THIS HAS BEEN THE CONECTA FICTION REBOOT PROGRAMME

This hybrid programme combines both on-site activities ( ), and online activities ( ). Moreover, meet now the Speaker that participated in this fourth edition of Conecta FICTION.

 

TUESDAY, SEPT 1

10H00 · ONLINE PLATFORM

KEYNOTES – ONLINE ON DEMAND  

Exclusive 20-minute interviews with top professionals of the audiovisual industry – executive producers, heads of fiction of TV channels, managers of OTTs and networks operating internationally, local creators and talent – who talk in a relaxed environment about the current situation of the industry and their plans, as well as what they are like as audience.

These keynotes will be available on demand from Tuesday, September 1, in the Schedule Programme.

 

EXECUTVES FROM SPANISH TV CHANNELS & PRODUCTION COMPANIES

Montse García Álvarez – Head of Fiction of Atresmedia (Spain)
Interviewed by: Romina Rodríguez – Journalist in Señal News (Italy)

Fernando López Puig – Head of Content of TVE (Spain)
Interviewed by: Irene Jiménez – Journalist in Audiovisual 451 (Spain)

Domingo Corral – Head of Original Productions of Movistar+ (Spain)
Interviewed by: Richard Middleton – Journalist in TBI Magazine (UK)

Miguel Salvat – VP Commissioning Editor Original Programming HBO Spain in HBO Europe (Spain)
Interviewed by: Géraldine Gonard – Director of Conecta FICTION (Spain)

César Benítez – Executive Producer & President of Plano a Plano (Spain)
Interviewed by:Gloria Saló – Advisor & Proffessor. Baobad Media (Spain)

Ram Telem – Producer & Head of International Content Development in The Mediapro Studio (Spain)
Interviewed by: Raffaella Bonivento – Strategic Content Advisor and Executive Producer at Bonivento Consulting (Italy)

 

EXECUTIVES FROM INTERNATIONAL TV CHANNELS & PRODUCERS

Leonardo Aranguibel – Head of Prodution Operations & Strateby of Buena Vista Original Productions Latin America (USA)
Interviewed by: Richard Izarra – Editor of Produ (USA)

Nicola Serra – CEO of PALOMAR SPA (Italy)
Interviewed by: Alberto Carullo – Media Executive & Production (Spain)

Marc Lorber – Senior VP, International Co-productions and Acquisitions of Lionsgate (USA)
Interviewed by: Martin Cappelletti – Senior Media Executive (Spain)

Federico Cuervo – SVP, Director of ViacomCBS International Studios (Argentina)
Interviewed by: Fabricio Ferrara – Journalist of Prensario Internacional (Argentina)

 

TALENT FROM NAVARRA

Vanessa Garde – Music Composer for Film & TV (Spain)
Interviewed by: Pina Mezzera – Journalist of TODOTVNEWS (Uruguay)

David Beriain – Director & Founder of 93 Metros (Spain)
Interviewed by: Miguel Varela – Journalist of Cine&Tele (Spain)

 

10H00 · BALUARTE

ACCREDITATIONS OPENING  

Accreditations may be collected at the accreditation desk at the entrance to Baluarte. In order to collect them, all delegates must present an ID (DNI or passport) and the eTicket which they will receive days before the event.

 

15h00-15h30 · AUDITORIUM

CONNECTING WITH: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH KATE DEL CASTILLO 

In collaboration with TODOTVNews.

Kate del Castillo – Actress & Producer (USA)

Interviews by:

Rodrigo Ros – Joirnalist of TTVNews (Uruguay)

Exclusive interview with the international star Kate del Castillo, protagonist of series such as “La reina del sur” or “Ingobernable”, and producer (US). This session will also be screened in the Sala Auditorio, in Baluarte.

 

15h30-16h00 · AUDITORIUM

CONNECTING WITH: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ALEX BERGER 

In collaboration with el Ambassade de France en Espagne – Institut Fraçais d’Espagne.

