Being held at the InterContinental Miami hotel in Miami, Florida between Tuesday, February 13 - Friday, February 16, Kidscreen Summit is renowned as one of the kids entertainment industry’s most important annual events. In 2017, the conference welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees from more than 50 countries. Top executives attend Kidscreen Summit to take advantage of the year’s best business networking, and to engage in critical dialogue on issues that affect the industry.
Nickelodeon will be hosting two sessions at Kidscreen Summit 2018 on Tuesday, February 13:
30 Minutes with... Jules Borkent, Nickelodeon
TIME: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | GUSMAN
A returning favourite at the Summit, the 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until the session hits room capacity.
Featuring Jules Borkent, EVP Content and Network Strategy, Nickelodeon
Cocktails with... Nickelodeon
TIME: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | DUPONT
Chat over drinks with leading kids broadcasters in this brand-new format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels that buy kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting.
Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until the session hits room capacity.
Featuring:
Layla Lewis, SVP, Global Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nickelodeon
Migdalis Silva, VP of Programming & Acquisitions, Nickelodeon Latin America
Additionally, Nickelodeon will also be participating in two additional sessions at Kidscreen Summit 2018 on Wednesday, February 14:
Speed Pitching 1
TIME:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | MERRICK
Sit down one-on-one with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective networking format will feature eight-minute meetings again this year, giving you ample time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up required.
Featuring:
Amy Takahara, Director, Global Acquisitions, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon
Libbie Doherty, Commissioning Editor, Children's TV, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Jackie Edwards, Head of Acquisitions and Independent Animation, BBC Children's
Natalie Engel, Associate Director, Development & Current Series, Children’s Programming, PBS
Athena Georgaklis, Head of Development, Nelvana, Corus Entertainment
Tommy Gillespie, Assistant Director, Children's Programming, PBS
Claire Heinrich, Head of Acquisitions, Children & Youth Department, France Televisions
Liliana Reyes, SVP, Content, Portfolio Entertainment
Emily Whinnett, VP Creative, CAKE
Melissa Wolfe, Development Executive, Kids Animation, Amazon Studios
Creating LGBTQ-inclusive Content for Kids
TIME: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | XILAM BAYFRONT
Kids and family entertainment is arguably the very last part of the entertainment business to include positive portrayals of LGBTQ characters. But the last few years have marked a significant shift, with shows like The Loud House, Doc McStuffins, Steven Universe, and Andi Mack breaking new ground in the depiction of LGBTQ characters and issues. This session will thoughtfully address why this shift is happening, how creators and networks are approaching LGBTQ inclusion, and most importantly, how to keep up the momentum.
Moderating: Cort Lane, SVP Animation & Family Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment
Featuring:
Kevin Sullivan, Staff Writer, The Loud House, Nickelodeon
Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO, GLAAD
Terri Minsky, Creator, Disney
Chris Nee, Executive Producer of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, Disney Junior
Linda Simensky, VP, Children’s Programming, PBS KIDS
Nickelodeon Speakers at Kidscreen Summit 2018:
JULES BORKENT, EVP Content and Network Strategy, Nickelodeon
Jules Borkent is Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and International Programming, Nickelodeon, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN). In his role, which he assumed in 2008, Borkent is responsible for leading global acquisitions for Nickelodeon around the world, as well as programming strategies for Nickelodeon International. Borkent works in close partnership with Nickelodeon in the US, and worldwide channels, across development, production and program financing. Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is comprised of many of the world’s most popular premier multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, VH1, VIVA, Paramount Channel, BET and Tr3s:MTV, Musicá y Mas. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 700 million households in approximately 170 territories and 37 languages via more than 200 locally programmed TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties.
Prior to his role at VIMN, Borkent was the Vice President, Programming, Nickelodeon International, based in London. He was responsible for Nickelodeon’s global programming and acquisitions strategy, with a particular emphasis on working with local programming heads to coordinate and develop pan-regional deals for Nickelodeon’s localized channels across Europe. In addition to acquisitions, Borkent also managed programming activities for Nickelodeon’s international channels.
