Rodolphe Belmer, David Frank Set For MIPTV Keynotes

PARIS: Rodolphe Belmer, COO of Canal+, and David Frank, CEO of the Zodiak Media Group, will each deliver a keynote address on the first day of MIPTV.

Belmer’s and Frank’s sessions on April 4 will kickoff the 2011 Producers Forum, which is focusing on co-productions through conferences, matchmaking sessions and more. Belmer will discuss the importance of original programming at Canal+ and the need for drama co-pros. Frank will discuss co-productions within the context of the Zodiak group, which today encompasses some 45 production outfits in 17 territories.

"We are delighted to welcome Rodolphe Belmer and David Frank, two leading industry figures who will deliver their respective visions on recent changes and the future of content production, from their positions as heads of major European groups with significant international reach,” said Laurine Garaude, director of Reed MIDEM’s television division. “Given the growing trend in international co-productions,we feel that it is particularly pertinent for MIPTV to provide the context to accelerate global exchanges in this key area.”