International Drama Awards finalists announced
The finalists have been announced in C21’s International Drama Awards, which are voted for by the world’s leading scripted commissioners and buyers.
From 227 entries across 11 categories, the finalists reflect the prolific drama output over the past 12 months.
The winners will be announced at the International Drama Awards Ceremony between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on November 28 as part of Content London 2018. The International Drama Awards welcome reception will take place on the St Pancras Hotel Grand Staircase from 5.30pm.
You can find out more about the International Drama Summit by clicking here.
The chairman of the judges, C21 editor-in-chief and managing director David Jenkinson (pictured), said: “With nearly 100 commissioners and buyers voting for these awards, they really are the most considered television drama awards in the international content business. The standard has been exceptional this year and we are delighted there were so many stellar entries.”
Trailers for all finalist dramas can be viewed by clicking here.
If you already have the C21Screen app you can launch it and view the playlist here.
If you don’t have the C21Screen iPad app you can download it from iTunes here and Google Play here.
The finalists in the 2017/18 C21 International Drama Awards are:
Jade of Death
Produced by: Last Frame Productions
For: Online
Distributed by: Last Frame Productions
Oslo Zoo
Produced by: NRK
For: NRK
Distributed by: NRK
SKAM AUSTIN
Produced by: XIX Entertainment
For: Facebook Watch
Distributed by: Facebook
Solve
Produced by: Vertical Networks
For: Snapchat
Distributed by: Vertical Networks
Wrong Kind of Black
Produced by: Princess Pictures
For: ABC iView
Distributed by: Princess Pictures
Adulthood (L’âge adulte)
Produced by: Productions Pixcom Inc.
For: ICI TOU.TV
Distributed by: Pixcom International Inc.
Dear White People
Produced by: Lionsgate for Netflix
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Flowers
Produced by: Hootenanny, a Sister Pictures company
For: Channel 4
Distributed by: Endemol Shine
GLOW
Produced by: Glitter Pictures, LLC (a Netflix Studio, LLC subsidiary)
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Norsemen
Produced by: NRK/Viafilm
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Viafilm/Nordic World
BARRY
Produced by: HBO
For: Sky Atlantic
Distributed by: HBO
GameFace
Produced by: Objective Fiction
For: E4, UK
Distributed by: all3media international
Hang Ups
Produced by: SLAM Films
For: Channel 4
Distributed by: FremantleMedia International
Lodge 49
Produced by: AMC Studios
For: AMC
Distributed by: AMC Studios
On The Spectrum
Produced by: Sumayoko LTD and Yes TV
For: YES TV
Distributed by: yes Studios
Black Mirror: USS Callister
Produced by: House of Tomorrow
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
King Lear
Produced by: Playground Television (UK) Ltd / Sonia Friedman Productions
For: BBC2 and Amazon
Distributed by: Great Point Media
KURARA: The Dazzling Life of Hokusai’s Daughter
Produced by: NHK ENTERPRISES, Inc. for NHK
For: NHK General
Distributed by: NHK Enterprises, Inc.
