DOC DAY - Wednesday, September 24

1:30 - 3:00 PM
Docutainment (FTV04)

Shockumentary, Mockumentary, Docusoap, Infotainment.Since its launch on TV in the 1940's, Factual Entertainment has spawned many formats in the new multi-channel universe. And whether purist documentary filmmakers like it or not, audiences are glued to the tube watching contestants aspire to be The Biggest Loser or the next Maria in Andrew Lloyd Weber's stage version of The Sound of Music. Join us for a candid discussion between docutainment producers and broadcast executives about what makes a hit show.

Moderator:
Trish Dolman, President, Screen Siren Pictures

Guest Speakers:
Sheila Hockin, Exec. Producer, How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?
Sandra Kleinfeld, Executive in Charge of Production, Factual Entertainment, CBC Television
Cal Shumiatcher, Partner/Executive Producer, Paperny Films