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  • Brands take centre stage at Mipcom Cannes 2025

    Brands take centre stage at Mipcom Cannes 2025

    PARIS: Brand money is flooding into television. At Mipcom Cannes  this month, the world’s largest TV market is rolling out the red carpet for corporate storytellers with the first international edition of BrandStorytelling, a summit that has spent a decade building its reputation at Sundance.

    The two half-day event on 13 and 14 October brings together an unlikely crowd: global brands like Ancestry and Indeed, creative agencies including Dentsu and McCann, and heavyweight studios such as Banijay, Fremantle and BBC StoryWorks. Their mission is to turn corporate cash into compelling content—and to do deals that make it happen.

    Rick Parkhill, the producer and media entrepreneur who founded BrandStorytelling, reckons the sector has come of age. “Brands are increasingly behind some of the biggest stories on our screens globally,” he says. The event’s expansion from Park City to the French Riviera suggests he’s onto something.

    Among the speakers are Doug Scott, founder of Unxnown and an alumnus of Endeavour and Ogilvy, and Kim Miller Olko, global chief marketing officer at Toys”R”Us and president of its in-house studio. Representatives from over 20 organisations will take the stage, from the Branded Content Marketing Association to entertainment giants like UTA.

    Mipcom Cannes director Lucy Smith says the “overwhelming response” from the industry confirmed the appetite for a dedicated brand-content forum. The summit promises to unlock new funding streams and co-production opportunities at a time when traditional television budgets are under pressure and brands are hunting for more sophisticated ways to reach audiences.

    The event, sponsored by Fell + Co., Storybones Media and IPG Mediabrands Entertainment is part of Mipcom’s broader embrace of the creator economy. Last year’s market drew over 10,500 delegates from more than 100 countries—a captive audience for anyone peddling the promise of brand-funded programming.

  • Marco Bassetti to be bestowed with Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom Cannes

    Marco Bassetti to be bestowed with Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom Cannes

    MUMBAI: Marco Bassetti, the no-nonsense chief of Banijay, is set to receive the prestigious Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom Cannes this October. Known for helming global smashes like Survivor and Peaky Blinders, Bassetti will be honoured on 13 October during a keynote conversation at the Palais des Festivals.

    The award—jointly presented by Variety and Mipcom—recognises television titans who’ve reshaped the global entertainment business. And few have done it with as much panache (and profit) as Bassetti.

    “Marco Bassetti is one of the most entrepreneurial, visionary and impactful television executives of our era who has led Banijay Entertainment to be the world’s largest production and distribution group through his championing of creativity, independence, and innovation,” said Mipcom Cannes & Mipcom Junior director Lucy Smith. “It is our privilege to partner with Variety to recognize his achievements in front of the global TV industry at Mipcom Cannes and to hear his insights on wider opportunities, developments and trends globally, which as a true vanguard, are always invaluable.”

    Variety co-editor in chief Cynthia Littleton said “Banijay has proven to be one of the most dynamic of the super indie content groups to emerge on the global stage.” She added: “Under Marco Bassetti’s leadership the company has delivered strong results and ambitious slates. We are happy to present him with the Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom 2025 for his contributions to this ever-growing industry.” 

    Strong and ambitious are understatements. In 2024, Banijay racked up a staggering €3.3 billion in content business and posted an EBITDA margin of 15.8 per cent. While already ruling the unscripted kingdom, Bassetti now has scripted squarely in his sights—with the company eyeing €1 billion in scripted revenues for 2025. The pipeline includes Carême (Shine Fiction for Apple TV+), Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight, and a much-hyped Peaky Blinders film for Netflix.

    If that wasn’t enough, Bassetti’s been on a shopping spree: acquiring Caryn Mandabach Productions (home of Peaky), Fábrica, The Forge, and Balich Wonder Studios (FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022), plus stakes in Hyphenate Media Group, Conker Pictures, Rabbit Track Pictures, and Lenny Henry’s Esmerelda.

    The award will be the crowning moment of C-Suite Conversations—a Mipcom-Variety initiative helping top execs decode the chaos of today’s content world.

    Mipcom Cannes runs 13–16 October. And with Bassetti centre stage, the festival’s finale promises to be nothing short of blinding.

