Interviews

The CEO on working with producers in the early stages of development to help shape series that will appeal to international buyers and the increased demand for scripted.

Gilles Pélisson, the chairman and CEO of TF1 Group, on boosting production, establishing a one-on-one relationship with viewers, and transitioning to a new hybrid model that combines offering content on linear and AVOD and SVOD platforms.

Audra McDonald talks to World Screen about the innovative techniques used to shoot that series, the fifth season of The Good Fight and the differences between acting on stage and in episodic television.

David Nevins, chief content officer for scripted originals at Paramount+ and chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks, on maintaining brand clarity, working with talent, marketing shows and collaborating with fellow ViacomCBS executives.

The chair of Lionsgate Television Group on encouraging relationships with a diverse range of creators and showrunners who have helped cater to underserved audiences and bolster the bottom line.

The CEO talks about financing models, the impact of Covid-19 on production and serving linear and nonlinear platforms with a diverse slate.

Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg, co-CEOs and co-founders of marblemedia, on how the company has evolved since its inception, its current positioning in the marketplace and the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s independent production sector at present.

Ekin Koyuncu, executive director at Kanal D International, talks about the new slate of rom-coms, the continued success of Hekimoğlu and more.

The head of content acquisitions on how she has continued to acquire shows and fill schedules despite production disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Thomas Lasarzik, executive VP of group content acquisitions and sales at ProSiebenSat.1's Seven.One Entertainment Group, on the role licensed films and TV series play on the group’s many outlets.