History Makers

About this original series

History Makers 2008 International Summit of History and Current Affairs Producers, brings in the very best that the past and present has to offer. Headliners, provocative thinkers, journalists and producers will challenge delegates with their ideas and experiences. Current thinking and trends which inspire the worldís best programs and program creators will be revealed through high-profile Keynote addresses, master classes, debates and workshops. History Makers will examine new trends in history and current affairs programming and introduce new success strategies for producers. In addition to the formal program, the event will be characterized by the constant buzz of meetings where new projects are pitched, discussed and are born.

  • # Episodes

    4 episodes

  • Rating

    TV-G

Episodes of History Makers

    • Play History Makers 2008 Awards - History Makers on Blip History Makers episodes on Blip

      History Makers 2008 Awards

      The History Makers Board, composed of producers and broadcasters from around the World and chaired by Michael Katz of AETN, voted to give The War the Best Program Award for making the greatest contribution to furthering the history program genre. The War, produced and directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, is a new seven-part series that explores the history and horror of the Second World War from an original perspective by following the fortunes of so-called ordinary men and women who became ...

      • Release date
        Jan 18, 2008
      • Runtime
        52:22
    • Play In Conversation - History Makers on Blip History Makers episodes on Blip

      In Conversation

      Lewis Lapham (Editor - Lapham's Quarterly) in Conversation with Nick Fraser (Commissioning Editor - BBC Storyville - BBC). What does knowing about history do for us? How should history be covered better in television? What role does it have in the upcoming U.S. Presidential elections? Lewis Lapham has devoted his professional life to the study and writing of history. Author of numerous best selling books and essays and former Editor of Harper's Magazine, Lewis Lapham is the founding Editor of ...

      • Release date
        Jan 18, 2008
      • Runtime
        01:01:16
    • Play Strategies for Success - History Makers on Blip History Makers episodes on Blip

      Strategies for Success

      Want to take your ideas and make them grow? Got a winning format that will move your company onto another level? Ambitious to float your company and acquire the riches of Midas? Dreams of global domination? Tales of success, hubris, failure and decadence aren't only found in the pages of history - they also dominate the business of television. Our panel of "dragons" assesses the chances of success for a line up of would-be "history millionaires".ModeratorBill Locke, Head of History and Special...

      • Release date
        Jan 18, 2008
      • Runtime
        48:43
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      Opening Keynote

      Opening Keynote by Jon Meacham, Editor of Newsweek http://www.historymakers2008.com

      • Release date
        Jan 18, 2008
      • Runtime
        29:52
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