ProSiebenSat.1 Opens Call for International Scripted Co-Production Development

UNTERFOEHRING: Germany's ProSiebenSat.1 is making an open call to the international TV market to submit proposals for the development of international scripted series co-productions.

Writers, showrunners and production companies are invited to present early-stage concepts for TV series with a "broad and entertaining cinematic appeal," according to ProSiebenSat.1. In particular, ProSiebenSat.1 TV Deutschland is looking for episodic, returning prime-time series (procedurals as crime, medical, romantic comedies, etc.). Early-stage concepts for exceptional serialized "must-see-TV" miniseries and series introducing a significant German angle are also welcome. All entries should present a strong potential for an international market. The company plans to invest in the development of up to 15 projects no later than the end of 2015. Parallel to the creative development process, ProSiebenSat.1 TV Deutschland will also offer its support in finding the best international partners for the production of the selected projects.

"Our new initiative is part of ProSiebenSat.1 TV Deutschland's strategy to enhance international co-production as an integral and crucial part of our stations' prime time," said Koby Gal-Raday, the senior VP of international co-production and documentaries at ProSiebenSat.1 TV Deutschland. "We aim to become a creative home for leading showrunners and production companies and a leading force in creating new high-quality original programming suitable for our local audiences and audiences around the world."

Wolfgang Link, the general manager of ProSiebenSat.1 TV Deutschland, added: "ProSiebenSat.1 TV Deutschland is looking continuously for new ways to open up the best resources for program innovation. It is a natural step to widen our scope with a global initiative. International co-productions are one of the pillars of our content strategy for the next years."