In the FRAPA 5×5 podcast, we ask one guest, someone from the television industry, to select 5 questions to answer from a list of questions divided into 4 categories, being, Industry, Formats, Career and Personal. FRAPA 5×5 is 5 questions answered in about 5 minutes.

 

This episode of the FRAPA 5×5 Podcast features Hayley Babcock.Hayley is CEO and founder of Hayley Babcock Media Consulting, a boutique firm that supports clients on the crossroads of international and US domestic business. Hayley has a long history in running the creative international format businesses at studios such as FOX, Sony and A&E Networks. Hayley is also a FRAPA Advisory Board Member. Hayley answers 5 questions she selected from a list we gave him: Personal: What don’t people know about you, that perhaps they should? Career: What is your current role? Industry: What makes a great collaborator? Formats: What’s your advice to junior format developers? Formats: What are some of your all time favorite formats? Hear Hayley’s answers to these questions by listening to FRAPA 5×5. We hope you enjoy our podcast.

 

 

 

This episode of the FRAPA 5×5 Podcast features David Ciaramella.David is Communication Manager at K7 Media, a Manchester based research company that provides insight and intelligence on Global TV and Video trends. David is also a FRAPA Advisory Board Member. David answers 5 questions he selected from a list we gave him: Personal: What was your favourite childhood format? Career: What is your current role? Industry: Is the glass half full or half empty for the TV industry? Formats: What’s the most important thing to consider when pitching an original format? Formats: What is a genre ripe for reinvention?Hear David’s answers to these questions by listening to FRAPA 5×5. We hope you enjoy our podcast.

 

 

This episode of the FRAPA 5×5 Podcast features Sophie Ferron.Sophie is the Founder and President of Media Ranch, a North American pioneer in the creation and distribution of unscripted IP and she divides her time between Los Angeles and Montreal. Sophie is also a FRAPA Advisory Board Member. Sophie answers 5 questions she selected from a list we gave her:Personal: What don’t people know about you and perhaps they should? Career: Who was your mentor? Industry: How would you like to see deal making improve in the future? Formats: Do you have any wise words for breaking into the industry for start-ups? Formats: What’s the most important thing to consider when pitching an original format? Hear Sophie’s answers to these questions by listening to FRAPA 5×5.

 

 

This episode of the FRAPA 5×5 Podcast features Mike Beale. Mike is Managing Director of the Global Creative Network at ITV Studios. Mike is also a member of FRAPA’s Management Board. Mike answers 5 questions he selected from a list we gave him: Personal: What’s your guilty pleasure television program in any genre? Career: What industry related accomplishment you are most proud of? Industry: What’s your biggest gripe with the industry? Formats: What is your advice to junior format developers? Industry: What are some of your all-time favorite formats? Hear Mike’s answers to these questions by listening to FRAPA 5×5.

 

 

This episode of the FRAPA 5×5 Podcast features Lisette van Diepen. Lisette is a Format Buyer for All3media and she is also a FRAPA Management Board member. Lisette answers 5 questions he selected from a list we gave her: Personal: If you could do anything else, what would it be? Career: What are you most proud of? Industry: Is the glass half full or half empty for the TV industry? Formats: What is your advice to junior format developers? Industry: What has been your worst experience in television? Hear Lisette’s answers to these questions by listening to FRAPA 5×5.

 

 

This episode of the FRAPA 5×5 Podcast features Jan Salling. Jan is the Head of BBC Studios Nordics and lives in Denmark. Jan is also co-chairman of FRAPA. Jan answers 5 questions he selected from a list we gave him: Formats: Do you prefer to adapt a format or create a format? Industry: Any wise words for breaking into the industry for start-ups? Career: How did you get started? Career: If you could do something else, what would it be and why? Personal: Where do you find inspiration? Hear Jan’s answers to these questions by listening to FRAPA 5×5.

 

 

    This episode of the FRAPA 5×5 Podcast features Phil Gurin. Phil is the owner and founder of The Gurin Company, a production company based in Los Angeles. Phil also happens to be the co-chairman of FRAPA. Phil answers 5 questions he selected from a list we gave him: Industry: Is the glass half full or half empty for the TV industry? What makes a great collaborator? Formats: What’s the most important thing to consider when pitching an original format? Career: Who was your mentor? Personal: What do you do for fun? Hear Phil’s answers to these questions by listening to FRAPA 5×5.

 

 

 

     

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