The MIPCOM conference programme features an incredible lineup of A-list TV players and exciting networking events that inform and inspire.
Inspire your business and celebrate innovation, creativity, and purpose through MIP Game Changers Keynotes, the MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards and the largest global showcase of fresh content!
Enjoy a series of networking events for content communities to (re)connect and, at night, parties and social events using open air venues.
First Keynotes Confirmed! Top industry leaders share their vision of the future of content and the impact the industry can have on the world of tomorrow
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The Production Funding Forum is back in Cannes for its 4th edition. Find out the right partners to unlock funding and co-production opportunities for your next project
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Crack the new world order with cutting-edge market analysis, content trends and insights from leading research companies in Drama, Factual and Formats
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MIPJunior will now take place during MIPCOM (Oct 11-14). MIPJunior conferences & networking will take place in a dedicated location in the Palais.
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More than 15 market screenings and showcases will be presented to delegates, buyers and international press, offering an exclusive look at the most-anticipated series and programmes across all genres from around the world. Top it off with a World Premiere TV Screenings in partnership with CANNESERIES.
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MIPCOM is the place to celebrate the best in content! Major top-class events are organised during the market days featuring:
- MIPCOM - Variety Vanguard Award
- The 10th International Emmy® Kids Awards >
- Médailles d'honneur
- MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards >
- MIPCOM Buyers' Awards for Japanese Drama >
(Re)connect with your peers, friends and future partners in a series of structured networking formats featuring:
- Formats community back together powered by FRAPA >
- Drama community back together powered by EMC >
- MIP Workouts >
- Diversity & Inclusion Mentoring >
- Women Mentoring with MediaClub'Elles
- MIPCOM International Drama Reunion
Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
CEO, Channel 4, UK
Founder, WeMake, France
Co-Founder and CEO, Global Citizen, US
Alex Mahon will be in conversation with Bouchra Rejani as part of a Women in Leadership keynote super session, featuring top female industry leaders sharing insights on how they are embracing and driving change and striving to make a positive impact at their company and global society levels. The keynote session will take place in the Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals on Monday 11 October.
Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen, will present an exclusive keynote on how Global Citizen has leveraged the power of broadcast to create ground-breaking entertainment specials that drive positive social impact. Social Impact Entertainment: A Global Citizen Keynote, will take place in the Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals on Tuesday 12 October
Introducing a powerful lead generation, marketing and discovery tools. A true online complement extending the reach of the physical market in Cannes direct to any device anytime.
For those unable to travel, join us digitally
The 4th edition of the Production Funding Forum expands to bring new premium content projects to life. Each session followed by questions and answers with the speakers as well as informal networking time.
Find out the right partners to unlock funding and co-production opportunities for your next project.
Discover new potential production partners, presented by major broadcasters from key territories.
Crack the new content trends and insights from leading research companies.
GLOBAL TV TRENDS: Who is watching what, how and why?
Presented by - Avril Blondelot, Head of Content Insight of Glance, Glance/Médiamétrie
FRESH TV FORMATS
Presented by - Virginia Mouseler, CEO, The Wit
FRESH TV FICTION
Presented by - Virginia Mouseler, CEO, The Wit
Factual Trends: What’s Next for Non-Scripted?
Presented by - David Ciaramella, Communication Manager, K7 Media
A series of exclusive interactive conferences and networking formats
Powered by The Entertainment Master Class Showrunning Initiative
Get a chance to participate in small group discussions with some of the world’s leading showrunners.
Anne Thomopoulos, Executive Producer, Legendary Entertainment
Sydney Gallonde, CEO/Executive Producer, Make It Happen Studio
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Get a kick start of MIPCOM at the FRAPA Formats Summit and network with likeminded producers and VIP clients.
Phil Gurin, President & CEO, The Gurin Company
Jan Salling, Head of BBC Studios Nordics Formats and Production
Lisette van Diepen, Head of International, Vincent TV Producties
Small-group conversations led by key experts to solve various aspects of your daily business in a spirit of collective intelligence.
