Profiles

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.

Nadav Palti, the president and CEO of Dori Media Group, on the reality format Power Couple, which puts love to the test in a unique way.

Goryana Vasileva, OTT and format sales manager at Calinos Entertainment, on how the company mines its extensive library of drama programming for stories that can be adapted in local markets.

Andre Renaud, senior VP of global format sales at BBC Studios, talks about the global potential found in simple concepts and the power of a newly connected industry.

Umay Ayaz, the head of acquisitions at Global Agency, talks to World Screen Newsflash about the fashion-themed formats in the company's catalog.

Nick Smith, the executive VP of formats at all3media international, talks to World Screen Newsflash about the company’s strong non-scripted brands that are resonating with broadcasters and platforms amid the pandemic.

Fotini Paraskakis, executive VP of entertainment at The Story Lab, on how the company is focusing its efforts on meeting broadcasters’ need for formats that are flexible and scalable, both creatively and commercially.

Can Okan, CEO and founder of Inter Medya, on formats with global appeal and adapting to the new normal.

Julia Dick, consultant executive producer for Survivor, talks about the adventure reality game show that has enjoyed more than 300 seasons since its inception, with 48 local adaptations.