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1 2017 TIFF Kids Industry Forum April 19 20

2 Welcome to the 2017 TIFF Kids Industry Forum! Our two-day programme is designed to engage, inform, and inspire creators of children s screen content through conversations with some of the leading experts in the industry. We are pleased to present a unique opportunity for the children s entertainment industry, featuring sessions on writing and authentic storytelling, technology and media as an educational tool, and adapting creatively to changes in the business landscape. Pass Benefits TIFF Kids International Film Festival Access Industry Pass Forum Pass Advance Screening Tickets Same Day Screening Tickets Industry Screening Library Industry Forum Sesame Pitch digiplayspace Industry Lounge Industry Cocktail Online Delegate Resources APRIL

Schedule Wednesday, April 19 9:00AM Breakfast served Industry Lounge 9:30AM Breakfast at TIFF: Where are the Canadian Children s Films on the Big Screen?

3 Schedule Wednesday, April 19 9:00AM Breakfast served Industry Lounge 9:30AM Breakfast at TIFF: Where are the Canadian Children s Films on the Big Screen? Cinema 11:00AM Inside the Sesame Workshop Cinema 4 12:30PM Show Me a Hero: Idols, Influencers and Activists Cinema 4 1:30PM Lunch Break Industry Lounge 3:00PM Sesame Pitch Group 1 Industry Lounge 3:30PM Adapting a Classic for a Modern Audience Cinema 4 4:00PM Sesame Pitch Group 2 Industry Lounge Ballerina 5:00PM Dino Dana Case Study Cinema 4 6:00PM Opening Cocktail Atrium Thursday, April 20 9:00AM Breakfast served Industry Lounge 9:30AM How to Prep and Sell a Series Bible Cinema 4 10:30AM Meet the Funders Industry Lounge 12:00PM Finding Home in a Changing World Cinema 4 1:00PM Lunch Break Industry Lounge 2:15PM Meet the Development Executives Industry Lounge 3:15PM The New School: Technology in the Classroom Cinema 4 3:45PM Meet the Buyers Industry Lounge 5:30PM Keynote : LAIKA Entertainment Cinema 4 Wednesday, April 19th 9:00AM - 9:30AM INDUSTRY LOUNGE BELL BLUE ROOM Breakfast 9:30AM - 10:30AM CINEMA 4 Breakfast at TIFF: Where are the Canadian children s films on the big screen? In this special edition of Breakfast at TIFF, we explore the current output of Canadian feature-length family and animated films. Canadian productions dominate in the television market, both domestically and internationally, compared to a relatively low number of animated and live-action feature films produced here. With a wealth of talented creators and the significant box office potential of family films, why aren t we producing more content in this space? We talk to the funders, producers, and distributors who are investing in children s long-form content. Stephanie Azam (Feature Film Executive, Telefilm Canada) Peter Moss (PMD Entertainment) Joanna Miles (VP Marketing, eone) Kate Sanagan (Head of Sales and Distribution, Sinking Ship Entertainment) 11:00AM - 12:00PM CINEMA 4 Inside Sesame Street For over 40 years, teaching preschoolers useful skills like counting and their ABCs has always been at the heart of Sesame Street s programming. Now that the show is produced in over 150 countries, Sesame Workshop s remit has expanded to tackling complex emotional skills and difficult social issues with a well-honed method of approachable content. Join us for this rare opportunity to take a look inside the Sesame Workshop. Kimberly Wright (film producer, Sesame Street) Susan Scheiner ( Assistant Director of Content, Sesame Street) 4 TIFF KIDS INDUSTRY FORUM APRIL

Here we examine the ethos, methods, craft, and the business behind a few online phenoms who are using their platforms for social activism, inspiration, and positive change.

