4 October
8.30-9.30 Licensing Hub
The Book as a Brand Platform: How Publishers Want to Work with Producers
In partnership with the London Book Fair
Networking Breakfast from 9.00
9.45-10.15 Licensing Hub
Licensing Workshop
10 Tips to Build Your Licensing Strategy
9.45-10.30 Conference Room
View From The Top: What Do Buyers Want?
Presenting the World Screen Kids’ Content Trendsetter Award
Followed by Meet the Speakers
10.30-11.00 Conference Room
Science Edutainment for Little Geeks
By Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada
Followed by Coffee Break
10.45-11.30 Licensing Hub
How to Make it in the Global Market?
Key Stories of International Success
11.15-12.00 Conference Room
What Do Platforms Want?
Followed by Meet the Speakers
12.15-12.45 Conference Room
Viewing Trends: What Do Kids Want?
11.45-12.45 Licensing Hub
Matchmaking with Licensing Experts
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One on one pre-registered meetings
11.15-11.45 Licensing Hub
Licensing & Digital Extensions
The 360 Approach of Licensing
11.45-12.15 Conference Room
MIPJunior Keynotes:
Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon Group
& Dan Schneider, Creator & Executive Producer, ‘Game Shakers’, ‘Henry Danger’,
‘Sam & Cat’, ‘Victorious’, ‘iCarly’, ‘Drake & Josh’, ‘Zoey 101’, ‘The Amanda Show’
12.30-14.00 Conference Room
Discover The Best New Edutaining
Pre-Schoolers Content From Turkey
12.15-13.15 Licensing Hub
Matchmaking with Digital
Platforms
Sponsored by Nickelodeon
Snack & Screen Presented by TRT Çocuk
One on one pre-registered meetings
14.30-15.00 Conference Room
All About Education!
Innovative Storytelling to Learn Across Multiple
Devices
14.45-15.15 Licensing Hub
Working with India
Crossing Borders for International
Success
14.30-15.45 Conference Room
MIPJunior International Pitch
15.55-16.35 Conference Room
Iconic Reboots vs Original IPs
Keeping the Attraction for All Generations 14.15-15.15 Licensing Hub
Matchmaking with
Buyers & Commissioners
One on one pre-registered meetings
15.45-16.15 Licensing Hub
‘Fumbles’! The Funniest Way
of Teaching English to Kids!
Presented by JB Productions
16.45-17.15 Conference Room
MIPJunior Keynote:
Stephen Davis, Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President, Hasbro
2015
10.45-11.30 Conference Room
Maximising Digital Opportunities:
Make the Most of Apps, SVOD & Online Platforms
13.00-14.30 Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez Beach
MIPJunior Networking Lunch
Sponsored by Majid Entertainment,
Subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media Company
17.45-18.30 Conference Room
MIPJunior World Premiere TV Screening: ‘Zorro The Chronicles’
By Cyber Group Studios
From19.00 Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez Beach
MIPJunior Opening Party: ‘Zorro The Chronicles’
Sponsored by Cyber Group Studios
Catalogue Guide
Followed by Meet the Speakers
MIPJunior thanks its sponsors & partners:
15.15-15.45 Conference Room
Holding on to Kids!
How to Get their Attention?
16.00-16.30 Conference Room
MIPJunior Keynote:
Malik Ducard, Global Head of Family and Learning, YouTube
16.40-17.30 Licensing Hub
The Best of Norwegian Children’s TV
By NFI and VIRKE
17.45-18.30 Conference Room
MIPJunior Drink & Screen: ‘Seven and Me’
2015
8.45-9.30 Licensing Hub
How to MIP it
New Visitors Workshop
MIPJunior Conference & Events Programme
3 October
3
SUNDAY
Presented by AB International Distribution & Method Animation
By invitation
18.30-20.30 Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez Beach
Dreamworks Party - Access by invitation only
Catalogue Guide
MIPJunior Conference & Events Programme
SATURDAY
MIPJUNIOR 2015 CONFERENCE
& EVENTS PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
8.45-9.30, Licensing Hub
10.45-11.30, Licensing Hub
The perfect opportunity to get acquainted with MIPJunior and the Grand Hyatt
Cannes Hôtel Martinez.
