PANEL: WHY PODCASTS AND SERIES LOVE EACH OTHER

In today's media landscape, it seems like every book is optioned and every comic is part of a media conglomerate. As a result, producers are constantly on the lookout for fresh and original ideas and new talent. That's where podcasts come in.

Speakers:
Davide Bortot (Co-Founder A Colour Bright)
Matthias Leitner (Audio First:Lab) 
Viola Funk (ABC Stories)

The new goldrush - Podcasts between story incubators and art form

How to identify hot topics that will excite audiences is only one of the questions discussed with the heads behind British podcasting company Novel who recently raised millions in dollars of venture capital and has ambitions to break into Hollywood.

Speakers: 
Neil Krishnan (Head of Film & TV - Novel)
Anna Phelan (Head of Content - Novel)