CONTENT LONDON: C21Media is set to launch an initiative to determine the global entertainment industry’s response to the climate emergency, gathering diverse opinion about how it can best support the fight to secure the future of a healthy planet.

Martichka Bozhilova of Bulgarian prodco Agitprop has never let location put her at a disadvantage in the world of international documentary production, but now the award-winning producer is achieving success in scripted coproductions.

Jennifer Sobol is director of international pipeline programmes for Warner Bros Discovery Access, a worldwide initiative whose stated aim is to “create inclusive pathways into the industry” through talent development programmes, mentorship, placement opportunities and industry exposure.

Wonder Women, the network set up to elevate diverse women into senior leadership in the TV and the creative industries, is back in September for its second annual conference at BAFTA in London. Ria Hebden explains why she set up the network, how it has evolved into a multi-faceted organisation and why its role is more important than ever.

Bahama Films’ Wiktor Piatkowski has built up a formidable scriptwriting business on the back of hit HBO series Wataha. Now the writer, producer and showrunner is determined to turn the dial on Polish/international coproductions.

Sony Pictures Television’s search for coproductions in CEE has yet to deliver, but distribution exec Mark Young is ready to consider new models to get the right project over the line.

United Media is tapping into a rich seam of talent in the Balkans to bring local stories to the international market – but challenges remain, says Tatjana Pavlović.

For Mediawan Rights’ deputy director of acquisitions Emmanuel Eckert, the CEE region represents “a land of opportunity” – but exactly how fruitful will depend on how his company’s first foray in the region, Serbian period drama Constantine’s Crossing, performs on the international stage.

While its linear channels are posting some of their best results ever, BBC Studios is looking at varied routes to market to grow its on-demand offering across the CEE, says commercial director Zbigniew Pruski.

Olena Martynova, chief marketing officer at Ukraine’s Starlight Media, on war, AI, coproduction and valuing your most important business asset: people.