2024 Unscripted Executive Summit

Notes from Unscripted Executive Panels covering the Future of Media from Networks and Production Companies. Hollywood Execs from ABC/Hulu, CW, ITV, Netflix, FOX, Emdomol Shine, Sugar23, & Propagate

Behind the Curtain of Reality: Unscripted Executive Summit 2024

Missed the insider scoop from the Unscripted Executive Summit at Skirball Center? Don’t worry—I took detailed notes on every groundbreaking insight and controversial take, from the current state of unscripted tax incentives to the future of brand integration and streaming strategies.

Here’s a taste of what’s covered:

• The New Power Moves: Industry heavyweights Jenny Daly and Kate Harrison break down why American production companies are being driven to form international partnerships and consider tax credits from Canadian and other international sources. Could the future of unscripted mean shifting production hubs out of the U.S.?

• FAST Channels and The “Indie” Movement: Why consumers are flocking to free ad-supported streaming, and what it could mean for the future of network shows.

• No Plan? Shocking Moments from an ABC/Hulu Executive. His off-the-cuff comments hint at a lack of direction in network television’s fight for younger audiences. My take? The SVP’s answers left us speechless—and maybe a little concerned.

• Why Unscripted Needs to Go to “War”: Reinout Oerlmans (Chairman of 3BMG) lays out a bold new strategy for unscripted programming and challenges producers to redefine their place in entertainment.

Each insight holds a piece of the puzzle on where reality programming is headed, and if you’re in production, an aspiring creator, or simply want to stay ahead, these notes are for you. Subscribe now to get the full breakdown and stay in the loop with exclusive, insider access to the evolution of unscripted TV!