MIPCOM & MIPJunior to Shine a Light on “Made in Russia” Content

Programming from Russia will be in the spotlight at MIPCOM and MIPJunior this month as part of a dedicated “Made in Russia” showcase.

Made in Russia is an umbrella brand that will present a wide range of new drama series, films and animation from leading Russian producers and channels. It is the initiative of the Russian Export Centre (REC).

“In a year when Russian companies have made a quantum leap with drama and animation acquired by leading international video platforms like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, while upcoming projects are tracked and immediately picked up by major worldwide distributors such as Beta Film, Eccho Rights, Cineflix Rights, Dori Media, Red Arrow and Global Agency, Russian animated series are gaining millions of views on major Chinese online platforms with more titles to come,” said Nikita Gusakov, senior VP of the Russian Export Centre. “We are delighted to see such high-profile projects as Trotsky, Trigger, Ordinary Woman, Little Tiaras and Kid-e-cats make a splash on the international marketplace. As there is still room for developing more original content, it’s time to watch out for more hits from Russia that will fire audiences’ imagination across the globe. That is the kind of programming ‘Made in Russia’ sets out to promote.”

The Russian drama series Trigger, made by Sreda Production for Channel One Russia, will feature as a special MIPCOM Pre-Opening TV Screening on Sunday in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals.

MIPCOM will also host the international premiere of Mathilde, a miniseries by Alexei Uchitel about the love affair between the last Russian emperor, Nicolas II (Lars Eidnger), and prima ballerina Mathilde Kseshinska (Mikhalina Olshanska).

Russian channel TV3 is presenting its new TV series Ordinary Woman, produced by 1-2-3 Production and Look Film, at MIPCOM.

At MIPJunior, Made in Russia is hosting 14 animation companies that will present their new projects and work-in-progress. Among them is the brand-new animation series Little Tiaras, which will premiere on October 13. It will be presented by Russian TV group CTC Media together with its co-production partner CTB Film Company.