Tag: Edinburgh TV Festival

Winners of the second Edinburgh TV Festival New Voice Awards were announced last night at a ceremony hosted by actor, comedian and rapper Michael Dapaah at Rich Mix in London.

Charlotte Moore, the controller of BBC One, shared with Edinburgh TV Festival attendees how best to get their next big idea onto the channel.

During a session at Edinburgh TV Festival 2018, Zai Bennett, director of programs for Sky Entertainment UK & Ireland, talked through his shopping list of what it takes to get a show on Sky Atlantic, Sky One or Sky Arts.

Paul Telegdy, the president of NBC Entertainment’s alternative and reality group, took to the stage for a keynote address at the 2018 Edinburgh TV Festival.

At this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, Ben Frow, the director of programs at Channel 5, took part in a “Meet the Controllers” session.

Kevin Lygo, ITV's director of television, took part in the "Meet the Controllers" lineup at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival.

A masterclass at the 2018 Edinburgh TV Festival explored the unique development process of Save Me, specifically looking at Lennie James' approach to writing, his characters, authentic dialogue and narrative.

At the 2018 Edinburgh TV Festival, actress, screenwriter, poet and playwright Michaela Coel delivered the MacTaggart Lecture, in which she spoke about racism and her own sexual assault and how she hopes that sharing her experiences will bring about change.

The upcoming edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival will feature an exclusive Love Island master class with some of the stars and creatives behind the reality hit.

Paul Telegdy, the president of NBC Entertainment’s alternative and reality group, is to give the Worldview Address at the Edinburgh TV Festival.