Beyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted Entertainment
Love reality TV? Go behind the scenes with Beyond Reality: the podcast that dives into the world of unscripted television through conversations with the people who make your favourite shows.
Hosted by Australian TV producer Hayley Ferguson, each episode features candid interviews with industry professionals, from producers and directors to editors, crew, and on-screen personalities.
Whether you’re dreaming of a career in television, already working in the industry, or just obsessed with what happens behind the camera, this podcast offers real insights into how TV gets made. Discover the career paths of industry insiders with stories you won’t hear anywhere else - and find out what it really takes to work in TV.
Beyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted Entertainment
Head of Unscripted Television, ITV Studios Australia - Keely Sonntag
In this episode, I sit down with TV executive and ITV Studios Australia's Head of Unscripted, Keely Sonntag. Keely is a formidable force of the television industry, over the course of her career she’s been at the helm of countless iconic formats including Big Brother, Australian Survivor Shark Tank and Australia’s Next Top Model. Keely shares valuable insights from an impressive career in TV and discusses why fostering a positive culture is central to her leadership style.
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If you enjoyed this chat, you might like to listen to my recent interview with Head of Global Formats, Eureka Productions - Wes Dening. Long before Wes was making his mark developing and selling original formats around the world, he was getting his first taste of television as a contestant on Big Brother.
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Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson
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