9.45-10.15, Licensing Hub
How do you evolve from a local independent producer into a highly-influential
studio developing global-appeal animation brands across multiple platforms? This
aspirational and practical workshop is designed to provide actionable takeaways
for producers.
In partnership with Kazachok
Followed by Meet the Speakers
Join this kick-off workshop offering for producers and distributors the opportunity to
get acquainted with the essentials of the licensing sector .
Speakers:
Henry Becket, CEO, Ideas at Work, UK
Nazli Guney Uysal, Marketing Manager, Dusyeri Animation Studio, Turkey
Víctor M. Lopez, CEO, Animakitchent, Spain
Moderator:
Christophe Erbes, author & consultant, Kids media (c)nsulting, France @Oscar_Hoo
HOW TO MIP IT
New Visitors Workshop
LICENSING WORKSHOP
10 Tips to Build Your Licensing Strategy
Speakers:
Nathalie Chouraqui, General Manager, Kazachok, France
Antoine Erligmann, Co-Head, Nelvana, Canada
11.30-12.30 - grand auditorium
10.30-11.00, Conference Room
SCIENCE EDUTAINMENT FOR LITTLE GEEKS
Presented by the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada
Followed by Coffee Break
Science has never been so playful!
Discover new content where young audiences participate,
understand and are engaged.
Projects:
‘L’Académie Secrète’
Presented by Carlos Soldevila, Executive Producer, Trio Orange,
Quebec, Canada
‘Annedroids’
Presented by Blair Powers, Partner and Founder, Sinking Ship
Entertainment, Ontario, Canada
‘Look Kool / C’est Wow’
Presented by Jonathan Finkelstein, President & Executive
Producer, Apartment 11 Productions, Quebec, Canada
‘Prime Radicals’, produced by GAPC Entertainment
Presented by Marilyn Kynaston, Partner, Director of Sales,
Europe, Middle East and Africa, Picture Box Distribution,
Ontario, Canada
Presenter:
Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, Canada Media Fund,
Canada
HOW TO MAKE IT IN THE GLOBAL MARKET?
Key Stories of International Success
11.15-12.00, Conference Room
WHAT DO PLATFORMS WANT?
Followed by Meet the Speakers
Designed to provide a vision of the global acquisition trends for kids’ content for the
year to come, a panel of leading OTT players present their business and editorial
acquisition strategies, share their success stories and unveil upcoming projects and
co-production opportunities.
Speakers:
Sean Chu, Founder and CEO, WeKids Asia, China
Tara Sorensen, Head of Kids Programming, Amazon Studios, USA
Carlos Tibi, Founder and CEO, ICFLIX Media FZ, United Arab Emirates
Nick Walters, CEO and Founder, Hopster, UK
Moderator:
Miles Bullough, Managing Director, Wildseed Studios, UK
11.45-12.45, Licensing Hub
MATCHMAKING WITH LICENSING EXPERTS
In partnership with Total Licensing
Join experts in both licensing and kids’ entertainment and take the opportunity to get
their advice on how to develop the licensing potential of your properties.
Click here to enter your project and get a chance to get a meeting.
Hosts:
Eric Belloso, Dreamworks Brands Director, Planeta Junior, Spain
Pascal Bonnet, Senior Director Films/TV Sales & Licensing, VIZ Media Europe, France
Bernd Conrad, Head of Licensing, m4e, Germany
Grahame Grassby, Managing Director, Stella Projects, Australia
Stephen Green, EVP - Kids Global Entertainment, ITV STUDIOS, UK
Maca Rotter, Managing Director, Televisa, Mexico @macarotter
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Bruno Zarka, Media Director, INK, Denmark
MIPJUNIOR 2015 CONFERENCE
& EVENTS PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
12.15-12.45, Conference Room
VIEWING TRENDS: WHAT DO KIDS WANT?
