Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s Industry Program Features Stars
The Monte-Carlo Television Festival is set to kick off this Friday, featuring a star-studded lineup of speakers for its industry segment, the Business Forum. Among the notable speakers are actors Lesley Manville, Aldis Hodge, and Kevin McKidd.
One of the headline sessions at the festival will be “Filmmakers & Friends: Finding Truth & Being Authentic to Their Story,” featuring executive producer and actor Aldis Hodge of Hodge Brothers Productions and creator and executive producer Ben Watkins of Blue Monday Productions. They will delve into their individual career paths in the television industry and discuss how their creative partnership enhances the collaboration between writer, producer, and actor roles, contributing to the success of their show.
Another anticipated session is “In Conversation with Michael Hirst,” where the renowned writer and executive producer of historical dramas such as “The Tudors” and “Vikings” will share insights into his creative process and the enduring appeal of storytelling set in distant eras.
The event will also offer an expert look at the television creative process in “From Pitch to Premiere: Inside the Television Creative Process,” featuring Michael Hirst, Toma De Matteis of France.tv Studio, and Rola Bauer. They will discuss the secrets behind bringing a television series to life.
“Leading Ladies Changing the Channels” will showcase a panel of executive and creative women driving shifts in television. The panel will include actress and executive producer Lesley Manville, Sue Latimer of ARG Talent Agency, Judy Lung of Toronto Film Festival, and Cécile Menoni of Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo.
In “Talent, Creators & Agents, Navigating Today’s Television Trends,” leading talent agents and actor Kevin McKidd will discuss how they are adapting to the evolving entertainment landscape.
The festival will also explore digital and streaming content in “Instinct vs Algorithm: What 30 Years of Greenlights Can Teach us About Storytelling in the Age of the Feed,” featuring industry experts Susanne Daniels and Luke Hyams.
AI technology in documentary storytelling will be explored in “AI in the Documentary Room: From Theory to the Edit Suite,” with panelists discussing the impact of AI on documentary production.
Additionally, “Controlling the Narrative: Broadcasters & Producers Navigating the Regulatory Landscape” will address the influence of governments on TV content.
To conclude the Business Forum program, Season 2 of the Pitch Contest – “Tell Me a Story,” will give new film creators the opportunity to pitch their factual story ideas to a panel of industry executives.
The Monte-Carlo Television Festival promises to be an insightful and engaging event for industry professionals and television enthusiasts alike.
