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FOX ALTERNATIVE Entertainment has joined forces once again with MIPFORMATS to host the hotly anticipated MIPFORMATS Pitch. As in previous years, the process will seek to uncover innovative non-scripted entertainment formats with global potential. In selecting a winner, a Fox Alternative Entertainment (FAE) jury will be looking for the originality, universal appeal and returnability. In addition to a prize of $5000 for development, the winner will have the chance to see its format pitched to global buyers by Fox Alternative Entertainment as part of its $100m Unscripted Format Fund.

Allison Wallach, president of unscripted programming, Fox Entertainment said: “Last year’s MIPFORMATS Pitch was an amazing experience, proving that some of the most creative and innovative ideas can come from anywhere.”

Wallach is one of this year’s jurors, alongside Yasmin Rawji, executive vice-president, unscripted, FAE, and Nathalie Wogue, consultant,

MIPFORMATS PITCH with Fox Alternative Entertainment

international format strategist, FAE. Wallach spoke of the appeal of the MIPFORMATS Pitch: “I know it’s a cliché, but the best ideas really do come in the most surprising ways,” she said. “It’s such a competitive market that you really need to leave no stone unturned. As challenging as that might be, it’s what makes this business so fun and rewarding, and that’s also the beauty of the Pitch.”

In terms of the benefits to participants, Wallach said it goes beyond the $5000 prize: “When I was starting out, I always sought the opportunity to meet with as many people I could to talk and learn about the business. This is no different. Aside from the chance to discover the world’s next great format, we are happy to see pitches and give every one constructive criticism. Of course, some won’t be a right fit for Fox. But if we can give the participants direction that helps them achieve their dreams, we’re all for it.”

Last year’s Pitch, also in association with FAE, drew submissions from 27 countries with Cheat On The Glitch from the Philippines triumphing over concepts from Austria, Spain, Turkey and Japan.

Rawji said: “We left MIPTV last year excited because we discovered so many new voices with unique ideas. We were also inspired by last year’s participants who ventured to Cannes to pitch their projects. Even the most seasoned producers get nervous before a pitch meeting; but to present before a room full of people? That is admirable, especially since it was the first time ever for some, including last year’s winner Christian Gamboa, who’s Cheat On The Glitch really resonated with us and is in development here at Fox.”

For 2023, Rawji said: “As a broadcast network, we’re looking for big, bold ideas that break boundaries and attract viewers across multiple audiences. Co-viewing is an important part of our strategy, so the bigger the performances, competition and stakes, the better. Whether the idea comes from here in the US or a small territory abroad, if we think it reflects our brand, we are interested.”

Ahead of MIPTV, Wallach said: “The market is very competitive

The MIPFORMATS Pitch with Fox Alternative Entertainment

…Monday, April 17 in the Debussy Theatre, from 15.45 to 17.00 because networks and streamers increasingly see the value in formats. But this as a good thing for Fox because the more competition, the better the creative. Between Fox Alternative Entertainment and our Format Fund with projects in Ireland, Thailand and elsewhere, the success we’ve had with imported formats, together with the great work we’re doing with Gordon Ramsay and Studio Ramsay Global on exporting formats like Next Level Chef, we believe we’re well positioned for future growth and success.”