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10:30-11:30 |
Tell Me A Story Bristol is known as a powerhouse in factual programming and as a global leader for natural history. Join us for a conversation with two senior execs leading the charge in our city, Sacha Mirzoeff, Head of Channel 4 Bristol and Jonny Keeling, Head of 麻豆官网首页入口 Studios Natural History Unit. Technology鈥痟as鈥痜undamentally changed the way we make and watch television,鈥痓ut underpinning everything鈥痑re great characters, original ideas, and compelling storytelling. This session will delve into the craft鈥痳equired鈥痶o captivate audiences, from subjects as diverse as hunting down corrupt police officers in 'To Catch a Copper' to rhinos playing 'kiss chase' as a courtship ritual in 'Asia.'鈥� The pair will鈥痙iscuss the importance of nurturing diverse, creative talent and how to maintain and grow the region's reputation. Speakers:
Host: Stacey Olika, Creative Diversity Coordinator, Channel 4 and Presenter. |
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11:45-12:45 |
Innovating with AI How can AI transform TV productions and where are the guidelines to ensure it is responsible, ethical and sustainable? This panel session explores what we should know to create and innovate, as well as successfully integrate AI into filmmaking and TV projects. Speakers:
Host: Jo Lansdowne, Executive Producer, Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed. |
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13:30鈥�14:30 |
Developing a Portfolio Career as a TV Freelancer, in association with RTS Futures The screen sector continues to face some of its biggest challenges, with鈥痮pportunities and employment in the industry harder to find and concerns about the long-term viability of careers in the sector. The panel will discuss opportunities and pathways to鈥痵upport and encourage those keen to pursue careers in the media. How can you seize opportunities and look beyond the traditional career paths, building a portfolio career? Speakers:
Host: Matt Loveridge, Composer. |
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14:45-15:45 |
Hitting the Right Note: Behind the Scenes at Glastonbury. How does the 麻豆官网首页入口 deliver bigger and better coverage every year of the world鈥檚 largest greenfield music festival? The production team behind Glastonbury share the challenges involved in filming the content, managing the logistics and creating the look and feel of the coverage, all with the viewer experience in mind, to offer something for every music fan. Speakers:
Host: Juliet Rice, Creative Director, 麻豆官网首页入口 Studios Factual Entertainment Productions. |
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16:00-17:00 |
麻豆官网首页入口 Writers in conversation Simon Nelson (Development Executive, 麻豆官网首页入口 Writers) talks about how the 麻豆官网首页入口 works with new and early career writers. He will also chat to two alumni of 麻豆官网首页入口 Writers, Emily Burnett (Mother鈥檚 Day) and Daniel Rusteau (Superdad, Hollyoaks), both now working writers, about their career paths. |
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Anatomy of a Hit: The Great British Bake Off The Great British Bake Off鈥痠s the ultimate baking battle featuring passionate amateur baking fans competing to be crowned the UK's best amateur baker. Produced by Love Productions, the show aired its 15th series last autumn on Channel 4, with the multi-award winning format still delighting鈥痑udiences and bringing in huge ratings. How has a show about making cakes and biscuits become a global phenomenon? Hear from the production team as they share insights into the creative process including how the format has evolved, the crucial role of casting, plus the essential "how to avoid a soggy bottom". Speakers:
Host: Jessie Versluys, Executive Producer. |
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18:30-20:00 |
Meet the Commissioners Join us to hear from a range of commissioners about their commissioning strategy, how they work with indies and ongoing opportunities for producers.
Host: Lynn Barlow, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Creative and Cultural Industries Engagement, UWE. This session will be followed by networking drinks sponsored by Gorilla. |
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Venue information
If you have any access requirements please let us know. Email production.unlocked@bbc.co.uk and provide a contact number in case we need to get in touch with you for more information.
Bookings
Bookings close at midday on 11 February 2025. Please note that admission is not guaranteed, but is instead on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not therefore a guarantee of entry.
As not everyone who asks for tickets uses them, and to make sure we have a full house, we do offer more tickets than there are places. We do our best to get the numbers right, but unfortunately we occasionally have to disappoint people. Please therefore arrive in plenty of time to try to secure your place at the event.
