TV DAY - Friday, September 26

9:00 - 10:30 AM
Series That Have Legs (FTV12)

Our impressive international co-production track record has lead to a surge in cross-border buying and collaboration. "Cop series Flashpoint is lapping up praise for the amazing numbers its debut episode scored for both CTV and CBS, and it promises to be the first homegrown drama to make it in U.S. network primetime since Due South. After years of our airwaves being dominated by Hollywood product, it is heartening to see Canadian-made programming grabbing some of that huge market to the south. And with MVP attracting attention on SOAPnet, Sophie upcoming on ABC, and The Listener on NBC, it would appear a boom time of Canadian drama exports is upon us." - Playback, July 21 st. Join us in a discussion with US and Canadian producers and broadcasters about how to create engaging series that resonate with viewers beyond our borders. Sponsored by British Columbia Film and BC Producers' Branch-CFTPA.

Moderator:
Shawn Williamson, Producer/Principal, Brightlight Pictures

Guest Speakers:
Tara Ellis, Vice-President, Showcase and Drama Content, Canwest Media Inc.
Virginia Rankin, Production Executive, Flashpoint
Brett Weitz, VP, Series Development, TNT Originals