  • BrandStorytelling and Mipcom Cannes ink deal to deep dive into branded content

    BrandStorytelling and Mipcom Cannes ink deal to deep dive into branded content

    MUMBAI:  Hold onto your monocles, folks, because a rather smashing partnership has just been announced that’s set to shake up the world of television and streaming content. BrandStorytelling, the doyen of brand-funded programming, is  teaming up with the illustrious Mipcom Cannes 2025 for a first-of-its-kind summit on the French Riviera this October.

    For a decade, BrandStorytelling, under the astute direction of producer, publisher, and media entrepreneur Rick Parkhill, has been charming the Sundance Film Festival with its ground breaking summits, nurturing the art of brand-funded narratives. Its  latest January shindig in Park City, Utah, saw a grand gathering of over 450 industry glitterati, including global brands like Ancestry, L’Oréal Paris, and PepsiCo, alongside platform giants such as WBD, Meta, and YouTube, and even content creators like Sean Evans and the dynamic duo Rhett & Link. They all converged to showcase the finest case studies and strategies for crafting stories that truly boost brand affinity and growth.

    Now, the show is coming to Cannes! A jointly programmed, two-day summit will unfold at the Palais des Festivals across Monday, 13 October, and Tuesday, 14 October. This will be a veritable melting pot for brands, content creators, and television creatives, all with the noble aim of conceiving, producing, and financing fresh, brand-led stories. Expect a whirlwind of showcases, networking opportunities, and, crucially, deal-making – because in this business, it’s all about the quid pro quo. Further tantalising details are set to be unveiled in the coming weeks and months.

    Mipcom Cannes & Mip Junior director Lucy Smith waxed lyrical about the new venture: “Brands are sashaying beyond traditional advertising, stepping up as bona fide storytellers, both churning out and commissioning their very own series across every genre imaginable.” She added, with a flourish, “This partnership immediately delivers a one-stop-shop for brands, brand studios, and agencies to rub shoulders with over 10,000 entertainment executives from over 100 countries. In turn, it conjures up fresh opportunities for new funding, co-production, and distribution deals for producers and platforms. As the world’s largest content and co-production market, the time is right to create a home for brands at Mipcom Cannes.”

    Rick Parkhill, never one to be outdone, chimed in, “Brands are increasingly pulling the strings behind some of the biggest stories gracing our screens internationally. Mipcom Cannes  is the unmissable global television market, which makes it the ideal partner and business platform for brands to further integrate into the global content ecosystem, alongside the biggest studios and television companies from around the world. This two-day international summit will explore novel ways to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the ever-evolving landscape of brand-funded content.”

    And for those who can’t get enough of this brand-fuelled bonanza, BrandStorytelling also stages ‘Elevate’ at Sundance Mountain Resort. This annual summer retreat, strictly limited to a mere 125 participants, returns from 14-17 July, 2025, promising three days of workshops, screenings, keynote presentations, and an abundance of networking, collaboration, and deal-making opportunities.

    Mipcom Cannes, for its part, continues to reign as the world’s biggest and most impactful television and streaming content market, having drawn over 10,500 delegates from more than 100 countries last year. Its week-long programme is nothing short of a defining moment for the TV industry each year.

  • Mipcom Cannes 2024 to have a Spanish flavour

    Mipcom Cannes 2024 to have a Spanish flavour

    MUMBAI: Bienvenido! Bienvenida!  Meaning welcome in Spanish. 

    Trade visitors to Mipcom between 21 and 24 October 2024 will hear this expression all the time at the world’s largest international co-production and entertainment content market in in Cannes which is in its fortieth edition. With Spain designated as the country of honour, that’s something that’s bound to happen.

    Today, Mipcom Cannes announced the comprehensive programme that’s been put in place to celebrate the land of the flamenco. The prominent series of events at the annual flagship entertainment content market spans keynotes, premieres, panels and networking events to both celebrate Spain’s impact on television globally and promote further international collaboration. The programme will have a particular focus on the country’s creativity and talent from behind and in front of the camera, echoing the themes of Audiovisual from Spain’s recently launched campaign Spain, Where Talent Ignites.

    The country of honour recognition comes with Spain’s content sector having experienced significant growth in recent years as a major international production hub, and as a proven provider of quality content to global audiences that consistently ranks amongst the most viewed worldwide.  

