Miptv 2023

Contents SPECIAL REPORT

TRENDS

THE HEIGHT OF CONTENT LOCALIZATION

Q&A

SEQUOYA BUILDS ON ITS LEADERSHIP

Raúl Berdonés, President of Grupo Secuoya_20

SATISFYING AUDIENCES’ HIGH DEMAND

Can Okan, CEO and Founder of Inter Medya_26

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO BREAKS THE MOLD

Marta Ezpeleta, Director of Distribution and International Offices at The Mediapro Studio_52

FUELED BY THE POWER OF ITS DRAMAS

Müge Akar, Head of Sales, Europe, Asia & Africa at ATV Distribution _62

THE KITCHEN OPENS A NEW PRODUCTION “HUB” IN SPAIN

Deeny Kaplan, EVP; and Max Wynen, VP Global Operations at The Kitchen_70

INTERVIEWS

A LINEUP OF FRESH CONTENT

Selim Türkmen, Sales Director at Kanal D International _56

A KEY PARTNER FOR SUCCESS

Barbora Suster, Director of International Sales for Latin America and Iberia at Eccho Rights _64

ARTICLES

RTVE _/23 A WI NDOW INTO SPANISH CONTENT

MISTCO _/58

UNIQUE AND POWERFUL TURKISH DRAMAS

OSCARS 2023 _/66 NETFLIX LEADS OTT AWARDS

EUROPE _68

HOW DID THE COVID PANDEMIC IMPACT ORIGINAL TV PRODUCTION IN EUROPE?

CINEFLIX RIGHTS_/76 BETS STRONGLY ON LATIN AMERICA

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FAST & GLOBAL

MIPTV TO LAUNCH FIRST INTERNATIONAL FAST CHANNEL SUMMIT

The event hast con rmed contributors from All3Media International, Banijay Rights, Rakuten TV Europe, Vice Media Group

tional), Shaun Keeble (Banijay Rights), Daniel Nordberg (Playground TV), Cédric Dufour (Rakuten TV Europe), Bea Hegedus (Vice Media Group), Philipp Rotermund (Video Solutions AG / wedotv.com) and MD of specialist SVOD, AVOD & FAST consultancy The Local Act author of The State of European FAST report, Marion Ranchet, amongst others. Companies from the sector already con rmed as attending the MIPTV market include Blue Ant Media and FilmRise.

Fast & Global will convene global players and specialists from across the free advertising-supported streaming TV (FAST) area for a series of talks, insights and structured networking opportunities. With worldwide revenues from FAST estimated to triple in the next ve years, and countries outside the US set to account for $1.6bn by 20271, the programme will focus on the projected international opportunities in the sector’s next phase, encompassing distribution, programming, technology and content development, and providing fresh insights into emerging models, strategies and tactics.

Part of Miptv’s 60th edition, the Fast & Global sessions will span Tuesday morning (18 April) with a special roundtable breakfast workshop on Wednesday (19 April), featuring breakouts with executives from the sector and chaired by Christian Knaebel (Global Media Consult). All will be staged in Cannes’ iconic Palais des Festivals.

Miptv announced the staging of Fast & Global, the rst-of-itskind FAST Channel Summit focused on the rapidly-expanding international opportunities for content producers, IP rightsholders, buyers and commissioners.

Fast & Global will take center stage on day 2 of Miptv in Cannes on Tuesday 18 April in the Palais des Festivals.

Headline speakers and contributors already con rmed include FAST-channel programming experts Gary Woolf (All3Media Interna-

RX France Entertainment Division Director & Director of Miptv Lucy Smith said: “FAST Channels are the biggest boom to the global distribution business, and MIPTV the obvious home for a dedicated Summit” said RX France Entertainment Division Director & Director of Miptv Lucy Smith. “We’ll focus on what this boom in FAST channels and services means to the international market.”

Re-shaped in 2022, the three-day concentrated Miptv event is expected to welcome more than 200 exhibitors and 2500 buyers with participants hailing from 100 countries.

IN NUMBERS

23.510 billion of dollars is how much Disney made in profit in the last three months of 2022, an 8% increase over the previous period, according to the company’s latest earnings report.

4.3 billion of dollars are Warner Bros. Discovery’s restructure costs for 2024, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

1.7 billion

SVOD subscriptions will be registered globally by 2028, according to Digital TV Research.

6,000 annual hours of original content will be produced by Futvox, the podcast platform dedicated to soccer in Spanish in the US Hispanic and Latin America

243 billion of dollars in revenue will be reached by the OTT industry in 2028, according to Digital TV Research.

7.66 million net new subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2022 were added by Netflix, compared to its own estimate of 4.5 million additions.

STREAMING SKYSHOWTIME COMPLETES EUROPEAN ROLLOUT

SKYSHOWTIME has completed its European rollout, taking its premium

o er to its nal markets of Spain and Andorra since February 28. The streaming service, which received full regulatory approval in February 2022, thus reached more than 20 markets in just ve months. The launch of SkyShowtime began in September 2022 when it debuted in the Nordic countries and launched in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. SkyShowtime then brought its premium

o ering of rst-run Hollywood movies and exclusive new series from the world’s top studios to the Netherlands and Portugal in October. Following an exclusive launch event in Amsterdam attended by international celebrities in November, SkyShowtime capped o 2022 by entering Central and Eastern Europe for the rst time, launching in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia in December. SkyShowtime also announced two SkyShowtime Originals in Spanish that will be available shortly, the highly anticipated Bosé and Los Enviados.

USA DISNEY AND A NEW WAVE OF LAYOFFS

WHILE PRESENTING the company’s earnings report for the rst quarter of 2023, The Walt Disney Company’s returned CEO, Bob Iger, sought to reassure investors that the company has a strong plan that includes a “signi cant transformation” to maximize the creative potential of the brand. During the period -which corresponds to the last three months of 2022-, Disney presented pro ts of 23.5 billion dollars, an increase of 8% compared to the previous period, which exceeded Wall Street’s best estimates. The key was in the success of the theme parks, fully recovered after the pandemic, which managed to combat some weaknesses in the report, such as the loss of 2.4 million subscribers su ered by Disney+, in what is the rst negative quarter for the platform since its launch. The company announced that it will reduce its operating cost by 5.5 billion dollars, which will mean a reduction in its workforce of around 7,000 employees. The restructuring will leave The Walt Disney Company with three major divisions: Disney Entertainment, in charge of streaming and media operations; ESPN, focused on the TV network and the ESPN+ platform; and the Parks, Experiences and Products unit.

STREAMING

VIAPLAY LAUNCHES IN THE US

VIAPLAY, the streaming service focused on Nordic content, launched on February 23 in the US and on March 7 in Canada. The service is priced at US$5.99 per month, including a seven-day free trial. Viaplay o ers thousands of hours of curated content from the Nordic region. The service presents series, lms and documentaries, largely focused on the region’s psychological series in a genre known as nordic noir. All movie and TV content is subtitled in English. Its North American debut also comes with exclusive premieres of more than 50 premium series and movies.

Bob Iger, CEO at The Walt Disney Company

MARKET WATCH

LALIGA AND BANIJAY IBERIA LAUNCH LALIGA STUDIOS

It is a new sports-related content production company created from LaLiga.

MEDIAPRO WILL OPEN PRODUCTION HUBS IN MIAMI, NY, MADRID AND BARCELONA

The group will invest 3.5 million euros in the virtual production center in Barcelona, which will occupy a 500 m2 set and will have 235 m2 of LED screens.

VIAPLAY LAUNCHES ITS DIRECTTO-CONSUMER OTT IN THE US AND CANADA

The Viaplay app was launched on February 22 in the US and on March 7 in Canada, offering more than 1,500 hours of premium European content.

DAZN WILL BRING NFL GAME PASS TO THE REST OF THE WORLD

NFL GPI will be available through its app, either as a stand-alone subscription or as an add-on to an existing package for customers around the world, excluding China.

TUBI ADDS 14 FAST CHANNELS AND MORE THAN 225 WBD TITLES

Tubi will launch three new FAST channels, each with content from Warner Bros. Discovery.

TELEVISAUNIVISION WILL BROADCAST ITS MAY UPFRONT IN NEW YORK VIA STREAMING

The event will take place on Tuesday, May 16 at Pier 36 in New York City.

PRODUCTION

PARTICULAR CROWD BECOMES AN INDEPENDENT COMPANY

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY LATIN AMERICA/USH announced that Particular Crowd, the label specializing in original lms, will become an independent content company. Warner Bros. Discovery and Particular Crowd will continue to collaborate after signing a volume and rst option agreement to license titles for the next three years. Particular Crowd launched as a division of WarnerMedia, and since then the brand has delivered more than 100 lms of all kinds, from English-language hits like ‘Escape from Pretoria’, starring Daniel Radcli e; even lms in local languages such as ‘Sexo, pudor y lágrimas 2’ from Mexico. The company’s lms are available exclusively on HBO Max throughout Latin America, with theatrical releases of lms such as the Argentine hit ‘Ecos de un crimen’ released by Warner Bros. Particular Crowd will continue production on its active slate of lms, including the romantic comedy ‘Daughter Of The Bride,’ starring Marcia Gay Harden; and ‘Batman Azteca: Clash of Empires,’ a Warner Bros. Animated Original Movie that places the iconic DC superhero in the context of Mexico’s captivating history.

APPOINTMENT

Carlos Garde, CEO of Onza

CARLOS GARDE NAMED CEO OF ONZA

ALMOST 10 YEARS AFTER ITS LAUNCH, Spanish production company Onza announced that it is reinforcing its team with new additions to begin a new stage of growth. Carlos Garde, who joined in 2019 as director of Onza Distribution, has been appointed as General Director of Onza, and will work together with CEO Gonzalo Sagardía to continue promoting the growth of the production company both in Spain, and in the US and Latin America. Onza also expanded its team with the appointment of Carlos Rodríguez in the Legal & Business Affairs area, and Béatrice Nouh as the new Sales Director of Onza Distribution.

Dominique Bourse, President and CEO of Cyber Group Studios

DOMINIQUE BOURSE NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CYBER GROUP STUDIOS

DOMINIQUE BOURSE has been named President and CEO of Cyber Group Studios, replacing Pierre Sissmann. He was previously the company’s COO. Founded in 2005 by Pierre Sissmann and Dominique Bourse, Cyber Group Studios is an international producer and distributor of animated children’s programming. The company has created and developed a wide catalog of original series, some of which, like ‘Gigantosaurus’, have become international franchises. The company has internalized the value chain: it develops, produces and exploits the broadcast rights of its series with linear broadcasters, streaming platforms and OTTs all over the world.

Peter Bevan, CEO of Particular Crowd

RAÚL BERDONÉS, PRESIDENT OF GRUPO SECUOYA

Secuoya Studios, the cornerstone of Grupo Secuoya’s value strategy, presented its most relevant projects during the first edition of Content Americas in Miami, including its production hub Madrid Content City; and its new fiction series, films and unscripted titles.

By Sebastián Amoroso @sebamoroso samoroso@todotv.tv

SEQUOYA BUILDS ON ITS LEADERSHIP

Grupo Secuoya

Two years after the launch of Secuoya Studios, and after a 2022 that saw productions across all of its content areas; the leading lm, ction and unscripted factory in the Spanish-speaking market was present at the rst edition of Content Americas, an event that took place from January 24 to 26, at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

During this event, Secuoya Studios made its official presentation in the US market, through series, feature films and documentary series, entertainment formats and films in Spanish produced throughout 2022 and with a wide portfolio of future projects.

Speaking to more than 250 guests, the studio presented ‘Montecristo’, the company’s rst super production, along with its star and executive producer, William Levy; as well as teasers and trailers of documentary series in the unscripted area, and lms in collaboration with Álamo Producciones Audiovisuales.

Raúl Berdonés, president of Grupo Secuoya; spoke to ttv and shared details about these announcements and projects which, without a doubt, were the highlights of the event in Miami.

What was the goal behind the presentation of Secuoya Studios in Miami? Secuoya Studios, the leading content factory in Spanish in the Spanish-speaking market, presented a wide catalog of quality content to the most prominent players in the international industry, capable of conquering a global audience.

Likewise, the studio landed in the US market with a vast portfolio of future projects, ction series, docuseries, long documentaries and Spanish-speaking entertainment formats, as well as unique, innovative, daring and groundbreaking lm projects, unequivocal adjectives for the talent that this company has treasured since its birth in 2021.

In this sense, among so many announcements and projects, the progress of Madrid Content City was shown, and as if this were not enough, the creation of Guadalajara Content City in Mexico was announced... We have committed ourselves to the projects that have already been signed and that we are developing. Madrid

Content City today is a reality. Phases one, two and three are already built. Part of the series that are being watched around the world are already being produced in our studios. At our university, created together with Grupo Planeta, within Madrid Content City, 4,500 students are already studying, and will later join the industry directly.

GUADALAJARA, THE GATEWAY INTO LATIN AMERICA

Grupo Roots, promoter of Madrid Content City, through the company Micelio Media Group, have launched the development of a new audiovisual hub in Mexico: Guadalajara Content

City. After the success obtained with Madrid Content City, the largest private audiovisual center in Spain and a benchmark in Europe, Roots promotes this project of more than

60,000 m2, which will include four sets of 1,500 m², a 20,000 m² blacklot -an infrastructure that’s unique in Mexico-, four 700 m² warehouses serving the studios, a postproduction center,

o ces and a university for 2,000 students, a project that combines industry, talent and training. This new production center is launched coinciding with the approval of

new tax incentives for audiovisual productions shot in Guadalajara, an announcement made by the state governor, Enrique Alfaro, at an event held in the rst edition of Content Americas.

“Madrid Content City is an innovative project, different, it is a unique production hub in the world, the largest in Europe.”

Madrid Content City is an innovative, di erent project, it is a reference production hub in the world, the largest in Europe. And that has led to other countries such as Colombia, Mexico or Portugal calling us and pushing us to include initiatives such as Content City in those countries. And from there, World Content City was born, and our rst international project is in Guadalajara, because we believe that there is an opportunity in Mexico and these spaces need to be available to make great stories and productions.

How relevant are these alliances for Secuoya Studios? We believe that alliances are very important, co-production, understanding the markets. And at Secuoya Studios we were clear about it from the beginning.

We announced a co-production agreement for two projects -at least- a year with Telemundo, and they are being carried out. We announced a co-production and co-development agreement with Caracol Televisión, and we announced ‘Crudo’, which is the rst project to come out of that agreement. And we announced a co-production agreement with RCN Televisión, also from Colombia.

And during the presentation in Miami, we announced our rst major non-Spanish project, a co-production with Sony Pictures Television, which will have a Hollywood director and a big budget.

We have also reached an agreement with Ay Yapim, the great Turkish production company, to adapt those Turkish contents that are successful today in any country in the world. Imagine the potential of this content if we adapt it with Spanish directors, actors and stories. We will go even further...

What is the challenge for producers in a globalized world? I think the challenge today is that in order to carry out big projects, big IPs, you have to make big investments, and I think you also have to bet on independence of production studios. That weak red line that we sometimes cross so let’s continue to hold it rm in that production.

A COMPLETE AND ROBUST CATALOG

Secuoya Studios presented a complete catalog, produced throughout 2022, which includes the studio’s two big ctional IPs: ‘Montecristo’ and ‘Zorro’, as well as the youth adventure series ‘Campamento Newton’ and the comedy ‘Supernormal ‘, a Movistar Plus+ original in collaboration with the factory.

On the series side, new original stories stood out: the miniseries

‘Crudo’, the rst of the two projects that emerged from the alliance with Caracol Televisión -the second will be announced soon-; ‘Hola Mundo’, an eight-episode co-production with Weekend Studio, and the romantic drama ‘Efímero’.

These three projects join those already announced: ‘La isla’, an eight-episode thriller set on Easter Island; ‘Los 39’, a historical series about the Spaniards that Christopher Columbus left on La Española island; the adaptation of the literary success ‘Terra Alta’, a crime novel written by Javier Cercas, winner of the Planeta Award; and ‘La mala leche’, a television version of the comedy by Henar Álvarez. The ction series pipeline is completed with the studio’s second teen series, ‘Alex quiere morir’, among other productions.

In addition, the unscripted area has been reinforced in the development of documentary projects, both in its feature-length version and in series format. A genre that is very attractive for platforms and that since the pandemic has been con rmed as one of the favorites for SVOD services, due to the good reception among its users.

In this sense, there is ‘Voces de una ciudad’, a tour of the city of Madrid through its illustrious and anonymous inhabitants, and the series ‘La Moncloa’, in co-production with The Pool; both directed by the Goya winner Curro Sánchez Varela; and ‘PornoXplotación’, a daring and courageous documentary directed by Mabel Lozano, about the high price paid for porn on both sides of the screen.

In addition, new proposals for docuseries have been added to the portfolio, such as ‘Race In’, an

exclusive and unprecedented story, in collaboration with La Familia Creativa and narrated by Carlos Sainz, two-time World Rally Champion, on the great contemporary challenges of the motor world; ‘Proximity: volando a centímetros de la muerte’, the incredible story of Alex Villar, a passionate BASE jumper, the most dangerous sport in the world, who was about to end his life; ‘Flight JK5022: the Spanair tragedy’, an arduous and exhaustive investigation across three episodes about the last major air disaster that occurred in Spain and its connection to other accidents; and ‘Isaac et Nora: viaje al corazón de las músicas latinos’, in collaboration with Madame Vaudevil, which follows Isaac and Nora Restoin, two French brothers aged fourteen and ten, on their rst tour of Latin America, who become a global phenomenon.

Regarding the most recent lm shoots, Secuoya Studios presented ‘Cuánto me queda’ and ‘Invasión’, two lm adaptations of two plays by Marta Buchaca and Guillem Clua, respectively; under the production of Álamo Producciones Audiovisuales, an independent lm production company led by Eduardo Campoy with whom the studio develops its commitment to the seventh art.

