MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival (27/08/2010)
The MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival is the essential annual event for the international television and media industry. Featuring prominent industry voices the Festival is packed with over 50 individual sessions covering the most pertinent issues facing the industry from policy to programme making. The wide ranging programme involves keynote lectures, preview screenings, masterclasses, interviews and networking parties which make for a stimulating weekend.
In 2010, the Festival will look at the immergence of 3D TV, the future role of public service broadcasting, and the crossover opportunities available in the first major event partnership with Edinburgh Interactive Festival. UK channel controllers will provide invaluable insight and the latest trends shaping the broadcasting environment, while creative masterclasses by leading international programme makers will be sure to inspire and excite.
2010 programme highlights include:
Key Speakers
Mark Thompson
Michael Grade
Tony Warren
Andrew Harries
Paul Abbott
Katie Price
Masterclasses
Masterchef
Eastenders
Coronation Street
Aleksandr "Meerkat" Orlov
One Born Every Minute
Pineapple Dance Studios
Live Events and Parties
Got to Dance Edinburgh Special
Come Dine With Me: Controllers Edition
Channel of the Year Awards
The Last Laugh
Question Time
Opening Night Reception
Saturday Night Party
Subsidised passes are available to freelancers and students. For more information and to register visit www.mgeitf.co.uk