Riot
Produced by: Werner Film Productions
For: ABC
Distributed by: NBCU
The Boy with the Topknot
Produced by: Parti Productions and Kudos Film & Television
For: BBC Two
Distributed by: Endemol Shine International
Twisted
Produced by: Incendo
For: Lifetime Movies
Distributed by: Incendo
A Very English Scandal
Produced by: Blueprint Pictures
For: BBC One
Distributed by: Sony Pictures Television
Bodyguard
Produced by: World Productions
For: BBC One
Distributed by: ITV Global Entertainment
Godless
Produced by: A Netflix Original Production
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Patrick Melrose
Produced by: A Two Cities Television production in association with SunnyMarch and Little Island Productions
For: Sky Atlantic
Distributed by: Sky Vision
Wanderlust
Produced by: Drama Republic
For: BBC One & Netflix
Distributed by: BBC Worldwide
13 Reasons Why
Produced by: Paramount Television
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Fauda
Produced by: yes TV and L. Benasuly Productions for Netflix
For: yes TV (Israel) and Netflix (Worldwide)
Distributed by: Netflix
Modus
Produced by: Miso Film Sweden
For: Cmore and TV4 Sweden
Distributed by: FremantleMedia International
Ozark
Produced by: Media Rights Capital
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Stranger Things
Produced by: A Netflix Original Production
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
The Handmaid’s Tale
Produced by: HULU
Acquired by: Channel 4 (UK)
For: Hulu
Distributed by: MGM Television
The End of the F***ing World
Produced by: Clerkenwell Films / Dominic Buchanan Productions for Channel 4 Television and Netflix
For: Netflix and Channel 4
Distributed by: Netflix and Channel 4
GLOW
Produced by: Glitter Pictures, LLC (a Netflix Studio, LLC subsidiary)
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Killing Eve
Produced by: Sid Gentle Films
For: BBC 1
Distributed by: Endeavor Content
King Lear
King Lear
Produced by: Playground Television (UK) Ltd / Sonia Friedman Productions
For: BBC2 / Amazon
Distributed by: Great Point Media
Ride Upon the Storm
Produced by: DR DRAMA
In co-production with: ARTE France and SAM le Français
Commissioning Broadcasters: DR 1 (Denmark) and ARTE (France)
Distributed by: STUDIOCANAL
The Crown
Produced by: Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Alex Lawther – The End of the F***ing World
Produced by: Clerkenwell Films / Dominic Buchanan Productions for Channel 4 Television and Netflix
For: Netflix and Channel 4
Distributed by: Netflix and Channel 4
Daniel Brühl – The Alienist
Produced by: A Paramount Television and Turner’s Studio T co-production
For: Netflix (Global) / TNT (US)
Distributed by: Netflix (Global) / TNT (US)
Hugh Grant – A Very English Scandal
Produced by: Blueprint Pictures
For: BBC One
Distributed by: Sony Pictures Television
Jason Bateman – Ozark
Produced by: Media Rights Capital
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Jeff Daniels – Godless
Produced by: A Netflix Original Production
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Lars Mikkelsen – Ride Upon the Storm
Produced by: DR DRAMA
In co-production with: ARTE France and SAM le Français
Commissioning Broadcasters: DR 1 (Denmark) and ARTE (France)
Distributed by: STUDIOCANAL
Amy Adams – Sharp Objects
Produced by: Blumhouse Productions, eOne
For: HBO, Sky Atlantic
Distributed by: HBO
Claire Foy – The Crown
Produced by: Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Heida Reed – Stella Blómkvist
Produced by: Sagafilm
For: Sjonvarp Simans and Viaplay Original
Distributed by: Red Arrow Studios International
Jodie Comer – Killing Eve
Produced by: Sid Gentle Films
For: BBC1
Distributed by: Endeavor Content
Laura Linney – Ozark
Produced by: Media Rights Capital
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Sandra Oh – Killing Eve
Produced by: Sid Gentle Films
For: BBC1
Distributed by: Endeavor Content
Babylon Berlin
Produced by: X Filme Creative Pool, ARD Degeto, Sky and Beta Film
For: Sky Germany and Das Erste
Distributed by: Beta Film
Dark
Produced by: Wiedemann & Berg Television
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Home Ground
Produced by: NRK and Motlys
For: NRK
Distributed by: DR Sales
Un Bore Mercher (Keeping Faith)
Produced by: Vox Pictures
For: S4C & BBC Wales
Distributed by: About Premium Content
Ride Upon the Storm
Produced by: DR DRAMA
In co-production with: ARTE France and SAM le Français
Commissioning Broadcasters: DR 1 (Denmark) and ARTE (France)
Distributed by: STUDIOCANAL
Sense of Tumour
Produced by: Sylvester TV and VRT
For: VRT and één
Distributed by: Red Arrow International
The End of the F***ing World
Produced by: Clerkenwell Films / Dominic Buchanan Productions for Channel 4 Television and Netflix
For: Netflix and Channel 4
Distributed by: Netflix and Channel 4
Killing Eve
Produced by: Sid Gentle Films
For: BBC1
Distributed by: Endeavor Content
MINDHUNTER
Produced by: A Netflix Original Production
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Sharp Objects
Produced by: Blumhouse Productions, eOne
For: HBO, Sky Atlantic
Distributed by: HBO
The Split
Produced by: Sister Pictures in association with Little Chick
For: BBC One / Sundance
Distributed by: BBC Studios Distribution
TRUST
Produced by: FX Productions, Cloud Eight Films, Decibel Films and Snicket Films Limited
For: FX
Distributed by: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION
