{"id":24501,"date":"2023-01-27T09:01:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T14:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/tv-kids-festival-schedule\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T09:04:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T14:04:14","slug":"tv-kids-festival-schedule-0123","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/tv-kids-festival-schedule-0123\/","title":{"rendered":"TV Kids Festival Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Keynotes slated for the TV Kids Festival include WildBrain\u2019s Eric Ellenbogen, Mattel\u2019s Richard Dickson, 9 Story Media Group\u2019s Vince Commisso, Banijay Kids &amp; Family\u2019s Beno\u00eet Di Sabatino, POP Channels\u2019 Francesca Newington, Chris Nee, <em>Gabby\u2019s Dollhouse <\/em>creators Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey, <em>Star Trek: Prodigy<\/em>\u2019s Kevin and Dan Hageman, The Jim Henson Company\u2019s Halle Stanford, Kidoodle.TV\u2019s Brenda Bisner and more.<\/p>\n<p>The TV Kids Festival will also feature panel sessions spotlighting acquisition strategies, YouTube, development slates, British and Irish animation, financing, incorporating important social themes and other hot topics.<\/p>\n<p>Running from February 7 to 10, the TV Kids Festival is a FREE event focused on the major trends in the children\u2019s media business today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventcreate.com\/e\/tv-kids-festival-2023\"><strong>Sign up for your free registration to attend here<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have 39 fantastic speakers lined up for this event. You can see the full agenda below. The panels and keynotes will be available live and on-demand.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on hearing insights from some of the kids\u2019 content community\u2019s leading producers, distributors, commissioners and creators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need to convert the times below for where you are? Click on the times above the name of each session to make sure you don\u2019t miss a thing!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, February 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/2344119428\">9 a.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nThe Decision-Makers<\/strong><br \/>\nSky Kids\u2019 <strong>Lucy Murphy<\/strong>, TFO\u2019s <strong>Marianne Lambert<\/strong>, Paramount UK &amp; Ireland\u2019s <strong>Louise Bucknole<\/strong> and Future Today\u2019s <strong>David Di Lorenzo<\/strong> on what\u2019s shaping their programming strategies this year.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/3344924583\">10:30 a.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nInside <em>Gabby\u2019s Dollhouse<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Traci Paige Johnson<\/strong> and <strong>Jennifer Twomey<\/strong> take delegates behind the scenes of the hit DreamWorks Animation series <em>Gabby\u2019s Dollhouse<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/2501746133\">12 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nKeynote: Mattel\u2019s Richard Dickson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Richard Dickson<\/strong>, the president and COO of the toy giant, will discuss the crucial role IP plays in the company\u2019s overall brand-building strategies.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/1786019322\">1:30 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nMaking Sense of YouTube<\/strong><br \/>\nEntertainment One\u2019s <strong>Yannick Ferrero<\/strong>, pocket.watch\u2019s <strong>David B. Williams<\/strong>, Cloudco\u2019s <strong>Sean Gorman<\/strong> and Genius Brands International\u2019s <strong>Paul Robinson<\/strong> will discuss how YouTube and other free video platforms factor into their brand and content-development strategies.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/1741122752\">3 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nCreative Keynote: Chris Nee<\/strong><br \/>\nSince her breakout hit <em>Doc McStuffins<\/em>,<strong> Chris Nee<\/strong> has gone on to create and produce several acclaimed shows and is currently working on a slate of Netflix projects, including <em>Ada Twist, Scientist<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, February 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/2180274283\">9 a.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nSpotlight: U.K. &amp; Ireland<\/strong><br \/>\nJetpack Distribution\u2019s <strong>Dominic Gardiner<\/strong>, Serious Kids\u2019 <strong>Genevieve Dexter<\/strong>, Monster Entertainment\u2019s <strong>Andrew Fitzpatrick<\/strong>, Magic Light Pictures\u2019 <strong>Muriel Thomas<\/strong> and Sixteen South\u2019s <strong>Colin Williams<\/strong> will discuss the challenges and opportunities in British and Irish animation today.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/1958880359\">10:30 a.