Alex Berger – Executive Producer & Series Creator (France)

Interviews by:

Steven Bawol – Showrunner & Producer of Helion Pictures (France)

Exclusive interview with Alex Berger, one of the most relevant producers and creators in the interantional TV fiction scenery. This session will also be screened in the Sala Auditorio, in Baluarte.

 

16h00-18h00 · mezzanine  

CROSS-TALK: FINANCING 

Financing is the cornerstone of all audiovisual production and in Conecta FICTION we know it. That is the reason why we have organized this workshop, open to all accredited professionals, in which prominent figures from the field of financing and private investment will participate and who will be able to advise and help you with your projects.

Free access activity open to all delegates.

With the participation of:

Ignacio de Medina – Executive Producer & Business Development of Black Panther Films (Spain)
José Ignacio Pérez de Albéniz – Managing Director of ARPA Abogados y Consultores (Spain)
Patxi Ongay – Director of Elipsis Entertainment (Spain)

 

18h00-19h30 · BALUARTE MAIN ENTRANCE

STREET MEETING 

Networking goes out to the streets. Enjoy a new way to connect and discover Pamplona with these four routes to discover Pamplona in small groups. Take this opportunity to visit and learn about the history of this city from an audiovisual professional from Navarra while meeting with others.

This activity is open to all delegates, prior registration and confirmation.

 

19h30 · TRES REYES HOTEL GARDEN

AFTERWORK: WELCOMING EVENT   

Welcome session and informal gathering at the end of the day.

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 2

09h30 · AUDITORIUM

PITCH CLIPS 

The best five projects selected in this call, in collaboration with ALMA (Spanish Scriptwriter’s Guild), will be streamed on the big screen.

“LAST DATE”, Spain.

 

09h30-10h00 · auditorium

KEYNOTE NIELSEN MEDIA LAB: US SPANISH-SPEAKING MARKET 

The director of the Nielsen Media Lab presents, exclusively in Conecta FICTION, this report on the Spanish audiences in the United States and the difference between this audience and the American domestic market. He will reveal data, but above all, keys to understand the opportunities of this market that already exceeds 57 million people in the United States.

With the participation of:

Harry Brisson – VP, Strategy & Innovation at Nielsen & Director of Nielsen Media Lab (USA)
Stacie M. de Armas – SVP Diverse Consumer Insights & Initiatives, DE & I Practice at Nielsen (USA)

 

10h00 · AUDITORIUM

PITCH CLIPS 

The best five projects selected in this call, in collaboration with ALMA (Spanish Scriptwriter’s Guild), will be streamed on the big screen.

“WAKE UP”, Spain.

 

10h00-11h30 · auditorium

PITCHING SESSION
STATUS CONECTA FICTION PROJECTS & PITCH COPRO SERIES 2020 – SESSIONI 

Opening by Géraldine Gonard, director of Conecta FICTION, and presentation of the status of the projects presented in the past editions and of the productions arising from connections between participants in our networking spaces.

PITCH COPRO SERIES – SESSION I:

Presented by Manuel Feijóo

“The Year of the Rat” (Spain)
“Lemoniz” (Spain)
“Chained” (Spain)
“Lisbon Noir” (Portugal)
“Pharaoh” (Spain)
“Graf Spee” (Uruguay)

 

12h00-12h30 · AUDITORIUM

PANEL – SERIES ON THE MOVE: “ANA ALL IN” (AKA “ANA TRAMEL. eL JUEGO”) 

With the participation of:

Mariela Besuievsky – Producer & Founder Tornasol Media (Spain)
Susanne Frank – Director of ZDFE.Drama (Germany)

With the participation of:

Mar Díaz – Executive Producer of RTVE (Spain)
Elena Bort – Head of Content & Distribution of Fiction of DeAPlaneta (Spain)
Roberto Santiago – Author, Creator of the series & Co-scriptwriter (Spain)

