The Children‘s Media Conference

CMC 2017 - Meet the Commissioners: VoD - Sky

With the predicted tipping of the scales in favour of VOD we explore the appetite for long- and short-form content, what the commissioners’ budgets look like, and what they believe will happen to the overall format of one-off and episodic content.

This will be an opportunity for the commissioners to tell our audience what’s hot at the moment and how they see their content demands evolving. In turn it will provide the creatives with a clearer focus in the development process of their content and to what budget levels they can expect to work.

CMC 2017 - Meet the Commissioners: Branded Content

Come and join us as commissioners from Mattel, Hasbro and Beano delve into what they're looking for from creators and producers, and their commissioning processes, when it comes to the ever-changing world of branded entertainment content.

Branded entertainment has become a cornerstone of the go-to-market strategy of most toy companies and publishers today. But how does it all work together? What comes first in the launch of a 360-degree brand — the must-have toy, the groundbreaking show, the bestselling book or the carefully seeded viral influencer campaign? Where do content creators and producers fit into this ecosystem and what happens once they're given a greenlight in this space? Our panel, through relating case studies and their personal experiences, will construct a clear picture for attendees.

Our panel, comprised of branded content experts Finn Arnesen (Hasbro Studios), Christopher Keenan (Mattel Creations) and Chris Rose (Beano Studios) and moderated by Lana Castleman (Kidscreen), will be full of real insight and actionable takeaways on how to open up this seemingly elusive world of content creation.

CMC 2017 - Meet the Commissioners: PSBs - S4C

This session aims to demystify the Public Service Broadcaster commissioning process, from the moment of initial engagement with a PSB through the pitching process and into potential development and production of a TV show.

The panel of experienced commissioners will tackle the oft-asked questions, such as: How do I make an initial approach? What do you want to see? What type of show are you looking for? What does a potential development deal look like? What happens to my IP rights during the process?

Each organistaion will also have a platform to explain its needs and processes, and impart their stories of best practice and what makes them proud for their output.

CMC 2017 - Meet the Commissioners: PSBs - ITV

This session aims to demystify the Public Service Broadcaster commissioning process, from the moment of initial engagement with a PSB through the pitching process and into potential development and production of a TV show.

The panel of experienced commissioners will tackle the oft-asked questions, such as: How do I make an initial approach? What do you want to see? What type of show are you looking for? What does a potential development deal look like? What happens to my IP rights during the process?

Each organistaion will also have a platform to explain its needs and processes, and impart their stories of best practice and what makes them proud for their output.

CMC 2017 - Meet the Commissioners: PSBs - Channel 5

This session aims to demystify the Public Service Broadcaster commissioning process, from the moment of initial engagement with a PSB through the pitching process and into potential development and production of a TV show.

The panel of experienced commissioners will tackle the oft-asked questions, such as: How do I make an initial approach? What do you want to see? What type of show are you looking for? What does a potential development deal look like? What happens to my IP rights during the process?

Each organistaion will also have a platform to explain its needs and processes, and impart their stories of best practice and what makes them proud for their output.

CMC 2017 - Meet the Commissioners: PSBs - Channel 4

This session aims to demystify the Public Service Broadcaster commissioning process, from the moment of initial engagement with a PSB through the pitching process and into potential development and production of a TV show.

The panel of experienced commissioners will tackle the oft-asked questions, such as: How do I make an initial approach? What do you want to see? What type of show are you looking for? What does a potential development deal look like? What happens to my IP rights during the process?

Each organistaion will also have a platform to explain its needs and processes, and impart their stories of best practice and what makes them proud for their output.

CMC 2017 - Meet the Commissioners: BBC

The object of this session is to demystify the BBC commissioning process, from the moment of initial engagement with them through the pitching process and into potential development and production of a TV show.

The panel aims to answer oft-asked questions, such as: How do I make an initial approach? What do you want to see? What type of show are you looking for? What does a potential development deal look like? What happens to my IP rights during the process?

Each department will be given its own time to explain its needs and processes, and along the way we’ll hear their stories of best practice and what for their output makes them proud.

CMC 2017 - Question Time: Are We Open?

The CMC's opening 'Question Time' panel on the current and future issues facing children's media. Are we open for business, open to ideas, open to each other and how are we serving the audience in difficult times? Delegate questions answered… openly.

CMC 2017 - So Over Unboxing... What‘s Next?

In the world of digital, trends happen quickly and can take over immediately. From brands to videos and even platforms themselves, it’s near impossible to predict what will be trending next… or is it? Join our panel of experts as we look at past trends and predict what is next for the world of children’s digital. Who knows? Maybe we’ll discover the next unboxing craze right here at CMC!

CMC 2016 - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Budding Producers bring their dreams to fruition in CMC's popular Dragons’ Den. This year we want to know what YOU, the audience, think of what’s being pitched. With Dragon budgets increased and host Tony Collingwood there to seek out audience input. You don't want to miss this new interactive format that promises to be informative and entertaining!