Religion’s Role to be Examined at History Congress
The World Summit on Media and Religion has been unveiled at MIPCOM 2006 by the World Congress of History Producers in partnership with Faith and Values Media. The event, to be launched in 2007, is intended to “build bridges of understanding among people of different faiths and cultures and examine the important undercurrent that religion plays in many of our documentary programmes” explains Executive Producer Craig Thompson. Delegates will have a chance to shape this new event in a session to take place on the closing day of the History Congress.

As a sneak preview of this new event, The History Congress will feature a panel entitled “What Muslims Want” – The Challenges of Documenting Islam which will shine the spotlight on a number of programmes that have examined the role of Islam in the world today. Read more

Meet the Grierson Awards Nominees
Delegates of the World Congress of History Producers will have a chance to meet the nominees and winners of the prestigious Grierson Awards at a special showcase session taking place on Saturday November 18.

A chance to gain direct insight from the filmmakers as to how these programmes, considered the very best of the best in the historical documentary category, overcame challenges and achieved success in their productions. Among the films to be presented are: Elusive Peace - Israel and the Arabs, How Vietnam Was Lost, Pol Pot - Journey to the Killing Fields and Tory! Tory! Tory!

Don’t Miss your Chance to Sign Up
This is your chance to book one-on-one meetings and lunches with our ever growing list of International Commissioning Editors. Sign ups begin:

Oct 16th 11am EST: “Face-to-Face”
Oct 19th 11am EST: “Lunch with a Commissioning Editor”

These popular meetings are available on a first come, first served basis and are available only to registered delegates. So book your meeting early and polish your pitch.

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Toast History in Churchill’s Underground Bunker
Imagine being able to toast History with producers and broadcasters in a place where some of the most important decisions of the 20th Century were made. AETN International – The History Channel is pleased to invite all delegates to the closing cocktail party to take place Saturday, November 18th at 19:00 at Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms. This historic site is where the British government plotted its strategy to survive the blitz and defeat the Nazis. More details.

Learn the Insider Secrets of the International Market
Stephen Hunter, VP of Programming, Cineflix Inc., will share insider secrets with producers on how to get ideas developed into viable projects for the international marketplace. His session, Show & Tell: From Conception to Launch will feature representatives that range from indie to established production companies sharing their powerful expertise. Read the full story.

Advertising Opportunities Available
HISTORY 2006 offers a captive, highly-focused audience of broadcasters and producers – an ideal target for your product or service. By securing a place for your item in our Delegate Bags by October 27th, your product or service will be able to grab the complete attention of every single delegate! Check out our advertising opportunities today.

Rooms Going Fast at Special Delegate Rate
We have reserved a limited block of rooms at the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, the host hotel overlooking picturesque Portman square and New Marble Arch. This exclusive rate includes a full English buffet breakfast and can be reserved today by registered delegates.

Travel in Style
Pre-Book a private car for travel from Heathrow Airport to the Radisson SAS Portman for a flat rate of just £50 inbound and £40 outbound (gratuity not included). For reservations and more information email london.concierge@radissonsas.com