David Oyelowo to receive The Hollywood Reporter's Trailblazer Award at NATPE Global

NATPE Global, the only one-stop shop sales opportunity for buyers and global streamers across North America, LatAm and Europe, is proud to announce BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo (Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Selma, Nightingale) will receive The Hollywood Reporter's esteemed "Trailblazer Award" for his contributions to storytelling as an actor, producer, director and writer in both television and film, during the program hosted January 16 to 18, 2024 at the InterContinental Miami.

The award, whose honorees recently have included Eva Longoria, Cris Abrego, Niecy Nash and America Ferrera, is given to artists and industry leaders whose work consistently pushes the boundaries of artistry, culture and how Hollywood conducts business, including but not limited to illuminating stories and characters that have been traditionally marginalized in Hollywood and the global entertainment marketplace.

Recipients of the "Trailblazer Award" also have used their platforms and influence to create opportunities for emerging artists and to support their peers in meaningful, change-effecting ways - all in order to create a more equitable share of opportunities for artists in Hollywood.

Following the award presentation, Oyelowo will sit down with The Hollywood Reporter Contributing Editor Stacey Wilson Hunt for a wide-ranging interview about his career, including his recent Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award-nominated turn as the lead in Paramount+'s Lawmen: Bass Reeves, on which he also served as an executive producer alongside Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.

Most recently, Oyelowo, along with his wife and producing partner Jessica Oyelowo, signed a multi-year first-look deal with Apple TV+ via their Yoruba Saxon banner under which they will develop and produce both series and feature film projects. Oyelowo is also the co-founder of MANSA, the free streaming platform for curated global Black cultural content.

Join us in Miami to celebrate this prestigious award.

New speakers added and a ton of great sessions announced

Are you ready for the first content market of the year?

Discover the exciting sessions we have lined up and the speakers you will hear from at NATPE Global in Miami, December 16-18, 2024.

CONFIRMED EXECS INCLUDE:

THIS IS WHERE COMMERCE GETS DONE

Only NATPE Global provides a one-stop sales opportunity across North America, LatAm and Europe with buyers from global streamers, device manufacturers, FAST channels, MVPDs, linear, and broadcast networks ready to do business.

In this increasingly fragmented world, you need every opportunity to make connections at every touchpoint, and our lineup of new and emerging platforms in conjunction with traditional buyers delivers. Join over 500 bona fide buyers representing the full spectrum of the international content industry from 54 countries already registered to attend NATPE Global in Miami, January 16-18.

Here’s a snapshot of just a handful of the mix of buyers and partners looking to fill their content pipelines available to meet at NATPE Global.

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OTT LANDSCAPE

NATPE Streaming+ is a dedicated conference strand that digs deep into the most pressing issues and challenges surrounding the OTT business, content and consumer experience to help surface opportunities, solutions and best practices.

This powerful series includes keynotes, panel discussions and an opportunity to meet with experts in various aspects of the industry at one of our networking breakouts.

FEATURED SPEAKERS & TABLE HOSTS INCLUDE:

UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO DECISION-MAKERS

NATPE Global 2024 unlocks access to curated networking opportunities with like-minded professionals, social events and small group meeting opportunities to move your projects and career forward.

Breakfast With and Lunch With a Decision-Maker sessions provide a chance to meet with broadcasters, streamers, distributors, producers and development executives in an informal setting and come with a complimentary meal!

MEET SOME OF THE HOSTS YOU CAN CONNECT WITH:

Don't miss this opportunity to network, discuss trends and spark potential partnerships.

STAY AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE INDUSTRY!

In an ever-evolving content industry, a global focus is essential. With stakeholders from around the world, a future-forward agenda, unmatched access to decision-makers and unique networking opportunities, NATPE Global offers an exclusive lens into the global content landscape. Seize the moment to stay ahead of the curve with fresh ideas, transformative strategies and insights from industry experts across the business.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS AND HOSTS INCLUDE:

The NATPE Global Pitch Showcase is an international live pitch event designed for mid-level and established creatives and producers. Enter now for a chance to pitch your big hit idea to experts and decision-makers in Miami. Click here for more about the submission requirements and eligibility criteria.

Agenda Revealed. 400+ Key International Buyers Confirmed

NATPE Global's future-forward agenda showcasing the industry's most respected thought leaders and tastemakers is now live!

The content is geared to addressing current trends and issues across the content ecosystem, and the suite of structured breakout opportunities provide access to decision-makers from diverse areas of the business.

