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Vuelta co-founders talk building a European sales and theatrical distribution powerhouse
“We are focused on creating an integrated studio with distribution as its core strength, supported by our own productions.”
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‘The Bureau’ showrunner Eric Rochant on scripted series evolution: “We need to find that depth again”
Rochant is currently working on upcoming Netflix series ‘Bandi’.
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Commissioners look for safe bets amid TV drama downturn
On the eve of Mipcom, leading TV executives tell Screen how they are navigating a changed landscape.
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‘Dying For Sex’ director Shannon Murphy on “leading an orchestra” of actors and going “old school theatre”
The Emmy-nominated director talks to Screen International about asking Michelle Williams to make her fall funnier and why her next project will not be about death.
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Lena Dunham on her slate, creative freedom and ‘Too Much’
“I really love taking genres that feel well-worn and then seeing what we can inject into them.”
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“The English-language market is key,” says Mediawan Pictures CEO of the group’s ambitious strategy
Elisabeth d’Arvieu, CEO of Mediawan Pictures, explains why leveraging the company’s global reach and talent relationships is key.
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How Mip London aims to stand out in TV sector’s crowded conference schedule
Mip London launches this month, alongside the long‑established London TV Screenings.
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What the drastic cull of UK soaps means for the film industry
Leading figures in the UK film and TV industry are sounding the alarm about the loss of UK soap ‘Doctors’ as an egalitarian training ground.
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“Series is the format with the most promising future,” enthuses South Series festival director
”We believe series is the format with the largest audience,” says the head of Cadiz’s South International Series Festival.
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‘Peak TV’ era is over but drama market can recover, say scripted execs
Procedurals, which have long been the cornerstone of network dramas, are increasingly popular with cost-conscious streamers as well.
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Can Mipcom lift the spirits of a struggling TV industry?
The event, running October 21-24, comes at a challenging time for many of the global TV industry executives who are gathering in Cannes.
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Should indie filmmakers embrace or avoid FAST and AVoD platforms?
Ad-funded AVoD and FAST platforms are booming as cash‑strapped consumers look for cheaper alternatives to subscription services.
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11 Spanish series to keep an eye on
Includes a rehab drama, the voyages of Columbus and a sci-fi podcast.
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What can the international industry expect of this year’s RO Days programme in Transilvania?
Head of industry Dumitrana Lupu gives the lowdown on key projects, filmmakers and initatives to look out for.
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How the rise of the ‘showrunner’ role is changing British TV
Screen talks to several big-name TV writers about the rise of the ‘showrunner’ role on this side of the Atlantic.
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How ‘Shōgun’ team turned the classic novel into gripping television
Shōgun showrunners Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks aimed to tell “10 short stories”.
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“Useful tool” or “phenomenally destructive”: What next for AI in TV drama?
Big TV players in Europe have been relatively open about their interest in AI.
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HBO to the Max: Casey Bloys on running Warner’s signature brands
Veteran programming exec Casey Bloys talks curation and quality control, his desire for international co-pros and how he’s never turned on a PlayStation.
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‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning on understanding Martha: “She’s not a psychopath”
Jessica Gunning, star of Richard Gadd’s Netflix sleeper hit Baby Reindeer, talks about the experience and impact of working on such an intense — and much-discussed — show.
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How ‘Tokyo Vice’ cinematographer Corey Walter faced the challenges of shooting in Japan
The second season of the critically acclaimed series took to the streets of Tokyo with all its challenges.