In the coming months, the studio will also embark on the development of new lm projects. ‘El Director’, the sixth joint lm by Dani de la Orden and Eduardo Campoy; ‘La bandera’, the third lm by Hugo Martín Cuervo with Álamo Producciones Audiovisuales, based on the dramatic comedy of the same name by Guillem Clua; and ‘Solos’, a lm version of the homonymous novel by Paloma Bravo.

In recent times, the studio has reached alliances with such prominent partners as Telemundo Global Studios, Caracol Televisión, RCN Televisión or the most recent with Sony Pictures Television and Ay Yapim; strategic agreements that will materialize in the coming months. Without forgetting the co-production agreements with production companies such as Dopamine, William Levy Entertainment, Tiki Group, Avi Films, The Pool and Grupo Proyecciones, among others.

“The challenge today is to bet on the independence of production studios.”

“We believe that there is an opportunity in Mexico and these spaces need to be available to make great stories and productions.”

A WINDOW INTO SPANISH CONTENT

By Sebastián Amoroso @sebamoroso samoroso@todotv.tv

The Spanish Corporation continues to expand its catalog of TV content and channels, and is headed to Miptv to present a successful lineup of series, movies, documentaries and entertainment programs.

ish Corporation, said to ttv. Although the executive observes a “slowdown” or “prudence” in acquisition executives’ decision-making as a result of the changes in the industry and the socio-economic crises in various regions, the truth is that both in the sale of content and of channels, RTVE con rms a path of growth.

“Our interest is to be in close contact with all the players in the industry, analyzing trends and needs, because after all, we consider them our partners. And we understand that we are in this market together and that we are headed down the same path”, she said.

able in Latin America through Claro Video, and in the US through The Shelf.

And in terms of content distribution, although the executive mentioned the “prudence” of buyers, or the still low pro tability of the FAST channel business in certain regions, RTVE continues to search for the best options.

“In the end, us producers make a huge investment of resources and money, and we cannot lose sight of the fact that we need to seek pro tability. We look for the best options for our content”, said Pérez.

MARÍA JESÚS PÉREZ, DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL SALES FOR THE SPANISH CORPORATION OF RTVE

“Our goal is to be in close contact with all the players in the industry, analyzing trends and needs.”

These days the work done by the international sales area at RTVE is intense. The division is responsible for the commercialization of content and TV channels, and operates a robust portfolio made up of successful ction, factual and entertainment titles, as well as well-known television brands.

“We are doing very well,” María Jesús Pérez, director of International Sales for the Span-

Regarding the content, Pérez emphasizes that the strategy is designed based on how the regions evolve. “Every year we make a di erent plan depending on the region and the o er”, she explained. “We maintain ourselves well with the extensive catalog that we have. Now we are introducing RTVE Play Plus, an SVOD that we have launched in the Americas, from Canada to Patagonia, and which today exceeds 10,000 hours of content, mainly ction, movies and series, but to which we are uploading entertainment and documentaries, as well as the four linear TV channels. We have plans to launch it in Europe this year”, she revealed.

To date, in addition to the direct-to-consumer system, the streaming service is also avail-

RTVE’s new titles for upcoming markets, such as Miptv and LA Screenings Independents, include: the third season of ‘The Hunt Guadiana’, the daily series ‘La promesa’, airing on La1 in Spain; ‘Argonauts’, a live action children’s series to premiere on the Clan channel in Spain; and documentaries such as ‘Camios de Santiago’, ‘El asesino de la baraja’, ‘El robo del Códice’ or ‘10.000 días’.

“In addition to Latin America and the United States, we are working a lot in France, Italy and Eastern Europe; and now starting relations with the Nordic countries, where we already announced ‘Esto no es Suecia’, a co-production with Sweden and Finland”, she concluded.

The Hunt Guadiana Serie

APPOINTMENT

WBD DECIDES TO KEEP DISCOVERY+ AS AN INDEPENDENT OTT

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY  WBD  plans to keep Discovery+ as a standalone streaming service, The Wall Street Journal has revealed, citing people familiar with the matter. This is a change in strategy for the company, which had planned to consolidate content into a single OTT platform. The decision also comes prior to the launch of a new OTT. The idea of building a single window for streaming was part of the appeal of merging AT&T’s WarnerMedia with Discovery Inc., the deal that created Warner Bros. Discovery last year. Thus, instead of combining HBO Max and Discovery+ in their entirety, the new platform will feature content from HBO Max and most of the content from Discovery+; and Discovery+ will remain available as a standalone option, the portal revealed. The decision to keep Discovery+ would be part of an e ort to avoid the risk of losing a signi cant portion of the app’s 20 million subscribers who might not want to pay the premium price to access that content.

PRODUCTION NETFLIX ANNOUNCES THE PREMIERE OF ‘MONEY HEIST’ SPINOFF

NETFLIX WILL PREMIERE ‘Berlin’ next December, a spino of ‘La casa de papel’ (‘Money Heist’) that narrates the journey through one of the most extraordinary robberies of the iconic character played by Pedro Alonso. The series began lming last October in Paris and is still lming in Madrid. It is a Vancouver Media production, starring Michelle Jenner, Tristán Ulloa, Begoña Vargas, Julio Peña and Joel Sánchez, among others. The eight episodes of the series, created by Álex Pina (‘La casa de papel’, ‘Sky Rojo’) and Esther Martinez Lobato (‘La casa de papel’, ‘Sky Rojo’), are written by Álex Pina, Esther Martinez Lobato, David Barrocal, David Oliva and Lorena G. Maldonado. They will be directed by Albert Pintó (‘Sky Rojo’, ‘Malasaña 32’), David Barrocal (‘Sky Rojo’) and Geo rey Cowper (‘Tercer grado’).

FERNANDO MUÑÍZ

JOINS TV AZTECA

TV AZTECA announced the arrival of Fernando Muñiz as Director of Distribution and Strategic Alliances. In this role, Muñiz will be responsible for leading the distribution and programming of the TV Azteca networks, the national and international distribution of the channels, and strengthening strategic alliances. Muñiz is an executive with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. Within his extensive career, he’s worked on international content buying and selling, channel programming, and content production and marketing.

PATRICK RIVET NAMED GLOBAL CEO OF THEMA

THEMA AMARICA, a Canal+ company, announced two new appointments: Patrick Rivet was promoted to CEO of Thema globally and Carlos Fernández takes over as CEO of Thema América, in charge of the distribution of the group’s niche and ethnic channels for the Americas. Among the new responsibilities that the executives will assume are the growth and promotion of distribution activities both in the Americas and globally of Thema’s thematic, ethnic and digital channels.

Patrick Rivet, CEO of Thema

For more details, content and sales contacts, please visit the company’s profile on our exclusive service TTV+

CAN OKAN, CEO AND FOUNDER OF INTER MEDYA

SATISFYING AUDIENCES’ HIGH DEMAND

By Luis Cabrera lcabrera@todotv.tv @luis_cabreram

As a distributor and producer of Turkish content, Inter Medya’s vast catalogue showcases its depth and quality, with some of the most successful dramas, mini-series, feature lms and formats originated in the country.

“As the demand for Turkish content has increased, our sales here started to be more frequent,” says Can Okan, CEO and founder of Inter Medya. Under his leadership, the company has represented international drama hits like ‘Bitter Lands’ and ‘The Girl of the Green Valley’, to name two of the most recent cases, while also pushing forward other genres, like Turkish movies and mini-series. On the latter front, Inter Medya has added its own productions, as is the case with ‘Respect’ and ‘Naked’, both part of the New Generation Turkish Series catalogue.

On the co-production side, Inter Medya is already showcasing ‘Hicran’, the rst project from its collaboration with Telemundo Global Studios, while their rst premium drama, ‘Blue Cage’, was in the process of being com-

pleted during this April. Produced by O3 Medya, and co-produced by Inter Medya and Telemundo Global Studios, the project stars Caner Cindoruk, Damla Sönmez and Serkan Altunorak. “I am sure that ‘Blue Cage’ will be

loved not only by Telemundo audiences but also by viewers all over the world,” says Okan.

How has Western Europe been evolving as a buyer during these years? Turkish dramas have gained popularity in Western Europe over the past decade. The buyers in Western Europe primarily relied on importing content from the United States, but as the demand for Turkish content has increased, our sales here started to be more frequent. Our title, ‘Bitter Lands’ has achieved great success in Spain, becoming a real phenomenons in the country. The success of ‘Bitter Lands’ has also spread to Italy, where the series has gained a huge fan base. We anticipate that these success stories will continue to grow. It is essential for our TV series to be successful in these countries, particularly as we expand into new territories. Western Europe, in particular, is an exciting and relatively untapped market for us, with signi cant potential for growth. By closely examining the demands of buyers and viewers in these regions, we are con dent that our content has enormous potential to succeed and look forward to exploring these opportunities further.

What titles from your catalogue are you highlighting during Miptv 2023? We are delighted to be participating in Miptv this year with an extensive catalogue of content. We are thrilled to have added several successful productions to our collection this season, including ‘Deception’, ‘Tuzak’, ‘Poison Ivy’ and ‘Another Chance’. Additionally, we continue to see high demand for our existing content, such as ‘Scorpion’, ‘The Trusted’ and ‘Last Summer’, which we are excited to highlight at the event. Our mini-series catalogue also boasts several successful productions, including ‘Interrupted’, ‘Naked 2’, ‘Dreams and Realities’ and ‘Respect 2’, which are sure to catch the attention of our business partners. We look forward to showcasing our wide feature lms catalogue and brand new formats to our esteemed business partners at Miptv 2023.

Earlier this year the company presented ‘Hicran’, the co-production with Telemundo. What do you expect from this title in the international market? In May 2022, we signed a multi-year co-production deal with

Traditional dramas, feature films, mini-series or formats, Inter Medya has it all. As a distributor and producer of high quality Turkish content, Can Okan’s company arrives in Cannes with an ever-growing catalogue that highlights the best of what the Turkish entertainment industry has to offer.

“The buyers in Western Europe relied primarily on importing content from the United States, but as the demand for Turkish content has increased, our sales here started to be more frequent”

Telemundo Global Studios and presented our rst project under this agreement, ‘Hicran’. This daily drama airs every weekday in Turkey and has achieved great success. Starring the globally renowned child star Nisa So ya Aksongur, the show is broadcasted everyday at 5pm on Kanal D and also on Telemundo in Latin America. We are completing the production of our second co-production with Telemundo Global Studios at the end of April. ‘Blue Cage’ is the rst premium series to result from our co-production agreement with Telemundo Global Studios. Produced by O3 Medya, and co-produced by Inter Medya and Telemundo Global Studios, the successful project is starred by Caner Cindoruk, Damla Sönmez and Serkan Altunorak. I am sure that ‘Blue Cage’ will be loved not only by Telemundo audiences but also by viewers all over the world.

What are the newest additions to your formats catalogue? We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our format catalogue, now featuring an even wider range of exciting and engaging shows. From

heart-warming dating shows to intense cooking competitions, our catalogue has it all. At Miptv 2023, we’re excited to bring this diverse range of formats to our customers for the rst time, showcasing the many colourful and entertaining options available. With our renewed focus on marketing and sales, we’re con dent that our catalogue will continue to captivate audiences and bring new levels of excitement to the world of television.

After closing deals for these titles in different regions, what do you expect from the New Generation Turkish Series catalogue in Western Europe? In recent years, the entertainment landscape has undergone a revolution with the rise of streaming platforms. Our content has found a new home in these platforms, which have emerged as new buyers of our productions. In Turkey, we have taken advantage of this trend by producing and taking the distribution rights of mini-series that are exclusively released on local streaming platforms in Turkey. This has allowed us to unleash our

creativity and create edgy, fast-paced stories that capture the attention of viewers around the world. Our New Generation Turkish Series are a testament to this, and they have already garnered interest from VOD platforms globally. Take the example of ‘Naked’, a gripping mini-series with two seasons and eight episodes each, which has been licensed to Brazil’s Globoplay. It quickly became one of the platform’s most-watched titles, leaving viewers craving for more. And that’s not all, another short form series that we licensed, ‘Leke’, also became the most-watched series on Globoplay in the rst few weeks after its release. This success is a testament to the quality of our productions and the power of streaming platforms to bring our content to a wider audience.

The company showcased its lms during the EFM in Berlin. How was the reception from the potential buyers and what do you expect from your feature lms during this year? We had a fantastic and highly rewarding experience at EFM. Our diverse catalogue of feature lms generated significant attention and buzz at the event, connecting us with a wealth of new customers and potential partners. Our feature lms collection ranges from horror to comedy, from art house movies to kids movies, re ecting our deep commitment to variety and quality. The enthusiastic reception we received at EFM has inspired us to seek out new opportunities and showcase our collection at even more international lm markets. Turkish feature lms, in particular, have been attracting a lot of attention lately, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this growing trend. Our presence at these markets will help us expand our reach and capitalize on the vast potential of Turkish lms in many di erent parts of the world. At Inter Medya, we are dedicated to bringing the best of Turkish movies to global audiences, and we look forward to building new and lasting partnerships as we continue to grow and innovate.

INTER MEDYA TAKES THE GIRL OF THE GREEN VALLEY TO SPAIN

Inter Medya announced in mid-March that it has licensed ‘The Girl of the Green Valley’ to Spain, Hungary, Israel and various other countries, including Bolivia, Chile and Uruguay. Produced by Yesil Yapim and starring the worldwide famous Beren Gökyıldız, the drama has already been licensed to the US Hispanic market, Puerto Rico, Peru and Panama. ‘The Girl of the Green Valley’ is inspired from the beloved book Ann of Green Gables, written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The successful drama tells the story of a girl who is left without a mother

and father. Last February, ‘The Girl of the Green Valley’ made it’s international premiere on Wapa TV in Puerto Rico with the title ‘Melissa’. According to a Nielsen poll, the rst episode, which aired from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, set a ratings record against major local channels that managed to dominate the entire demographic. “‘The Girl of the Green Valley’ is a highly popular series in every country where it is broadcast, making it one of the most promising series in our catalogue,” points out Can Okan.

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By Sebastián Amoroso samoroso@todotv.tv @sebamoroso

The development, expansion and consolidation of SVOD platforms has boosted the demand and consumption of content in a way that’s never been seen before. And it is through streamers and the proliferation of the production of premium content that subscribers’ consumption habits have been dramatically modi ed, binge-watching now being a new normal, as well as the appetite for new content growing at a global level.

These elements have allowed content to become global in recent years, and currently both geographical and linguistic barriers have been blurred, generating a transnationalization of content never experienced by the audiovisual industry before.

Currently, Net ix reaches more than 230 million global subscribers and has a presence in 190 countries, closely followed by Disney (Disney+, Huli, ESPN+, Star+) reaching more than 164 million; Warner Bros. Discovery (HBO Max, HBO and Discovery+) to more than 91 million; Paramount (Paramount+, BET and Noggin) to about 77 million, Amazon Prime to more than 200 million; ViX+ from TelevisaUnivision to 25 million or Starzplay to more than 24 million.

And all of these, in addition to ad-supported platforms, through AVOD models and the FAST channel model, with services such as Pluto TV, Mubi or YouTube; as well as the hybrid models that are beginning to gain ground in the market.

And the fact that there are more and more players in this “streaming war” means that there is more and more content to watch and, therefore, more and more content to locate.

“Dubbing is enormously important for the local success of a production,” say representa-

tives from Net ix, a service that dubs its content into up to 27 languages, a process that usually takes between ten and 20 weeks.

In this context, content localization (dubbing, subtitling, voice over, audio description, among other services) is essential to satisfy the insatiable demand for content on a global scale, and companies in this segment are reaching a unique moment, standing as a fundamental partner for the international audiovisual industry.

But, to face this moment, localization companies have a great challenge ahead that includes a strong investment in infrastructure and technology, as well as in the professionalization of talent and technicians, in content security protocols and a greater response and delivery for localized content.

And at the same time, the irruption of Arti cial Intelligence (AI) in the automation of localization processes also implies an even greater challenge for the sector, which can nd it as both a threat and an ally for the business.

DEMAND INCREASES, LOCALIZATION MULTIPLIES

What happens with content in Spanish? According to data from the Council of Mexican Companies of the Dubbing Industry (CEMID), 70% of the audiovisual material in Spanish that is seen globally (cinema, TV and platforms) is produced in Mexico. In the Mexican market there are some 35 localization companies and the sector generates around 1,000 direct jobs and approximately 6,000 indirect ones.

“The localization of content is going through a very important and di cult moment, since, in Mexico as the mecca of world dubbing, clients want the same interpretive work for dubbing in other languages as well as in neu-

tral Latin Spanish. However, nding actors and actresses who are neutral in English is di cult mainly because of the interpretation,” Krystian Mohzo, deputy director of Dubb Studios in Mexico, told ttv

“For a long time, this industry that has been in Mexico for more than 80 years has been a leader. However, in recent years 30% of the work has been lost and has gone to other countries such as Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela and recently Ecuador, due to price,” Carlos Sánchez, VP of CEMID, said in an interview with The Economist.

“I think that today, due to the high amount of production there is, and the rise of platforms, the competition has become greater. In Latin America there are countless houses that work on dubbing or post-production in audiovisual media. There is always competition to improve the quality of productions in neutral Spanish”, added Eduardo Rosado, General Director of RoMe Studios in México.

“Currently, there are many companies that work with Argentina. And this neutral Spanish, although there are di erences, is no longer so noticeable. In Cuernavaca, the growth of the sector has been considerable in recent years”, he said.

Following this reasoning, after Mexico, Argentina is the second country that dubbs the highest number of productions into Spanish. Although dubbing is a bit more di cult, which is why there is an Argentine dubbing school, what mainly changes is the accent, although Latin American dubbing continues to grow.

“Currently, audiovisual content is integrated into di erent platforms to generate greater business opportunities. From television to video games, the growth of exports of these contents is exponential and the cultural insertion challenges that are triggered are greater. In addition to this, the available human resources must know how to respond satisfactorily to this increasing demand and accompany the growth of the industry”, said a rep from the Argentine Chamber of Audiovisual Dubbing and Localization (CADLA), which is currently made up of eighteen companies.