With over 400 international buyers already committed and ready to advance deals, NATPE Global is the prime destination for media executives looking to cultivate new and existing partnerships.

300+ international buyers confirmed

With an unmatched mix of top-tier international buyers on hand and ready to advance deals, NATPE Global is the prime destination for media executives looking to cultivate new and existing partnerships.

Join us to stay on top of today's dynamic and shifting marketplace with our future-forward agenda showcasing the industry's most respected thought leaders and tastemakers.

Major U.S. studios sign on as exhibitors

NATPE Global's mission to deliver a world-class international content marketplace in Miami in January is taking shape. FOX Entertainment Global, Lionsgate and Paramount Global have signed on as anchor exhibitors and many more major studios are poised to follow as momentum builds. The verdict is in, and the industry is welcoming back the rejuvenated and reimagined event, now steered by Brunico, which runs international market-leading events including the Banff World Media Festival, Realscreen Summit and Kidscreen Summit.

With more than 40 countries represented and over 300 buyers registered, NATPE Global will bring together the most important buyers and sellers of projects in development and catalogue programming as well as decision-makers from the entire media ecosystem. These are just some of the 250+ companies that have confirmed their participation.

NATPE Global and The Worldwide Audiovisual Women's Association (WAWA) partner to advance women in global audiovisual sector

NATPE Global, the international content industry's first major market of the year, has secured a multi-faceted partnership with the Worldwide Audiovisual Women's Association (WAWA) to advance women in the global audiovisual sector.

WAWA and NATPE Global will team up to host the Wonder Women Mentorship program comprised of 10-12 female students from audio visual programs at Florida International University, with Maggie Salas-Amaro Castellon, Director of Canela Kids, spearheading recruitment. WAWA will manage the program and all mentees will receive complimentary access to NATPE Global.

In addition, WAWA will have a significant market presence in January including a pavilion and will launch an annual invite-only WAWA-NATPE Wonder Women Lunch, featuring finalists for the 2023 WAWA Woman of the Year Award in an inspiring afternoon of networking and engaging conversation.

Moderated by Cynthia Hudson, SVP & General Manager of CNN en Español, the exclusive panel will examine the industry shifts, business models, and adaptation over the last several years and explore the unprecedented changes the industry has faced.

Finally, NATPE Global will be the presenting sponsor of WAWA First Look Turquia, scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2024. The annual online event showcases Turkish content from key distributors that will be available for licensing in Miami, later in the month.

Build Your Global Business With NATPE!

NATPE Global stands at the epicenter of the global entertainment business. With an unmatched mix of top-tier international buyers on hand and ready to advance deals, this is the prime destination for media executives looking to cultivate new and existing partnerships. Stay on top of today's dynamic and shifting marketplace with our future-forward conference agenda showcasing the industry's most respected thought leaders and tastemakers.

Exclusive Fireside Chat with pocket.watch's Chris Williams

Join us for an electrifying Fireside Chat with Chris M. Williams, the forward-thinking leader at the helm of pocket.watch, the largest independent kids and family content studio reshaping the landscape of creator-led entertainment. This exclusive event will delve into the captivating journey of how the digital-focused studio has ingeniously transformed digital content into multiplatform global franchises, the impact of the overall creator economy on the media ecosystem and provide a glimpse into untapped opportunities and innovative ideas that could fuel further growth for the industry.

Global Agency's Izzet Pinto to give Keynote Presentation

Industry visionary Izzet Pinto takes the stage to deliver a captivating keynote presentation on the most pressing and transformative themes currently reshaping the landscape of television. Through thought-provoking insights and a deep understanding of the current TV landscape, this session will inspire attendees to embrace change, anticipate future trends, and navigate the complex challenges that lie ahead. This keynote is a must-attend for professionals, creators, and enthusiasts passionate about staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of television.

Super CCO panel, en Español!

In a panel expertly curated and moderated (in Spanish), by Nicolas Smirnoff, Director, Prensario International, the chief content officers of four of Latin America's leading platforms will discuss the day-to-day challenges and opportunities facing them in the rapidly-evolving media landscape. Mariano Cesar, Head of General Entertainment Content, Latin America & US Hispanic, Warner Bros. Discovery; Ronald Day, President, Entertainment & Content Strategy, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises; Francisco Morales, Head of Content Strategy and Acquisitions, Latin America, Amazon Studios; Augusto Rovegno, SVP Content, ViX, TelevisaUnivision will take to the stage in a revival of the classic NATPE panel 'en Español!

