Speaker Details

Full Name
Lauren Whitelaw
Company
OUTtv
Title
Head of Programming
Country (Address)
Canada
Biography
Lauren is the Head of Programming for OUTtv, currently in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, Ireland and the USA. With services in multiple territories, she has successfully negotiated contracts with companies worldwide. Lauren recently joined the development team at the network and continues to work closely with producers globally to find the best LGBTQ+ programming. Before joining OUTtv in 2006, Lauren helped launch the service PrideVision TV in 2001. Prior to 2001, she worked for companies including The Movie Network, CBC, and Vision TV.
In 2016, for OUTtv, Lauren co-created the OUTtv Original series Knock Knock Ghost which went on to have two nominations for a Canadian Screen Award in the category of Best Reality Series.
What we're looking for from Ready, Steady, Pitch!
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SCRIPTED TV | UNSCRIPTED TV

We are looking for LGBTQ+ programming in scripted, unscripted, comedy, drama and reality. We would like the main theme and/or characters to be LGBTQ+, that includes all (or most) contestants on reality/competition series.