“There has never been a better time to be in the language and localization business than now,” said Deeny Kaplan, Co-Founder and Executive VP of The Kitchen, a renowned localization company headquartered in Miami.

“Surveys show that worldwide household television viewing increased by 30%, 40% in all countries and for all genres of programming. Which means that there is a lot of demand for programming of all genres”, she added.

One of Universal Cinergia Dubbing’s studios in Miami

In addition to its studios in Miami, The Kitchen is present in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, Germany, Israel, Turkey, Russia, Moldova, and Egypt. “I think this is a good time for localization companies to succeed, become more successful, and expand, as we are doing,” Kaplan said.

On this note, Tomás Silva, CEO of Dinter, a localization company based in Miami, said that this trend is part of the evolution of the industry. “There is more and more content production. This translates into a greater number of possibilities for the viewer to choose that content and how to view that content. The more languages you have available, the more chances you have for that content to be chosen by the audience.”

“I think there is sustained growth in localization. There are always possibilities of dubbing and not only of the new content that is produced. There are many producers who are dusting o programs that had little international projection, but are booming today. The possibilities for growth are still present, you just have to know where and when to be there to say present!” Silva said.

However, this high demand for localization implies that companies must take on important challenges that include a high investment in technology and infrastructure, in the professionalization of talent and human resources, updating of security protocols and a greater response in delivery times of the product.

Universal Cinergia Dubbing is one of the localization companies that has been able to capitalize on this boom in the content localization business. The Miami-based company, which in 2022 celebrated its tenth anniversary, in recent years has made a strong commitment to investment in international expansion, infrastructure, technology and talent.

In this sense, the company has studios in Miami, Mexico, Brazil, Spain and France; and in 2022 it inaugurated its new studios in Rio de Janeiro. “It’s a fantastic facility, the biggest we have. We are very proud”, said Liliam Hernández, co-founder and CEO of the company.

“We totally owe this e ort to our clients who needed more volume for all the digital platforms that are opening up at the moment, and of course, we needed to continue our adventure (…) It is incredible to see what has happened after the pandemic. The platforms have expanded the volume of content and that has made it much easier for us,” added the executive.

Today, Universal Cinergia works with clients such as HBO Max, Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Television, NBCUniversal and Amazon Prime, among others.

“90% of all Turkish content for Latin America is made by us”, explained Hernández, which earned them a plaque awarded by the Turkish Chamber of Commerce during Mipcom 2022, recognizing their outstanding contribution to Turkish content.

In this sense, the content that the company locates is of a premium nature, featuring all kinds of genres and formats; from documentaries, movies and series, to telenovelas; and little by little, “exploring” also the video game business.

“While it is a highly competitive industry, this moment for Universal Cinergia gives us great momentum and excitement for the company’s second decade,” she highlighted.

THE PANDEMIC, TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARRIVAL OF AI

Likewise, the advancement of technology in terms of software and hardware, as well as remote work, which became more dynamic during the Covid-19 pandemic, also allowed new content localization companies to emerge and competition to grow.

And not to mention what is beginning to be glimpsed in the eld of AI development, it is another of the key challenges for the audiovisual industry in general, and for localization companies in particular, taking into account, for example, the Automation of translation and dubbing processes.

“With the arrival of the pandemic, our industry never stopped. Recording was done remotely. The actors invested money in software and acoustics. Today technology is very accessible to everyone. Anyone can purchase professional software and equipment. The technology is very accessible and works for certain parts of the industry,” explained Eduardo Rosado from RoMe Studios.

“Production houses like ours have taken advantage of technology. We invest in infrastructure and equipment, but the talents also want to investigate the recording processes. They are people who today not only act, but are committed to the technique”, the executive said.

And what happens with the irruption of AI?

“It’s a bit of a controversial topic. AI has wonderful functions, we know that eventually this technology will compete, but I think not at the level of a talent, but I do understand that it could compete in a few years”, he explained.

An example may be what happened in Spain in 2021, when the Association for Translation and Audiovisual Adaptation of Spain (ATRAE) criticized Net ix through a statement for having used “automatic software” of dubious

DEENY KAPLAN, CO-FOUNDER AND EVP OF THE KITCHEN

TOMÁS SILVA, GENERAL DIRECTOR OF DINTER

EDUARDO ROSADO, GENERAL DIRECTOR OF ROME STUDIOS

LILIAM HERNÁNDEZ, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF UNIVERSAL CINERGIA DUBBING

JESSE SHEMEN, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF PAPERCUP

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quality instead of “human talent” for the location of ‘Squid Game’, since -according to the association- the subtitles and dubbing did not re ect the true meaning of the series.

“As translators, we do not understand how not only this, but any work, can be left in the hands of a translation algorithm that produces poor results, which later have to be corrected by a professional for an additional fee. Obviously, this represents one more nail in the precariousness of the sector,” said ATRAE in the statement.

“From ATRAE we urge the platforms to talk to their providers so that they stop using post-edited machine translation and trust in the human talent of translators, which is large, abundant and the only way that Net ix productions (or from any distributor) reach viewers with the quality they deserve. The opposite only leads to poor results that will inevitably lead to a loss of reputation, clients and money for the distributors”, the organization completed.

But the approaches to the matter of technology are so broad and diverse that although small companies can start working in the sector, for those who demand high volumes of localization with high quality standards, the costs can become extremely high.

“The problem is that content localization is often a complicated process involving many professionals and talents, making it an expensive tool that not all content providers can a ord,” said Jesse Shemen, Co-Founder and CEO of Papercup.

In this regard, the company o ers “a faster and more a ordable way to globalize existing content through AI dubbing,” explained the executive.

“At Papercup, what we do is very simple. We realized that dubbing is very expensive, and requires a lot of time and a lot of people. And not everyone can justify dubbing and ends up with content stuck in only one language.

So what we’re introducing is called AI dubbing, where we use arti cial intelligence and synthetic voices to translate and dub content so people can watch it in their own native language,” he added.

In this way, AI becomes a perfect partner for human talent and the result is that the company is able to “make dubbing more accessible to the entire market and not just to those with higher budgets,” Shemen explained.

So how does Papercup keep the vocals from sounding fake and overly arti cial? Through their own custom AI: “We developed the AI and created the voices ourselves, so they sound like expressive humans, and highly relevant to the actual content.”

“Because if you take something like Amazon Alexa or Apple Siri and put it in a video, it doesn’t work. We had to create our own voices which we use through our own AI to generate synthetic voices that not only sound human, but also sound emotional enough that they can be used for real content,” he added.

Through this innovative technology, the company works with a wide selection of clients,

helping them globalize their content to reach massive audiences in di erent languages.

“We have di erent types of clients. In the digital media space, there are partners like Bloomberg or Jamie Oliver; we work with Sky or Business Insider, which we helped last year reach more than 300 million people on Facebook and YouTube alone with videos that we translate with our synthetic voices.”

“So we do a lot of work in that space and now we do a lot of work in the FAST space. Many of the FAST platforms want to build their libraries and catalogs, but it is too expensive to dub hundreds of hours of content using human-based methods. So we use this combination of humans and AI to make it faster and more a ordable,” he concluded.

The issue of the evolution of the television industry towards new content distribution models, advances in technology in the processes of creating and displaying content, and the emergence of AI in the value chain, undoubtedly implies the content localization lies ahead of the great challenge, which will surely play an increasingly important role in a globalized and hyperconnected world.

YOUTUBE ADDS THE OPTION TO DUB CONTENT

In February of this year, YouTube informed its creators that it added a feature that allows them to dub their videos into multiple languages without the need for di erent channels. The feature has already been tested by one of the platform’s biggest stars, MrBeast.

“Because his content has such a wide reach, over the past year we asked MrBeast and a small group of creators to help our team experiment with a new feature that allows them to add multi-language audio to their videos,” said Ritz Campbell, YouTube Product Manager.

“Since then, MrBeast has already dubbed its most popular videos into eleven languages and hopes to attract more international viewers to its main channel through this feature,” he added.

Previously, content creators could

create separate channels for other languages. The new feature will streamline that work ow. “Having a lot of di erent channels is honestly a lot more work,” MrBeast said. “It’s much easier to have everything in one central place.”

Now that the testing phase is over, the feature’s availability will be expanded to thousands more creators, Campbell wrote. More than 3,500 videos have already been uploaded in more than 40 languages.

SPAIN TELEMUNDO’S LOS MISERABLES PREMIERED ON DIVINITY

MEDIASET SPAIN’S PAY TV CHANNEL premiered the series on February 20. It is the TV adaptation of the novel by French poet and writer Víctor Hugo, published in 1862. The series, produced by Argos Comunicación for the US Hispanic network Telemundo in 2014, is broadcast at 7:00 pm by the Spanish channel. Considered one of the most important works of the 19th century, the romantic-style drama raises through its plot a discussion about good and evil, law, politics, ethics, justice and religion.

MEXICO RECORD TV’S RICH AND LAZARUS PREMIERED ON IMAGEN TELEVISIÓN

RECORD TV’S BIBLICAL TELENOVELA premiered on January 23 at 7:30 pm on Imagen Televisión in Mexico. The telenovela is broadcast from Monday to Friday at the same time. This international success is lmed in 4k, and has the best special e ects, more than 90 actors in the cast, 46 sets and 8,000 pieces of costumes, which surround the viewer with the realism of the time to wrap them in a blockbuster full of of love, mystery, friendships put to the test, exciting tests of faith, and important lessons to ponder.

AWARDS

DARK DESIRE WINS A GLOBAL DEMAND AWARD

PARROT ANALYTICS announced the winners of the 5th annual Global Demand Awards, which recognize the world’s most popular TV series and movies throughout 2022. Highvalue franchise genre content dominated the awards this year. ‘Stranger Things’ was crowned the most requested TV series in the world, while ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ was the most requested lm in the world in 2022. In the Most Demanded Original category in Latin America, the Mexican series ‘Dark Desire’, a production by Argos Comunicación for Net ix, was the great winner. The awards ceremony took place from February 6 to 8.

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KANAL D DRAMA ARRIVES ON PRIME VIDEO IN MEXICO

KANAL D DRAMA JOINED PRIME VIDEO CHANNELS IN MEXICO. As of January 12, all Prime Video members in Mexico can enjoy a library of 3,000 hours of Turkish series fully dubbed into Spanish. Turkish dramas can be watched on demand for the monthly subscription amount of 79 Mexican pesos through the Prime Video app for TVs, connected devices including Fire TV, mobile devices

and online. Kanal D Drama is the first 24/7 Turkish drama channel owned by Kanal D International Networks, currently reaching 15 countries on three continents. Kanal D Drama’s robust series offering includes action, romance, youth drama, and family genres, among others. The extensive catalog of titles will present the latest releases that Kanal D Drama has brought exclusively to Latin America.

“STORIES MUST HAVE A UNIVERSAL CODE”

During the 2022 edition of Mipcom, Inter Medya celebrated its 30th anniversary and presented the most recent Turkish drama to join its catalogue, ‘Deception’, a new production from TIMS&B Productions. Following the success of their partnership on other titles, particularly ‘Bitter Lands’, Inter Medya took the opportunity to introduce ‘Deception’ to international buyers with a special event attended by Timur Savcı and Burak Sağyaşar, co-founders of TIMS&B Productions. .

The drama made its way to several international tradeshows, rst at MipCancun 2022, and more recently at the rst edition of Content Americas 2023, an event that took place between January 24 and 26, in Miami, organized by C21 Media.

In dialogue with ttv, the successful producers talked about the methodology behind a production company that has found success after success with its content, both in the local and international markets.

What would you say is at the heart of the success that TIMS&B Productions has found? Timur Savcı (TS): This may sound cliché, but of course there is a lot of hard work behind our success with TIMS&B. But I don’t want to reduce it to just hard work. The real achievement is maintaining success after having achieved it with a television series. I think we have a signi cant success rate with sustainability. I care a lot about this.

Burak Sağyaşar (BS): We have always embraced the principle of focusing on the

The co-founders of production house TIMS&B Productions, share the secrets behind their successful creation of high-quality Turkish dramas, such as ‘Bitter Lands’ and the recent hit, ‘Deception’.

right content and making it sustainable, as Timur said, and we continue on that path with determination.

What elements should a Turkish TV show have to attract local and international audiences? TS: You must have a universal code. Therefore, your story should not be only local. You need to have a story where you convey feelings that the audience can fully relate to. That is rst. Apart from that, the work we do with Turkish TV series has geographical advantages, because we shoot in a country like Turkey where you can nd everything. We have a wide range of possibilities in terms of production conditions and visual diversity.

Also, I think that due to Turkey’s location, we cannot be called either a totally Eastern country or a totally Western country. We have many things embedded in our culture from both the East and the West. I think this is one of the most important reasons why our stories are so universal.

BS: Of course, it is always very important to appeal to common sentiments to capture the international audience, with themes like love and family drama. And the success of Turkish TV series in these matters is truly undeniable.

How would you describe your partnership with Inter Medya and the success both companies have had around the world with titles like ‘Bitter Lands’? TS: I think we are a great team. And I think we’re all doing our part perfectly.

Family, trust and betrayal are at the center of ‘Deception’. What are the strong elements of this story and what particularly interests you about it? BS: Yes, those are the strong elements of the story, but this is not just a TV show about deception. It is actually the journey and story of a strong woman. And on this path, she is not only cheated on by her husband. In fact, she is deceived by her friends and her children. So, we can call it a great family drama. We also have a great cast.

TS: A strong woman who thinks that she has done everything right in her life realizes that everything she has lived up to now has been a lie. And sometimes, as hard as she tries to make things right, it’s going to be a disaster no matter what she does. I think we’re telling a story that could happen to anyone in a very powerful way. I think the power and the main theme of the story is ‘Deception’, like its name. But don’t think of this as cheating only in terms of sexual or romantic relationships. Deception is everywhere. That’s why I think it’s a story in which everyone can nd something from their own life.

TIMUR SAVCI, CO-FOUNDERS OF TIMS&B PRODUCTIONS

“The work we do with Turkish TV series has geographical advantages, because we shoot in a country like Turkey where you can find everything.”

The series had a powerful debut. What is the value of having a great start in the local market and then traveling and conquering international audiences? TS: First of all, we are very happy that the ratings were good from the rst episode. This is of course gratifying for us. It’s also nice because it’s a good indicator of the potential success of the series in the international arena, because the series that get high ratings in Turkey generally achieve the same results internationally. So I think it will be a long-lasting and promising title for us.

BURAK SAĞYAŞAR, CO-FOUNDERS OF TIMS&B PRODUCTIONS

“It is always very important to appeal to common values to capture the international audience.”

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BRAZIL GLOBOPLAY ANNOUNCES THE PREMIERE OF SIX TURKISH DRAMAS

AFTER THE SUCCESS of ‘Mother’, which had the best performance of an acquired series since the arrival of third-party telenovelas on the platform, Globoplay is launching, starting in March, six new Turkish dramas. “The platform has sought, with constant investment, an increasingly broad catalog for lovers of the genre, which is recognized as a national passion,” they said from the platform. The rst production available since March is ‘Amor e Honra’, a 30-episode drama, distributed internationally by Inter Medya as ‘Tainted Love’. And in the remainder of the year, the platform will premiere ve other dramas: ‘Bitter Lands’ (Inter Medya), ‘Hercai’ (ATV), ‘Mr Wrong’ (Global Agency), ‘Marasli’ (ATV) and ‘Twist of Fate’ (Kanal D).

LOVE IS IN THE AIR DEBUTS IN ARGENTINA

ON MARCH 6, Telefe in Argentina premiered ‘Eda y Serkan: ¿Será que es amor?’ (‘Love is in the Air’), a captivating romantic comedy that won hearts over around the world. The drama, internationally distributed by Madd Entertainment, has two seasons and 160 episodes, and stars Hande Erçel, Kerem Bürsin, Neslihan Yeldan, Bige Önal, Evrim Doğan, İsmail Ege Şaşmaz, Anıl İlter, Melisa Döngel, Çağrı Çıtanak, Elçim Afacan, Sitare Akbaş, Başak Gümülcinelioğlu, Alican Aytekin, Sarp Bozkurt, Dorukhan Kenger, Ahmet Mark Somers and İlkyaz Arslan. The series has reached more

than 60 territories around the world, including Spain and several in Latin America.

URUGUAY ONZA DISTRIBUTION LICENSES ORO VERDE TO CANAL 4

ONZA DISTRIBUTION has announced new sales, including the telenovela ‘Oro verde’, to Canal 4 in Uruguay. The Uruguayan channel has already premiered this TVI production with excellent ratings. The drama, winner of the International Emmy for Best Telenovela, premiered on December 26, reaching an average of 41% share during its rst month of broadcast. ‘Oro verde’ (‘Payback’) follows Ze, played by the renowned actor Diogo Morgado, who returns home after missing for years, with a false identity and a single objective: to avenge the death of his family. However, his plans go awry when he meets Beatriz (Joana de Verona), his rst love and the daughter of his family’s murderer.

THE NEW ORIGINAL SERIES from the TelevisaUnivision SVOD service, ‘El gallo de oro’, an adaptation of the short novel by Juan Rulfo, began lming in Hidalgo and San Luis Potosí, in Mexico. The 10-episode ction produced by W Studios, is an adaptation written by Lina Uribe (‘Hasta que la plata nos parte’, ‘La reina del sur’) and Darío Vanegas (‘El Mariachi’, ‘La reina del sur’). It is directed by Chava Cartas (‘La rebelión’, ‘Mexzombies’, ‘Mirreyes contra Godinez 2’, ‘El retiro’) and by Beto Casillas (‘Mexzombies’, ‘Mirreyes contra Godinez 2’, ‘El retiro’, ‘Hernán’) in the direction of photography. Patricio Wills and Carlos Bardasano are the executive producers.

PRODUCTION EL GALLO DE ORO, A VIX+ ORIGINAL SERIES, STARTS FILMING

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By Enrique de la Rosa from Mexico City

Under the leadership of Adrián Ortega, the successful Mexican fiction series ‘Lo que callamos las mujeres’, created by Elisa Salinas, is back with a new installment of 60 standalone episodes, which present stories based on real experiences by women.