 

13h00-14h00 · AUDITORIUM

PITCHING SESSION
PITCH FUNDACIÓN SGAE 2020 

Presented by Manuel Feijóo

“Demokracia” (Spain)
“Heritage” (Spain)
“The Mermaid” (Spain)
“Beautiful People” (Spain)
“Looking Great, Feeling Shit” (Spain)
“Umbra Dei” (Spain)

14h00-15h00 · BALUARTE MAIN ENTRANCE

STREET MEETING 

Networking goes out to the streets. Enjoy a new way to connect and discover Pamplona with these four routes to discover Pamplona in small groups. Take this opportunity to visit and learn about the history of this city from an audiovisual professional from Navarra while meeting with others.

This activity is open to all delegates, prior registration and confirmation.

 

15h10-16h30 · auditorium

PITCHING SESSION
PITCH SHORT-FORM SERIES 

Presented by Manuel Feijóo

“R.I.P. The Series” (Spain)
“#NoFilter” (Spain)
“In the Mood” (Spain)
“What’s Up?” (Argentina)
“Unreal” (Spain)

 

17h00-18h00 · AUDITORIUM

PITCHING SESSION
PITCH COPRO SERIES 2020 – SESSION II 

Presented by Manuel Feijóo

“Great Yarmouth” (Portugal)
“The Hate Farm” (Argentina)
“Patagonian Winds” (Chile)
“Twinned” (Argentina)
“Tenebris” (Colombia)
“Follow Me!” (Argentina)

 

18h00-20h00 · AUDITORIUM

SCREENING – DELEGATES & PUBLIC
“INES OF MY SOUL” (AKA “INÉS DEL ALMA MÍA”). PRESENTATION, EPISODE 1, Q&A   

On-site World Premiere – Presentation with the team of the series followed by the screening of Episode 1.

Conecta FICTION will show for the first time on a large screen this series presented in the first edition of Conecta FICTION. The series is co-produced by RTVE, Boomerang TV and Chilevisión. After the screening, there will be a Q&A session with the team.

 

20h00-20h30 · AUDITORIUM

AWARDS CEREMONY – CONECTA FICTION REBOOT (OPEN STREAMING) 

At the Conecta FICTION Reboot Awards Ceremony, prizes will be awarded to the projects selected from the different pitching categories. Awards offered by RTVE, ARPA, Acorde, PLAYZ and ALMA.

 

20h30-21h35 · AUDITORIUM

SCREENING – DELEGATES & PUBLIC
“INES OF MY SOUL” (AKA “INÉS DEL ALMA MÍA”). EPISODE 2   

 

20h30 · BALUARTE ROOFTOP

AFTERWORK 

Informal meeting at the end of the Awards Gala.

 

 

THURSDAY, SEPT 3

09h00 · AUDITORIUM

PITCH CLIPS 

The best five projects selected in this call, in collaboration with ALMA (Spanish Scriptwriter’s Guild), will be streamed on the big screen.

“THE ENDLESS NIGHT”, Spain.

 

09h00-09h30 · AUDITORIUM

PANEL – GECA: NEW AUDIOVISUAL NARRATIVES 

What makes new audiences approach audiovisual content? What are the formats and narratives that are multiplying their consumption? The specialized consulting firm – part of the Mediapro group – reveals its data and anticipates the trends for the coming years.

With the collaboration of:

Kike Lozano – Managing Director of GECA (Spain)
Ruth Calvo – International Business Development Director of GECA (Spain)

 

09h30 · AUDITORIUM

PITCH CLIPS 

The best five projects selected in this call, in collaboration with ALMA (Spanish Scriptwriter’s Guild), will be streamed on the big screen.

“MADRID APOLLO”, Spain.

