The Broadcasters Pitch Series

Back by popular demand, the Broadcasters Pitch Series is an in-depth discussion forum for new program development, led by Commissioning Editors and Programming Executives. Gain insight into what the networks want and what they want to hear in pitches.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
6:30pm-8pm
Tara Ellis, Senior Director, Original Drama Content, Shaw Media


Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:30pm-8pm
Clare Freeland, Director, Original Content, Rogers Media


Location: Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
49 Ontario Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON
(Public Parking at Richmond & Berkeley streets)

6:30–8:00 PM ~ Refreshments will be provided ~ Doors open at 6:00 PM

$10 for ACCT members per session
$25 for non-Members per session

Space is limited.
RSVP: Andrea McGrath
Tel: 416-366-2227 ext. 249
Email: amcgrath@academy.ca

 

Previous Broadcasters Pitch

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
6:30pm-8pm
Dave Capling, Manager, Program Acquisitions and Sales, TSN
This session will focus on Sports Programming

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
6:30pm-8pm
Teletoon
This session will focus on Childrens Programming

W Network and OWN
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Claire Freeland, Director of Original Programming – Lifestyle, Reality & Factual Entertainment, Corus Television

CBC
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Scott McEwen, Executive in Charge of Development, Drama, CBC
Patrick O'Sullivan, Executive in Charge of Development, Comedy, CBC

Children's Programming
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Jocelyn Hamilton, Vice President, Original Programming Kids, Comedy, Drama, Corus Television

Discovery Channel
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Ann Harbron, Director of Commissioning & Production, Discovery Channel Michael Shewchenko, Executive Producer of Interactive, Discovery Channel

Astral Media & Movie Central
March 1, 2011
Kathleen Meek, Programming Manager, Astral Media
Julie Di Cresce, Programming Manager, Movie Central

TVO
January 25, 2011
Jane Jankovic, Commissioning Editor, TVO
Christine McGlade, Manager, Interactive Media Projects, TVO

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