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Frank Spotnitz on why this is the best time in the history of TV From C21TV 21-09-2020

Frank Spotnitz, award-winning writer/producer and CEO of London- and Paris-based Big Light Productions, shares his experiences of producing during the pandemic and considers what the future holds for the drama business. He explains how storytellers have a role to play in making sense of current cultural and political changes and should be on the side of inclusion, tolerance and understanding. This show is part of the Coming Up Next series, a coproduction between The University of York’s SIGN programme and C21Media. For previous episodes, CLICK HERE.

Scripted Formats Mipcom Slate From BBC Studios 11-09-2020

Previewing brand new scripted formats from BBC Studios Distribution: cat-and-mouse thriller, We Hunt Together; and brilliantly fresh scripted comedies, The First Team and Ladhood.

Skydance to a different tune From C21TV 15-09-2020

Dana Goldberg is chief creative officer at one of the biggest film and TV production houses in the world, Skydance Media. She discusses the long-term impact of Covid-19 on theatrical releases and how the nature of storytelling is changing. This show is part of the Coming Up Next series, a coproduction between The University of York’s SIGN programme and C21Media. For previous episodes, CLICK HERE.

Cry Wolf From DR Sales 25-09-2020

A teenage girl has written a vivid school essay detailing her stepfather’s violent behavior. The parents deny the accusations but who is lying – and who is telling the truth?

Shades seeks copro partners From C21TV 04-09-2020

South Africa-based prodco The Bomb Shelter is on the hunt for partners for its remarkable series Shades, winner of the C21 Summer 2020 Digital Pitch. In this show, executive producer Desireé Markgraaff and associate producer Nomzano Mbatha discuss what makes Shades so relevant to today, with the growing narrative around identity. The digital pitch for Shades can be viewed HERE, along with contact details.

The Two Lives of Li Ermao From Blue Ant International 24-09-2020

Filmed over 17 years across Southern China, THE TWO LIVES OF LI ERMAO is the intimate and heart wrenching story of Li Ermao, a transgender migrant worker, transitioning from male to female, then back to male. In this touching tale, we witness Li Ermao's search for identity, struggle for love and fight for survival.

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Covid-19: impact report

The results of C21's Covid-19 Impact Global Content Business Survey are now in and the findings make for grim reading.

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The ongoing drama boom is being fuelled by a growing number of streamers focused on international programming.

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The international TV drama business continues to boom as new streamers arrive, stoking up demand, prices and creativity, impacting the entire industry.

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The arrival of Apple TV+ and Disney+, as well as WarnerMedia’s upcoming HBO Max and NBCU’s Peacock, marks the start of a new era of D2C streaming services.

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