2022 Schedule
Tuesday, July 12th
Virtual Screenings begin on Sparqfest from July 11th – July 17th

Career Spotlight with Charlie Hunnam
A one-on-one, career-spotlight conversation with Sons of Anarchy and Rebel Moon Star, Charlie Hunnam
Moderated by:
Jenelle Riley, Variety
OWN’s Unscripted Takeover
The Oprah Winfrey Network broke precedent by implementing back to back unscripted blocks during their primetime weekend time slots. This break from the status quo has launched OWN as a frontrunner in the unscripted space, and provided creator and Executive Producer, Carlos King, the opportunity to reinvent and expand his brand with the successful Love & Marriage franchise.
Panelists:
Carlos King
Executive Producer, Creator
Melody Shari
CEO, Love & Marriage Huntsville Cast Member
Marie Hamilton-Abston
CEO, Belle Collective Cast Member
Tambra Cherie
Media Personality, Belle Collective Cast Member
Moderated by:
Chellz Evette


Breaking In Again… Transitioning from Unscripted to Scripted (& vice versa)
This panel will explore how to make a smooth transition from unscripted tv to scripted and vice versa, transferable skills you can rely on, and the best time in your career to make the switch.
Panelists:
Ahmadou Seck
VP of Scripted TV, MACRO
Kimberlina McKinney
VP, Business and Legal Affairs at Fremantle US
Stephanie Filo
TV/Film Editor
Ben Hurvitz
SVP, Unscripted Entertainment Franchises, Paramount Global
Carolina Groppa
EIC, HOORAE Media & ColorCreative
Moderated by:
Carlton Jordan
Executive Producer
Panel focuses:
- Storytelling In Unscripted Vs. Scripted
- How To Use Your Skillset To Land A Dream Job
- Will You Have To Start Over? The Reality Of Switching Genres
- Your Relationships Will Make The Transition Smoother
- Why Your Portfolio Should Contain Both