ADRIÁN ORTEGA, GENERAL CONTENT DIRECTOR AT TV AZTECA

On February 21, a new era began with the start of lming for TV Azteca’s most emblematic drama, ‘Lo que callamos las mujeres’, one of the most successful original ction productions in Mexican television.

“We are very happy to start this new season, this ction production for Azteca Uno, with a powerful brand, with great production values such as ‘Lo que callamos las mujeres’,” Adrián Ortega, General Content Director at TV Azteca, told ttv

20 years ago, Elisa Salinas, convinced of the importance of producing programs with social content that would be useful for Mexican men and women, created ‘Lo que callamos las mujeres’, a ctional series that addresses the problems experienced by women in a

real context, dramatizing stories based on true facts of what they experience in their daily environment.

With more than 3,000 cases that have been showcased over these 20 years, ‘Lo que callamos las mujeres’ has obtained dozens of awards from various institutions at a national and international level. The franchise has been licensed and has been broadcast throughout 56 countries and on four of the ve continents: America, Africa, Asia and Europe.

Currently, under the leadership of Adrián Ortega, the series has come back and evolved to respond to a more demanding reality, with a greater presence in the media and with more powerful voices.

“It is a powerful narrative that speaks to today’s woman, with very tough current is-

sues. It touches sensitive issues for Mexican society. This series speaks to those women who have been through real situations. For us it is important to address those issues that a ect society”, explained the executive.

The stories are presented in a didactic and informative way and are directed mainly at women to make them re ect on the importance of self-con dence, their self-esteem and ght for their rights, taking into account emotions and feelings that accompany their e ort to win the respect they deserve. It is also a mirror in which men can become sensitive to the issues presented.

“The content of ‘Lo que callamos las mujeres’ was always important. Now it is modern, upto-date, corrected and increased, in a way that you we talk about things by their name”, added Carmen Delgado, actress and star of the new season.

“The melodramatic content of this series, its format under a standalone scheme, allows us all to understand the dimension of these situations. In one episode we can nd a solution to a personal problem. The intention is to talk about what no one talks about today, what we women keep quiet about. One of those issues that society does not mention, because if us women don’t talk about them, who will?,” she added.

In this sense, the new season of ‘Lo que callamos las mujeres’, which is already being recorded at Azteca Estudios, in Mexico City, is a breath of fresh air for Mexican society, a content that continues to grow after 20 years, which is updated, that it is at the forefront and open, so that more women see themselves represented and reveal what they’re keeping quiet.

ABOUT LO QUE CALLAMOS LAS MUJERES

‘Lo que callamos las mujeres’, the dramatic series created by Elisa Salinas, represents in each onehour episode a di erent and real story about Mexican women who go through di erent situations. The experiences of these women who deal with issues censored by society and therefore face them in silence. Some

of the situations that are examined are: child abuse, unwanted pregnancy, murder, pornography, and family violence, among others. At the end of each episode, a list of help centers or agencies is shown for people who feel identi ed with the speci c cases, and a call is made for them to seek help and break their silence.

“It is a powerful narrative that speaks to today’s woman, with very tough current issues.”

DIVINITY PREMIERES TURKISH DRAMA HEARTBEAT, BY GLOBAL AGENCY

DIVINITY PREMIERED THE DRAMA ‘Heartbeat’ on February 13 in Spain. The Turkish drama airs at 6:15 pm and is distributed internationally by Global Agency, and is also available through the Mitele Plus platform. Directed by Aytac Cicek, director of the hit series, ‘Erkenci Kus’, ‘Heartbeat’ is an exciting tale of romance, intrigue, medical plots, jealousy and professional rivalries, set in Istanbul.

MEXICO EL AMOR INVENCIBLE PREMIERES AS A LEADER ON LAS ESTRELLAS

‘EL AMOR INVENCIBLE’, starring Angelique Boyer, Danilo Carrera and Daniel Elbittar, premiered as the highest-rated prime time show on Mexican TV, registering 11.4 million people, according to Nielsen IBOPE Mexico. The rst episode of the drama produced by Juan Osorio surpassed its competitors by 103%. The telenovela tells the story of Leona Bravo (Angelique Boyer), a woman willing to do anything to get her kids back. The telenovela airs Mondays through Fridays at 9:30pm on Las Estrellas.

ATRESPLAYER PREMIUM PREMIERED THE SECOND SEASON OF CARDO

THE SECOND SEASON of the original series by Atresmedia Televisión, in collaboration with Suma Content, premiered on February 12 through the Atresplayer Premium platform in Spain. Likewise, the ction is available outside the Spanish market, through Atresplayer Premium Internacional. Created by Ana Rujas and Claudia Costafreda, ‘Cardo’ shone in the rst season as one of the most successful series on the platform and its story continues on Atresplayer Premium with its new season after winning public and critical applause.

ARGENTINA

TVN PREMIERES CAFÉ CON AROMA DE MUJER

ON FEBRUARY 27, at 7:45 p.m., the television series ‘Café con aroma de mujer’ premiered on TVN, in a new version that stars the Colombian actress Laura Londoño in the role of Teresa Suárez, “La Gaviota” and the Cuban, William Levy, as Sebastián, who live an intense love story among the beautiful places of the Colombian coffee plantations. The original version of ‘Café con

aroma de mujer’ premiered in 1994 in Colombia and starred Margarita Rosa de Francisco (Gaviota) and Guy Ecker (Sebastián Vallejo). Its broadcast was a phenomenon and became a classic of Latin American fiction, which now returns in this blockbuster, at its most successful moment after being broadcast on Telemundo and Netflix.

Street Birds

ATV

+90 212 354 37 01 info@atvdistribution.com www.atvdistribution.com

Booth: P-1. J2

EXECUTIVES

Emre Görentaş, Head of Sales; Americas & MENA

Gözde Dinç Özcan, Sales Deputy Manager

Merve Doğan, Sales Specialist

Mustafa Keyvan, Sales Assistant Specialist Sena Kul, Sales Assistant Specialist

TOP EXECUTIVE

Müge Akar, Head of Sales; Europe, Asia, Africa

STREET BIRDS

(Drama - 45’, In production)

Five friends living on the streets, they sell handkerchiefs. They find a baby in the trash bin, because of Mercan’s motherly instincts, they decide to take care of the baby; named ‘Gülayşe’. Çatal, the bad guy notices the baby, thus the chaos begins by accidentally hurting him on their way to escape. Moreover, they had to kill the woman who was looking for the baby, again accidentally. Time goes by and the five ‘Ruthlesses’ are adults now. They run a cafe called ‘Ateş Kuşları’ and everything will soon fall apart after a policeman called Barbaros is after Gülayşe.

A LITTLE SUNSHINE

(Drama - 45’ - In production)

Hakan and Elif were a happy couple until one day Hakan’s accident shows all the lies. Fırat is responsible for the accident whom Dila’s brother and Güneş’s Uncle. Güneş brings Elif’s dark life a bright light and Elif takes Güneş under her wings with the support of Fırat. and their story begins.

Farah

Boy

CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT ECCHO RIGHTS

Calinos Plaza, Kavacik Mh. Ekinciler Cd. Elbistan

Sk. No: 6, 34810, Istanbul, Turkey +90 216 999 49 99 info@calinosentertainment.com www.calinosentertainment.com

Stand: P-1. L54

EXECUTIVES

Duda Rodrıgues, Sales Executive (LatAm)

Gamze Utma Besler, Sales Manager (Asıa, CIS, Russıa & Baltıcs)

Goryana Vasıleva, OTT & Format Sales Manager

Akshıt Sandhu, Format Acquısıtıons and Sales Manager

Burcu Anis, Marketing & PR Manager

TOP EXECUTIVE

Aslı Serım, Head of International Sales

Kungsgatan 48, 111 35 Stockholm, Sweden info@ecchorights.com www.ecchorights.com

EXECUTIVES

Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama

Lucy Roberts, Director of Sales, Western Europe

Melis Hamacioglu, Director of Digital Media Acquisition & Content Sales Berkin Nalbantli, Sales and Acquisitions Executive, CEE & Africa

TOP EXECUTIVE

Fredrik af Malmborg, CEO

GOLDEN BOY

(Crime/Thriller/Science Fiction - 30 x 60’ - 120 x 45’)

One Love

GLOBAL AGENCY

Istanbul, Turkey +90 212 241 26 93

theglobalagency.tv

Booth: Riviere 7 B9

EXECUTIVES

Pamir Gurglu, COO

Senay Filiztekin Turan, Head of Adquisitions

Duyu Safak, Head of Marketing

Communications

Senay Tas, Sales Director (CEE - Greece)

Ivan Snachez, Sales Director (Latin America)

Godze Sergili, Sales Director (Europe)

Miroslav Radojevic, Sales Director (MENA - Africa)

TOP EXECUTIVE

Izzet Pinto, CEO

FARAH (ADIM FARAH)

Adapted from the award-winning Argentinean scripted serie ‘La chica que limpia’ (‘The Cleaning Lady’), ‘Farah’ is the story of an Iranian woman, who had to run away from her country and struggling to live in Istanbul, working as a cleaning lady in order to maintain the treatment of her son, but turns into a mafia accomplice at the end…

TWISTED LIVES (TETİKCİNİN OGLU)

Korkmaz and Iskender have been dear friends for 40 years… Iskender is the head of many illegal operations in Bodrum; a coastal town in the southwestern part of Turkey. Many years ago, Korkmaz was found by Iskender on the verge of dying. He saves him and Korkmaz grows up to become Iskender’s hitman. Korkmaz and Huri, Iskender’s sister, fell in love but are forced to marry others… 22 years later, after Metin, Korkmaz’s lost son kills Iskender’s only heir, Yigit; this friendship will turn into relentless chase which will destroy the lives of many people including Huri and Sibel, the abandoned love of Metin’s life and their secret child.

This record-breaking family drama was the most watched drama series of 2022 in Turkey. ‘Golden Boy’ tells the story of two sisters whose paths cross with Golden Boy Ferit. The two sisters’ lives change forever when Ferit decides to marry Seyran instead of Suna. Seyran becomes the new bride in a family full of betrayals, lies and secrets, while Suna starts making revenge plans to get her stolen future back.

ÖMER

(Drama -30 x 60’ - 100 x 45’)

Ömer’s life turns upside down when he falls in love with Gamze. Gamze is a middled aged woman who returns to her old neighbourhood after her divorce. While struggling to start over as a single mother, she finds an unexpected comfort in Ömer’s love. But Ömer comes from a traditional, conservative background: Their romance is doomed from the start, and though the two have incredible chemistry, their love is an impossible dream, strictly forbidden by Ömer’s religious father.

ONE LOVE (Drama)

‘One Love’ tells the captivating story of the idealistic Doga falling hopelessly in love at university with the charming Fatih, a man from a devout family whose values clash with those of her mother, creating a moving drama as they seek to overcome their differences. Doga’s life plans are turned upside down and her mother is shaken to the core when she refuses to have an abortion and instead marries him. With her devastated mother convinced that religion will doom their marriage, Doga and Fatih face a battle for their love to triumph over this culture clash. Her mother too faces a struggle that triggers major changes in her attitudes, enriching a complex love story that brings together two families who are worlds apart but share the same deep truths.

Golden

Deception

INTER MEDYA

+90 (212) 231 0102 info@intermedya.tv www.intermedya.tv

Stand: C16.C

EXECUTIVES

Ahmet Ziyalar, President and COO

Beatriz Cea Okan, VP and Head of Sales and Acquisitions

Hasret Özcan, VP and Head of Legal and Business Affairs

Pelin Koray, Sales Executive

Sinem Alışkan, Sales Executive

Ekin Sarpel, Sales Executive

Zeynep Balto, Sales Executive

Melissa Şimşek, Sales Support Executive

Neşet Ersoy, Sales Support Executive

TOP EXECUTIVE

Can Okan, Founder and CEO

KANAL D INTERNATIONAL

100 Mahallesi, 2264. Sokak, Demirören Medya Center Apt. No: 1/21 34218 Bağcılar, İstanbul, Turkiye www.kanald.international

Stand: R7. F28

EXECUTIVES

Çağla Menderes, Sales Manager

Canan Koca, Sales Executive for CEE, CIS and Europe

Buşra Saracoğlu, Distribution Sales Manager

Özen Yenice Çetinaslan, Marketing and Operations Manager

TOP EXECUTIVE

Family Secrets

MADD ENTERTAINMENT

Istanbul, Turkey (+90) 2122732434 www.madd.tv Stand: P-1.J50

EXECUTIVES

Ozlem Ozsumbul, Head of Sales

Alaa Elabasy, Senior Sales Manager

Salmi Gambarova, Senior Sales Manager

The Patriots

MISTCO

+902166951300

www.mistco.tv

Stand: P-1 K.3

EXECUTIVES

Zeynep Kayrak, Head of Marketing

Maria Fernanda Espino Noguez, Sales Manager LatAm & Iberia

FAREWELL LETTER (Premium Drama)

DECEPTION (Drama)

Güzide Yenersoy is a respectable family court judge living in Istanbul. With a marriage of 30 years and two children, Güzide Yenersoy has what could be described as the epitome of a perfect family. Her husband, Tarık, is an experienced and successful lawyer, running his own law firm. Her son, Ozan, is a construction engineer working at a prestigious company, while her daughter, Oylum, is studying medicine in the Netherlands, upon her mother’s insistence. But the truth is completely different from this false reality. Although everything seems to be going well, Güzide is not aware that the events buried in the past will come to light again. Every member of her family, whom she loves and dedicates her life to, is lying to Güzide.

Selim

Türkmen, Director of Sales

Alanur’s life, which she completely depended on Ziya, is turned upside down with the letter. Exactly 30 years later, whether we call it a twist of fate, the infallible justice of the universe or the power of love, the paths of Yıldız and Karlı families cross again. The fate of two opposed families, especially Alanur and Ziya, is now in the hands of their children, Aslı and Mehmet. Aslı will go to Sorbonne, one of the most prestigious schools in France, and Mehmet will marry Hatice, whom he loves like a sister. Despite their families’ objections, they choose to walk this path together. What these two fresh lovers don’t know is that the roots of their strong feelings go back much further, 30 years ago. While Mehmet’s father Ziya and Aslı’s mother Alanur were about to get married, Ziya suddenly disappeared and left Alanur all alone. Now the two former lovers have to sit at the same table, this time as in-laws.

FAMILY SECRETS

Ceylin is a fearless lawyer who knows no boundaries when it comes to rules. Ceylin takes on Çınar’s case. Ilgaz’s brother, who is accused of murder. From this moment, things take a turn that none of them could have foreseen. While working for the liberation of Çınar, Ceylin and Ilgaz will find themselves in a puzzle that will worry their two families.

LITTLE BIG HEART

‘Little Big Heart’ tells the story of Masal, a precocious 9-year-old living a hard life in Istanbul. Her mother has a fatal heart condition, and her stepfather has a vicious deadbeat. Only an expensive surgery can cure Masal’s mother, but with nothing coming in, it is up to Masal to raise the money. This harsh reality has turned Masal from a sweet little girl into a ruthless swindler willing to do anything to save her mother. All that begins to change when Masal meets her new teacher, Evgin, who sees her cynical facade and helps nurture the bright, beautiful little girl that lies within. Evgin shows her there is more to life than pain and tragedy, and as Masal blossoms, she begins to effect those around her in surprising ways. But for all the happiness she brings to others, Masal’s own fairy tale ending remains elusive.

THE PATRIOTS (Action Drama)

The age of chaos that started in the world causes all countries to review their security policies. Developing strategies suitable for changing conditions, the Türkiye creates elite teams that carry out point-and-shoot operations within the scope of special forces in the country and abroad. One of these teams is ‘The Patriots’.

SECRETS OF AN ANGEL (Drama)

‘Secrets of an Angel’ starring Alp Navruz (from Hold My Hand) and İrem Helvacıoğlu (from Lifeline). The series is about a family whose members see their lives changed abruptly by a tragedy. Cennet, who was exposed to domestic violence for years by her husband, Yılmaz, gets sick and is hospitalized. While she is being treated, she sees a Lawyer Zeynep’s number on the window of the hospital and calls her for help. She gives her a letter to be opened after she dies. This letter will not only bring Zeynep and Halil the eldest son of Cennet, together but also will cause conflict between the siblings. ‘The Secrets of An Angel’ is about the struggle of all women who are victims of domestic violence all around the world and also offers romance through the love story between Zeynep and Halil.

Farewell Letter

TOP EXECUTIVE Ates Ince, Managing Director

Barbaros Mah. Fikret Mualla Sok. No:13, Fidem Prestij Blokları B Blok D:21 34664 Uskudar, İstanbul, Türkiye

TOP EXECUTIVE Aysegul Tuzun, Managing Director

Miracle Of Love

OGM UNIVERSE

Tomtom Mah.Istiklal Cad. No:163 Misir Apt. K:5

D:17-19, 34433 Istanbul – Turkey ekinkoyuncu@ogmuniverse.com www.ogmuniverse.com

EXECUTIVES

Nesrin Eyüpoglu, Marketing & PR Manager

MIRACLE OF LOVE

(Drama - TBA)

Ali Tahir was a brave commander who fought in the Battle of Sakarya in 1921. During the battle, he made a costly mistake that led to the death of many of his soldiers. However, he managed to turn the tide of the battle and was shot in the process. Miraculously, he was resurrected by the “Water of Life” and never aged again. In the following years, he became an agricultural educator and married a woman named Leyla. However, Leyla couldn’t handle the fact that he never aged and committed suicide. In 1968, he changed his name to Esref and became a school inspector. He fell in love with a teacher named Süreyya and they got married, but their marriage ended after Süreyya discovered hints from his past. In 2023, he changed his name again to Kemal and met Harika, a young and beautiful writer who entered his life unexpectedly. Will Harika be able to help Kemal find the answers he has been searching for over a decade?

