Conferences & Events - MIP Cancun
The most strategic days of Latin American TV
Designed to connect with TV industry leaders & inspire, the 2022 edition of MIP Cancun featured exclusive conferences, keynotes, and panels focused on LatAm and US Hispanic topics. Learn from industry leaders across key functional areas as they share their vision of the future!
2022 - MIP Cancun Keynotes
Disney+ Star - Producing Premium, Star Studded Local Originals for the World
Innovative strategies to create and produce local originals that are binge worthy across all Disney + Streaming Services across the globe.
Moderator:
Elizabeth Bowen-Tombari, Editor, TV Latina (World Screen), USA
Speaker(s):
Mariana Perez, VP Development & Production, The Walt Disney Company Latin America, Argentina
Leonardo Aranguibel, VP of Production Operations & Strategy, Disney, USA
Igniting Today’s Audiences Through Latin Melodrama
Even in the wake of lighting speed changes in the delivery and consumption of content, Melodramas remain a favorite of large audiences across the globe. It's production and delopment Chief TV addresses the growing opportunities for this genre.
Moderator:
Ana Celia Urquidi, CEO Prod Ejecutiva, ANTENA MEDIA
Speaker(s):
Karen Barroeta, Executive Vice President Production and Development - Telemundo Global Studios, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Content Creation for a New Generation of Viewers on HBO Max
As the streaming era evolves, content creation diversifies to reach the wide and diverse global audience. Young viewers are one of the most important drivers for the new waves of original content. Connecting our stories and characters with this new generation of viewers is a fascinating challenge for content creators. The keys behind the content development strategy to amaze new audiences in Latin America, by Marcelo Tamburri, Head of Scripted Content Development, Latin America, Warner Bros. Discovery
Moderator:
Richard Izarra, Chief Editor and Founder, PRODU
Speaker(s):
Marcelo Tamburri, Head of Scripted Content Development - Warner Bros. Discovery
2022 - MIP Cancun Talks
Women At The Helm
Remarkable Women are Entrusted with the Creative Stewardship of Global Brands. How do they approach project selection, development, production, and how do they lead internal and external teams.
Moderator:
Elizabeth Bowen-Tombari, Editor, TV Latina (World Screen), USA
Speaker(s):
Coty Cagliolo, Head of Production in LatAm, Fremantle, Mexico; Fidela Navarro, CEO, Dopamine; Catalina Porto, Head of Content TMS, MediaPro, Colombia; Karina Dolgiej, VP Content Sales LatAm and US Hispanic, BBC Studios, USA
Diversity All Voices Deserve a Seat at the Table
Strategies behind the development, production , and co-production of succesful premium content reflecting different perspectives
Moderator :
Richard Izarra, Chief Editor and Founder, PRODU
Speaker(s):
Christian Gabela, SVP, Head of SPLATAM & US Latinx, Gaumont; Flavio Morales - Executive Vice President, Endemol Shine Latino, U.S. Initiatives, Endemol Shine, North America; Juana Maria Torres - Directora Producción Original A&E y Lifetime, A+E Networks
Creating and Landing Prolific Content Partnerships
Processes, Strategies, and Case Studies Reflecting How Major Studios Build Content Partnerships
Moderator:
Nicolas Smirnoff, Director, Prensario
Speaker(s):
Jorge Balleste, VP of Content Partnerships and Acquisitions, TelevisaUnivision; Eddy Arias, VP International Content Partnerships, Pluto TV
Producing Successful Non-Scripted Content and Formats
Key factors to create, produce and distribute successful non-scripted content and formats
Moderator:
Nicolas Smirnoff, Director, Prensario
Speaker(s):
Marie Leguizamo, Managing Director at Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic; Roxanne Pompa, Vice President, International Formats, Paramount Global Content Distribution Distribution; Sergio Nakasone, Head of Unscripted Development, Warner Bros Discovery
Masters Class for Showrunners and Producers
Warrior Nun Showrunner Simon Barry and Gersh Agent Roy Ashton will discuss the process of pitching, selling and producing buzz-worthy TV on a budget, in todays competitive global marketplace, using Warrior Nun as an example.
Speaker(s):
Simon Barry, Showrunner / Director / Executive Producer , Reality Distortion Field Inc.,Canada; Roy Ashton, Partner/Head of TV, The Gersh Agency, USA
Trends in financing content production
The talk will address the financing challenge of the audiovisual sector and will explain the Ethical Banking credit model and its commitment to promoting the development of the audiovisual sector in Latin America.