4 12:30PM - 1:30PM CINEMA 4 Show Me a Hero: Idols, Influencers, and Activists In the age of #instafame, a star is born online every minute. Viral videos and hashtag campaigns have the potential to reach and influence millions of kids across the world but what is the message? Here we examine the ethos, methods, craft, and the business behind a few online phenoms who are using their platforms for social activism, inspiration, and positive change. Brad Montague (writer, director, Kid President) Debbie Gordon (Director, kidsmediacentre) Joshua Williams (founder, Joshua s Heart Foundation) Jonathan Davids (CEO, Influicity) Hannah Alper (blogger, activist) Co-presented by kidsmediacentre 3:30PM 4:30PM CINEMA Workshop: Adapting a Classic for a Modern Audience Daniel Chuba, director of the animated feature The Boxcar Children, delivers a workshop on bringing a classic property to life in animation. Dan walks us through the production process and gives us a peek at the upcoming The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island. Speaker: Daniel Chuba (director, The Boxcar Children; writer, director, The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island) 1:30PM - 2:30PM INDUSTRY LOUNGE BELL BLUE ROOM Lunch Break Join us for a complimentary lunch in the Industry Lounge. Take some time to connect with your fellow delegates! Dino Dana Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved. 5:00PM - 6:00PM CINEMA 4 Case Study: Dino Dana Dino Dana is the upcoming followup to Sinking Ship Entertainment s Emmy-nominated Dino Dan. We sit down with the series creator and key broadcast partners to discuss the evolution of the franchise, taking creative risks, championing strong female characters, and the proven value of diversity on- and off-screen. JJ Johnson (founding partner, Sinking Ship Entertainment) Marney Malabar (Head of TVOKids) Tara Sorensen (Head of Kids Programming, Amazon Studios) Sylvie Langlois (Head of Acquisitions, Children and Family, Québecor Contenu) Co-presented with: 3:00PM - 5:00PM INDUSTRY LOUNGE BELL BLUE ROOM Sesame Workshop Pitch The Sesame Workshop Pitch is back! Sesame Workshop producers are here to meet talented Canadian producers, directors, and writers. 10 practitioners will have the opportunity to pitch a short film for the iconic television show. All registered delegates will have the opportunity to sit in on the pitch session to learn from the pitchers and gain feedback from Sesame Workshop. Previous pitchers have gone on to develop successful, long-lasting relationships with Sesame and produce award-winning content. This session will have a 15-minute intermission 6:00PM - 8:00PM ATRIUM and 1ST FLOOR GALLERY TIFF Kids Industry Forum Opening Cocktail TIFF and Sinking Ship Entertainment invite you to join us for complimentary drinks and hors d oeuvres in the TIFF Bell Lightbox Atrium. Network with your fellow delegates and let your inner child loose as you explore digiplayspace, TIFF s award-winning interactive playground! Co-presented with: 6 TIFF KIDS INDUSTRY FORUM APRIL

Thursday, April 20th 9:00AM - 9:30AM INDUSTRY LOUNGE BELL BLUE ROOM Breakfast 9:30AM - 10:30AM CINEMA 4 How to Prepare and Sell Your Show Bible Designed for emerging television content creators, this