Meet the thought leaders behind NATPE Global

We are proud to announce NATPE Global's all-star advisory board made up of top executives representing all genres and a broad swath of disciplines across the international business. These trailblazers will share their expertise and insights to help shape the agenda and curate the NATPE experience. Read more about the members here. 

Fernando Szew joins NATPE Global for an exclusive fireside chat

NATPE Global is pleased to announce an exclusive fireside chat with Fernando Szew, CEO of FOX Entertainment Global and MarVista Entertainment. Szew will discuss FOX Entertainment Global’s remit and ever-increasing presence on the international stage by distributing a growing slate of FOX Entertainment’s animated, live-action and unscripted IP from such creative units as FOX Alternative Entertainment, Studio Ramsay Global, FOX Entertainment Studios, Bento Box Entertainment, TMZ, MarVista and select content that streams on Tubi. With more than 20 years of experience on the global landscape, Szew will also discuss industry trends, challenges and opportunities the television industry faces daily in today’s fast-changing world.

Szew will discuss FOX Entertainment Global’s remit and ever-increasing presence on the international stage by distributing a growing slate of FOX Entertainment’s animated, live-action and unscripted IP from such creative units as FOX Alternative Entertainment, Studio Ramsay Global, FOX Entertainment Studios, Bento Box Entertainment, TMZ, MarVista and select content that streams on Tubi. With more than 20 years of experience on the global landscape, Szew will also discuss industry trends, challenges and opportunities the television industry faces daily in today’s fast-changing world.

“We’re delighted to welcome Fernando to NATPE Global to share and expand upon his plans for FOX Entertainment Global,” said Claire Macdonald, Executive Director, NATPE Global. “It’s been less than a year since the distribution arm launched, marking FOX’s return to the international arena, and we’re looking forward to hear his take on the unit’s approach of selling a wide array of content to platforms worldwide.”

Szew and his team oversee the international, multi-platform sales and distribution of intellectual property owned and produced by FOX Entertainment and its growing portfolio of in-house production studios, as well as premium content acquired from outside producers to buyers across the globe. He is also Founding Partner and CEO of MarVista, one of the world’s leading independent studios, which was acquired by FOX Entertainment in 2021.

Series distributed by FOX Entertainment Global include FOX Entertainment’s wholly owned animated series Krapopolis, created by Emmy Award-winner Dan Harmon, and Grimsburg, starring and executive produced by Jon Hamm; and single-camera comedy Animal Control, starring Joel McHale. Set to premiere this coming season, Krapopolis and Grimsburg are produced by Bento Box Entertainment, while Animal Control is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios and has been renewed for a second season.

FOX Entertainment Global also distributes unscripted programming produced by FOX Alternative Entertainment and Studio Ramsay Global, the production entity formed by award-winning chef, restaurateur and presenter Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment. Series represented by the company include FOX Alternative Entertainment’s upcoming gameshow Snake Oil, hosted by David Spade and executive produced by Will Arnett, as well as Studio Ramsay Global’s hit competition series Next Level Chef and Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars.

Additionally, FOX Entertainment Global serves as the global distributor of a high volume of original and acquired movies, series, specials, documentaries and other genres that stream on its sister AVOD platform, Tubi.

Under Szew, MarVista has become a fast-growing studio, producing more than 2,500 hours of content – all now distributed worldwide by FOX Entertainment Global -- expanding its portfolio to a distribution footprint of over 125 global territories. MarVista is a preeminent supplier of content to U.S. platforms such as Disney, Lifetime, Hallmark, NBC Universal, Nickelodeon, BET, OWN and streamers Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Roku, Tubi and Pluto, among others. Recent productions include the Roku comedy First Time Female Director, written and directed by and starring Chelsea Peretti; the romantic comedies Daughter of the Bride, starring Marcia Gay Harden, Halston Sage, Andrew Richardson and Aidan Quinn; The Christmas Break, with Justin Long and India Mullen; The Kiss List, based on Sara Jo Cluff’s YA novel; and the hit Hallmark Channel drama series The Way Home, starring Andie MacDowell, Chyler Lee and Evan Williams, which will return for a second season.

