francetv distribution Sends Parenting Format to Africa

PARIS: francetv distribution has secured its first sale for Parenthood Instruction Manual to the Gabonese Republic, where the show will be adapted and produced for the African market by Princesse M Productions and Watara Productions.

Parenthood Instruction Manual centers on the daily lives of a couple and their children. The scripted comedy format, created by Béatrice Fournera, Blanche Gardin and Eve-Sophie Santerre, was originally produced by Elephant Story for France 2. It has already been presold to Kanal7 in the Gabonese Republic and TV5 Monde Afrique for broadcast early next year.

"This sale, along with a search for funding and distribution of Gabonese ready-made, adds another string to our bow and reinforces our position on the African continent," remarked Mathurin Beauvert, who handles sales at francetv distribution.