Full-Day Event includes Top Buyers from Disney, NBC Universal and Netflix, Alongside Senior Executives and Creatives for Discussion on Content Trends, New Business Models, M&A and the Future of Unscripted
LOS ANGELES – (Oct. 10, 2024) – NPACT, the trade association for the unscripted production industry, and Talent Systems, the software company that powers talent and crew discovery for productions worldwide, today announced the inaugural Unscripted Executive Summit, taking place Tuesday, October 29 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
The exclusive, one-day event brings together top unscripted executives and producers to explore the future of the industry, with an agenda featuring high-level panels on creative trends, emerging business models and investment strategies, IP and rights retention, international partnerships and co-productions, brand-driven content, and more.
The Summit will also include sessions with several of the industry’s top buyers: NBC Universal’s Unscripted and Alternative EVPs Corie Henson, Rachel Smith and Sharon Vuong; Netflix’s VP of Nonfiction Series and Sports, Brandon Riegg; and Walt Disney Television’s EVP of Unscripted and Alternative, Rob Mills.
NPACT and Talent Systems, whose platforms include Staff Me Up, Cast It Reach, Casting Networks and Spotlight, are co-presenting the Summit.
Said NPACT General Manager Michelle Van Kempen, “In this time of momentous change in the industry, we're excited to bring top executives together to explore the strategies and innovations that will drive the successful future of unscripted content production. This first-ever, high-level Summit is needed now more than ever, and we look forward to working with our great partners at Talent Systems to make this an annual, must-attend event.”
Added Daniel Rosenberg, SVP of Global Business Development at Talent Systems, “Since its early days, Staff Me Up has supported the industry at large with hiring, job placement and inclusion. This Summit is a platform for key voices to focus collectively on the industry’s next chapter -- it’s a major priority for us at Talent Systems and we’re delighted to launch this event with our friends at NPACT.”
The Summit is open to top-level unscripted executives only and seating is limited. For more information and to request tickets visit https://unscriptedsummit.com/.
About NPACT
NPACT is the trade association for nonfiction production companies doing business in the U.S. Its members are comprised of production companies of all sizes, as well as allied services companies. NPACT serves as the voice for the nonfiction creative community, providing a forum for producers as they navigate changes in media and tackle business issues.
About Talent Systems
Talent Systems, LLC is the leading technology solution provider for talent discovery to the entertainment industry. Productions, casting directors and agents worldwide use Talent Systems’ portfolio of products to source and manage talent across film, television, commercials, theater and digital projects, powering an unparalleled casting and crew-hiring software ecosystem. Talent Systems is headquartered in Los Angeles and operates in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Europe, Australia and India.