Join this insightful conversation on the ethical, social, and creative aspects of true crime storytelling, as programme-makers and channel bosses look at the genre’s biggest issues from sensationalism and sensitivity to duty of care and diversity. The panel discusses the real-world consequences of the genre, such as crime-solving and awareness of domestic violence, and explores the future of true crime.

The True Crimewave was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2022. The speakers are Elli Hakami, Co-President and Co-Owner, Talos Films; Ian Rumsey, Managing Director, Television, ITN Productions; Jason Sarlanis, President, Crime and Investigative Content, Linear and Streaming, Warner Bros. Discovery; Jonny Taylor, Director, Documentary Film EMEA; Dan Louw, Commissioning Editor, VP Non-Scripted UK Originals, Channel 5 / Paramount+; Dr Sara Payne MBE, Campaigner. The host is Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije. [All job titles correct at time of Festival]

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