    Spain currently sits second only to the UK in scripted TV commissions in Europe from global streaming platforms1. Meanwhile, Spain’s entertainment sector, which includes OTT video services such as Netflix, Amazon, HBO, and Disney+, has been experiencing remarkable growth. According to the 2024 Spain AVS Hub report2, the sector surged by an impressive 408 per cent between 2018 and 2022, with a projected growth of 31.6 per cent from 2023 to 2027.

    The growth since 2021 has been driven by a major three-year public investment initiative of 1.6 billion euros for the film and television sector, led by the ministry for digital transformation & civil service. Icex Spain Trade & Investment has played an active role in the internationalization of the Spanish audiovisual industry under the brand Audiovisual From Spain.
     

    An increased presence is expected in Cannes in October  from the Spanish creative sector with a rise of over 50 per cent in Spanish companies accredited year on year to date. Mipcom 2023 was attended by 11,000 content executives  and government officials from 100 countries.

    The country Of honour 2024 programme highlights include: 

    Media Mastermind Keynote – Spain- Where Talent Ignites: A fireside conversation with multiple award-winning Spanish director and showrunner J.A Bayona, (A Monster Calls, Society of the Snow) and creative producer Diego Betancor (Elite, Todas las veces que nos enamoramos, Respira).

    In addition to exploring trends and generational shifts in film making with the pair, the session will feature insights from the cornerstone of the new promotional campaign for the country’s creative sector Spain, Where Talent Ignites – which includes an innovative fashion-led short film, The Cause of the Accident That Set the Fire. An unprecedented commission from a public institution, the ambitious high-end feature celebrates the creative process boasting cameos and contributions from multiple high-profile Spanish creatives including Bayona. 
    The keynote session will be staged 16:00 – 16:30 on Tuesday 22 October.   
     

    World premier screening: Ena. La Reina Victoria Eugenia. Jury-selected from multiple submissions, RTVE’s highly anticipated royal period drama chronicling the era-defining life of Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg (qeen of Spain by marriage to Alfonso XIII and grand daughter to Great Britain’s Queen Victoria) will premiere on the market’s first night on Monday 21 October from 18.00. Staged in the world-famous Grand Auditorium, main actors Kimberley Tell and Joan Amargós and executive producer Luis Hernández will be present in Cannes. The ambitious all-female-directed piece (6 x 60’) is produced by RTVE in collaboration with Ena La Serie AIE, La Cometa TV and Zona App. It is set to air on RTVE’s channel LA1 in Spain with global distribution rights handled by the largest public audiovisual group in Spain, RTVE.

    Producers Hub Panel: Igniting Global Hits- The Ultimate Audiovisual Hub: A special session on Tuesday 22 October at 09:45 – 10:30 in the gathering point at the market for producers and commissioners will focus on the breadth of location and co-production opportunities within the Spanish sector, told through the experience of filmmakers and recent productions including Marc Dujardin, producer, Le Collectif 64 (Zorro), Nina Hernández, content Director, Portocabo (Weiss & Morales) and Susanne Frank, director drama, ZDF Studios (Stories to Stay Awake). 

     In addition, two of MIP’s signature events will have a Spanish flavour this year with a themed opening night party (Monday 21 October from 19.00) encouraging further networking, and a dedicated separate Spanish edition of the Fresh TV content showcase curated and hosted by Virginia Mouseler, CEO of The WIT International Services (Tuesday October 22 at 14.30).

     “Talent exists in every country, but not all value it equally. Our goal in positioning the Spanish audiovisual sector on the international stage is to elevate talent to the highest level, both through the activities we carry out at major festivals and markets worldwide and with our new campaign, ‘Spain, Where Talent Ignites.’ said Icex Spain Trade &  Investment CEO Elisa Carbonell.

     “Everybody  loves Spain and we’re planning a gran fiesta in celebration of Spanish content” said Mipcom Cannes and Mip London director Lucy Smith. “A cultural powerhouse, and a major European audiovisual hub, the Spanish creative sector has never been so prolific, or their output enjoyed by so many, globally. It’s been an honour in itself for us to curate this special programme in celebration of one of the world’s most formidable production countries.”

    The country of honour forms part of a week-long Mipcom Cannes conference programme which helps define the TV industry year through keynotes from leading global players and thought leaders, screenings of highly anticipated series, future facing summits and exclusive insight presentations. Past countries of honour have included Japan, Turkey, Mexico, Argentina, South Korea and most recently China in 2023. 

  • Mipcom Cannes unveils lineup for Mip Innovation Lab

    Mipcom Cannes unveils lineup for Mip Innovation Lab

    Mumbai: Mipcom Cannes announced the full details and programme for its newly expanded Mip Innovation Lab, which brings together a high-profile lineup of key players from over 60 international companies for a series of thought-leading talks, summits, networking events and demonstrations at the forthcoming 40th edition of the international co-production & entertainment content market (21-24 October).  

    Covering the area at the intersection of content, technology and changing audience behaviours, and housed in a new dedicated purpose-built space within the Palais des Festivals, The Mip Innovation Lab will host a daily curated programme with dedicated summits on FAST, AI, streaming and connected TV aimed at equipping companies with the latest insights and introductions to potential partners in these rapidly evolving sectors.

    “The fastest developing areas that are shaping the future direction of the television industry are now at the heart of the Palais and of the market.” said Mipcom Cannes and Mip London director Lucy Smith. “We’ve built a destination with a ‘who’s who’ of key players speaking, a host of cutting-edge technology-led companies exhibiting and unrivalled matchmaking opportunities. Everything in the Mip Innovation Lab is geared to helping businesses adapt, identify opportunities, find potential partners and unlock further potential revenue streams. We expect it to be energising, prescient and highly productive.”

    Global Streamer Talks – New for 2024

    A series of interviews by media cartographer Evan Shapiro with leaders from streaming and digital platforms on their strategies, market challenges, and effective collaborations. Speakers include David Eilenberg, head of content, Roku; Claire Basini, deputy general manager, TF1; Olivier Jollet, EVP and international general manager, Pluto TV, Paramount; Cédric Dufour, CEO & president, Rakuten TV; Maxime Carboni, chief business officer, Euronews; and Justin Sampson, chief executive, Barb Audiences. Starting on Tuesday, 22 October at 09:00.

    Connected TV Summit – New for 2024

    This summit covers the influence and innovations in TV operating systems, including user experience dynamics and advertising models. Speakers include key players from All3Media International, Anoki, NEW ID, Numila Advisory, Samsung TV Plus, TVREV, Veed Analytics, VIZIO, Whale TV, and Wurl. Starting on Wednesday, 23 October at 09:00.

    Global FAST & AVOD Summit

    An established summit at Mip markets since 2022, focusing on the international growth of FAST and AVOD through talks and round tables. Speakers include representatives from Banijay Rights, BBC Studios, Blue Lucy, Dataxis, FilmRise, Fremantle, Gracenote, Little Dot Studios, OKAST.TV, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, The Local Act, Tubi, Vevo, Warner Bros. Discovery, Whale TV, Xumo, and ZDF Studios. Starting on Tuesday, 22 October at 14:30.

    Applied AI Summit

    A day dedicated to demonstrating the latest applications of AI in production and monetization, as well as ethical and legal challenges. Leading companies include Adventr, Aive, Alix Partners, Banijay Entertainment, BetaSeries, Calliope Networks, DLA Piper, FanTrust, Google, Largo.ai, TF1 Group, Newen Studios, Papercup, Runway, Social Department, and Variety Intelligence Platform. Starting on Monday, 21 October at 10:15.

    Why YouTube Matters: Engaging Audiences & Boosting Revenue

    A session analyzing trends and opportunities in driving viewership and revenue on YouTube, featuring Neil Price, UK film and TV partnerships lead, YouTube, and Wayne Davison, chief revenue officer, Little Dot Studios. On Wednesday, 23 October at 14:00.

    Insights That Matter: Fueling Your Next Strategic Move

    A wrap session featuring three trend reports and takeaways from RTLAdAlliance, 3Vision, and Omdia. On Wednesday, 23 October at 14:45.

    Partners for the Global FAST & AVOD Summit include Xumo, OKAST.TV, Vevo, Gracenote, Blue Lucy, Abema, OTTera and Tevefy; and for the Connected TV Summit, Samsung TV Plus and Wurl. DLA Piper is the conference partner of the Applied AI Summit.

    Companies confirmed to exhibit in the new Mip Innovation Lab include Amagi, aurbit by Adease Media Intelligence, Dubformer, ElevenLabs, FASTHub by MuxIP and Largo.ai; with Bango, Dramatify, Digital Convergence Technologies, Motion Tech and Triforce both exhibiting and demonstrating within the new set up.  

    The mother of all entertainment content markets, Mipcom Cannes was attended by over 11,000 delegates from over 100 countries in 2023. The 40th edition takes place in Cannes 21-24 October 2024.

  • Jane Turton to deliver keynote at Mipcom Cannes

    Jane Turton to deliver keynote at Mipcom Cannes

    Mumbai: Mipcom Cannes has announced that All3Media CEO Jane Turton will give a keynote interview at the forthcoming 40th edition of the international co-production and entertainment content market in Cannes (21-24 October 2024).

    Staged as a fireside chat in the grand auditorium of the Palais des Festival on Monday, 21 October at 3 pm, the keynote forms part of the ‘C-Suite Conversations’ series being presented across the opening afternoon of the market in partnership with Variety.

    Since becoming CEO in 2015, Turton has led All3Media, now owned by RedBird IMI, from 19 to over 40 production companies and labels. Producing more than 4,000 hours of content annually for linear broadcasters, VOD, social media, and digital platforms, key shows include The Traitors (30 versions), Wild Isles with David Attenborough, Gogglebox, Squid Game: The Challenge, Sort Your Life Out, Brawn: The Impossible F1 Story, Lingo, Fleabag, Call the Midwife, 1917, and Midsomer Murders. All3Media International distributes 35,000 hours of programming to 1,000-plus platforms globally, while Little Dot Studios manages over 700 digital channels with 830 million subscribers across social media.

    “Jane Turton is one of the most insightful and intuitive executives in global television,” said Mipcom Cannes and Mip London director Lucy Smith. “…with a deep experience of each area of the industry, unrivalled commercial acumen and a proven track record of championing talent, creativity and delivering growth at All3Media. There is no one who will be in Cannes who wouldn’t benefit from hearing Jane’s take on the current outlook and how to adapt in transitional times.”

    Originally joining All3Media in 2008 as deputy COO, Turton became COO in 2011 and CEO in 2015. She played a key role on the executive team at ITV where she was director of commercial and business affairs and director of business affairs at ITV Studios and then ITV Network. Jane was also a senior executive at UK broadcasters Granada Television, United Productions, and Meridian Broadcasting.

    The week-long Mipcom Cannes conference program helps define the TV industry year with world premieres of highly anticipated international series, exclusive insight presentations and keynotes from leading global players and thought leaders.

  • Mipcom Cannes Diversify TV Awards announces nominations and host

    Mipcom Cannes Diversify TV Awards announces nominations and host

    Mumbai: RX France (formerly Reed Midem) has announced the nominations and host for the sixth Mipcom Cannes Diversify TV Awards.

    The awards celebrate, champion and promote diversity and inclusion through exemplary representation in television series and entertainment programmes internationally. A record 190 submissions were received this year from 27 countries. 10 winners will be awarded.

    Billed as ‘the mother of all entertainment content markets,’ the 38th International Co-Production & Entertainment Content Market (17-20 October) is set to welcome over 10,000 delegates from 96 countries. The ceremony, now firmly established as a highlight of the conference programme, will this year be hosted by international anchor and diversity advocate Femi Oke and staged on 19 October 2022 in the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium.

    Over four decades, Oke has reported, produced and presented for broadcasters including CNN International, Sky, National Geographic, NPR and the BBC, and been a regular moderator at global forums and conferences, facilitating on behalf of the United Nations, World Bank, and European Commission. Currently host of The Stream on Al Jazeera English, Oke is also the co-founder of Moderate The Panel, an agency dedicated to sourcing diverse event hosts.

    The nominations were reached by a short list jury composed of leading professionals committed to diversity and inclusion. The winning programmes in each category will again be chosen by a final round jury made up of advocacy organisations and specialised publications that campaign for equality and inclusion, including The Anne Frank Trust, APF France handicap, Fondation Mozaïk, Gadim, GLAAD, the Minority Rights Group, ODA, Scope and Stonewall. 