 

09h45-10h15 · AUDITORIUM

PANEL – SPOTLIGHT MALLORCA FILM COMMISSION 

In recent years Mallorca has become one of the locations that attracts audiovisual productions from all over the world. With 18 projects approved in the first 6 months of 2019, this island of only 3.640km2 has become a real magnet for fiction.

Moderated by:

Pedro Barbadillo – Director of Mallorca Film Commission (Spain)

With the participation of:

Rolf Wappenschmitt – Line Producer “The King of Palma” for UFA (Germany)
José Manuel Lorenzo – President of DLO Producciones & CEO of Banijay España (Spain)
Curro Novallas – Production Executive of “Mentiras” for Buendía Estudios (Spain)

 

10h15 · AUDITORIUM

PITCH CLIPS 

The best five projects selected in this call, in collaboration with ALMA (Spanish Scriptwriter’s Guild), will be streamed on the big screen.

“QING$_Z”, Spain.

 

11h00-12h00 · AUDITORIUM

PANEL – REBOOTING AUDIENCES: STORY OR FACTS, WHY NOT BOTH? THE REALITY OF DRAMA DOCUS 

The growth of platforms has favored the rise of a new genre, until now barely used: docudrama or non-fiction. The new generations want to get to know the world around them through stories and creators, producers and broadcasters will explain the strategies to engage them.

Moderated by:

Krishan Arora – International Content Consultant for SBS Australia & Founder of Mixing Media (UK)

With the participation of:

Christian Beetz –  Independent Documentary Producer of Gebrueder Beetz Filmproduktion (Germany)
David André – Director & Showrunner (France)
Jorge Ortiz – Head of Content, Movistar+ (Spain)
Emma Frank – Writer & Director, Lambent Productions (UK)

 

12h30-13h30 · AUDITORIUM

PANEL – REBOOTING AUDIENCES: THE WIN-WIN MUSIC AND FICTION 

This panel is organized in collaboration with BIME PRO and Yembe! Agency.

Moderated by:

Marina Such – Journalist of Fuera de Series (Spain)
Arturo Olea – Business Development Director of Music Library & SFX (Spain)

With the participation of:

Juan Tomás Tello – Music Supervisor (“Money Heist”, “Locked Up”…) (Spain)
Omar Tenani – Music Supervisor & Founder of Yembe Agency (music content for La Liga, Movistar+) (Spain)
Julia Michels – Music Supervisor (“A Star is Born”, “Trolls”, “Pitch Perfect”…) (USA)
Jen Malone – Music Supervisor (“Euphoria”, “The Umbrella Academy”…) (USA)

 

14h15-15h15 · AUDITORIUM

PANEL – Navarra, incentives for audiovisual content 

Offered by ARPA.

With the participation of:

Javier López Blanco – Producer & Founder of Tornasol Media (Spain)
Jorge Santos – Partner & Director Tax Department of ARPA Abogados y Consultores (Spain)
David Asín Martínez – Partner & Lawyer of the Tax Department of ARPA Abogados y Consultores (Spain)

 

15h30-16h30 · AUDITORIUM

PANEL – REBOOTING AUDIENCES: DRAMA PODCAST KILLED THE RADIO STAR 

The production of podcasts, and their listeners, are multiplying. The reason? A dedicated audience, naturally integrated branded and loyal followers of their creators. But, who is behind the most cutting-edge podcast platforms and what are their strategies?

Moderated by:

Roger Casas-Alatriste – CEO of El Cañonazo Transmedia

With the participation of:

Dany Saadia – Founder & CEO of DIXO (Spain)
Sergio Domínguez – Managing Director of Acast Mexico (Mexico)
Javier Celaya – General Director of Podimo Spain & Latam (Spain)
María Jesús Espinosa – Director of Podium Podcast de Prisa Radio (Spain)

 

17h00-18h00 · AUDITORIUM

PANEL – REBOOTING AUDIENCES: HOW TO BRING TELEVISION CLOSER TO DIGITAL AUDIENCES 

The creation of audiovisual content already goes beyond the limits of screens and formats and generates synergies: renowned influencers and youtubers who star in fictions for television channels, or feature films or for video on demand platforms, actors who give voice to video games… The transfer and coexistence of audiences today is evident in content such as “Dedicated to my ex”, a film with protagonists who come from the creation of digital content; “Gifted Love”, the first Spanish series on Facebook Watch; or “Mortal Glitch” the TV series that will soon be released on Youtube. In this live session, those responsible will discuss how this content proves that audiences are only interested in one thing: exciting, quality content.

