ATF Spotlight: ATV

Burak Özçivit, known from such hits as Magnificent Century, takes on the role of Osman, the father of the great Ottoman Empire, in the ATV highlight The Ottoman.

Müge Akar, content sales deputy manager at ATV, believes that the show’s high production values will be a draw for international buyers. “Preproduction of the series took a very long time, paying attention to the finest details,” she notes. “A huge set location was built in the suburbs of Istanbul, which will teleport you back centuries.”

ATV’s hit drama Hercai, which tells a love story rooted in revenge, has a second season on offer. There’s a third season of Lifeline, which centers on a strong female character. “The story in Lifeline raises social awareness about violence against women,” Akar says.

She adds, “With our new highlights, we believe that we are the right point of contact for buyers seeking love stories and historical drama series.”