    Mipcom Cannes, MipJunior director Lucy Smith said, “Our approach with DiversifyTV and the awards has been to elevate those already making an impact to inspire our industry internationally. If nominated, that impact has been recognised not only by peers but by specialists and advocacy groups in the diversity and inclusion area, an extraordinary and meaningful accolade that also stands as an example of what’s possible in TV. I wish all the nominees the very best of luck for what will be an inspirational event.”

    The awards are organised in collaboration with founding partner DiversifyTV, and in association with founding presenting partners A+E Networks & Netflix, and returning awards partners Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund and All3Media International and D.I.M.E.S., among other supporting partner companies and organisations.

    The nominations are: 

    Representation of Race and Ethnicity – Scripted

    Bangla – The Series
    Original Broadcaster: RAI Fiction
    Distributor: Fandango
    Produced by: Fandango in collaboration with RAI Fiction

    Che Peruvian (“Che Peruano”)
    Original Broadcaster: Personal (Argentina), Flixxo
    Distributor: Flixxo
    Produced by: Ernesto Rowe & Niko Chiesa / TeveLab

    Pour toi Flora
    Original Broadcaster: Radio-Canada
    Distributor: Attraction Distribution
    Produced by: Nish Media

    Representation of Race and Ethnicity – Non-Scripted

    Our African Roots
    Original Broadcaster: SBS Australia
    Distributor: Abacus Media Rights
    Produced by: Chemical Media

    Race Around Britain
    Original Broadcaster: YouTube Originals
    Distributor: YouTube Originals
    Produced by: Expectation, Munz Made It

    Unheard
    Original Broadcaster: Amazon Prime Video
    Distributor: LADbible Group
    Produced by: LADbible Group Australia

    Representation of LGBTQIA+ – Scripted

    Heartstopper
    Original Broadcaster: Netflix
    Distributor: Netflix
    Produced by: A See-Saw Films Production for Netflix

    (S)he
    Original Broadcaster: TF1
    Distributor: Newen Connect
    Produced by: And So On Films

    Sort Of
    Original Broadcaster: CBC/HBO Max
    Distributor: Abacus Media Rights, Sphere Media Distribution
    Produced by: Sphere Media Toronto (Formerly Sienna Films)

    Representation of LGBTQIA+ – Non-Scripted

    Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
    Original Broadcaster: BBC Two
    Distributor: BBC Studios
    Produced by: Rogan Productions

    LA (A Queer History)
    Original Broadcaster: PBS
    Distributor: PBS, A+E
    Produced by: L.A. Queer History Inc x 4Mat Factory

    Queens To The Rescue
    Original Broadcaster: ATRESplayer PREMIUM
    Distributor: Atresmedia Televisión
    Produced by: Atresmedia Televisión with the collaboration of Estudios Buendia 
    Representation of Disability – Scripted

    Audrey’s Back
    Original Broadcaster: Quebecor/Club Illico
    Distributor: Beta Film
    Produced by: Pixcom in collaboration with Quebecor Content

    Dodger
    Original Broadcaster: CBBC and BBC iPlayer
    Distributor: NBCUniversal Global Distribution
    Produced by: Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group

    Exceptional
    Original Broadcaster: Kan 11
    Distributor: Armoza Formats
    Produced by: Eight Productions

    Representation of Disability – Non-Scripted

    Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism
    Original Broadcaster: BBC One
    Distributor: Keshet International
    Produced by: Flicker Productions

    Speechless
    Original Broadcaster: RTÉ
    Distributor: RTÉ Programme Sales
    Produced by: Firebrand Productions

    We Don’t Play Dolly
    Original Broadcaster: Mediacorp Singapore
    Distributor: Mediacorp
    Produced by: The Moving Visuals Co.

