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