Speaker(s):
Juan Pablo Baraona, Gerente LATAM de Estrategia Comercial y Sectorial, Banca Etica Latinoamericana
Cross Border Production Alliances with the Majors
Telemundo Streaming Studios/ Underground Producciones
A New Era In Creative Evolution
Moderator:
Elizabeth Bowen-Tombari, Editor, TV Latina/World Screen
Speaker(s):
Pablo Cullel, VP Original Content Development & Head of Teleseries - Telemundo Streaming Studios/ Underground Producciones; Julia Freid, Art Director, Telemundo Streaming Studios/ Underground Producciones
Spotligh on Brazil : A view to its voices, content, and evolution of the sector
Originality, relevance, power, globalization, and diversity are some of the hallmarks that now drive content initiatives hailing from Brazil. Leaders across various areas of the TV and streaming sectors will shed light on some of its most salient objectives and projects.
Moderator:
Dom Serafini, Editor In Chief, VideoAge
Speaker(s):
Tiago Mello, Executive Producer, Boutique Filmes; Pablo Ghiglione, Content Distribution and Partnerships, Globo; Cecilia Mendonca, VP Content Development & Production – The Walt Disney Company Latin America
Prolific Production and Creative Hubs : COLOMBIA and CHILE
Two of the region's most prolific production and creative hubs will highlight their latest production incentives initiatives and talent
Speaker(s) on Colombia:
Silvia Echeverri, Representative, Colombian Film Comission
Speaker(s) on Chile:
Ashley Salman, International Producer, CinemaChile; Macarena Cardone, Executive Producer, Invercine
2022 - In Conversation With
In conversation with BUENDIA ESTUDIOS: Producing premium scripted content for streamers
Latin America and U.S. Hispanic development and production Chief of one of Spain's leading production groups shares her goals to create content for streamers
Moderator:
Ana Celia Urquidi, CEO Prod Ejecutiva, ATENEA MEDIA
Speaker(s):
Ana Paula Valdovinos, Head Of Content Production & Development Latam & US Hispanic Buendía Estudios, Buendia Estudios
In conversation with FREMANTLE: Premium Scripted Projects and Slate Goals
Its head of scripted development will share the group's project initiatives and slate goals. A must attend session for independent creatives and producers aspiring to create projects that sell.
Moderator:
Ana Celia Urquidi, CEO Prod Ejecutiva, ATENEA MEDIA
Speaker(s):
Manuel Marti, Head of Scripted Development, Fremantle
2022 - Trends & Insights
An overview of scripted trends across Spanish-speaking markets
The WIT will offer real-time guides on viewing trends in the areas of scripted drama and fiction originating from Latin America, Spain, Turkey, and the U.S. Hispanic sector. The goal of these sessions is to aid production teams in establishing their slates and support content acquisition executives in defining programming strategies.
Speaker(s):
Caroline Servy, Managing Director, The WIT International Services
Peak content driving the growth of SVOD and other platforms
FTI Consulting, will do a deep dive into the types of content that propel subscriber growth of SVOD, AVOD, and Fast TV platforms.
Speaker(s):
Daniel Punt, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
A fresh look at the most anticipated non-scripted formats around the world
The WIT will offer real-time guides on viewing trends in the areas of scripted drama and fiction originating from Latin America, Spain, Turkey, and the U.S. Hispanic sector. The goal of these sessions is to aid production teams in establishing their slates and support content acquisition executives in defining programming strategies.
Speaker(s):
Caroline Servy, Managing Director, The WIT International Services
WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE
Parrot Analytics will highlight new trends in the demand for TV series in Latin America with a spotlight on the demand for Turkish series, followed by a discussion with Carlos Quinatanilla Sakar on how creators use data to power content strategies.
Speaker(s):
Monica Trujillo-Jamison, Partner Insights Director, Parrot Analytics
Carlos Quintanilla Sakar, Vice President, Original Content, Telemundo Streaming Studios
2022 - Networking & Entertainment Events
Much more than meetings! Join us for a series of networking and entertainment events as we celebrate this long-awaited return to in-person markets.
Opening Party
Monday 14 November 2022, 20:00-00:00
In partnership with The Mediapro Studio.
Let's celebrate this long-awaited return to in-person markets. Business by day, Cancun by night!
Open to all.