    Representation of Diversity in Kids Programming – Pre-school

    CBeebies Presentation
    Original Broadcaster: CBeebies and BBC iPlayer
    Distributor: BBC
    Produced by: BBC

    Lili & Lola
    Original Broadcaster: Oznoz
    Distributor: Big Bad Boo Studios
    Produced by: Big Bad Boo Studios

    Proud To Be Me
    Original Broadcaster: CBC
    Distributor: CBC
    Produced by: CBC

    Representation of Diversity in Kids Programming – Older Children

    First Day
    Original Broadcaster: Hulu, ABC ME
    Distributor: Australian Children’s Television Foundation
    Produced by: Epic Films in association with KOJO Studios

    Jamie Johnson Series 6 – Episode 8 – ‘The Right Thing’
    Original Broadcaster: BBC
    Distributor: BBC Studios
    Produced by: Short Form Film

    Onyx Family Dinner
    Original Broadcaster: YouTube Originals
    Distributor: YouTube Originals
    Produced by: pocket.watch

    Premio MIP Cancun (New for 2022 in partnership with MIP Cancun)

    Because Victoria
    Original Broadcaster: Amazon Prime Video
    Distributor: VIS
    Produced by: VIS, Oficina Burman

    Che Peruvian (“Che Peruano”)
    Original Broadcaster: Personal (Argentina), Flixxo
    Distributor: Flixxo
    Produced by: Ernesto Rowe and Niko Chiesa / TeveLab

    Grandes Mujeres Latinoamericanas (“Great Latin American Women”)
    Original Broadcaster: YouTube/BILLIKEN
    Distributor: Billiken
    Produced by: Billiken, NutsMedia

    The recipient(s) of the new Behind The Scenes Impact Award will also be announced at the event.
     

  • Kansai TV’s Elpis to be screened at content marketplace, Mipcom Cannes

    Kansai TV’s Elpis to be screened at content marketplace, Mipcom Cannes

    Mumbai: RX France and Kansai TV have announced that event series Elpis will be this year’s Asian World Premiere at the entertainment content marketplace, Mipcom Cannes. It takes place in Cannes, France next month.

    The event will take place on 18 October. The premiere screening will be followed by Q&A with cast member Toko Miura (star of 2021 Best Foreign Language Academy Award winner “Drive My Car”) and producer Ayumi Sano (My Dear Exes, “Quartet”).

    Inspired by multiple true cases of false accusations, Elpis follows Ena Asakawa (Nagasawa), a former network anchor whose star has faded due to scandal and now helms a late-night, less-formal magazine show. Under-rated and rookie director Takuro Kishimoto (Gordon Maeda) begins to doubt a death row conviction, which, together with Asakawa, make-up artist Cherry (Miura), and star reporter Shouichi Saito (Ryohei Suzuki), they investigate and unravel as a state-wide conspiracy to cover-up.

    Kansai TV executive managing director Miho Okada said, “Though it deals with a serious issue, Elpis has darkly comedic dialogues along with a plot that will pack an emotional punch for viewers. We are very proud of what the amazing production team and performers have created, and to share it first in Cannes with our global industry is a privilege. We believe it is a show that will surprise people in Japan and internationally this fall.”

    Mipcom Cannes & MipJunior director Lucy Smith said, “The global appetite for authentic, authored international drama has never been stronger. The standard has also never been higher, with Elpis yet another exceptional example. We are thrilled to stage it and to bring the tradition of the Asian World Premiere back to its full strength.”

  • Mipcom to host screening of ‘The English’ on 16 October

    Mipcom to host screening of ‘The English’ on 16 October

    Mumbai: RX France (formerly Reed Midem) and All3Media International announced the special red carpet screening of the western “The English” at the entertainment content marketplace Mipcom Cannes on 16 October. The event will be attended by leads Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer, and writer/director Hugo Blick.

    The screening will take place at 18:00 (CET) at the Grand Auditorium in Cannes’ Palais des Festivals and will be followed by a Q&A with the attending talent for both delegates and the general public.

    More than 10,000 senior international television producers, buyers, commissioners, and creatives from the top studios and platforms in the business will attend the 38th edition of Mipcom Cannes from 17-20 October 2022. The annual international co-production and entertainment content market will feature more than 250 exhibiting studios and distributors from 45 nations.