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nKeynote: 9 Story Media Group\u2019s Vince Commisso<\/strong><br \/>\n9 Story Media Group\u2019s president and CEO, <strong>Vince Commisso<\/strong>, will share his strategy for building on the company\u2019s successes and further expansion.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/4693517609\">12 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nKeynote: The Jim Henson Company\u2019s Halle Stanford<\/strong><br \/>\nAs the president of television at The Jim Henson Company, <strong>Halle Stanford<\/strong>oversees a slate that targets multiple age demographics across numerous genres and storytelling techniques.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/8951080249\">1:30 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\n<em>Star Trek: Prodigy<\/em>\u2019s New Frontiers<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kevin and Dan Hageman<\/strong> are behind the first animated series for kids set in the beloved <em>Star Trek<\/em> universe.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/2936545080\">3 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nGetting Creative<\/strong><br \/>\nSesame Workshop\u2019s <strong>Kay Wilson Stallings<\/strong>, Nelvana\u2019s <strong>Athena Georgaklis<\/strong>, Cyber Group Studios\u2019 <strong>Ira Singerman<\/strong> and Boat Rocker\u2019s <strong>Shaleen Sangha<\/strong> will share their approaches to crafting development slates that meet the needs of all players in the market today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thursday, February 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/1893212997\">9 a.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nKeynote: Banijay Kids &amp; Family\u2019s Beno\u00eet Di Sabatino<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Beno\u00eet Di Sabatino<\/strong>, the CEO of Banijay Kids &amp; Family, will articulate his growth strategy for the company, which includes a dedicated distribution and commercial arm and production labels across Europe.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/2031719799\">10:30 a.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nMoney Matters<\/strong><br \/>\nAs financing shows becomes more challenging, we\u2019ll hear valuable insights from CAKE\u2019s <strong>Ed Galton<\/strong>, Guru Studio\u2019s <strong>Frank Falcone<\/strong>, DeAPlaneta Entertainment\u2019s <strong>Carlos Biern<\/strong> and Big Bad Boo Studios\u2019 <strong>Shabnam Rezaei<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/3230194312\">12 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nKeynote: WildBrain\u2019s Eric Ellenbogen<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Eric Ellenbogen<\/strong>, vice chair and CEO of the leading kids\u2019 and family content indie, will share how he is guiding the company through a fast-changing marketplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/1784804095\">1:30 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\n<em>First Day<\/em>\u2019s Firsts<\/strong><br \/>\nCreator <strong>Julie Kalceff<\/strong> and producer <strong>Kirsty Stark<\/strong> will share how the Australian live-action series <em>First Day <\/em>is breaking barriers in its representation of transgender kids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Friday, February 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/3326007540\">9 a.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nTV Kids Pioneer Award: POP Channels\u2019 Francesca Newington<\/strong><br \/>\nFor her savvy programming decisions at the Narrative Entertainment-owned POP Channels, <strong>Francesca Newington<\/strong> will be honored with the TV Kids Pioneer Award after sharing her content strategy with festival delegates.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/1558683561\">10:30 a.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nSmarter Kids<\/strong><br \/>\nDandelooo\u2019s <strong>Emmanu\u00e8le P\u00e9try-Sirvin<\/strong>, Toonz Media Group\u2019s <strong>Bruno Zarka<\/strong> and The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company\u2019s <strong>Kenn Viselman<\/strong> will deliver valuable insights on successfully incorporating curricula and important social themes in kids\u2019 content.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/1695817272\">12 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nKidoodle.TV\u2019s Streaming Edge<\/strong><br \/>\nThe streaming platform\u2019s chief content officer, <strong>Brenda Bisner<\/strong>, will reveal what\u2019s driving its usage gains across multiple markets and platforms.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dateful.com\/eventlink\/1043443284\">1:30 p.m. EST <\/a><br \/>\nCreative Keynote: Emma Watkins<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter coming to fame as a member of The Wiggles, <strong>Emma Watkins<\/strong> is now working on a new series, <em>Emma Memma: Sing. 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