Final Fiesta
Tuesday 15 November 2022, 20:30-01:00
Powered by MIP Cancun.
MIP Cancun is much more than meetings!
The MIP Cancun community is re-united for the Final Fiesta for good-by and farewells until we meet again!
Screening and Pre-Opening Drinks
Sunday 13 November 2022, 18:30-21:00
Presented by SONY Pictures Television.
An exclusive screening of SONY Pictures Television's new series Reputación Dudosa followed by an evening of networking and entertainment ahead of the opening of MIP Cancun. Open to all.
2022 - Screenings & Showcases
Breakfast & Showcase A+E
Tuesday 15 November 2022, 07:45-08:45
Presented by A+E
We will be bringing you the very best that A+E has to offer with exclusive clips from our biggest hits and best new shows.
Speaker(s):
Ellen Lovejoy, SVP International Content Sales & Head of Format Sales
Helen Jurado, VP International Content Sales, LATAM
Screening: Reputacion Dudosa
Sunday 13 November 2022, 18:30-19:30
Brought to you by Sony Pictures Television
REPUTACIÓN DUDOSA: is an 8-episode dark comedy produced by Sony Pictures Television for Claro Video that recounts the sudden and inexplicable death of a businessman and the investigation that follows, led by one of the best police detectives …who also happens to be his lover.
Speaker(s): Alvaro Curiel
Screening: Inter Medya
Monday 14 November 2022, 12:45-13:45
Presented by Inter Medya
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Turkey's successful distribution company, Inter Medya, is bringing its catalog, which has expanded this season, to MIPCANCUN 2022! From its catalog of hit titles, Deception, Poison Ivy, and Another Chance will be introduced at the screening that will take place on Monday, November 14th at 12:45 PM at the MIPCANCUN Theater. In addition to titles to be screened at the screening Inter Medya's VP and Head Of Sales and Acquisition, Beatriz Cea Okan, will announce the new series that Inter Medya has just undertaken to distribute internationally. Don't miss Inter Medya's screening full of excitement, drama and stars!
Speaker(s): Beatriz Cea Okan
Fearless storytelling: is it worth it?
Tuesday 15 November 2022, 13:00-14:15
Presented by Telemundo Streaming Studios and Underground Producciones
From the producers of El Marginal, Armas de Mujer, Diario de un Gigolo and some of today’s most audacious stories, comes a discussion about storytelling evaluating how cultural relevance and being true to oneself stumps language, boundaries and norms. What does it mean to write locally relevant stories with universal appeal? And what are the risks it entails? An invitation to view content from a different lens.
Speaker(s):
Juan Ponce, SVP & GM, Telemundo Streaming Studios
Pablo Culell, VP, Original Content Development & Head of Teleseries, Telemundo Streaming Studios/ Underground Producciones; Lara Talamas: Senior Director, Original & Co Production Partnerships, Telemundo Streaming Studios
PRODU Awards 2022
The Gala of the Industry
With a red-carpet and cocktail evening, the PRODU Awards are back at MIP Cancun!
The PRODU Awards are the only industry awards aiming to recognize excellence in Latin and Spanish productions as well as promoting it around the world.
The 6th edition took place in the Cancun Theatre on November 15, at 6.30pm.
2022 - Premio MIP Cancun at the MIPCOM Cannes Diversify TV Awards
Dedicated to championing and promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms across the international television industry, the sixth edition of MIPCOM Cannes Diversify TV Awards took place during MIPCOM on Wednesday 19 October 2022.
MIPCOM Cannes Diversify TV Awards aimed to bring attention to deserving programmes of diverse and inclusive background, spotlighting authentic new and established voices and recognising positive programming across the year that embraces excellent representation in exemplary shows.
Awarded programmes were chosen by charitable organisations and specialized publications that campaign for equality and inclusion.
2022 - Premio MIP Cancun is joining the MIPCOM Cannes Diversify TV Awards
Presented in partnership with MIP Cancun to honour programmes originating in, and for, Latin America, the Caribbean and/or U.S. Hispanic that exemplify diverse and inclusive stories across the region.
The price was announced and given at MIPCOM but the winner will have a dedicated place in the MIP Cancun programme.
Jury members from left to right:
Ana Celia Urquidi, Executive Producer & CEO, Atenea Media
Coty Cagliolo, Head of Productions for Latin America, Fremantle, Mexico
Mariana Perez, Head of Development & Production, The Walt Disney Company Latin America