Godless John

ONZA DISTRIBUTION

+34 91 562 0671 onza@onzadistribution.com www.onzadistribution.com

Booth: R7. J11

EXECUTIVES

Béatrice Nouh, Europe, CIS & Baltics, Canada

Erika Gómez, Asia, Turkey, Inflight, Educational

TOP EXECUTIVE

Carlos Garde, USA & Latin America, Middle East & Africa

GODLESS JOHN

(Fiction Series/Drama - 3 x 50’)

Inspired by real events. The lives of two sisters, Cecilia and Carmen, change completely when they cross paths with “John of God”, a famous mystical leader who attracts thousands of people to the little town of Abadiânia in Brazil in search of healing.

PAROT

(Fiction Series/Thriller/Drama - 10x60’)

After the annulment of the “Parot” legal doctrine, dozens of terrorists, rapists and multiple murderers are released without completing their time in prison. Days later, some of the ex-convicts are found murdered in strange circumstances: they were killed in the same manner as their own victims.

FOREVER

(Telenovela - S1: 100 x 50’ - S2: 100 x 50’)

Pedro’s life has always been shrouded in mystery. He was abandoned as a child and grew up in a church. The only thing that has ever made sense to him is his first love; Clara. An evil conspiracy to tear the young lovers apart will make Pedro flee the town. But destiny will bring them back together. Years later, the investigation of the whereabouts of her mother leads Pedro back to his hometown, only to find out that Clara is now engaged to another man who happens to be Pedro’s biological brother.

Genesis

RECORD TV

1449, Bosque Street, Barra Funda São Paulo/SP, Brasil 01136-001 - São Paulo-SP, Brasil +55 11 3300-4022 dandrade@recordtv.com.br emendes@recordtv.com.br www.recordtvnetwork.com

EXECUTIVES

Edson Mendes, International Sales Manager

TOP

EXECUTIVE

Delmar Andrade, International Sales Director

GENESIS

(Biblical Telenovela - (221 x 45’)

‘Genesis’ is a super production divided into seven phases and is already making history in Brazilian television drama, with more than two hundred and fifty actors, seven great stories. An epic novel. ‘Genesis’ is the story of the first 2,300 years of humanity and recounts events exclusively from that period. The plot begins by giving us a greater understanding of why we exist and how we turned from perfection to imperfection. The origin of all social and racial problems is there at the beginning of everything, when via one decision a human being who only knew good and enjoyed it so much also chose to know evil.

MOSES AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

(Biblical Telenovela - 242 x 45’)

The telenovela tells one of the most famous passages in the Bible: the life of Moses. The story of the Hebrew leader, from his birth until his death, highlighting the encounter with God on Mount Sinai, the plagues thrown over Egypt, his participation in the liberation of the Hebrew people from slavery, the passage through the Red Sea, revelation of the ten commandments, the journey of forty years in the desert and the arrival of the people on the promised land.

Lotería del Crimen

TV AZTECA INTERNACIONAL

(+5255) 5166 2330

www.tvaztecainternacional.com

Stand: P-1.F3

EXECUTIVES

Dulce Ávila, International Sales Manager for Mexico & LatAm

Melissa Pillow, Sales Representative for África (Rest of Europe including France, Spain and Portugal), USA and its territories & UK Giuliana Alberti, Sales Representative for Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Brussels and Denmark Canada, Australia & UK Andrés R. Payá, Head of Marketing TV Azteca Internacional

TOP EXECUTIVE

Adrián Ortega, General Director of Contenet, TV Azteca

LOTERÍA DEL CRIMEN (Drama/Thriller

- 24 x 42’)

Every day dozens of atypical crimes happen in Mexico City, of such a perverted and mysterious nature that they seem impossible to solve by the police. Rituals, torture, cannibalism and mutilations are some of the modus operandi that draw the attention of the only police department capable of solving them: the Criminal Intelligence Unit (UNIC). The UNIC is made up of specialized investigative detectives in charge of gathering clues to catch the murderers of the strangest crimes before they commit the next one. Because only they can save society from these monsters in human masks who walk among us and who, at this moment, could be stalking anyone... even... you.

UN DÍA PARA VIVIR

(Drama - 60 x 60’)

In each episode of this series we will know the story of a person who is apparently in a good moment in their life. However, one day they receive a strange visit from an unknown woman who talks to them as if she knew them and tells them that they have 24 hours to live. Death gives our protagonists an ultimatum and will appear repeatedly during the episode to remind them of the little time they have left to live.

TOP EXECUTIVE Ekin Koyuncu Karaman, Global Distribution & Partnership Director

PREMIOS GOYA 2023

FEBRUARY 13, PALACE OF CONGRESSES AND EXHIBITIONS

The 37th edition of the Goya Awards, the event which celebrates the best of Spanish cinema, was held on February 13 in the city of Seville.

‘As Bestas’won in the Best Film category, while ‘Argentina 1985’, was awarded as Best IberoAmerican Film.

1. ‘As Bestas’ is named Best Film / 2. Laia Costa wins the award for Best Leading Actress (‘Cinco lobitos’). / 3. The 37th edition rewarded the best of Spanish cinema / 4. Rodrigo Sorogoyen triumphs as Best Director for ‘As Bestas’. / 5. Denis Ménochet wins Best Leading Actor (‘As Bestas’). / 6. The gala was held in Seville.

FIBES, SEVILLE, SPAIN

MARTA EZPELETA, DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICES AT THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO BREAKS THE MOLD

By Sebastián Amoroso

The Mediapro Studio Distribution will be part of the companies that will be present at the Palais des Festivals, where a new edition of Miptv will take place for three days in April. In Cannes, The Mediapro Studio’s products, formats and content acquisition and marketing division, led by Marta Ezpeleta, will arrive after a great 2022 with multiple projects released and in development, as well as an impressive library of diverse content.

How was 2022 for The Mediapro Studio Distribution? In terms of distribution and co-productions, it has been a very fruitful year. In distribution it has been the year in which we launched ‘The Head 2’, which has been sold to more than 90 territories and was one of the great hits of 2022.

As for co-production, it has been a year that has given us great joy, not only because we produced ‘Las Pelotaris 1926’, which premiered in March on ViX+, a co-production between ViX+ and The Mediapro Studio. It was also the year in which ‘Las bravas F.C.’ was released, a co-production between the Studio and Warner Bros. Discovery. It was the

year of ‘Primate’ for Amazon and we have already nished shooting the second season. Also ‘UPA Next’, the reboot of one of our main properties for Atresmedia Player in Spain.

It was the year in which we released the lm ‘Hunting Ava Bravo’ with Kate del Castillo, which we co-produced with Top Dead Center Films, Wild Sheep and The Mediapro Studio. It premiered in the United States on Roku and in Latin America on Amazon. Also the series ‘Cromosoma 21’, co-produced with Wild Sheep for Net ix in Chile.

It was the year of the second season of ‘Paraíso’, which was sold to a lot of territories, and of ‘La edad de la ira’, a series we did for Atresplayer Premium. Also the second season of ‘Express’, which has premiered on Lionsgate+ in Latin America. In addition, we

nished shooting the second season of ‘The Paradise’, a co-production of The Mediapro Studio with ReelMedia for YLE in Finland.

How many projects have been greenlit for 2023? It is very di cult to say a number, because the activity of the Studio across its di erent o ces does not stop. The expansion of the Studio during all these years has led us to have a team that is constantly creating, developing and marketing content in di erent places around the world. Of course in Spain, but also in the United States with various projects, including those led by Erik Barmak; in Colombia with Catalina Porto, who also oversees the Mexico operation; with Daniel Burman and O cina Burman in Argentina. With all this, the truth is that we have many projects in development, which we hope to announce throughout the year.

The division in charge of the acquisition and commercialization of the studio’s products, formats and contents will be part of the new edition of Miptv where it will present a wide catalog of finished and developing contents.

samoroso@todotv.tv @sebamoroso

Las Pelotaris 1926 Series

For example, among the most notable milestones, the consolidation in Latin America is giving us great joy: we have second seasons of series that have been hits such as ‘Las Bravas FC’ or ‘Primate’. The second season of ‘Primate’ has just nished shooting recently. Why is there a ‘Primate 2’? Because the rst season worked very well. The same has happened with another of our great series of the year, ‘Iosi: el espía arrepentido’, nominated for three Platino Awards. That is very di cult to achieve.

The work that our colleagues are doing in di erent territories is enormous. Not only are they being able to generate that content, which is relevant to each of these markets, but they are consolidating those properties and receiving commissions from our partners for subsequent seasons. In a context like the current one, with so much content available, continuing to produce new seasons for the same property is proof of our teams’ excellent work.

How is the relationship between IP and windows? It’s very creative; we adapt to the needs of each market, client and story. As the Studio creator of the stories we like to have those properties. And the world of IP and partners is evolving. Now new forms of collaboration are opening up and we are also open to those forms of collaboration. In that sense, we are a very versatile company. We create the content, we invest in development and creative talent. We have a position that allows us to do so, since many of these stories come from us.

How do you see the current situation in the television industry? We are in an exciting and constantly changing time. And I feel that we are prepared to face it, adapting to the needs of the clients and partners that we have around the world, giving them and creating that content that works for them.

Competition grows and business models change unexpectedly... The fact that there are more players or that the majors are going to get back into content distribution, can generate a much more competitive environment, but that competition seems very interesting to me, because it leads to self improvement and growth. Not settling, always questioning the status quo, wondering what we can do better, etc., are things I have always tried to practice with myself and with the teams I work with.

The market has expanded, today it is global. Where is the focus for The Mediapro Studio? The Mediapro Studio is an international company. We target operators and audiences around the world. Of course, we address all players. To those who have a global footprint, but are also in constant conversation with traditional linear channels, which are equally

important to us. At The Mediapro Studio we have never ruled out potential partners, but we have been adding new ones based on how the audiovisual market has evolved. In the end, we have a pipeline that covers absolutely all genres, and by that I mean that

we are not only talking about series, scripted and non-scripted, but also theatrical. Content is created that is so diverse that it covers the entire spectrum of spaces and places to consume it.

Are the catalogs revisited? When the content is interesting, it continues to be marketed. And that happens everywhere and with all kinds of content. We are lucky to have content in our portfolio that was successful when it was released and continues to be so. For example, ‘Un paso delante’, which was successful in territories such as France, where it was a super success; and now we expect the same to happen with ‘UPA Next’

What are the most important projects for this year? We have various projects of a di erent nature in development, such as ‘Meet de Petersens’, which we are already presenting, or the series ‘The Young Poe’. As for nished projects that we are actively marketing at Miptv, there are, among others, the series ‘The Head 2’, ‘Las Pelotaris 1926’, ‘Express 2’, ‘The Paradise 2’, ‘La edad de la ira’, and ‘El internado Las Cumbres’, with its third and nal season. In addition, we have a pipeline of direct to streamer lms, in the vein of ‘Hunting Ava Bravo’, such as ‘Give Me Your Eyes’, and more to come.

“We adapt to the needs of each market, client and story”

“At The Mediapro Studio we have never ruled out potential partners, but rather we have been adding new ones depending on how the audiovisual market has evolved”

The Head 2 Series

A LINEUP OF FRESH CONTENT

By Luis Cabrera lcabrera@todotv.tv @luis_cabreram

SELIM TÜRKMEN, SALES DIRECTOR AT KANAL D INTERNATIONAL

Fresh dramas abound in Kanal D International’s (KDI) catalogue for Mitpv 2023, with titles like ‘That Girl’, ‘Love and Hope’ and the newest one, ‘Farewell Letter’, leading the charge alongside the new season of the very successful drama ‘Three Sisters’. ‘Farewell Letter’ (‘Veda Mektubu’) is the work of Most Production. The narrative follows the lives of the Yildiz and Karli families. It starts with Alanur, whose life and dependency on Ziya is turned upside down with his farewell letter. Exactly 30 years later, the paths of the families cross once again. The children of Alanur and Ziya, Aslı and Mehmet, fall in love, but it happens at the wrong place and at the wrong time. Aslı will go to Sorbonne, one of the most prestigious schools in France, and Mehmet will marry Hatice, whom he loves like a sister. Despite their families’ objections, they choose to walk this path together. What these two young lovers don’t know is that the roots of their strong feelings go back much further. While Mehmet’s father Ziya and Aslı’s mother Alanur were about to get married, Ziya suddenly disappeared and left Alanur all alone.

The drama stars Nurgül Yeşilçay as Alanur, Selim Bayraktar as Ziya, Rabia Soytürk as Asli and Emre Kivilcim as Mehmet. The show is broadcast on Monday evenings on Kanal

D and has received a lot of attention for its star-studded cast and the performance of Soytürk and her chemistry with Kivilcim.

‘Farewell Letter’ hopes to continue the success of ‘That Girl’, another title that KDI presented earlier this year. “‘That Girl’ has been sold to Russia, Georgia and Romania,” says Selim Türkmen, Sales Director at Kanal D International. “Following those sales and broadcast, we are con dent that ‘That Girl’ will expand to other territories rapidly. We also have o ers from VOD platforms and

limited series buyers. ‘That Girl’ is one of our most promising titles.”

A unique title, ‘That Girl’ follows a protagonist, a young girl, who dreams of being a famous in uencer on social networks. The plot also has another distinctive element: it brings to the forefront the treatment that society has of the character of the protagonist’s father’s disability, who has the mentality of a ve-year-old child and cannot fend for himself.

The daily series ‘Love and Hope’ (‘A şk Ve Umut’ is another highlight from KDI’s catalogue. In the series, a Focus Film and Con-

With a trio of new and recently launched titles, and a new season of one its biggest hit, ‘Three Sisters’, Kanal D International arrives in Cannes with high expectations and the desire to keep on expanding around the world.

“The CEE region has a long history with Turkish series; our titles are always well received and their success continues to rise”

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tent House production, Zeynep relocates from her small town to a big city and gets reunited with her father, who she thought was long dead.

Miptv 2023 presents a great opportunity for Kanal D International to solidify the relationships built across Europe during the last decade, while also working on creating new links and potential partners in, for example, Western Europe.

“Central and Eastern Europe has a long history with Turkish series; our titles are always well received and their success continues to rise,” says Türkmen. “We sold all three new series -titled ‘Three Sisters’, ‘That Girl’ and ‘Love and Hope’- to many countries in the region already.”

“As far as Western Europe is concerned, we already have ‘Fatmagul’ on Net ix, and also ‘Alba’, the limited series produced by Atresmedia,” he details. “And we are in negotiations for other scripted rights agreements with countries in the region.”

WITH FAMILY AT ITS CORE

In its second season, ‘Three Sisters’ (‘Üç Kız Kardeş’) keeps going strong, both locally and internationally. “I think that ‘Three Sisters’, rst and foremost, is a title that focuses on one family in particular,” explains Türkmen. “In this drama we have three very close sisters that love each other a lot and stand up for each other. Add that to their relations with their parents and the viewer is immersed in their lives; it feels almost

like being in their home.” The show, a Süreç Film production, has a great cast that includes rising talents like the lead actress Özgü Kaya (Türkan). “When you add a main character that is a strong woman who ghts for herself, puts her foot down and makes life-changing decisions for her well-being, then you have a strong story with a solid script and very well written genuine characters,” he details.

“In Western Europe, we already have ‘Fatmagul’ and also ‘Alba’. We are in negotiations for other scripted rights agreements with countries in the region”

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UNIQUE AND POWERFUL TURKISH DRAMAS

By Luis Cabrera lcabrera@todotv.tv @luis_cabreram

With ‘Bahar’, its coproduction with Us Yapim, and a group of rating-leading dramas from TRT’s catalogue, like ‘Secrets of an Angel’ and the new ‘The Patriots’, Mistco keeps growing its reach around the world.

AYSEGUL TUZUN, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT MISTCO

‘Bahar’ has already been sold to Romania and Israel, with Mistco sharing that more deals will be announced soon.

After launching ‘Bahar’ to the international market last year, Mistco has kept on going strong, fueled by the excellent reception received by its rst co-production, and an ever-growing lineup of other top Turkish dramas, a result of their role as exclusive distributors of the giant TRT.

‘Bahar’, the co-production created with Us Yapim, was unique on many levels, including being the rst production for the company and one of the few Turkish dramas produced before being sold to broadcasters.

Mistco was willing to take that step forward and the early results are positive: ‘Bahar’ has

already been sold to Romania and Israel, with the distributor sharing that more deals will be announced soon.

‘Bahar’ is the story of a young girl struggling to keep the goodness inside despite all darkness around. After witnessing the murder of her father, she is trying to prove that Aysun, her stepmother, is responsible for his death. At the same, Bahar and Demir fall in love, but Aysun is obsessively attached to Demir and determined to win him at any cost.

Among the many highlights coming from TRT and represented internationally by Mistco, ‘Secrets of an Angel’ has everything that audiences look for in a traditional Turkish drama.

‘Secrets Of An Angel’ follows a family whose members see their lives changed abruptly by a tragedy. Cennet, who was exposed to domestic violence for years by her husband, Yılmaz, gets sick and is hospitalized. While being treated, she founds a lawyer’s number, Zeynep’s, and calls her for help. She gives her a letter to be opened after she dies. The letter will lead to a love to ourish, but also to strife among siblings.

This Gold Film production has been doing very well locally, on TRT1 where is entering the last stage of its long and successful run on Tuesday evenings, and also internationally, being sold to Israel, Bosnia, Montenegro, Croatia and Romania.

‘Secrets of an Angel’ starts Alp Navruz and İrem Helvacıoğlu, among others.

A WAR THAT WON THE RATINGS. Mistco will be presentng at Miptv a brand new action drama called ‘The Patriots’, starring Uğur Güneş (‘Bitter Lands’ and ‘Lawless Love’) and Gülsim Ali (‘An Anatolian Tale’).

The ongoing series has been a ratings success in Turkey, where it’s broadcast by TRT1, under its original title, ‘Alsancak’.

‘ The Patriots’, produced by Bozda ğ Film, is set in 2025, when chaos reigns in the world, with global powers and terrorist organizations fighting proxy wars to control energy resources. Developing strategies suitable for changing conditions, the Turkish government creates elite teams that carry out point-and-shoot operations within the scope of special forces in the country and abroad. One of these teams is ‘The Patriots’.

