Buyer interest in Natpe Budapest grows

Next month’s Natpe European television market and conference in Budapest is expected to be attended by more buyers than ever before.

JP Bommel

JP Bommel, president and CEO of the US producers’ body, has confirmed that buyer and acquisition executive registrations are currently outpacing those of 2017.

The likes of CBS, NBCUniversal, Kocca, Warner Bros and Studiocanal will all be showcasing content at the event.

Topics to be discussed include International Drama Production: Maximising Cross-Regional Partnerships, New Opportunities and New Audiences in MENA, A World of Formats: Distribution Insights and Strategies, All The World’s a Stream: Game Changing OTT Platform and The Current Advantages of Latin America.

The third edition of Pitch and Play Live!, which highlights original format ideas with international potential from the CEE and MENA regions, will also take place.

Bommel said: “Natpe Budapest has always offered a robust learning and networking opportunity with a series of specially devised and relevant sessions alongside screenings, receptions and parties which unite the content and platform communities in one place in the centre of Europe.”

Natpe Budapest International takes place at the Intercontinental Hotel from June 25 to 28.