Matthew Ball to deliver opening keynote at NATPE Global 2024

The first video stream took place three decades ago, yet we still feel far from streaming’s endpoint. Business and talent models remain in flux, the dawn of mixed reality and AI has only just arrived, and the brands and franchises that once dominated are (finally?) ceding share.

NATPE Global is excited to announce that Matthew Ball, pioneering tech authority, former streaming executive, producer, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of THE METAVERSE, will take the stage as the opening keynote speaker to talk about these areas and take a look at what is streaming’s next act. With an unparalleled understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of media and technology, Matthew Ball has emerged as a trailblazer in the industry. His insights have helped shape the strategies of major companies and now he brings his expertise to North America's premier content marketplace.

NATPE Global rounds out its robust team ahead of its return in January

NATPE Global, North America’s premier content marketplace, has confirmed a slew of appointments rounding out the team ahead of its highly anticipated return to Miami next year from January 16 to 18 at the InterContinental Hotel.

As previously announced, former SVP and publisher of Realscreen Claire Macdonald has been named Executive Director to lead the team. She recently oversaw the successful NATPE Budapest that attracted 366 qualified buyers, 112 exhibitors, more than 400 companies and 60 countries represented showing growth on every front. 

Jen Fitzgerald: Senior Conference Producer

Jen Fitzgerald brings extensive experience producing large-scale in-person/virtual events and awards programs including The Canadian Comedy Awards, CANCOM Comedy Symposium and most recently for other Brunico properties including Realscreen Summit, Realscreen Awards, Marketing Evolution Summit and Media Innovation Awards. Previously Jen spent six years in the Live Action Production Unit at Corus Entertainment working with such brands as YTV, CMT Canada, OWN Canada and W Network.

Brian Boudreau: Sales Manager

Brian Boudreau has worked for Brunico for nearly seven years, starting as Event Sales Representative for all company events in 2016 and eventually working his way up to Senior Account Manager with Playback Magazine and the Banff World Media Festival (BANFF.) Throughout six Festivals and numerous publications, Brian has played an instrumental role in growing and evolving the Playback / BANFF brands (both of which are staples in the Canadian b2b media industry) through innovative partnerships and strategic business development, as well as a focus on client experience and ROI. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Journalism Program, Brian has a deep interest in the business of film and television, and the evolving global distribution market. He brings significant experience in working with the government and corporate worlds and looks forward to his next challenge as Sales Manager with NATPE Global.

Cesar Diaz: Buyer Relations Manager, Latin America and Hispanic U.S.

Based in Miami, Cesar Diaz is a seasoned executive in the television distribution industry who now leads his own company, 7A Media, dedicated to content development, international sales and consulting. For more than 30 years he has worked for various Latin American television enterprises including Radio Caracas Television (Venezuela), Telefe (Argentina), Telefónica de España (Spain) and a career 22 years with Cisneros Media Distribution, formerly Venevision International (Venezuela). At the helm of the international sales division for each of these companies Cesar was key in catapulting the Latin telenovela genre to non-Spanish speaking markets such as Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa while maintaining a strong presence in all of the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America as well as Spain and North America.

Expanding their remit to represent NATPE Global in addition to NATPE Budapest are Victoria Elmacioglu: Head of Buyer Relations and Business Development Manager, Europe and Jose Sanchez: Business Development Manager.

Victoria Elmacioglu: Head of Buyer Relations and Business Development Manager, Europe

Based in Greece and with more than 20 years of experience in production development and distribution, Victoria Elmacioglu has a rooted track record in the TV market. Her legacy production company and studio facilities – TVE – are one of Greece’s most successful studios, having produced content for channels and platforms operating throughout Europe and the Middle East. In 2017, Victoria produced the Golden Umbrella TV Awards at Mediamixx Festival in Thessaloniki, an event that celebrated television excellence in the CEE & SEE regions. Fresh off the heels of the success of NATPE Budapest, Victoria is thrilled to continue working with Brunico, representing NATPE Global as Head of Buyer Relations and Business Development Manager.

Jose Sanchez: Business Development Manager

Jose Sanchez is a senior business development leader with more than 20 years of experience across the entertainment industry. With a vast background in media and entertainment, Jose has worked with major Global broadcasters and companies such as Disney/ABC, BBC, A&E Discovery, and Reed Midem. Jose has consistently won awards for outstanding achievements in sales, including (Reed Midem, Outstanding Sales award 2014, 2015 and 2017) and BBC’s CEO Sales Award (2002-2006) for building the BBC franchise in Latin America.