Creating hit shows that can spawn franchises demands sharp creative, producing prowess and talent able to connect with audiences and drive social conversation. Whether focused on celebrities with built-in brands and fans bases, or unknowns whose stories and personas propel them to fame, today’s biggest reality and non-fiction hits require teamwork and partnership between producers and talent. In this session, producer-talent pairs discuss the process of creating their hits, what it takes to keep them in the zeitgeist season after season, and the challenges that often come with success.
Moderator:
Michael O’Connell – Senior Writer, The Hollywood Reporter
Panelists:
Gregory Henry – Co-President, Lucky 8 TV
Reza Farahan – Cast Member, THE SHAHS OF SUNSET/YOURS, MINE OR OURS, Bravo
Monalisa Johnson – Cast Member, 60 DAYS IN
Steven Weinstock – President & CEO, True Entertainment and Original Media
Lucilla D’Agostino – EVP of Current Programming & Development, Sirens Media
Dolores Catania – Talent, THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY, Bravo
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