Table #1 - “The most popular kids characters and how it changes the business.”
Hosted by – Bianca Gavin, Head of Production - Scripted, Pulse Films
Table #2 - “New deal structure—trends in deal making with streamers.”
Hosted by – Guy Bisson, Executive Director, Ampere Analysis
Table #3 - “Produce Unscripted Originals for streamers & International broadcasters.”
Hosted by – Moe Bennani, Creative Director, Partner, WeMake
More to be announced!
Table #1 - “The most popular characters and how it changes the business."
Hosted by – Nick Richardson, Founder & CEO, The Insights Family
Table #2 - “The quality threshold : is it time to review what “quality” means from kids' perspective.”
Hosted by – Adam Woodgate, Senior Vice-President Media Insights, Dubit
Table #3 - “What do kids want?”
Hosted by – Peter Robinson, CSO, KidsKnowBest
Table #4 - “Supersize Your Story : expanding your IP, finding the heart of your story & emotionally connecting with your audience."
Hosted by – Alison Norrington, Founder, Creative Director and Storyteller, Storycentral
Table #5 - “Fact Vs. Fiction in an era of ‘Alternative Facts’.”
Hosted by – Teresa Potocka, CEO & Founder, Sensethefuture Pictures
More to be announced!
Join intimate conversations around diversity and inclusion topics hosted by seasoned professionals sharing their experience and career advice to empower younger generations of executives from diverse backgrounds.
From left to right
Bunmi Akintonwa, CEO, Little Black Book Company, UK
Mounia Aram, Founder and President Mounia Aram Company, France
Bruna Capozzoli, Advisor & Content Creator, On The EDGE Conservation, UK
Mark Garner, EVP Global Content Sales & Business Development, A+E Networks, USA
From left to right
Sallyann Keizer, Managing Director, Sixth Sense Media, UK
David Levine, Chief Content Officer, Moonbug Entertainment, UK
André Renaud, SVP Global Format Sales, BBC Studios, UK
Deborah Williams, Executive Director, Creative Diversity Network, UK
The MIPCOM Buyers' Award for Japanese Drama" was founded in 2009 in collaboration with MIPCOM. Since then, it has been held annually as an official MIPCOM event. It is held in partnership with the Bureau of International Drama Festival in Tokyo and it is dedicated to presenting and promoting Japanese content selected by MIPCOM Buyers. Winners will be announced on Tuesday 12 October in Cannes.
> Content & Behavioural trends – data and insights from major research companies.
> Future Talks – Prospective talks from visionary leaders.
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> World Premiere Screening – An exclusive first look at the next ground-breaking hit!
> International Emmy® Kids Awards – The Best in Children’s Programming
> Regional showcases - New content worldwide
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> MIPJunior Project Pitch – A unique Pitching competition highlighting new Kids TV projects with the greatest potential for commissioning and multiplatform extension. Finalists to be soon announced, stay tuned!
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Discover cutting-edge data and insights from major research companies.
Binge watching session: kids audience successes across the globe. Presented by: Avril Blondelot, Head of Content Insight of Glance, Glance/Médiamétrie
France
The quality threshold: is it time to review what “quality” means from kids' perspective?
Presented by: Adam Woodgate, Senior Vice-President Media Insights, Dubit, United Kingdom
What do Kids want?
Presented by: Peter Robinson, CSO, KidsKnowBest, United Kingdom
The most popular characters and how it changes the business.
Presented by: Nick Richardson, Founder & CEO, The Insights Family, United Kingdom
Every year, the world’s leading producers of children’s television compete to be recognized at the International Emmy® Kids Awards, the world’s preeminent platform for global excellence in television.
Three Emmys for kids content will be presented online, during MIPJunior, for the first time. Watch the 10th International Emmy® Kids Awards@MIPJunior presentation on the International Academy’s website, Tuesday, October 12 at 9 am ET (NY) // 3 p.m. (CEST)
Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France