Shaping future trends, habits and a new media landscape.
This top research presentation will deliver a clear overview into kids’ and teen media
consumption with prospective insight into their habits as they grow older. Take this
opportunity to interpret today’s media evolutions and understand what they mean for
the future.
Speakers:
David Kleeman, SVP, Global Trends, Dubit, USA
13.00-14.30, Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez Beach
MIPJUNIOR NETWORKING LUNCH
SPONSORED BY NICKELODEON
11.30-12.30 - grand auditorium
14.15-15.15, Licensing Hub
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 and get a chance to get a meeting.
Hosts:
Carole Bonneau, VP French Programming, Content Acquisitions, Corus Media,
Canada
Hilly Horev, Head of the Children Channel and Logi Channel, Noga
Communication, Israel
Elin Raustøl, Head of Acquisitions NRK Super, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation,
Norway
Alison Stewart, Head of CBeebies Production, Animation and Acquisitions, BBC, UK
Paula Taborda dos Guaranys, Head of Content & Programming, Gloob, Brazil
@PaulaTaborda
14.30-15.45, Conference Room
CALLING ALL PRODUCERS:
MIPJUNIOR INTERNATIONAL PITCH:
Sponsored by Majid Entertainment,
Subsidiary
of
Abu
Dhabi
Media
Company
Open to all creators and producers looking for financing
their projects in development, the MIPJunior International
Pitch is a unique competition to highlight new kids TV
programmes with the greatest potential.
Majid Entertainment, a leading creative brand in the
Middle East, will be seeking a broad range of
comprehensive
and
developed
educational
entertainment for both its soon to be launched free-to-air
kids channel and its online platform.
Jury members:
Afra
Alrashidi,
Media
Division
Director,
Majid
Entertainment, UAE
Ivan Doncic, Managing Director, Aetius Media, UAE
Mohamad Yehya, General Manager, Majid Entertainment,
UAE
Moderator:
Christophe Erbes, author & consultant, Kids media
(c)nsulting, France @Oscar_Hoo
Following a selection from over one hundred projects collected
through the MIPJunior Digital Library,
Majid Entertainment has selected the five best programmes to
pitch live on the MIPJunior stage.
The Winner is THE BOY WHO SWITCHED OFF THE SUN
Presented by Joe Moroney, Managing Director, Fourth
Wall Creative, UK
Priority is given to pre-registered delegates.
Registration closed, onsite meetings allowed if space available
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MIPJUNIOR 2015 CONFERENCE
& EVENTS PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
2015 FINALISTS:
JUANFUTBOL
We are all Juanfutbol, a player, a football fan, a
coach, the referee, your girlfriend, your best friend,
you father, your dog; we are all Juan, anyone who
enjoys and is part of the world of football A satire
of the love an passion that we all have for football.
These little grass cubes have small adventures in
the form of gags, all related to the world of soccer
and told in different formats across the internet.
Presented by
Claudio Jimenez, CEO, Mighty Animation, Mexico
11.30-12.30 - grand auditorium
MIKE’S MYSTERIES
Mike’s Mysteries is a fun series with an educational
touch. It follows the adventures of the funny,
eccentric and clumsy Mike on his investigation into
varied subjects. In each episode, he has to answer a
question: Why do zebras have stripes? Where do
books come from? Why does it get dark at night?
Assisted by his mustache, which warns him about
possible dangers, he travels through time in a time
machine and each journey becomes an unusual
adventure. Through the mobile app and the
website, you can contact Mike directly and send
him your questions. The show’s tone is fun and fastpaced. It aims to promote general knowledge to a
younger audience through entertainment.
Presented by Jokin Etcheverria, CEO, J.O.K Films,
Spain
PLANET AI
‘Planet Ai’ is comedian fantastic animation TV-series
for the whole family.