Borkent joined Nickelodeon in 1998 as the Senior Director of Programming, Acquisitions and Development for Nickelodeon Europe and Africa where he was responsible for local acquisitions as well as various pan-regional programming initiatives and productions.
Speaking at: 30 Minutes with... Jules Borkent, Nickelodeon
LAYLA LEWIS, SVP, Global Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nickelodeon
Layla Lewis is Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nickelodeon. In her role, which she assumed in October 2017 and based in New York, Lewis and her team oversee the acquisitions for Nickelodeon’s 100-plus locally programmed channels, both domestically and internationally. She also cultivate partnerships with content distributors and creators from around the world. Prior to her role as SVP of Global Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nickelodeon, Lewis was Vice President of global content acquisitions at Nickelodeon, a role she held since rejoining the kids network in 2013. Earlier in her career, she held content acquisition positions at both Turner Broadcasting in Hong Kong and Nickelodeon UK.
Lewis rejoined VIMN from Turner Broadcasting in Hong Kong in 2013. Prior to joining Turner in 2010, Lewis spent more than 10 years acquiring and overseeing editorial content at Nickelodeon in the UK.
Speaking at: Cocktails with... Nickelodeon
MIGDALIS SILVA, VP of Programming & Acquisitions, Nickelodeon Latin America
Migdalis Silva is Vice President of Programming and Acquisitions for Nickelodeon Latin America. Based in Miami, Silva reports into Tatiana Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of Programming and Creative Strategy for Nickelodeon Latin America.
In this role, Silva is responsible for the programing strategy and positioning of all on-air content for the network, as well as identifying new promotional opportunities. Silva also oversees the acquisitions for the networks’ brands pan-regionally and locally - Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nick HD, Nicktoons and branded non-linear platforms the Nick Play App and Noggin, Nickelodeon’s first preschool SVOD service. In addition, Silva is also responsible for the day-to‐day scheduling of the channel’s including content from Nickelodeon US, as well as developing creative strategies for on-air stunts for the network’s growing library of original productions and acquisitions. Silva also serves as the primary liaison between the network and Nickelodeon International’s International Programming Council (IPC).
An 18 year veteran of Nickelodeon Latin America, Silva began her career as a Programming Coordinator for the network in 1997 and since then has held various positions that have moved her up in the ranks. Prior to this role, Ms. Silva was Senior Director of Programming and Acquisitions where she played an instrumental part in the planning and strategy of the network’s programming roster.
Speaking at: Cocktails with... Nickelodeon
KEVIN SULLIVAN, Staff Writer, The Loud House, Nickelodeon
Kevin Sullivan joined the writing staff of The Loud House in October of 2014. Before that, he was a staff writer on the Nickelodeon series The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom and TUFF Puppy. He began his animation career in 2003 as a script coordinator for the Nick show Fatherhood.
Prior to animation, Kevin worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for twelve years. There, he wrote a little and coordinated a lot, working with the teams responsible for both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot at Walt Disney World. Before leaving WDI, Kevin was part of the team that designed and built Disney’s California Adventure.
During what he considers to be his extremely lucky writing career, Kevin has been nominated for an Emmy Award and two Annie Awards. But his proudest moment was this year, when an episode of The Loud House he scripted was nominated for a GLAAD award.
Speaking at: Creating LGBTQ-inclusive Content for Kids
AMY TAKAHARA, Director, Global Acquisitions, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon
Amy Takahara is the Director of Content Acquisitions for Nickelodeon; Viacom International Media Networks, a role she assumed in January 2016. Takahara is responsible for negotiating, sourcing and managing content acquisitions for Nickelodeon channels on a global, international and pan-regional basis. Working closely with the company’s programming heads in international markets Takahara coordinates deals for Nickelodeon's more than 70 locally programmed channels around the globe.
Prior to joining Viacom International Media Networks, Takahara was Director of Content Distribution for The Jim Henson Company, where she was responsible for global TV sales of Henson’s catalog of content. She has also held content distribution, marketing & strategy roles at Mattel Inc. and FremantleMedia Kids & Family.
Speaking at: Speed Pitching 1
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