5 Thursday, April 20th 9:00AM - 9:30AM INDUSTRY LOUNGE BELL BLUE ROOM Breakfast 9:30AM - 10:30AM CINEMA 4 How to Prepare and Sell Your Show Bible Designed for emerging television content creators, this instructional session will arm you with the essential dos and don ts for the preparation of a streamlined series bible. How do you take your idea from concept to executable package? What do the development executives need to know? What is the ideal length? Veteran showrunners lend their insight and experience to help you stand out from the pack and present like a pro. Michelle Melanson Cuperus (President, Radical Sheep) Jamie Piekarz (children s media consultant) Philippe Ivanusic (creator, Freaktown; The League of Super Evil) Mike Geiger (writer, co-creator, Winston Steinburger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong) Stephanie Kaliner (writer, Camp Lakebottom; Winston Steinburger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong) 10:30AM - 12:00PM INDUSTRY LOUNGE BELL BLUE ROOM Meet the Funders Advanced signup is required. Representatives from government associations and broadcast media funds provide updates on their current funding programs, tips on the application process, and how to find money to finance your project. Suzanne Lacey (Program Manager, Bell Fund) Rod Butler (Manager, Program Policies CMF) Kelly Payne (Program Consultant, OMDC) Mark Haslam (Media Arts Officer, Ontario Arts Council) 12:00PM - 1:00PM CINEMA 4 Finding Home in a Changing World What does it mean to call a place home? In today s rapidly changing world, children are confronted with issues of nationhood, belonging, displacement, and acceptance. We talk with TIFF Kids Official Selection filmmakers about arming kids with the tools of resilience, adaptability and compassion to help them make sense of the shifting definition of home. Werner Fielder (director, Halim) Daniella Marchese (TIFF, Youth Learning Manager, Schools and Educators) Arvid Klapper (director, Baka) Meikeminne Clinckspoor (director, Cloudboy) Massud Rahnama (actor, Halim) 3:15PM - 4:15PM CINEMA 4 The New School: Technology in the Classroom Tablets, computers, apps, and mobile devices are an integral part of everyday life, for adults and children alike. Digital technology creators are responding to this by rapidly developing modern, useful programs specifically designed for in-classroom use. However, is the education system prepared to adapt to a tech-centric curriculum? Educators and digital innovators discuss the challenges and potential value of embracing a new-school approach. Dr. Jennifer Roswell (Brock University) Dr. Richard Lachman (Ryerson University) Jeff Santos (video game and app designer) TBD 4:00PM - 5:30PM INDUSTRY LOUNGE BELL BLUE ROOM Meet the Buyers Advanced signup is required. Connect directly with buyers of children s entertainment content, including Canadian distributors, broadcasters, and online platforms that serve a wide range of audiences. Guest Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos (TFO) Kirsten Hurd (TVOKids) Mark Bishop (CEO, Distribution360) 5:30PM - 6:30PM CINEMA 4 Keynote: LAIKA Entertainment LAIKA Entertainment s Mark Shapiro takes us inside the process of creating the Oscar-nominated Kubo and the Two Strings, the renowned stop-motion animation studio s latest and most ambitious work to date. Shapiro uses examples from Coraline, ParaNorman, Boxtrolls and Kubo to delve into the characters, story development, and groundbreaking production style that marks this Oregon studio as an unstoppable Hollywood outsider. Speaker: Mark Shapiro (Head of Marketing and Brand Management, LAIKA Entertainment) 1:00PM - 2:00PM INDUSTRY LOUNGE BELL BLUE ROOM Lunch Break Join us for a complimentary lunch in the Industry Lounge. Take some time to connect with your fellow delegates! 2:15PM - 3:45PM Meet the Development Executives Advanced signup is required. Executives discuss the development and writing process for children s television series and movies. Find out the types of content and characters that companies are looking to develop, and how to better shape your pitch. Natalie Dumoulin (Creative Affairs, 9 Story) Suzanne Wilson (Vice President, Family Entertainment, Breakthrough Entertainment) Stephanie Betts (Vice President of Development, DHX Media) Marie McCann (Executive in Charge of Production, CBC Kids) Rachel Marcus (Development Executive, Guru Studio) Kubo and the Two Strings 8 TIFF KIDS INDUSTRY FORUM APRIL

6 Industry Venues, TIFF Bell Lightbox, 3rd floor INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL ANNECY TIFF Kids Industry Lounge Bell Blue Room April 19 April 20: 9:00am 4:00pm A place where delegates can relax between screenings and programming events, and it s also an ideal location for networking and holding meetings with fellow attendees. TIFF Kids Industry Screening Library Learning Studio C April 7 23: 10:00am 4:00pm Delegates who missed a festival festival screening can visit our onsite Industry Screening Library to view DVDs of select TIFF Kids titles. (DVDs are subject to availability.) Note: During the TIFF Kids Industry Forum on April 19 and 20, hours of operation have been extended from 10:00am to 6:00pm. FESTIVAL JUNE MIFA JUNE W N S E ESCALATORS WASHROOMS TIFF KIDS INDUSTRY SCREENING LIBRARY NBCUniversal Learning Studio C ELEVATORS PAUL & LEAH ATKINSON FAMILY CINEMA 4 NBCUNIVERSAL CINEMA 5 TIFF KIDS INDUSTRY LOUNGE Bell Blue Room Illustration: Ugo Bienvenu & Kevin Manach Graphic design: Christian Debbane 10 TIFF KIDS INDUSTRY FORUM

7 Industry Advisory Committee TIFF Industry Team We would like to extend a big thanks to the members of of our advisory committee for their contributions to the 2017 TIFF Kids Industry Forum: Jamie Piekarz children s media consultant Peter Moss Partner, PDM Entertainment Andrew Rosen producer, Aircraft Pictures Cal Brunker independent filmmaker Kathleen Drumm Director, Industry Geoff Macnaughton Senior Manager, Industry Lynne Crocker Programming Manager, Industry Programming Gabrielle Leith Senior Coordinator, Industry Services Brittany Allan Coordinator, Industry Bob Barlen independent filmmaker Martha Sepulveda independent filmmaker Contact us at: industry@tiff.net tiff.net/industry SUPPORTED BY LEAD SPONSOR MAJOR SPONSORS MAJOR SUPPORTERS

Welcome to the TIFF Kids Industry Conference!

Welcome to the TIFF Kids Industry Conference! Designed to inspire and engage creators of children s cinema, television and games, the Conference features a diverse group of guest speakers from around the