Because of the quality of the show and his work, Uğur Güneş has been living a new boom of popularity on social media. Fans praised the actor’s portrayal, capable of compelling performances both in the action and dramatic scenes.

‘The Patriots’ has been a ratings success in Turkey, where it’s broadcast by TRT1, under its original title, ‘Alsancak’.

The Great Seljuks Alparslan Drama

Reckless Love Drama

Bahar Drama Secrets of an Angel Drama

MÜGE AKAR, HEAD OF SALES, EUROPE, ASIA & AFRICA AT

FUELED BY THE POWER OF ITS DRAMAS

By Luis Cabrera lcabrera@todotv.tv @luis_cabreram

Alineup of very powerful dramas is what ATV Distribution will be presenting to the international buyers during this new edition of Miptv 2023. The Turkish distributor has been enjoying a great start to 2023 behind the success of titles like ‘A Little Sunshine’, ‘The Father’, ‘Street Birds’, ‘Destan’ and the newest one, ‘A Rose Tale’.

We should also mention the sustained success, both locally and internationally, of the well-known Turkish drama ‘For My Family’, still going strong on its third season. “The third season premiered on September 3rd, and the ratings have been outstanding,” points out Müge Akar, Head of Sales, Europe, Asia & Africa at ATV Distribution. “The series has been aired in more than 50 countries and still continues to air in more territories. The third season is going to be aired in Romania, Spain, Kazakhstan, Hungary, and other territories part of Europe, Asia, and Africa.”

Together with the recent deals for ‘A Little Sunshine’ and ‘The Father’, ATV Distribution arrives in Cannes looking to keep the train of successes rolling, setting ambitious goals for di erent regions, including Asia and Africa: “Our Turkish dramas are quite popular in Asian countries [and] we are witnessing the exact same e ect everywhere throughout Africa,” says the executive.

‘A Little Sunshine’ and ‘The Father’ were highlights during 2022. How are these titles doing in 2023? Both series have been doing well. With some of its primary strong themes and both tv screen results and demand from overseas, ‘A Little Sunshine’ has be -

come one of the most famous series from their own classi cation. ‘The Father’ remains consistently on the highest ratings possible, thanks to a talented cast and a fascinating storyline. We have always been driven by the same strong motivation to develop and keep reaching the masses with our elevated productions and with our two beloved and successful Turkish drama series, which had a great start to the 2022 fall season. Also, their repetition in Asia, Europe, and Africa is very satisfying to us, and we intend to approach more territories and audiences.

What can you share about the recent deals closed for ‘A Little Sunshine’? ‘A Little Sunshine’ has already been licensed to Spain, Romania and Macedonia. The rst episode premiered on September 5th. The series’ main themes are survival, single parenthood, and love. Motherhood is called into question by two people: a stepmother who has no choice but to have a child, and a biological mother who is lled with anger and frustration. Love is the only factor that binds everyone together in this world. At the same time, ‘Street Birds’ is another brand new series that had a great start to the year, in January. It has already been sold to Spain. People are by now fascinated by the cast and production, as well as the story’s distinctiveness about the reality of life and the scenes from the past; to watch kids transform into ruthless independent people, notwithstanding all of the di culties.

What numbers can you share about ‘Street Birds’ local success? What qualities make this title attractive for the international markets? ‘Street Birds’ accomplished a great start in 2023 with an 8,77 rating from the very rst episode and the series rating success still continues. The story is about try-

Riding a streak of successes, with new deals closed across Europe and spectacular results at home -like the record-setting debut of ‘Street Birds’, Miptv gives ATV Distribution the opportunity of keep building on a fantastic start to 2023.

“Our Turkish dramas are quite popular in Asian countries [and] we are witnessing the exact same effect everywhere throughout Africa”

ATV DISTRIBUTION

ing to protect their loved ones as well as experiencing life notwithstanding life is full of brutalities. The most attractive spot of ‘Street Birds’ is that people in today’s world expect more authenticity from their TV screens, and ‘Street Birds’ ful lls that requirement. Another catching point is the high quality of our production and our well-known and famous cast. The cutaway from scenes is very catchy because of series includes young actors and actresses from their past lives. The drama series has a unique aspect that while breaking your heart at the same time melts your heart with the impossible love stories.

Can you give us an overview of ATV’s business in Africa and Asia? We collaborate with several companies and channels across Asia and Africa. From Asia, we have long-lasting business relationship with Bangladesh, Russia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and we plan to expand into new markets such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan. We collaborate with several companies and channels across. We plan to expand into new markets such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan. Our Turkish dramas are quite popular in Asian countries, which makes us thrilled by the interest that exists. We are witnessing the exact same e ect of series everywhere throughout Africa. We work collaboratively with South African countries, French-speaking African countries, Tanzania, and other territories. We are looking forward to expanding the in uence of our series on the audience gives us even more encouragement to seek out further opportunities in heading markets. We strongly believe that we are going to achieve our goals.

‘For My Family’ keeps going strong. How has this title travelled to markets in Europe, Asia and Africa? We are proud to say that ‘For My Family’ is doing amazingly well and we are very happy with the results. The story starts when siblings lost their parents in separate accidents and they have to face every painful truth of life. Even though they

are homeless and poor, they always stick together and support each other through every heartbreaking situation. The third season premiered on September 3rd, and the ratings have been outstanding. The series has been aired in more than 50 countries and still continues to air in more territories. The third season is going to be aired in Romania, Spain, Kazakhstan, Hungary, and other territories part of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

What other titles would you like to highlight for this event? Our 2022 production mini-series, called ‘A Rose Tale’. The main theme of the series is that two di erent worlds become one in a rose eld, falling in

love at rst sight. Their pure and strong love de es the people around them. The series uses Isparta, one of the most beautiful cities in Turkey, for its locations. The audience is mesmerized by the scenes’ beauty, the romantic nature of the characters, the tenderness of both women and men, and how powerful love can be. Another of our beloved series and Seoul International Drama Awarded is called ‘Destan’. The production of the series is one of the higher quality among Turkish Dramas. The scenes and storyline are enough to get the viewers excited. The success of ‘Destan’ still continues to in uence people around the world.

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A KEY PARTNER FOR SUCCESS

By Sebastián Amoroso samoroso@todotv.tv @sebamoroso

Acquired in 2022 by Night Train Media, Eccho Rights continues to consolidate its place as one of the international market’s leading distributors, using its vast experience in Turkish drama, and European and South Korean content, to promote its success on screens around the world.

Acquired in 2022 by Night Train Media, Eccho Rigths is one of the leading international distribution companies, with a wide and varied library of Turkish, European and South Korean content. The distributor has been presenting its latest titles to the international market, and as far as the Hispanic America is concerned, in January the company announced the sale of the Turkish dramas ‘Golden Boy’ to Atresmedia in Spain and Mega in Chile, while the latter also acquired ‘Chrysalis’.

“Chile and Spain have been the rst two Spanish-speaking territories that have been closed and have been announced,” Barbora Suster, director of International Sales for Latin America and Iberia at Eccho Rights, told ttv. “However, ‘Golden Boy’ is a “golden” title, like its name, and it sells wonderfully. We are in the process of signing several agreements in Latin America, which we will announce soon,” she added.

In addition, Eccho Rights has bolstered its Turkish catalog with the new Turkish drama ‘Endless’ (‘Fedakar’), currently on air and performing very well in Turkey, which promises to be another attractive o er for Ibero-American programmers.

“‘Endless’ is a Sürec Film production for Kanal 7. Its programming is a little di erent from the others since it goes on Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00. It does not go no prime time. The idea is to see how it evolves and

BARBORA SUSTER, DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL SALES FOR LATIN AMERICA AND IBERIA AT ECCHO RIGHTS

“Turkish content in Latin America and in Spain continues to work just as well.”

maybe later turn it into a daily series”, she explained.

The plot of ‘Endless’ features Tarık, who has been on a mission for a year to nd the man who murdered his sister. Finally, he identi es the murderer’s motorcycle in a young man’s house and goes to avenge the death of his sister. But he’s not home, and the only person Tarik can get his hands on is the killer’s sister, Elif. She swears that he is innocent, but Tarık kidnaps her as bait to lure her brother Sefer. Holding Elif captive, Tarık hopes to crush her spirit until he turns on his brother. But the young woman, who has dedicated everything to her family, has the strength to do everything possible to protect Sefer. And this force awakens something in Tarık, something he didn’t know he had been missing all his life.

It’s clear why Eccho Rights’ extensive catalog, which is renewed year after year, has for years had an impact on screens and audiences in Latin America.

“Turkish content in Latin America and Spain continues to work just as well. It is true that Spain is booming and Latin America is more cautious, it chooses its titles better, cherry picking is done more than volume buying”, explained the executive. “After the pandemic, some channels have lost their slots, which

have been replaced by catalog titles, with slightly cheaper content, and their own production. However, Turkish drama continues to have its place and audience, and it continues to do very well. Therefore, we continue to bet on Turkish content,” she added.

In this regard, the executive analyzed the current scenario: “I think that the Latin American buyer is looking for more classic productions. That is why ‘Golden Boy’ works very well, which is a classic drama, with young protagonists and a love-hate game. That’s what works and attracts the audience.”

In addition, Eccho Rights has a wide range of European and South Korean productions.

“Turkish content continues to be the agship in Latin America and Spain, but European content does have a place on pan-regional platforms and channels in Latin America, as well as Korean content that is sold to platforms and SVODs, and even now Free TV

channels are irting with the idea of starting to program Korean content. Also, with our new o ces in London, we have more and more UK content.”

Regarding the return of content syndication by the majors, and the high competition that this represents together with the proliferation of independents, Suster explained that Eccho Rigths has always had content for all types of windows.

“We have the advantage of having o ces in di erent parts of the world, and therefore more direct access to all buyers, and that is a formula that is working for us. And, without a doubt, Latin America and Spain are regions that contribute a large percentage of the company’s pro ts.”

In short, for both Miptv and LA Screenings Independents, the company will continue to strengthen the presence of its new Turkish dramas, with ‘Ömer’ and ‘Golden Boy’ at the forefront, both airing in Turkey and renewed for their second seasons. And will also be presenting daily titles such as ‘Redeption’, ‘Endless’ and ‘Chrysallis’, among others.

And in terms of European content, the catalog features Icelandic drama ‘As Long As We Live’, the UK drama ‘Desperate Measures’, and the Swedish comedy ‘Krypto Kings’.

“I think that the Latin American buyer is looking for more classic productions.”

“With our new offices in London, we have more and more UK content.”

NETFLIX LEADS OTT AWARDS

The streaming giant once again proved its leadership by beating all of its OTT rivals during the 2023 Oscars, while the film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ won in the main categories.

The 2023 Oscars show was a big night for Net ix, where the OTT platform bested all of its streaming competitors to snag six awards. Net ix’s big ticket was the German lm ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’, which won the awards for best international lm -where it competed against ‘Argentina, 1985’-, best photography, best production design and best band original sound.

Net ix also won its rst Oscar for best animated lm with Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pi-

nocho’, and took home the award for best documentary short with ‘The Elephant Whisperers’.

The other streamers each took home one award, with HBO Max winning Best Documentary Feature with ‘Navalny’; and Apple TV+ winning Best Animated Short Film for ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox & the Horse.’

Beyond the OTT world, the big winner of the night ‘ Everything Everywhere All at Once’ with seven Oscars: Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Leading Ac -

tress, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor and Editing.

This made it the most awarded best picture winner since ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ in 2008, while Michelle Yeoh’s best actress award made her the rst Asian woman to win the award in 95 years of Oscars.

Other winners included ‘The Whale,’ with its lead Brendan Fraser winning Best Actor, as well as ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Avatar: The Way of the Water,’ ‘Women Talking ‘, ‘RRR’ and ‘An Irish Goodbye’.

Netflix’s big ticket was the German film ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’

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HOW DID THE COVID PANDEMIC IMPACT ORIGINAL TV PRODUCTION IN EUROPE?

By Carolina Mussio cmussio@todotv.tv

The European Audiovisual Observatory presented its latest report on audiovisual fiction production in Europe, showcasing how the pandemic led to an increase in highend series produced, but with fewer episodes. The main findings, up next.

Through two years of the Covid pandemic and the international explosion of OTT platforms, original ction production has transformed, aiming to take better advantage of smaller budgets and shifting its focus to titles that are more high-end and can travel worldwide.

In this scenario, the production of TV series has decreased during the pandemic years, as showcased by the European Audiovisual Observatory’s latest report, Audiovisual Fiction Production in Europe – 2021 gures.

Published just ahead of this year’s Series Mania, the report analyses the volume of TV/

SVOD ction lms and series produced in Europe, and of European origin according to main acting roles, the main commissioners and producers, and the crews of screenwriters and directors involved in their creation.

So, while over 1100 titles, 22000 episodes and 14000 hours of ction are produced each year in Europe, the 2020/2021 COVID-19 crisis halted growth, according to the report.

VOLUME OF AV FICTION PRODUCED IN EUROPE (2015-2021)

In terms of genres, daily telenovelas/ soaps account for the bulk (61%) of hours produced.

With large volumes of telenovelas/soaps produced each year, Germany, Poland and Greece are the leaders in volume of hours produced. Hungary and Portugal are two

other examples of countries driven by morethan-52-episode-per-season series.

In addition, more than half of all titles produced are 13-or-fewer-episodes-per-season series. 13-or-fewer-episodes-per-seasons series kept on growing during the COVID crisis, but seasons have less and shorter episodes.

Another key nding is that after a peak in 2018, fewer international co-productions came about. International co-productions account for 8% of all ction titles and are mostly limited to TV lms and to 2-to-3-episode-season series.

The majority of international co-productions used to be between two neighbouring countries sharing the same language (e.g. France and Belgium; Germany and Austria). But non-linguistic co-productions have gradually increased and represent close to 60% of all co-productions.

Public broadcasters commissioned 55% of titles, private broadcasters for 59% of hours. In 2021, the BBC, Net ix and Warner Bros. Discovery were the three main commissioners of 13-or-fewer-episode-per-season series.

Almost 1 400 production companies/groups produced at least one ction title between 2015 and 2021, but only 6% of them produced at least one title in each of the last seven years. This signi cant turnover can

be attributed to the intense renewal of TV series: on average, between 2015 and 2021, rst seasons accounted for 51% of all seasons produced each year.

About 13 000 screenwriters and 7 000 directors were involved in the production of European original ction between 2015 and 2021.

DEENY KAPLAN, EVP; AND MAX WYNEN, VP GLOBAL OPERATIONS AT THE KITCHEN

THE KITCHEN OPENS A NEW PRODUCTION “HUB” IN SPAIN

By Carolina Mussio cmussio@todotv.tv

Deeny Kaplan, EVP; and Max Wynen, VP Global Operations, spoke to ttv about the company’s current expansion plans, which include the launch of brand new “hub” in Madrid, to double the efforts of their Miami “hub”. This will undoubtedly strengthen The Kitchen’s relationships with European clients; as expedite their current projects, retaining the personalized approach to business that’s made them one of the leading language customization companies in the world.

Over the past few years and as a result of the quarantine measures taken worldwide due to the Covid pandemic, TV viewership has grown across all markets, leading to an increased need for content in all genres.

And this content must now also travel to new regions and territories, making content localization more necessary than it’s ever been before, as well as a must-have tool for creators and distributors to ensure their productions can reach audiences across the globe.

With over two decades of experience working in the localization industry, The Kitchen was more than equipped to take on this challenge, which led to notable growth for the company worldwide. So much so, that they are now in the process of opening up a new production “hub” in Madrid, Spain, designed to double the e orts of their headquarters in Miami.

In the following interview with ttv, Deeny Kaplan, Executive Vice President; and Max Wynen, VP of Global Operations, talk about The Kitchen’s current initiatives, including its expansion, projects and their one-of-a-kind approach to the business.

How have these rst three months of 2023 been for The Kitchen in terms of business and growth? MW: It’s been a great year so far. We’ve attended major markets and have signed alliances with new partners, with all of our studios around the world. We have many things we are excited to be announcing in the coming months. It’s been a great start of the year so far.

DK: The Kitchen is in 14 countries now. There are several countries where we are hoping to grow and within the next few months we’ll be able to announce them. We look forward to expanding, in order o er even more language services to our clients.

DEENY KAPLAN, EVP AT THE KITCHEN

MAX WYNEN, VP GLOBAL OPERATIONS AT THE KITCHEN

Is content localization more intense now that the demand for global content is greater? MW: Content localization is intense, but in a good way. I strongly believe that we are in the golden age of broadcasting, especially in the world of language localization. Today, in every country they’re consuming content from everywhere in the world. Especially here in Europe, you need to dub everything for each country and in each language. There’s

ing the week by getting together with all of the studio managers from every country. It’s always a great reunion! And then we also have meetings between all of us throughout the week, so that cements our relationships even further. It’s also an opportunity for us to sit together as a team and learn about new technologies. Of course, we meet with clients to talk about their own speci c needs. Both Miptv are extremely important markets for us. And you’ll always nd one or two

DK: Another thing that truly sets us apart is our strong belief in an old-fashioned way of working. If someone needs to talk to me at 2:00 AM, I’m going to pick up my phone and they will get me directly. My whole sales team works like that. We are located in di erent time zones and emergencies happen all over the world, so we have to be available in case anything is required. It really is the personal avor that we bring to our work ethic, that I believe has led to our success. We

more demand than clients, or even studios can take on. It’s the golden age and we are very happy to be in it.

DK: Also it is one of the positive things to come out of Covid. People are watching more television, both adults and children. Thus there’s more demand for programming. Because of that, the volume of our work also has increased signi cantly.

What’s the importance of having content air in the local language of each country?

MW: The most important thing about having content localized is that you can reach the entire audience. There is nothing better than hearing a TV show or feature lm in your own language. Also, nowadays you have subtitling, audio description, closed captions and more. We are trying to include the entire audience and leave nobody behind. And therefore we include all of these variables in most of the work that we do, so it’s very inclusive.

Will The Kitchen be attending this year’s Miptv? What are your goals for the event?

