Feature Stories – Realscreen

Summit ’23: ICYMI, here’s the wrap-up

Barry Walsh — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:22:41 +0000

Optimism for the immediate future of the unscripted and non-fiction content business reigned supreme as the Realscreen Summit wrapped its 25th anniversary edition — and its first-ever event in Austin, ...

Realscreen’s 25th anniversary report: “Where to next?” with A+E’s Rob Sharenow

Andrew Jeffrey — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:59:19 +0000

A quarter of a century ago (!!!), a new trade publication sought to provide producers and buyers of “docs, infomags and lifestyle programming” with information and inspiration, with the aim ...

The 2022 MIPCOM Shopper’s Guide, part two

Andrew Tracy — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:37:30 +0000

Before MIPCOM kicks off in Cannes next Monday (October 17), Realscreen is presenting an all-week round-up of new non-fiction and unscripted titles that distributors will present at the French Riviera. You ...

The 2022 MIPCOM Shopper’s Guide, part one

Andrew Jeffrey — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:21:05 +0000

Cut through the clutter: How non-fiction is giving emerging streamers an edge

Andrew Jeffrey — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:51:09 +0000

As the streaming business booms with increasingly more names entering the fray, the industry’s growth reminds Documentary+ co-founder Justin Lacob of the mid-2000s, when it seemed like conglomerates were launching cable networks ...

Realscreen’s Trailblazers: WaterBear’s Ellen Windemuth on thriving through challenges

Andrew Jeffrey — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:26:31 +0000

As 2022 begins and 2021 recedes into the rear-view mirror, Realscreen looks at three executives who have been forging new paths within the non-fiction and unscripted screen content industry — ...

Realscreen’s Trailblazers: Fox’s Rob Wade talks brave bets

Barry Walsh — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:38:15 +0000

As 2022 begins and 2021 recedes into the rear-view mirror, Realscreen looks at three executives who have been forging new paths within the non-fiction and unscripted screen content industry — ...

Realscreen’s Trailblazers: Cris Abrego on building ladders, creating access

Justin Anderson — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:13:11 +0000

As 2022 begins and 2021 recedes into the rear-view mirror, Realscreen looks at three executives who have been forging new paths within the non-fiction and unscripted screen content industry — ...

Small Companies, Big Ideas: Christina Douglas talks Momentum’s first five years

Andrew Jeffrey — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:39:33 +0000

There’s no question that the television industry is competitive, and it can be hard for a small prodco to break through the noise and find its niche. In ‘Small Companies, ...

The MIPCOM 2021 Shopper’s Guide, part one

Justin Anderson — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:41:05 +0000

A wide selection of documentary and non-fiction titles will be launched at this year’s hybrid MIPCOM event, which runs Oct. 12-15. Realscreen presents the first of our three-part roundup of ...