{"id":28991,"date":"2025-01-29T08:48:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/worldscreen.com\/"},"modified":"2025-01-29T09:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T14:00:01","slug":"tv-kids-festival-reveals-full-schedule-0125","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/tv-kids-festival-reveals-full-schedule-0125\/","title":{"rendered":"TV Kids Festival Reveals Full Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Keynotes slated for the TV Kids Festival, taking place from February 4 to 7, include Mattel\u2019s Josh Silverman, 9 Story Media Group\u2019s Vince Commisso, Super RTL\u2019s Dominique Neudecker, Boat Rocker Studios\u2019 Jon Rutherford, Shaw Rocket Fund\u2019s Agnes Augustin, Ampere Analysis\u2019s Olivia Deane and <em>Carl the Collector<\/em>\u2019s Zachariah OHora.<\/p>\n<p>The festival will also feature panel discussions on acquisition strategies, book-based IP, engagement, gaming and animation innovation. You can see the schedule <a href=\"http:\/\/newsletters.worldscreen.com\/mailers\/2025-01-29-kidsfest-schedule.html\">here<\/a>, and you can register for the event for free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventcreate.com\/e\/tv-kids-festival-2025\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, February 4<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-t\/\">9 a.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nThe Decision-Makers<br \/>\nThe fifth edition of the TV Kids Festival kicks off with our signature session on acquisition and programming strategies, this time delivering intel from ITV\u2019s\u00a0Darren Nartey, Nickelodeon\u2019s\u00a0Lynsey O&#8217;Callaghan\u00a0and Amazon Kids+\u2019s\u00a0Monica Sharma.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-i\/\">10 a.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nMattel\u2019s Josh Silverman<br \/>\nJosh Silverman, executive VP and chief franchise officer at Mattel, will discuss the toy giant\u2019s treasure trove of iconic brands and share the latest developments at Mattel Television Studios.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-d\/\">11 a.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nAhead of the Curve with Ampere<br \/>\nOlivia Deane, research manager at Ampere Analysis, will outline the challenges and opportunities facing kids\u2019 IP owners with a deep dive into commissioning trends.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-h\/\">12 p.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nFeeling Bookish<br \/>\nZDF Studios\u2019\u00a0Oliver Grundel, Dandelooo\u2019s\u00a0Emmanu\u00e8le P\u00e9try, Hidden Pigeon Company\u2019s\u00a0Kristofer Updike\u00a0and Lion Forge Entertainment\u2019s\u00a0Jeremy Colfer\u00a0will share insights on adapting book IP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wednesday, February 5<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-k\/\">9 a.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n9 Story Media Group\u2019s Vince Commisso<br \/>\nVince Commisso, president and CEO of 9 Story Media Group, will discuss the way forward for the company now that it has closed its transformative deal with Scholastic Entertainment.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-u\/\">10 a.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nThe Engagement Game<br \/>\nKids\u2019 media expert\u00a0Emily Horgan\u00a0will lead this conversation on engagement and discovery with pocket.watch\u2019s\u00a0Beck Canote\u00a0and Kedoo Entertainment\u2019s\u00a0Olivier Bernard.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-o\/\">11 a.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nBoat Rocker\u2019s Jon Rutherford<br \/>\nJon Rutherford, president of global rights, franchise and content strategy at Boat Rocker Studios, will outline the company\u2019s approach to leveraging new technologies and platforms.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-b\/\">12 p.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nGame Time<br \/>\nDubit\u2019s\u00a0David Kleeman\u00a0will lead this session on the importance of gaming extensions with Wind Sun Sky Entertainment\u2019s\u00a0Catherine Winder\u00a0and DeAPlaneta Entertainment\u2019s\u00a0Jimena Tormo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thursday, February 6<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-n\/\">9 a.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nTV Kids Pioneer Award: Super RTL\u2019s Dominique Neudecker<br \/>\nDominique Neudecker, VP of kids and family at Super RTL\u2019s TOGGO, will discuss her editorial strategy at the German kids\u2019 network before receiving the TV Kids Pioneer Award in recognition of her contributions to the industry.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-p\/\">10 a.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nShaw Rocket Fund\u2019s Agnes Augustin<br \/>\nAs the president and CEO of the Shaw Rocket Fund,\u00a0Agnes Augustin\u00a0will offer up insights on trends reshaping the Canadian kids\u2019 content sector.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-x\/\">11 a.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nToon Innovation<br \/>\nFrom the game-changing developments presented by Unreal Engine to the looming impact of AI, Composition Media\u2019s\u00a0Carl Reed\u00a0and Cheeky Little Media\u2019s\u00a0Patrick Egerton\u00a0will share their thoughts on animation innovation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscreen.cmail19.com\/t\/r-i-thsqe-l-m\/\">12 p.m. EST\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Carl the Collector<\/em>\u2019s Zachariah OHora<br \/>\n<em>Carl the Collector<\/em>, created by illustrator\u00a0Zachariah OHora, is the first series for PBS KIDS in the U.S. that is centered on a neurodiverse character.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Friday, February 7: Screenings Day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keynotes slated for the TV Kids Festival, taking place from February 4 to 7, include Mattel\u2019s Josh Silverman, 9 Story Media Group\u2019s Vince Commisso, Super RTL\u2019s Dominique Neudecker, Boat Rocker Studios\u2019 Jon Rutherford, Shaw Rocket Fund\u2019s Agnes Augustin, Ampere Analysis\u2019s Olivia Deane and Carl the Collector\u2019s 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