2025 | Professional Programme

Join the Monte-Carlo Television Festival's Managing Director, Laurent Puons, who will welcome speakers and attendees and share what's in store for the 2025 Business Content programme at the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

Join us for this intimate conversational spotlight chat with one of the television and entertainment industries most successful and influential executives. Gain unique insight into an exemplary career and a vision for the future of television. A conversation not to be missed for both experienced professionals and young creators alike!

Marketing, Publicists and PR can take series to a new level or fight fires when things go wrong. How and why do TV producers and shows need PR, how does PR work with the press to ensure coverage providing them with what they want and need to generate interest. Are you investing enough if you're series is failing? In an era of social media, do producers even need press and PR? Join our expert lineup of international PR and marketeers to get the inside track.

Mix and Mingle with speakers and session attendees over a glass of wine and canapés.

Private Party by invitation only

The Festival loves TV Series!

To celebrate the universe of TV Series, the Festival will bring together for an evening, the actors, actresses, creators, writers... so many of the talented personalities, who are contributing to the worldwide success of the television landscape.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), still attracts considerable audiences around the globe, delivering reliable unbiased reporting in a world of increasing "fake news", alongside risk taking drama and factual programming. With funding constantly under review, how will PBS channels survive and navigate their way in an ever-changing broadcast landscape amongst their more commercial competitors?

With an ever-growing number of platforms offering more and more content, audiences are becoming overwhelmed and struggling to find material that truly aligns with their interests. What are the latest trends, and how can effective editorial strategies be developed? AI is introducing new ways to better describe content and match it with increasingly segmented and demanding audiences. Is content discoverability the new key challenge for platforms?

Mix and Mingle with speakers and session attendees over a glass of wine and canapés.

This is a unique opportunity for film students and young creators to join an exclusive afternoon Masterclass with Emmy and Peabody Award winning Executive Producer, storyteller and Tell Me a Story Pitch Contest collaborator, Tom Jennings and 1895 Films. Join Tom for a deep dive into the art of factual (non-fiction) storytelling gaining exclusive insights from the Maestro himself on developing a storyline, the art of filmmaking in the factual genre and how to commercialize your creation! A not to be missed complimentary add-on to the Student Pass Pro.

In this panel, a group of leading television executives will discuss their travel plans as they reveal the places they consider utilising as locations for filming their latest or upcoming series - and offer insight and advice relating to the various tax breaks and incentives numerous countries and territories can offer to help supercharge a production's budget.

Jon this panel of experts who will explore the growing impact AI is having on the entertainment industry and the different models from generative to predictive AI revolutionizing creation and distribution. With the continuous advancements in AI technology, the conversation will also examine the potential long-term effects on creativity, and audience engagement in the media industry.

Tell Me a Story, aims to uncover unique, passionate, and compelling non-fiction (factual) story ideas offering untold narratives from a new generation of film creators. Join selected storyteller finalists who will showcase their original and non-commercial creations in the this quick-fire pitch session. Each presenter will have a maximum of five (5) minutes to pitch, plus a short Q&A time to impress the audience and expert Jury of international television and media executives.
The overall winner will benefit from several exclusive prizes including support from 1895 Films to develop their winning storyline, produce a sizzle reel and introductions to potential buyers, plus tickets for two (2) people to attend the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony and Gala Evening at the Festival

Mix and Mingle with speakers and session attendees over a glass of wine and canapés.

Private Party by invitation only

On Monday, June 16, immerse yourself in an exceptional evening of prestige and solidarity. Organized in partnership with Make-A-Wish International, this event celebrates the actors, actresses, and representatives of the programs competing for the Golden Nymphs while supporting a vital cause: granting the wishes of critically ill children around the world.

In an elegant and welcoming setting, Make-A-Wish International will share its mission and commitment with guests, offering them a unique opportunity to contribute to these hope-filled dreams.