The latest edition of the TV Drama Screenings Festival spotlights some of the hottest new and returning scripted properties available today. Hailing from across the globe, these selections span the breadth of the landscape, from crime and suspense to romance, dark comedy and more.<\/p>\n
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Clicking on each show title below will take you directly to the trailer.<\/p>\n Airing on ITV, Joan<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which leads off All3Media International\u2019s TV Drama Screenings Festival highlights, tells the true story of the U.K.\u2019s most notorious jewel thief, Joan Hannington. \u201cStarring Game of Thrones<\/em>\u2019 Sophie Turner, this new drama is brought to the screen by a stellar creative team, including The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe<\/em> director Richard Laxton and Mrs. Wilson<\/em> writer Anna Symon,\u201d says Jennifer Askin, senior VP for North America. \u201cHaving presold in six continents and with a host of premium partners attached, including U.S. co-producer The CW, CBC and BritBox, Joan<\/em> is a sparkling, exhilarating and emotional drama that we\u2019re excited to continue to take to international buyers.\u201d Askin also highlights the three-part Lost Boys & Fairies<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201cwhich explores the universal themes of family, love and parenting through the perspective of gay adoption,\u201d Askin says, adding: \u201cWith an impressive round of international sales recently announced, including BritBox\u2019s acquisition in the U.S., we are thrilled to see this remarkable series traveling to such premium partners around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Leading Distribution Partners (LDP) is targeting the healthy appetite for movies with its MIPCOM lineup. The lineup includes My Norwegian Holiday<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. \u201cSet in the enchanting town of Bergen, Norway, this heartwarming holiday film follows Lukas and JJ as they navigate family tensions and personal challenges,\u201d says Gavin Tyler Reardon, president of global distribution. Sealed with a List<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, meanwhile, is a \u201ccharming, feel-good story,\u201d Reardon says. \u201cLDP is excited to bring a diverse lineup of content to MIPCOM this year, showcasing a wide range of genres that cater to international audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n Best known for its U.K. drama slate, All3Media International is also coming to MIPCOM with Australian offerings like the six-part Critical Incident<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to collaborate with leading partners in the AsiaPac region, particularly in Australia, where Matchbox Pictures, a storytelling powerhouse, has brought this project to life,\u201d says Tony Ziran Tang, VP of sales for China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. \u201cCritical Incident<\/em> is a psychological crime thriller that dives deep into universal themes like policing, justice, crime and morality. With a cast led by Akshay Khanna and Zo\u00eb Boe, powerful performances bring true authenticity to the story, elevating the series to a whole new level.\u201d Tang will also be highlighting to his AsiaPac clients the Company Pictures detective drama Ellis<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which \u201cpossesses key elements that strongly appeal across the AsiaPac region and beyond,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n With Spain being celebrated as the Country of Honor at MIPCOM, the territory\u2019s strong capabilities across multiple genres will be on display, including in compelling scripted series. Atresmedia Televisi\u00f3n\u2019s content-sales department arrives in Cannes with Eva & Nicole<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which Jose Antonio Salso, head of acquisitions and international sales, bills as a \u201cvisually striking dramedy that brings the vibrant nightlife of 1980s Marbella to life with glamour, extravagance and intrigue.\u201d Also on offer is the period drama Beguinas<\/em> (Beguines<\/em>)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Turkey was feted as the Country of Honor at MIPCOM almost a decade ago and continues to see its exports conquer new territories. Among the wealth of Turkish content distributors heading to Cannes, atv Distribution is unveiling The Nightfall<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201ca mesmerizing tale of impossible love, set against the breathtaking views of Pamukkale and Istanbul’s Asaf Bey mansion,\u201d says M\u00fcge Akar, head of sales. Also on offer is Safir<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which \u201ctakes viewers on an emotional journey through the lives of Feraye and the G\u00fclsoy family in the unique setting of Cappadocia,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Calinos Entertainment, meanwhile, will be at the market \u201ccelebrating our 25th year of leading the international sales of Turkish dramas,\u201d says Asli Serim, head of sales. The company\u2019s lineup at MIPCOM is led by the brand-new Hidden Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, starring Ebru \u015eahin and Murat Y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m, alongside returning hits like Farah<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, adapted from La chica que limpia<\/em>. \u201cOur goal is to bring diverse, high-quality content to a global audience and continue to grow our presence in the international media landscape,\u201d Serim says.<\/p>\n Kanal D International lands in Cannes with Secret of Pearls<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which \u201ctopped the ratings last season,\u201d says Elif Tato\u011flu, distribution strategy and sales director, and The Family Burden<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. \u201cThese titles stand out to international buyers due to their universal storylines, which delve deeply into family relationships, loyalty and the search for justice\u2014themes that resonate across cultures,\u201d Tato\u011flu says. \u201cCoupled with exceptional production quality, from stunning visuals to meticulous attention to detail, they meet the highest global standards.\u201d<\/p>\n Also showcased in the TV Drama Screenings Festival is All3Media International\u2019s psychological thriller Dead and Buried<\/em><\/strong><\/a> from Three River Fiction and Vico Films and starring The Split<\/em>\u2019s Annabel Scholey. \u201cUniversal themes of grief and obsession, complex, fascinating, funny characters and a compelling, twist-filled script make Dead and Buried<\/em> a fantastic addition to our standout slate of four-part psychological thrillers, including Captivated<\/em>, The Night Caller<\/em> and The Ex-Wife<\/em>,\u201d says Jonathan Hughes, VP for France, Germany, Benelux, Austria and Switzerland.<\/p>\n