MW: Miptv and Mipcom are two of our most important annual events. We’ve been attending for almost 22 years. We can get together with everybody during Mip week: clients, colleagues and friends, as well as the managing directors of all of our studios. It’s a very important event for us.

DK: As Max explained, we are a “regular” at Mip. The most exciting thing for us is start-

of us across from the Palais, at Le Californie, where clients know to come and share a glass of rose with us at the end of each day!

How do the synergies work between all of The Kitchen’s international studios? MW: We are a global company, with owned studios throughout the world. We often work with the same project in 10 or 15 languages, with our various studios. You have the target language, or languages, which is the one that you will be dubbing or subtitling into, and the source language, which is the content’s original language. So for instance, if you have a series that’s in French and need to dub it into Spanish and Hebrew, we can use both of our studios to make this happen. We work together every day. We have global teams of project managers, with individuals assigned to each project and each client.

DK: When you have a project that goes into multiple languages, typically we’ll have one of our project managers oversee everything, so that the project has one central person in charge. For example, BBC or Discovery, will have one primary contact/project manager to work with. This makes it easier for the client from every perspective.

Are those synergies what make The Kitchen stand out from other localization companies in the industry? MW: I think that’s our secret weapon. We enjoy team work and creating things together that we could never be done alone.

believe in service and if you need us, we’re going to be there for you. And that sets us apart.

What’s in store for The Kitchen for the rest of 2023? MW: We are building a “hub” in Spain, a centralized location for all of our European clients. As I mentioned before, our business is really growing. So in our new “hub”, we will gather content from Europe, as well as Asia. Our capabilities will include transcoding and subtitles... not just dubbing, but all the services that may be required, including graphics, recreations and more.

DK: It also doubles our e orts in the Miami “hub”, since that is where every project starts and nishes. Video is sent there, we go through it to make sure it’s perfect. Because they can get very busy, now we’ll have double the e orts through a similar “hub” in Europe. This has been in the planning stages for a while.

We now have seven of our key people in Madrid, including Max. We hope to move in shortly, and it could be within a few weeks after that, when we will be fully operational.

Having a “hub” in Europe gives us greater exibility in working with our European clients. It will be led by Max Wynen, a very seasoned industry professional, who has an amazing team working with him. Our VP of Engineering and Technology, Eutdel Garcia, will be working very closely to build the same secure operation that works so well in Miami.

“The Spanish “hub” will be led by Max Wynen, a very seasoned industry professional, who has an amazing team working with him”

WILL AI DESTROY THE TRANSLATION JOBS OR PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THEM?

The following article analyzes the pros and cons of AI technologies used in the field of content localization, and whether or not as AI gets more advanced it could potentially pose a threat to the human workforce or help streamline the processes.

By Hasan Köroğlu,

What will be the future of human translators in the face of arti cial intelligence translating the texts? Alarmists grant full power to AI and state that AI will completely eliminate translation jobs. Others propose the idea that AI can’t be fully human-like, it will still require the touch of a human editor to perfect the translations. For one thing, AI is not good at implications which corresponds to pragmatics sub eld of linguistics. Pragmatics is the science of language use. If we say: “It is very hot here”, our friend can open the window or turn on the air-conditioner. But we didn’t tell him to do these. Implied meaning distinguishes us from arti cial semantic operators.

Furthermore, translations provide a plethora of implications. Thus, it is easy to see why AI will need a human editor rather than replacing human translators. Secondly, emotions are hard to

detect by AI translators. The way we express ourselves makes a di erence. Thirdly, AI translators are not good at self-narratives as they lack a ‘self’. Fourthly, AI translators do have di culty in translating informal ‘street language’ which is not as tidy and regular as textbook language. Related to this point, AI translators currently are unable to translate regional variations of languages.

There are other views: They claim that in a short time as short as three years, most of the business transactions will be machine-translatable (Marr, n.d.). But obviously, business transactions do not re ect the linguistic diversity of the Homo Sapiens. According to InterpretCloud (2022), AI has a long way to go when it comes to interpreting context and emotions. The argument goes: “In reality, no ultra-modern robot will ever be able to replace a human being’s spirit, his ight of thought, or his sense of humor” (Inter-

pretCloud, 2022). According to Crystal Hues Limited (2022), “AI can never replace human translators because machines are incapable of capturing nuances that come with each language.”

The pros for AI translators are speed, self-reliance, and being free of charge; while cons are misinterpretations, allocation of wrong words, and non-sense translations (Locate Translate, n.d.). Whereas the pros for human translators are one-to-one communication, easy adjustment, and accuracy, the cons for human translators are human errors although it can be improved, cost, and slowness (Locate Translate, n.d.).

One should keep in mind that AI translation is still far from accurate (Locate Translate, n.d.). Idioms and metaphors are AI’s weak points (Locate Translate, n.d.). Nearly half of Chinese idioms are misinterpreted by AI (Shao et al., 2018). It is still risky to use AI translators for elds

such as medical services (Locate Translate, n.d.). Miscommunication in medical services leads to the possibility that the patients are misdiagnosed and the result can be fatal for the patients and harmful for the reputation of the hospitals (Locate Translate, n.d.). AI translates the words, not the meanings, while human translators infer the meaning behind words and translate accordingly (Locate Translate, n.d.). Moreover, Google Translate can translate only 15% of the world languages. For the other languages, we need human translators (Locate Translate, n.d.). It is also particularly di cult for AI to translate statement like slogans (Locate Translate, n.d.).

To conclude, AI will only provide assistance to human translators and will not replace them. Human translators will nd themselves in a position of editing more than translating in the near future. This will require a more educated translating human work force.

CEO, Kardaj Yapim / Prof. Ulaş Başar Gezgin

“AI will only provide assistance to human translators and will not replace them.”

CONTENT AMERICAS 2023

The first edition of Content Americas 2023, an event organized by C21 Media, which took place from January 24 to 26, at the Hilton Miami Downtown, responded to the need for face-to-face markets, with an organization that was carried out in record time, bringing together more than 100 exhibiting companies and some 1,500 attendees, of which 500 were buyers, according to the organization, as well as an agenda of conferences with top-level speakers.

1. Karen Barroeta and talents during the Telemundo Global Studios in Miami / 2. Eric Jensen and Jimmy van der Heyden (CDC United Netowork) / 3. Patricia Jasin (Warner Bros. Discovery) / 4. María Jesús Pérez (RTVE) / 5. Carlos Garde (Onza Distribution) / 6. Iván Díaz (Filmax) / 7. Claudio Urrea and Cándida Giorgi (Sony Pictures Television) / 8. David Hanono (eOne) / 9. Carlos Bardasano, Patricio Wills and Sofia Jasin (W Studios) / 10. Beatriz Cea Okan and Can Okan (Inter Medya).

JANUARY 24-26, HILTON DOWNTOWN MIAMI, MIAMI, USA

11. Aysegul Tuzun and María Espino (Mist) / 12. Carlos Boshell and Matilde Boshell (MBA Networks) / 13. Melissa Wohl and Emilia Nuccio (Filmrise) / 14. Gary Marenzi (Legendary Television) and David Victori (Creador, producer and director of ‘Tú harías lo mismo’). / 15. Alejandro Chávez, Andrés Payá, Adrián Ortega, Dulce Ávila and Pedro Lascurain (TV Azteca Internacional) / 16. Miguel García Sánchez (Atresmedia Televisión) / 17. Jim McNamara (Hemisphere Media Group) / 18. Yari Torres (All3 Media International) / 19. Michelle Alexander (Del Barrio Producciones) / 20. Aslim Serim (Calinos Entertainment).

CINEFLIX RIGHTS BETS STRONGLY ON LATIN AMERICA

By Carolina Mussio cmussio@todotv.tv @carolinamussio

The international distributor is raising the bar with its initiatives in the region, having signed several deals signed and ongoing negotiations for its coveted programming, and ambitious plans such as the launch of a dubbed catalog and a suite of FAST channels on various platforms to maximize access to its content.

in America,” Daniel Rodriguez, Sales Consultant, Latin America and Hispanic US, said to ttv. “We closed sales, including to ¡Hola! TV and Warner Bros/Discovery, and we have ongoing negotiations with other clients.”

Latin America is a “very important” market for the distributor, so much so that they are currently working to create “a special catalog of dubbed programming to increase our presence and reach in the region in the upcoming years,” the executive revealed.

And whether it’s Latin America, US Hispanic or any other international market, Cineix Rights also makes a note to be present across multiple platforms. “From cinema, to TV, to Pay TV and to today’s OTT platforms, what everybody is looking for is good programming that can attract the right audience,” he explained.

“Cine ix Rights has always coordinated all windows and rights to maximize the exposure, success and return of investment for the programs in our catalog. We will also shortly be launching a suite of FAST Channels on various international platforms to maximize the potential for audiences to access our content,” he added.

DANIEL RODRÍGUEZ, SALES CONSULTANT, LATIN AMERICA AND

AT

Owner of one of the most notable TV catalogs in the industry, Cine ix Rights continues to expand its titles’ reach across multiple platforms and regions, and Latin America is no exception. “2023 has started very strong for Cine ix Rights in Lat-

As for now, the next step in the distributor’s expansion plans for the year is Miptv, where they will be present with an array of titles ranging from comedy to drama, factual, entertainment and more.

First on the list is ‘Good Morning Chuck’, a dramatic comedy series from St-Laurent TV and Connect3 Media, which follows Chuck, the beloved host of a morning show, who nds himself on the front page of all the newspapers and gossip magazines after a scandal involving his drug and alcohol addiction erupts.

Then there’s ‘Tempting Fortune’, from Voltage TV, a bold new format for the age of instant grati cation. Twelve strangers are dropped in the heart of a vast, remote wilderness with an epic cash prize awaiting them… and a journey unlike any other. To keep the money, all they have to do is reach a designated nish line some 18-days trekking away, without spending it. But that will be easier said than done. As they make their way across

tough and hostile terrain they’ll be met with tantalizing and enticing temptations.

Also on the factual side is ‘Hitler’s Engineers: Building the Third Reich’, from Like A Shot Entertainment. Charting the lives and careers of the Führer’s most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders, Hitler’s Engineers: Building the Third Reich exposes the truth, revealing the active role these men played in shaping the war, fueling anti-Semitism, and convincing everyday Germans to join their sinister cause.

In addition, ‘The Secret Life of the Auction House’, from Curve Media, features exclusive access, riveting stories, surprising revelations, and jaw-dropping hammer prices, to go behind the scenes at one of Britain’s busiest auction houses and capture all the drama, passion, and charisma as antiques specialist Charles Hanson and a small army of experts examine, appraise, strategize, and sell to the highest bidder, all while making historic discoveries and keeping an eye out for fakes.

Lastly, rounding out the factual catalog is ‘Designing Dreams’ from Imagination Television, which o ers a rare glimpse inside New Zealand’s most spectacular homes as the country’s nest architects open the doors to their all-time favourite projects.

HISPANIC US

CINEFLIX RIGHTS

“We are working to create a special catalog of dubbed programming to increase our presence and reach in the [Latin American] region in the upcoming years.”

Tempting Fortune Factual Entertainment

Listings Miptv2023

The Gymnasts

ALL3 MEDIA INTERNATIONAL

London, England

+44 (0)7557960517

www.all3mediainternational.com

EXECUTIVES

Yari Torres, VP, LatAm

THE GYMNASTS

(CORPO LIBERO) (Drama - 6 x 1 hour)

A powerful coming-of-age thriller from the Oscar-winning team at Indigo, ‘ The Gymnasts’ aka Corpo Libero centres on a team of elite teenage athletes as they compete at an international tournament high up in the snowy, atmospheric Italian mountains. It is the most important week of their lives, and rivalries are fierce and relationships complex as these loyal teammates fight for a chance at Olympic selection. As tensions and obsessions escalate within the team, and the drama of adolescence clashes with the brutal pressures of competitive training, a ticking time bomb is created. Many of them have spent years dreaming of this event and would do anything to win, so when it is revealed that a competitor has died, the police suspect murder.

THE UNKNOWN

(Entertainment/Reality - 1 hour)

From IDTV, the creators of the international hit format The Traitors comes a new psychological adventure reality, ‘The Unknown’, which asks “Do you dare to choose the unknown?”

Street Birds

ATV

+90 212 354 37 01 info@atvdistribution.com

www.atvdistribution.com

Booth: P-1. J2

EXECUTIVES

Emre Görentaş, Head of Sales; Americas & MENA

Gözde Dinç Özcan, Sales Deputy Manager

Merve Doğan, Sales Specialist

Mustafa Keyvan, Sales Assistant Specialist

Sena Kul, Sales Assistant Specialist

Tempting Fortune Farah

CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT

Calinos Plaza, Kavacik Mh. Ekinciler Cd. Elbistan

Sk. No: 6, 34810, Istanbul, Turkey +90 216 999 49 99 info@calinosentertainment.com www.calinosentertainment.com

Stand: P-1. L54

EXECUTIVES

Duda Rodrıgues, Sales Executive (LatAm)

Gamze Utma Besler, Sales Manager (Asıa, CIS, Russıa & Baltıcs)

Goryana Vasıleva, OTT & Format Sales Manager

Akshıt Sandhu, Format Acquısıtıons and Sales Manager

Burcu Anis, Marketing & PR Manager

STREET BIRDS

(Drama - 45’, In production)

Five friends living on the streets, they sell handkerchiefs. They find a baby in the trash bin, because of Mercan’s motherly instincts, they decide to take care of the baby; named ‘Gülayşe’. Çatal, the bad guy notices the baby, thus the chaos begins by accidentally hurting him on their way to escape. Moreover, they had to kill the woman who was looking for the baby, again accidentally. Time goes by and the five ‘Ruthlesses’ are adults now. They run a cafe called ‘Ateş Kuşları’ and everything will soon fall apart after a policeman called Barbaros is after Gülayşe.

A LITTLE SUNSHINE

(Drama - 45’ - In production)

Hakan and Elif were a happy couple until one day Hakan’s accident shows all the lies. Fırat is responsible for the accident whom Dila’s brother and Güneş’s Uncle. Güneş brings Elif’s dark life a bright light and Elif takes Güneş under her wings with the support of Fırat. and their story begins.

FARAH

(ADIM FARAH)

Adapted from the award-winning Argentinean scripted serie ‘La chica que limpia’ (‘The Cleaning Lady’), ‘Farah’ is the story of an Iranian woman, who had to run away from her country and struggling to live in Istanbul, working as a cleaning lady in order to maintain the treatment of her son, but turns into a mafia accomplice at the end…

TWISTED LIVES

(TETİKCİNİN OGLU)

Korkmaz and Iskender have been dear friends for 40 years… Iskender is the head of many illegal operations in Bodrum; a coastal town in the southwestern part of Turkey. Many years ago, Korkmaz was found by Iskender on the verge of dying. He saves him and Korkmaz grows up to become Iskender’s hitman. Korkmaz and Huri, Iskender’s sister, fell in love but are forced to marry others… 22 years later, after Metin, Korkmaz’s lost son kills Iskender’s only heir, Yigit; this friendship will turn into relentless chase which will destroy the lives of many people including Huri and Sibel, the abandoned love of Metin’s life and their secret child.

CINEFLIX RIGHTS

First Floor, 275 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QB sales@cineflix.com

www.cineflixrights.com

Meetin Table: P4.C18

EXECUTIVES

Daniel Rodriguez, Sales Consultant, Latin America and Hispanic US

TEMPTING FORTUNE

(Factual Entertainment - 6 x 60 min)

Twelve strangers are dropped in a remote wilderness where an epic cash prize awaits. It’s theirs to keep. That is, if they can make the grueling 18-day trek across the finish line without spending it on all the pricey temptations that pop up along the way.

LAST KING OF THE CROSS (Crime Drama - 10 x 60 min)

Inspired by John Ibrahim’s best-selling autobiography charting his rise from a poverty-stricken immigrant with no education, no money, and no prospects to Australia’s most infamous nightclub mogul, ‘Last King of The Cross’ is an operatic story of two brothers who organize the street but lose each other in their ascent to power.

HITLER’S ENGINEERS: BUILDING THE THIRD REICH (History - 6 x 60 min)

After Germany’s defeat in 1945, Hitler’s most trusted henchmen tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust and distance themselves from the brutal Nazi regime. But they couldn’t hide their misdeeds forever, and ‘Hitler’s Engineers: Building the Third Reich’ exposes the truth.

TOP EXECUTIVE Müge Akar, Head of Sales; Europe, Asia, Africa

TOP EXECUTIVE Yari Torres, VP, LatAm

TOP EXECUTIVE Aslı Serım, Head of International Sales

TOP EXECUTIVE Daniel Rodriguez, Sales Consultant, Latin America and Hispanic US

Golden Boy

ECCHO RIGHTS

Kungsgatan 48, 111 35 Stockholm, Sweden info@ecchorights.com www.ecchorights.com

EXECUTIVES

Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama

Lucy Roberts, Director of Sales, Western Europe

Melis Hamacioglu, Director of Digital Media

Acquisition & Content Sales

Berkin Nalbantli, Sales and Acquisitions

Executive, CEE & Africa

One Love

Deception

INTER MEDYA GLOBAL AGENCY

Istanbul, Turkey

+90 212 241 26 93 theglobalagency.tv

Booth: Riviere 7 B9

EXECUTIVES

Pamir Gurglu, COO

Senay Filiztekin Turan, Head of Adquisitions

Duyu Safak, Head of Marketing

Communications

Senay Tas, Sales Director (CEE - Greece)

Ivan Snachez, Sales Director (Latin America)

Godze Sergili, Sales Director (Europe)

Miroslav Radojevic, Sales Director (MENA - Africa)

KANAL D INTERNATIONAL

+90 (212) 231 0102 info@intermedya.tv www.intermedya.tv

Stand: C16.C

EXECUTIVES

Ahmet Ziyalar, President and COO

Beatriz Cea Okan, VP and Head of Sales and Acquisitions

Hasret Özcan, VP and Head of Legal and Business Affairs

Pelin Koray, Sales Executive

Sinem Alışkan, Sales Executive

Ekin Sarpel, Sales Executive

Zeynep Balto, Sales Executive

Melissa Şimşek, Sales Support Executive

Neşet Ersoy, Sales Support Executive

GOLDEN BOY (Crime/Thriller/Science Fiction - 30 x 60’ - 120 x 45’)

This record-breaking family drama was the most watched drama series of 2022 in Turkey. ‘Golden Boy’ tells the story of two sisters whose paths cross with Golden Boy Ferit. The two sisters’ lives change forever when Ferit decides to marry Seyran instead of Suna. Seyran becomes the new bride in a family full of betrayals, lies and secrets, while Suna starts making revenge plans to get her stolen future back.