Main characters of the TV-series – the fidget-boy
Rodya, his father-inventor, robot Red 5 and dog
named Sharpick – lead a quiet and carefree life on
the small satellite of the Planet Ai. But everything
changes, when the monitor which was constructed
by Daddy, starts transmitting the breathtaking
broadcasts from far away and the unknown Planet
Earth. Inspired Rodya tries to copy everything he
sees in the programs what constantly leads to
unpredictable and funny consequences...
Presented by Olga Khabibullina, Director of Sales,
KinoAtis, Russian Federation
ROSA AND DARA AND THEIR GREAT ADVENTURES
Seven-year-old twins Rosa and Dara, with help of
their amazing Grandma, have to repeatedly save
the world from the exploits of their troublemaking
dog Laiko. During their adventures, they travel
around the world and discover all kinds of
interesting things about the world we live in. All the
girls’ adventures start at Grandma and Grandpa’s
house. At first sight, it looks like a normal old house
but there are lots of secret rooms and passageways
inside that lead who-knows-where, which is the
perfect playground for adventurous kids. This is the
home base from which they set off on their trips!
Presented by Maria Ufland, Joint Managing
Director, Media I.M., UK
THE BOY WHO SWITCHED OFF THE SUN
Marcel loves eating ice cream, but the sun keeps
melting it into a big, drippy mess. He tries eating it
quickly, eating it in the dark and he even tries
eating it in the cold – but that just gives him brain
freeze. Then one day he has an idea! He’ll simply fly
to the sun and switch it off! But there are
implications to his actions. The oceans freeze,
forests are dying and all the animals are in hiding!
So Marcel decides to build a huge catapult to fire a
gigantic scoop of ice cream at the sun’s ‘on’
switch.
Presented by Joe Moroney, Managing Director,
Fourth Wall Creative, UK
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MIPJUNIOR 2015 CONFERENCE
& EVENTS PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
15.45-16.15, Licensing Hub
FUMBLES! THE FUNNIEST WAY OF TEACHING
ENGLISH TO KIDS!
Presented by JB Productions
In Fumbleland, when a child makes a spelling mistake... a Fumble is born: witty,
naughty creatures like Hairplane (Fumble of airplane), Nosebook (Fumble of
notebook) and more. The Fumbles' 32x8' bilingual tv series introduces the English
language, but may also be available in an All English version as a hilarious way
of teaching spelling skills to kids! First broadcast: 2015, Sky Italy's DeA Junior.
Speaker:
Teresa Pascarelli, CEO and Content Creator, JB Productions, Italy
Moderator:
Julian Newby, Editor in Chief MIPCOM News, Boutique Editions, UK
15.55-16.35 Conference Room
ICONICS REBOOTS VS ORIGINAL IPS
Keeping Attraction Across All Generations
11.30-12.30 - grand auditorium
Reboots of iconic and well-established children's characters are flourishing.
Some will call it lack of creativity, others will claim that brand recognition
secures parent approbation, viewership and licensing opportunities. Hear
producers and broadcasters debate this trend, revealing their best strategies
aimed at reinventing classic IP and making those properties resonate with a
new generation of young viewers.
16.45-17.15, Conference Room
MIPJUNIOR KEYNOTE:
STEPHEN DAVIS, CHIEF CONTENT
OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE VICE
PRESIDENT, HASBRO
Stephen J. Davis will discuss how the world famous toy
company has transformed itself into a 360º
entertainment provider, extending its brands across a
range of experiences including film, TV, digital, music,
licensing, theme parks and live events.
Stephen J. Davis is responsible for Hasbro's
Entertainment and Licensing segment, including
developing, producing and distributing Hasbro
content globally across all platforms through Hasbro
Studios as well as oversight of the company's licensing
business.
