From the World of Wonder Werq Room

Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato lift the lid on their development process - sharing pitches, sizzles, and the challenges of turning bold ideas into commissioned series. Go behind the scenes with Emmy-winning, World of Wonder producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (From The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Party Monster, RuPaul’s Drag Race) as they offer a rare look into the development of their upcoming original series. In this open and practical session, they’ll walk us through how ideas take shape – sharing sizzles, pitch materials, and honest insight into the unpredictable journey from concept to greenlight. From navigating platforms and shifting audience tastes to deciding what makes a story viable, this is a candid exploration of the development process from two of the most seasoned voices in non-fiction TV. While most producers guard this process closely, Fenton and Randy believe today’s climate calls for cooperation, not competition – and they’re here to share what they’ve learned. Speakers: Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato (Co-Founders, World of Wonder) - Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects. We champion and present the breadth of documentary form – film, television, immersive and art – in the vibrant city of Sheffield each June. Visit our website: sheffdocfest.com Join the conversation: @sheffdocfest on Twitter @sheffdocfest on Instagram @sheffdocfest on Facebook #SheffDocFest