Profiles

Sumi Connock, creative director of formats at BBC Studios, on what gives the scripted formats on the company's slate their international appeal.

The senior VP of creative format development and sales at Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) on how the company was well-served throughout the pandemic to weather the ups and downs of the various markets.

Sophie Ferron, founder, president and executive director, talks about the company's successful format incubator Horsepower, which has returned for a third edition.

Izzet Pinto, CEO and founder of Global Agency, talks about the original singing entertainment series Is That Really Your Voice and what makes a format successful on the global stage.

Laura Burrell, VP of international formats at ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS), talks about the comedy game show Guessable?

Stephen Lambert, chief executive of Studio Lambert, and Nick Smith, executive VP of formats at All3Media International, on The Hustler.

Nicola Söderlund, managing partner at Eccho Rights, talks about the titles on the company’s slate that are generating interest from international producers for format adaptations.

Sayako Aoki, manager of sales and licensing for the international business development unit at Nippon TV, on some of the company's scripted formats that are resonating worldwide.

Hisako Fujioka, executive sales manager of content distribution for NHK Enterprises, on how the company has found solid business in selling format rights for local remakes.

World Screen Newsflash looks back at the major trends in formats in 2020.