45
AMAZON’S “THE NEW YORKER PRESENTS”
FROM AWARD-WINING MAGAZINE TO GROUNDBREAKING DOCU
Stay tuned for full information.
SUNDAY
3 APRIL
MIPDOC 2016 PROGRAMME IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE SCREENING OF NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC’S “THE STORY OF GOD WITH MORGAN FREEMAN ”
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