Moderator:
Anna Carugati, Group Editorial Director, World Screen,
USA
Speakers:
Allen Bohbot, Managing Director, 41Entertainement, USA
Bob Higgins, EVP Production - Kid's and Family Entertainment, FremantleMedia,
USA
Christopher Keenan, VP of Global Content & Executive Producer, HIT
Entertainment, UK
Pierre Siracusa, Director in charge of animation, France Télévisions, France
Moderator:
Sarah Baynes, Creative Director, The Creative Garden, UK @creativegarden
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MIPJUNIOR 2015 CONFERENCE
& EVENTS PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
17.45-18.30, Conference Room
MIPJUNIOR WORLD PREMIERE TV SCREENING:
’ZORRO THE CHRONICLES’
By Cyber Group Studios
‘Zorro the Chronicles’ (26x22’) is an
action comedy series for kids and
families produced by Cyber Group
Studios (CGS) in association with
Zorro Productions, in collaboration
with Blue Spirit Studios and the
participation of France Televisions
and RAI. Cyber Group Studios
distributes the series worldwide.
11.30-12.30 - grand auditorium
This latest telling of the masked
superhero’s story - created in 1919
by pulp master Johnston McCulley
- is the first-ever CGI adaptation of
the adventures of Zorro. The show
will benefit from CGS’s newlydeveloped
technology
in
rendering, lighting and asset
building, which gives the series
feature-quality visuals and a truly
realistic feel.
Speakers :
Tiphaine De Raguenel, Head of programming France 4 and Youth Activities Director,
France Télévisions, France
John Gertz, President and CEO, Zorro Productions, USA
Luca Milano, Vice-Director, Rai Fiction, Italy
Pierre Siracusa, Director in charge of animation, France Télévisions, France
Pierre Sissmann, President, Cyber Group Studios, France
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MIPJUNIOR 2015 CONFERENCE
& EVENTS PROGRAMME
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER
8.30-9.30, Licensing Hub
THE BOOK AS A BRAND PLATFORM:
How Publishers Want to Work with Producers
In partnership with the London Book Fair
In the digital age of opportunity, publishers and producers have more in common
than ever before. Licensing across platforms is a key to success as consumers
engage with content through a breadth of media. Attend this session if you want
to leverage the content you create and meet publishers eager to form new
alliances.
Networking breakfast from 9.00.
Speakers:
Joshua Davidson, Managing Director, The Night Zookeeper, UK
Guy Gadney, Founder, The Project Factory, UK
Jeff Norton, Founder, Awesome, UK
Chair:
11.30-12.30
- grand auditorium
Jack Thomas,
Director,
10.45-11.30, Conference Room
MAXIMISING DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Make the Most of Apps, SVOD & Online Platforms
What are the key elements impacting the development of a digital property?
How do you increase brand exposure and maximize revenues? How do you make
the most of apps, SVOD & Online Platforms? A panel of producers and
broadcasters, each with a strong track record, will discuss the creative process
and the best strategies for multi-platform delivery.
Speakers:
Richard Goldsmith, EVP, Global Distribution, The Jim Henson Company , USA
Paul Nunn, Managing Director , Outfit 7 Brit, UK @nunnone
Guilherme Coelho, CEO, Ø1 Digital, Brazil @guicoelho
Moderator:
Jesse Cleverly, Creative Director, Wildseed Studios, UK @JesseCleverly
11.15-11.45, Licensing Hub
The London Book Fair , UK
9.45-10.30, Conference Room
VIEW FROM THE TOP: WHAT DO BUYERS WANT?
Including the World Screen Kids’
Content Trendsetter Award
In association with World Screen
Followed by Meet the Speakers
This special conference will feature five programming executives from around the
world engaging in a lively discussion of acquisition trends and unveiling their unique
perspectives on how to spot hit shows and offer content to young viewers on multiple
platforms.