    “The English” is produced by Drama Republic and Eight Rooks. It was created by Hugo Blick—who also serves as an executive producer, director, and writer. Emily Blunt also serves as an executive producer, alongside Greg Brenman (Peaky Blinders, The Honourable Woman) for Drama Republic and Mona Qureshi for the BBC. Colin Wratten (Killing Eve) is the producer. “The English” was commissioned for the BBC by chief content officer Charlotte Moore and BBC drama commissioning former director Piers Wenger. It is co-produced by Amazon Studios and the BBC in association with All3Media International, who handled international sales.

    “The English” takes the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a parable about race, love, and power. An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt), and Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer) come together in 1890 mid-America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood.

    Both of them have a clear sense of their destiny, but neither is aware that it is rooted in a shared past. They must face increasingly terrifying obstacles that will test them to their cores, physically and psychologically. But as each obstacle is overcome, it draws them closer to their ultimate destination, the new town of Hoxem, Wyoming. It is here, after an investigation by the local sheriff, Robert Marshall (Stephen Rea), and young widow Martha Myers (Valerie Pachner), into a series of bizarre and macabre unsolved murders, that the full extent of their intertwined history will be truly understood, and they will come face to-face with the future they must live.

    RX France entertainment division director Lucy Smith said, “Mipcom Cannes is back at full strength this year with the biggest global stars hosting screenings of eagerly awaited international series. And what a cast, and what a series to start us off this year. A huge thanks to All3Media International and all the partners for making it happen and we look forward to welcoming Emily, Chaske and Hugo to Cannes and the Grand Auditorium.”

    All3Media International CEO Louise Pedersen said, “We are thrilled that Mipcom has selected The English for this special red-carpet screening. Everything about the show is premium – a brilliant script, stellar cast, expertly directed and produced by Drama Republic. Visually stunning, this will be a real treat for MIPCOM delegates and the public alike on the big screen at the Palais.”

    Drama Republic CEO and executive producer Greg Brenman said, “Hugo Blick has created a compelling, modern love story set against the epic landscape of a Western. The English is a true adventure that will tell us as much about the times we live in today as the period in which it is set.”

  • Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti to deliver a keynote address at MIPCOM Cannes

    Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti to deliver a keynote address at MIPCOM Cannes

    Mumbai: RX France (formerly Reed MIDEM) has announced that Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti will give a keynote address at MIPCOM Cannes, happening between 17 and 20 October.

    As the CEO of the biggest independent content producer and distributor in the world, Bassetti is in charge of a growing operation that spans 22 countries, more than 120 production companies, and a library that includes Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, Survivor, and MasterChef, in addition to the upcoming blockbuster films “Rogue Heroes,” “Blow Up,” “Starstruck,” and “Marie Antoinette.”

    Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti said, “After three years away, we are proud to be back in Cannes with over 200 of our global talent in tow. MIPCOM always stands as a momentous occasion for our business, and I look forward to taking the time to share more about our current strategy and the trends we are recognising across the globe. So much has changed for us since we were last here, so it will be great to fully reconnect with the market and introduce our scaled-up group officially.”

    It will take the stage on the second day of the market as part of the agenda-setting Media Mastermind keynote series, which features eminent global executives and TV industry creatives speaking from the renowned Palais des Festivals stage.

    The discussion will include Bassetti’s observations on both the overall industry trends and the strategy of the world’s producers and distributors.

    MIPCOM Cannes and MIPJUNIOR director Lucy Smith said, “MIPCOM Cannes is back and supersized this year. Hearing from the man at the helm of what is now one of the world’s largest independent production groups couldn’t be more appropriate. We look forward to warmly welcoming Marco back to Cannes and back to the Grand Auditorium stage.”

    The 38th International Co-production and Entertainment Content Market will feature exhibitors from over 45 nations, including the biggest studios and platforms in the world of TV. The highly anticipated market is expected to draw over 10,000 delegates in total.

    The Seaview Producers Hub, an inaugural 1,000 square metre networking lounge and event space set against Cannes’ iconic sea view, is also being added for MIPCOM Cannes in 2022. It was introduced to reflect the market’s increased focus on exploring early-stage development, co-production, financing, and funding partnerships.

    With screenings of eagerly anticipated series and exclusive trend insight presentations alongside the keynotes, the weeklong MIPCOM Cannes conference programme helps define the TV industry’s year.

    Diverse, inclusive storytelling and mentoring will continue to be at the heart of the MIP mission and will be emphasised throughout the programme and market.