French lessons: how scripted formats from France are going global

While they’re best known for their work in front of the camera, an increasing number of actors are now heavily involved behind the scenes too, from developing story ideas and building budgets to overseeing the final edit. In this C21TV special, global stars including Marta Dusseldorp, Lenny Henry, Alexandra Rappaport and Gabija Siurbyte open up about the types of stories they want to tell and their evolution from actor to producer.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Piv Bernth and Lars Hermann, co-founders of Apple Tree Productions, discuss the ITV Studios-owned Danish prodco's market strategy, and the challenges facing the Nordic region following Viaplay's exit from original series.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: With globally recognised IP more important than ever in getting projects greenlit by risk-averse commissioners, unscripted execs are increasingly looking to scripted brands to inspire premium formats. C21TV catches up with John Douglas of 72 Films, Daniela Neumann of Spun Gold and Julie Pizzi and Rupert Dobson of Bunim/Murray to hear how hit TV dramas and films are being adapted in the unscripted space.

Content London has opened its 2024 registration, with a series of discounts for those booking early, and an agenda designed to help the global business navigate The New Content Economy.

As the winner of the C21 Digital Drama Pitch 2024 competition is revealed, judges Dermot Horan from RTÉ, RTV Slovenija’s Natalija Gorsak, TRT’s Faruk Güven and Rachel Okine of ABC in Australia come together to give their thoughts on this year’s entries and offer their advice on pitching.

With the faltering economy driving the US studios and their streamers back towards content licensing, C21TV catches up with David Smyth of Fox Entertainment Group, Lisa Kramer of Paramount Global Content Distribution and Chris Ottinger of Amazon MGM Studios Distribution to hear how this is changing the market.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Talpa Studios CEO Maarten Meijs details the Dutch format specialist's approach to the current marketplace, focusing on cost-effective gameshows and adventure reality to win over risk-averse buyers.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: David Smyth, executive VP of content sales and partnerships at Fox Entertainment Global, discusses the US distributor's growing enthusiasm for international partnerships in the face of industry correction.