Moderated by:

Géraldine Gonard – Director of Conecta FICTION (Spain)

With the participation of:

Arturo Yépez – CEO of Touché Films (Ecuador)
Bastian Manintveld – CEO of 2BTube (España)
Margie Moreno – International Creative Executive for Youtube (USA)

 

18h15 · AUDITORIUM

CLOSURE OF THE EVENT BY GÉRALDINE GONARD 

 

18h25 · AUDITORIUM

SCREENING: BEHIND THE SCENES “MORTAL GLITCH” (OPEN STREAMING)  

 

 

TUESDAY, SEPT 8

10H00 · ONLINE PLATFORM

CONNECTING WITH FÉLIX VISCARRET  

 

17H00 – 19H00 · ONLINE PLATFORM

CROSS-TALK: FINANCING (ONLINE)  

In this interactive, online workshop, the delegates found a new space of discussion where they can actively participate in a dialogue about financing audiovisual projects.

This workshop counted with the participation of:

Gustavo Fuentes – Managing Director of ADM Audiovisual (Spain)
Patricia Motilla – Partner of Andersen & Head of Culture, Sports and Entertainment Dept. (Spain)
Ángel Zambrano – Content Producer of Condeco (Argentina)
Edgar G. Spielmann – Managing Partner of Screen Capital S.A. (Chile)
Francisco Cordero – Founder & CEO of BTF Media (Mexico)

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 9

10H00 · ONLINE PLATFORM

CONNECTING WITH SARA GIRAUDEAU  

 

18H00 – 19H00 · ONLINE PLATFORM

WEBINAR – THE RETURN OF EVENTS AND MARKETS: DIGITAL, FACE-TO-FACE OR HYBRID?  

In collaboration with PRODU.

Are there conditions to return to the markets and face to face festivals or will everything be digital? Will a more hybrid world come? How have the digital events worked? We will review several experiences of markets and festivals and ask them how they face this challenge.

With the participation of:

Pavel Friedmann – Founder Partner of Tango360 (Chile)
Géraldine Gonard– Director of Conecta FICTION (Spain)
José Iñesta – Director of the Animation Festival Pixelatl (Mexico)
Angélica Lares – Director of Industry and Market of the Guadalajara Internacional Film Festival (Mexico)

 

 

THURSDAY, SEPT 10

10H00 · ONLINE PLATFORM

CONNECTING WITH: LES PARASITES (LE COLLECTIF)  

Creators of “L’Effondrement” (“The Collapse”/”El Colapso”).

 

17H00 – 18H00 · ONLINE PLATFORM

CONECTA LIVE – CONECTA WO(MEN): TIPS FROM WOMEN LEADERS IN THE AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY (second part) 

Panel organized under the Conecta Wo(Men) brand and in collaboration with WAWA.

Moderated by:

Cecilia Gómez de la Torre – Board Member of WAWA, and Manager of Tondero Distribución (Peru)
Géraldine Gonard – Director of Conecta FICTION and Conecta Wo(Men) (Spain)

With the participation of:

Cristina Alcelay – South Hub Content Development Sr. Director VIACOMCBS in ViacomCBS Networks International (Spain)
Joanna Lombardi Pollarolo – Head Of Fiction Latin America Movistar, Showrunner, Producer, Director, Screenwriter and Consultant (Peru)
Leticia Domínguez – Partner of Écija Abogados (Spain)