Speakers:
Jules Borkent, SVP Global Programming & International Acquisitions, Nickelodeon,
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) , USA
Caroline Cochaux, Programs and Broadcast Director Executive, France &
International, Lagardere Active TV Channels, France @carolinecochaux
Sebastian Debertin, Head of Fiction, Acquisition & Co-Production, KiKA Kinderkanal of
ARD and ZDF, Germany
Karen K. Miller, Vice President, Worldwide Programming Strategy, Acquisitions & CoProductions, Disney Channels Worldwide, USA
Adina Pitt, VP Content Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Cartoon Network and
Boomerang, USA
Moderator:
Anna Carugati, Group Editorial Director, World Screen, USA
LICENSING & DIGITAL EXTENSIONS
The 360 Approach of Licensing
In partnership with License! Global
Key licensing executives discuss the 360 approach of licensing and the growth of
digital technologies opportunities in a series of case studies featuring: ‘Thomas &
Friends’, ‘The Fireman Sam’ and ‘Barbapapa’.
Speakers:
Andrea Carpenter, Senior Director Global Content Strategy & Distribution Home
Entertainment & New Media, Mattel, UK
Daphné de Beauffort, Kids Programs/Brand Acquisition for Licensing, HV, VOD,
SVOD, TF1, France
Céline Georges, Marketing manager, Retail, Kids Properties Rights & International
Development, TF1 Licences, France
Moderator:
Tony Lisanti, Global Editorial Director, License! Global Magazine/Advanstar
Licensing, USA
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MIPJUNIOR 2015 CONFERENCE
& EVENTS PROGRAMME
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER
11.45-12.15, Conference Room
MIPJUNIOR KEYNOTES:
RUSSELL HICKS, PRESIDENT, CONTENT
DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION,
NICKELODEON GROUP
& DAN SCHNEIDER, CREATOR &
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Nickelodeon’s Content President Russell Hicks and
renowned hit-maker Dan Schneider (Game
Shakers, Sam & Cat, iCarly, Victorious, Henry
Danger, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, The Amanda
Show ) will discuss how to attract and retain kids’
attention amid more choices than ever, what
gives a program the potential to be a global
11.30-12.30 - grand auditorium
phenomenon and how Nickelodeon and
Schneider have effectively tapped into the youth
culture zeitgeist for more than 20 years. The pair
will also consider how new platforms are
impacting storytelling and traditional formats and
how Nickelodeon is responding with content
being development for every platform, and from
an increasingly global stable of creators.
12.15-13.15, Licensing Hub
MATCHMAKING WITH DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Don’t miss this brand new matchmaking event to take the unique
opportunity to pitch your projects one on one to leading OTT platforms from
around the world.
Click here to enter your project and get a chance to get a meeting.
Hosts:
Sean Chu, Founder and CEO, WeKids Asia, China
Jared Dielwart, Chief Content Officer, Kidoodle.TV, Canada @JEDO17
Bethany Gorfine, Worldwide Head of Content, PlayKids, USA
Anuradha Javeri, Creative Director, YoBoHo New Media, India
John Nolie, VP Business Development & Ad Sales, batteryPOP, USA
@JohnNolie
Carlos Tibi, Founder and CEO, ICFLIX Media FZ, United Arab Emirates @icflix
12.30-14.00, Conference Room
DISCOVER THE NEW BEST EDUTAINING
PRE-SCHOOLERS CONTENT FROM TURKEY
Snack & Screen presented by TRT Çocuk
TRT Çocuk presents a 30 minute showcase featuring a special selection of
the best edutaining pre-school content. Network in a relaxed atmosphere
while you join us for a snack lunch immediately following the screen
presentation.
Presenter:
Christophe Erbes, author & consultant, Kids media (c)nsulting, France
@Oscar_Hoo
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MIPJUNIOR 2015 CONFERENCE
& EVENTS PROGRAMME
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER
14.30-15.00, Conference Room
ALL ABOUT EDUCATION!
Innovative Storytelling to Learn Across Multiple Devices
If digital has revolutionized the way children watch content, it has also opened a whole
new world of opportunities to educate through entertainment. Animation or live action,
e-books, apps and game: which are the best to turn STEM* into amusement and joy?
Discover the latest and upcoming IPs and innovative storytelling designed to help kids
learn with fun across multiple devices.
