Samantha Bee and Allana Harkin talk about getting a little silly at the Summit

Building on their lifelong careers in comedy, super-duo Samantha Bee and Allana Harkin are breaking into the kids business with Best Day Ever, a new live-action series concept featuring sketch comedy for kids. But it’s not just about the laughs. As veteran actors, producers and writers, Bee and Harkin know firsthand how valuable improv skills are in everyday life for all ages, from first impressions and big presentations, to being a great team player in the classroom, schoolyard or family. And they’ll also discuss how fostering creativity, imagination and a great sense of humor can help kids learn to express themselves in more positive and effective ways. Register now with the promo code FESTIVE to join us for this laugh-out-loud keynote presentation.

Bee now runs a production company called Swimsuit Competition that she co-founded in 2018 with Full Frontal producer Kristen Everman in order to create inclusive scripted and and documentary television. She also hosts Full Release, a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with the best and brightest people about how to navigate the ever-changing world and what to laugh about along the way.

Most recently, Allana directed several episodes of Amazon series The Popularity Papers (based on the books), and she also wrote and directed the short film The Godmother, starring Lauren Ash.

Attending Kidscreen Summit is the best way to get face time with the partners you want to work with. Executives from these channels and platforms are planning to be there, and more are signing up every day as we fill out our hosts for 30 Minutes with, Coffee with, Cocktails with and Speed Pitching.