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Mansha Daswani

Mansha Daswani is the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of World Screen. She can be reached on mdaswani@worldscreen.com.

MIPCOM: The Week in Drama

October 22, 2019

MIPCOM delegates were treated to a range of high-profile drama screenings last week, the breadth of which speaks to how truly international the scripted business has become over the last few years.

Viaplay Preps New Swedish Crime Drama

October 7, 2019

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has unveiled a new scripted original for its Viaplay service, Hammarvik, created by best-selling Swedish author Camilla Läckberg.

Mark Gatiss

October 4, 2019

Mark Gatiss speaks about putting a new spin on Bram Stoker’s iconic character, his long-running collaboration with Moffat and what he misses most about playing Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock’s older, powerful brother, who may or may not actually be running the country.  

Rachel Griffiths

October 4, 2019

Rachel Griffiths talks about her latest project, the ABC Australia commission Total Control (also known as Black B*tch), which she co-created, executive produces and stars in.

Editor’s Note

October 4, 2019

We’ve seen quite a few real-life consequences from docs recently. This year, we got to see that happen in the scripted space too, in the aftermath of Netflix streaming When They See Us. Ava DuVernay’s moving, rage-inducing miniseries about the …

Jed Mercurio

October 3, 2019

The showrunner talks about Line of Duty's new season, his creative process and keeping the award-winning World Productions show fresh year after year.

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Ava DuVernay

October 1, 2019

The creator talks about telling the Central Park Five’s harrowing stories in When They See Us and championing diverse voices in film and television.