ÖMER (Drama -30 x 60’ - 100 x 45’)

Ömer’s life turns upside down when he falls in love with Gamze. Gamze is a middled aged woman who returns to her old neighbourhood after her divorce. While struggling to start over as a single mother, she finds an unexpected comfort in Ömer’s love. But Ömer comes from a traditional, conservative background: Their romance is doomed from the start, and though the two have incredible chemistry, their love is an impossible dream, strictly forbidden by Ömer’s religious father.

ONE LOVE (Drama)

‘One Love’ tells the captivating story of the idealistic Doga falling hopelessly in love at university with the charming Fatih, a man from a devout family whose values clash with those of her mother, creating a moving drama as they seek to overcome their differences. Doga’s life plans are turned upside down and her mother is shaken to the core when she refuses to have an abortion and instead marries him. With her devastated mother convinced that religion will doom their marriage, Doga and Fatih face a battle for their love to triumph over this culture clash. Her mother too faces a struggle that triggers major changes in her attitudes, enriching a complex love story that brings together two families who are worlds apart but share the same deep truths.

DECEPTION (Drama)

Güzide Yenersoy is a respectable family court judge living in Istanbul. With a marriage of 30 years and two children, Güzide Yenersoy has what could be described as the epitome of a perfect family. Her husband, Tarık, is an experienced and successful lawyer, running his own law firm. Her son, Ozan, is a construction engineer working at a prestigious company, while her daughter, Oylum, is studying medicine in the Netherlands, upon her mother’s insistence. But the truth is completely different from this false reality. Although everything seems to be going well, Güzide is not aware that the events buried in the past will come to light again. Every member of her family, whom she loves and dedicates her life to, is lying to Güzide.

100 Mahallesi, 2264. Sokak, Demirören Medya Center Apt. No: 1/21 34218 Bağcılar, İstanbul, Turkiye

www.kanald.international

Stand: R7. F28

EXECUTIVES

Çağla Menderes, Sales Manager

Canan Koca, Sales Executive for CEE, CIS and Europe

Buşra Saracoğlu, Distribution Sales Manager

Özen Yenice Çetinaslan, Marketing and Operations Manager

FAREWELL LETTER (Premium Drama)

Alanur’s life, which she completely depended on Ziya, is turned upside down with the letter. Exactly 30 years later, whether we call it a twist of fate, the infallible justice of the universe or the power of love, the paths of Yıldız and Karlı families cross again. The fate of two opposed families, especially Alanur and Ziya, is now in the hands of their children, Aslı and Mehmet. Aslı will go to Sorbonne, one of the most prestigious schools in France, and Mehmet will marry Hatice, whom he loves like a sister. Despite their families’ objections, they choose to walk this path together. What these two fresh lovers don’t know is that the roots of their strong feelings go back much further, 30 years ago. While Mehmet’s father Ziya and Aslı’s mother Alanur were about to get married, Ziya suddenly disappeared and left Alanur all alone. Now the two former lovers have to sit at the same table, this time as in-laws.

TOP EXECUTIVE Can Okan, Founder and CEO

TOP EXECUTIVE Izzet Pinto, CEO

TOP EXECUTIVE Fredrik af Malmborg, CEO

TOP EXECUTIVE Selim Türkmen, Director of Sales

Farewell Letter

Listings Miptv2023

Family Secrets

MADD ENTERTAINMENT

Istanbul, Turkey (+90) 2122732434

www.madd.tv

Stand: P-1.J50

EXECUTIVES

Ozlem Ozsumbul, Head of Sales

Alaa Elabasy, Senior Sales Manager

Salmi Gambarova, Senior Sales Manager

MISTCO

www.mistco.tv

Stand: P-1 K.3

EXECUTIVES

Zeynep Kayrak, Head of Marketing

Maria Fernanda Espino Noguez, Sales Manager

LatAm & Iberia

OGM UNIVERSE ONZA DISTRIBUTION

+34 91 562 0671 onza@onzadistribution.com www.onzadistribution.com

Booth: R7. J11

EXECUTIVES

Nesrin Eyüpoglu, Marketing & PR Manager

EXECUTIVES

Béatrice Nouh, Europe, CIS & Baltics, Canada

Erika Gómez, Asia, Turkey, Inflight, Educational

FAMILY SECRETS

Ceylin is a fearless lawyer who knows no boundaries when it comes to rules. Ceylin takes on Çınar’s case. Ilgaz’s brother, who is accused of murder. From this moment, things take a turn that none of them could have foreseen. While working for the liberation of Çınar, Ceylin and Ilgaz will find themselves in a puzzle that will worry their two families.

LITTLE BIG HEART

‘Little Big Heart’ tells the story of Masal, a precocious 9-year-old living a hard life in Istanbul. Her mother has a fatal heart condition, and her stepfather has a vicious deadbeat. Only an expensive surgery can cure Masal’s mother, but with nothing coming in, it is up to Masal to raise the money. This harsh reality has turned Masal from a sweet little girl into a ruthless swindler willing to do anything to save her mother. All that begins to change when Masal meets her new teacher, Evgin, who sees her cynical facade and helps nurture the bright, beautiful little girl that lies within. Evgin shows her there is more to life than pain and tragedy, and as Masal blossoms, she begins to effect those around her in surprising ways. But for all the happiness she brings to others, Masal’s own fairy tale ending remains elusive.

THE PATRIOTS (Action Drama)

The age of chaos that started in the world causes all countries to review their security policies. Developing strategies suitable for changing conditions, the Türkiye creates elite teams that carry out point-and-shoot operations within the scope of special forces in the country and abroad. One of these teams is ‘The Patriots’.

SECRETS OF AN ANGEL (Drama)

‘Secrets of an Angel’ starring Alp Navruz (from Hold My Hand) and İrem Helvacıoğlu (from Lifeline). The series is about a family whose members see their lives changed abruptly by a tragedy. Cennet, who was exposed to domestic violence for years by her husband, Yılmaz, gets sick and is hospitalized. While she is being treated, she sees a Lawyer Zeynep’s number on the window of the hospital and calls her for help. She gives her a letter to be opened after she dies. This letter will not only bring Zeynep and Halil the eldest son of Cennet, together but also will cause conflict between the siblings. ‘The Secrets of An Angel’ is about the struggle of all women who are victims of domestic violence all around the world and also offers romance through the love story between Zeynep and Halil.

MIRACLE OF LOVE

(Drama - TBA)

Ali Tahir was a brave commander who fought in the Battle of Sakarya in 1921. During the battle, he made a costly mistake that led to the death of many of his soldiers. However, he managed to turn the tide of the battle and was shot in the process. Miraculously, he was resurrected by the “Water of Life” and never aged again. In the following years, he became an agricultural educator and married a woman named Leyla. However, Leyla couldn’t handle the fact that he never aged and committed suicide. In 1968, he changed his name to Esref and became a school inspector. He fell in love with a teacher named Süreyya and they got married, but their marriage ended after Süreyya discovered hints from his past. In 2023, he changed his name again to Kemal and met Harika, a young and beautiful writer who entered his life unexpectedly. Will Harika be able to help Kemal find the answers he has been searching for over a decade?

GODLESS JOHN (Fiction Series/Drama - 3 x 50’)

Inspired by real events. The lives of two sisters, Cecilia and Carmen, change completely when they cross paths with “John of God”, a famous mystical leader who attracts thousands of people to the little town of Abadiânia in Brazil in search of healing.

PAROT

(Fiction Series/Thriller/Drama - 10x60’)

After the annulment of the “Parot” legal doctrine, dozens of terrorists, rapists and multiple murderers are released without completing their time in prison. Days later, some of the ex-convicts are found murdered in strange circumstances: they were killed in the same manner as their own victims.

FOREVER

(Telenovela - S1: 100 x 50’ - S2: 100 x 50’)

Pedro’s life has always been shrouded in mystery. He was abandoned as a child and grew up in a church. The only thing that has ever made sense to him is his first love; Clara. An evil conspiracy to tear the young lovers apart will make Pedro flee the town. But destiny will bring them back together. Years later, the investigation of the whereabouts of her mother leads Pedro back to his hometown, only to find out that Clara is now engaged to another man who happens to be Pedro’s biological brother.

The Patriots

Godless John Miracle Of Love

Barbaros Mah. Fikret Mualla Sok. No:13, Fidem Prestij Blokları B Blok D:21 34664 Uskudar, İstanbul, Türkiye +902166951300

Tomtom Mah.Istiklal Cad. No:163 Misir Apt. K:5 D:17-19, 34433 Istanbul – Turkey ekinkoyuncu@ogmuniverse.com www.ogmuniverse.com

TOP EXECUTIVE Aysegul Tuzun, Managing Director

TOP EXECUTIVE Carlos Garde, USA & Latin America, Middle East & Africa

TOP EXECUTIVE Ekin Koyuncu Karaman, Global Distribution & Partnership Director

TOP EXECUTIVE Ates Ince, Managing Director

RECORD TV

1449, Bosque Street, Barra Funda São Paulo/SP, Brasil 01136-001 - São Paulo-SP, Brasil +55 11 3300-4022 dandrade@recordtv.com.br emendes@recordtv.com.br www.recordtvnetwork.com

EXECUTIVES

Edson Mendes, International Sales Manager

GENESIS

(Biblical Telenovela - (221 x 45’)

‘Genesis’ is a super production divided into seven phases and is already making history in Brazilian television drama, with more than two hundred and fifty actors, seven great stories. An epic novel. ‘Genesis’ is the story of the first 2,300 years of humanity and recounts events exclusively from that period. The plot begins by giving us a greater understanding of why we exist and how we turned from perfection to imperfection. The origin of all social and racial problems is there at the beginning of everything, when via one decision a human being who only knew good and enjoyed it so much also chose to know evil.

MOSES AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

(Biblical Telenovela - 242 x 45’)

The telenovela tells one of the most famous passages in the Bible: the life of Moses. The story of the Hebrew leader, from his birth until his death, highlighting the encounter with God on Mount Sinai, the plagues thrown over Egypt, his participation in the liberation of the Hebrew people from slavery, the passage through the Red Sea, revelation of the ten commandments, the journey of forty years in the desert and the arrival of the people on the promised land.

RTVE

Avenida de Radio Televisión, 4 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain www.rtve.es/commercial

Stand: Riviera Hall R7-L15

EXECUTIVES

Cecilia Lera, Executive, International Sales & External Relations

Teresa Migoya, Responsible for International Sales

Nerea Guemes, Responsible for International Sales

David Priego, Head of New Projects

THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO DISTRIBUTION

themediaprostudio@mediapro.tv

www.themediaprostudio.com

Stand: R7.N1

EXECUTIVES

Javier Esteban, International DistributionContent strategy, Coproductions & Acquisitions

Miguel Ángel Fernández, Head of Sales Europe and Asia - The Mediapro Studio Distribution

THE ARGONAUTS

(Fiction Series - 20x22’ - 2023)

‘The Argonauts’, a group of friends from different backgrounds and different cultures, will spend a summer marked by danger, adventure and two great discoveries: a treasure and the value of friendship.

HIT (3RD SEASON)

(Fiction Series - 8x70’ - 2023)

‘HIT, the unconventional teacher’, is in a new position. Now, facing addiction problems, he’s the one who needs help. Together with his fellow patients, not students, at the detoxification centre, he’s confronted not only with behavioural and addiction problems but also with a mystery to be solved.

THE HUNT GUADIANA

(Fiction Series - 8x60’ - 2023)

A small town’s life, wich is divided by the Guadiana riverbed, is dramatically altered in a Sunday market. Mario, a 19-year-old man, in the grip of a maniac crisis, carries out a massacre that kills three people. A case that Lieutenant Baín and Sara Campos are in charge of.

LAS PELOTARIS: 1926

Las Pelotaris recounts the struggle of three Basque pelota players, who try to achieve their dreams by overcoming the prevailing prejudices and restraints in the 1920s, when men monopolized all power. Chelo, Idoia and Itzi are successful athletes who assume the consequences of breaking the mold in a world where ambition and sexual freedom were denied to the female gender.

UPA NEXT

The Carmen Arranz dance school opens its doors with Silvia, Lola and Rober as teachers and champions of a new project: The musical ‘UPA Next’. They will look for the protagonists among the best students of the school. Youth of differents origins, identities and who dominate very different disciplines.

EXPRESS 2

In the second season of Express, Bárbara will discover that the express kidnappings they have been entrusted with are just the tip of the iceberg of an industry built and sustained on fear; and that the company they work for, Zentral Risk, is one of the main protagonists of a system of corruption of great scope and magnitude that will continue to endanger the lives of her family. Although not everything is as it seems, Bárbara finds hope in her relationship with the new commissioner and the Express Team grows with a new member, Asia, who has a dark and strange past.

Lotería del Crimen

TV AZTECA INTERNACIONAL

(+5255) 5166 2330

www.tvaztecainternacional.com

Stand: P-1.F3

EXECUTIVES

Dulce Ávila, International Sales Manager for Mexico & LatAm

Melissa Pillow, Sales Representative for África (Rest of Europe including France, Spain and Portugal), USA and its territories & UK

Giuliana Alberti, Sales Representative for Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Brussels and Denmark Canada, Australia & UK

Andrés R. Payá, Head of Marketing TV Azteca Internacional

LOTERÍA DEL CRIMEN (Drama/Thriller - 24 x 42’)

Every day dozens of atypical crimes happen in Mexico City, of such a perverted and mysterious nature that they seem impossible to solve by the police. Rituals, torture, cannibalism and mutilations are some of the modus operandi that draw the attention of the only police department capable of solving them: the Criminal Intelligence Unit (UNIC). The UNIC is made up of specialized investigative detectives in charge of gathering clues to catch the murderers of the strangest crimes before they commit the next one. Because only they can save society from these monsters in human masks who walk among us and who, at this moment, could be stalking anyone... even... you.

In each episode of this series we will know the story of a person who is apparently in a good moment in their life. However, one day they receive a strange visit from an unknown woman who talks to them as if she knew them and tells them that they have 24 hours to live. Death gives our protagonists an ultimatum and will appear repeatedly during the episode to remind them of the little time they have left to live.

Genesis

The Argonauts

Las Pelotaris: 1926

UN DÍA PARA VIVIR (Drama - 60 x 60’)

TOP EXECUTIVE Delmar Andrade, International Sales Director TOP EXECUTIVE Maria Jesús Pérez Gómez, Sales Director

TOP EXECUTIVE Marta Ezpeleta, Head of Distribution, Co-Production & International Offices TOP EXECUTIVE Adrián Ortega, General Director of Contenet, TV Azteca

IN NUMBERS

7% was the growth of the LatAm advertising market in 2022, being the fastest regional growth in the world, according to a study by Mediabrands.

1,500 delegates and more than 100 exhibitors participated in the first edition of Content Americas, an event held from January 24 to 26 at the Hilton Downtown Miami.

1000 30-minuted animated series and films were added to DeAPlaneta’s offer through the acquisition of the BRB International catalogue.

2.06 million euros was the average budget for European fiction films in 2020, according to a report by the European Audiovisual Observatory.

2,500 episodes of ‘Amar es para siempre’ made it the most watched daily series on Antena 3 Internacional, after a decade of uninterrupted broadcasting.

8.6% of users with access to Netflix switched to its new plan with ads, according to the latest report from the GECA Barometer in Spain.

APPOINTMENT

SHARON LEVY CEO OF ENDEMOL SHINE NORTH AMERICA

SHARON LEVY has been promoted to CEO of Endemol Shine North America, the Banijay-owned studio, it was announced by Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay Americas. In her new role, Levy, who has served as Endemol Shine North America’s Chief Content O fficer since 2021, will oversee all aspects of the business and its growth. Named among “TV’s Most Powerful Nonfiction Producers” by The Hollywood Reporter, Levy will also continue to lead all of the studio’s fiction and nonfiction programming efforts from the company’s North Hollywood headquarters. With Levy now as CEO, Endemol Shine North America, which previously operated as a holding company on behalf of Banijay Americas, will operate as an independent production studio alongside the other nine Banijay-owned studios.

PRODUCTION

JAIME GUERRA NEW DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AT MEDIASET SPAIN

ON FEBRUARY 1, Jaime Guerra assumed the direction of Mediaset España’s Content Production Division, adding to his current responsibilities at the helm of reality television formats and dating shows, the development of all current affairs and entertainment programs, and also assuming budget management, as well as the research area of new projects. The new dimension of this strategic area within the company is part of the reorganization initiated by the CEO Alessandro Salem together with the General Director of Content, Manuel Villanueva.

VIX STARTS

PRODUCTION

OF ELEVEN ORIGINAL PROJECTS DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE YEAR

THE LEADING SPANISH  LANGUAGE STREAMING service announced the start of production of 11 original series and movies during the rst quarter of 2023. The new productions include the series: ‘Casa Meraki’, ‘Polen’, ‘Travesuras De La Niña Mala’ (Season 2), and ‘Un Buen Divorcio’, as well as the lms: ‘Club Perfecto’, ‘Moscas’ and ‘Nunca Digas Nunca’. “Working closely with our amazing production partners and accomplished content creators and storytellers who have embraced our mission, ViX is delivering more Spanish language originally produced titles than anyone else in our rst year, and we’re only getting started,” said Rodrigo Mazón, EVP & Chief Content O cer, ViX.

Sharon Levy, CEO of Endemol Shine North America

Jaime Guerra, Director of Production at Mediaset Spain