*STEM: science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Speakers:
Andrew Berman, Senior Vice President Of Global Content Sales, Genius Brands
International, USA
Hitendra Merchant, Founder & CEO, YoBoHo, India
Blair Powers, Partner and Founder, Sinking Ship Entertainment, Canada
Moderator:
Maurice Wheeler, Managing Partner, The Little Big Partnership, UK @littlebiglive
14.45-15.15,
Hub
11.30-12.30Licensing
- grand auditorium
WORKING WITH INDIA
Crossing Borders for International Success
India's animation studios have started making a mark with locally created IP. Both in
the domestic market (courtesy receptive local broadcasters and emerging digital
platforms) as well as outside India. Can more Indian studios follow suit? Or will they
stick with the more successful service model for international studios? And what are
the opportunities for them and international players in this dynamic ecosystem?
Working With India provides you with essential tips to succeed on the subcontinent.
Speakers:
Anish Mehta, CEO, Cosmos-Maya, Singapore
Vijay Subramaniam, Vice President - Content & Communication, The Walt Disney
Company India, India
Jayakumar Prabhakaran Nair, Chief Executive Officer, Toonz Media Group, India
Anu Sikka, Senior VP & Head - Programming, Kids Cluster, Viacom18 , India
15.15-15.45, Conference Room
HOLDING ON TO KIDS!
How to Get their Attention?
The outstanding success with kids and teens of YouTube stars teaches the industry a
lesson on what the youngest want: authenticity! They want to be entertained by
“friends” they can identify with, who speak the same language, who face the same
challenges and share the same concerns. In the meantime, it’s becoming
increasingly challenging for Kids TV to keep the attention of children as they get
older. Find out how broadcasters are reacting to the challenges.
Speakers:
Sarah Muller, Head of CBBC Acquisitions, Animation & Drama Development , BBC,
UK
Adina Pitt, VP Content Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Cartoon Network and
Boomerang, USA
Janine Weigold, Head of Children's Content, SUPER RTL / RTL DISNEY FERNSEHEN,
Germany
Moderator:
Christophe Erbes, author & consultant, Kids media (c)nsulting, France @Oscar_Hoo
16.00-16.30, Conference Room
MIPJUNIOR KEYNOTE:
MALIK DUCARD, GLOBAL HEAD OF FAMILY
AND LEARNING, YOUTUBE
YouTube is home to content that engages, enriches and
inspires. Following the launch of YouTube Kids several
months ago in the US, Global Head of Family and Learning
Malik Ducard will talk about new opportunities for
producers and creators to engage kids and families like
never before.
Moderator:
Ankur Bhasin, CEO, Bhasinsoft India, India
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MIPJUNIOR 2015 CONFERENCE
& EVENTS PROGRAMME
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER
16.40-17.30 Licensing Hub
THE BEST NORWEGIAN CHILDREN’S TV
By NFI AND VIRKE
Discover the best new kids programmes from
Norway and mingle with the producers behind
afterwards.
Presenter:
Torbjorn Urfell, CEO, The Norwegian Producer’s
Association, Norway
11.30-12.30 - grand auditorium
17.45-18.30 Conference Room
MIPJUNIOR DRINK & SCREEN:
‘SEVEN AND ME’
Presented By AB INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
& METHOD ANIMATION
By invitation
Get an exclusive first look at the first hybrid animated series! What
if at 11 you discovered you're the direct descendant
of the most well-known fairy tale heroine?
Mixing animation and live-action sitcom, “Seven & Me” is a new
kind of kids entertainment.
The presentation of the first images will be done by the producer
Method Animation (“The little prince”, “Playmobil’s Super 4”,
“Robin Hood : Mischief in Sherwood) alongside most of its
coproduction partners : France Televisions, Rai, ZDF and AB
international distribution, which also handles international sales
for this program.
Presenters:
Aton Soumache, CEO, Method Animation and Co-Founder, On
Entertainment, France
Valérie Vleeschhouwer, Managing Director, AB International
Distribution, France
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