Close Encounters of the Funding Kind: BBC

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Close Encounters are small group meetings with commissioning editors and media executives who either commission programs from independent producers outside their own territories or provide significant funding.

Session Producer: Bronwen Eadie, Hot Docs/WCSFP (Canada)

Moderator: Hoda Elatawi, GAPC Entertainment Inc (Canada)

BBC Studios ProductionsBBC Studios Productions is the biggest and most successful producer of Specialist Factual content in the UK. Spanning the spectrum of scripted and unscripted programming, our back-catalogue is one that includes everything - from global entertainment formats to premium drama series; from landmark natural history and science to award-winning documentaries that resonate with audiences all over the world. Our Factual division comprises of four distinct units: The Natural History Unit: The world's leading wildlife producer whose recent successes include CGI-spectacular Prehistoric Planet for Apple; the BBC's awe-inspiring new series Frozen Planet II; Endangered for Discovery; and the global phenomenon that was Blue Planet II. The Science Unit: Using unparalleled journalism, innovation and technology to bring science storytelling to global audiences, through landmark series, formats and single films, including the BAFTA-winning Surgeon’s Cut; The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11; The Planets; and Extinction: The Facts. The Documentary Unit: Shining a light on societal issues and experiences past and present through a broad range of Documentary, Specialist Factual, Crime and Popular Factual content. Recent highlights include Grenfell: The Untold Story; Blair & Brown: The New Labour Revolution; Michael X: Hustler, Revolutionary, Outlaw and the returning police series The Met. The Podcast Unit: Producing premium, audio content for global listeners including BBC Sound's recently streamed series, Obscene: The Dublin Scandal; Lost at Sea; and the NME-nominated Stay Free: The Story of the Clash for Spotify.

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