The heart of the television and digital content world is once again beating in Cannes! We are at MIPCOM once again with immense excitement and incredible energy as the global giants gather under one roof. In this special issue, where we witness the global journey of international storytelling, we have brought together inspiring interviews with industry leaders and the latest trends shaping the content ecosystem.
We begin this year’s MIPCOM coverage with OGM Universe. In our conversation with Ekin Koyuncu Karaman, Global Distribution and Partnership Director, we discussed Ferda, their ambitious new drama centered on female empowerment and confronting the past, alongside the highly anticipated second season of Deep In Love. We explore the company’s vision as it expands its global footprint through innovative partnership models that go beyond traditional licensing.
We also sat down with İsmail Dursunov, Deputy General Manager at Calinos Entertainment. Looking at their newest title Salted Love and the return of fan-favorite Ugly, Dursunov shares key insights on how the global appetite for classic Turkish drama remains resilient even as buyer expectations evolve.
ATV Distribution joins the issue with insights from Müge Akar, Group Head of Sales and Distribution, as the company builds momentum in international markets with a strong slate that includes Land of the Sun, Different Lives, and the second season of A.B.I.: A Broken Inheritance, featuring Bergüzar Korel joining the cast.
Meanwhile, Inter Medya makes a grand appearance with an expansive team presence. We sat down with Founder and CEO Can Okan, COO Ahmet Ziyalar, and President Hasret Özcan, a featured speaker on MIPCOM’s vertical drama panel, for a visionary conversation spanning distribution, production, vertical content, and broader market dynamics, while also speaking with Vice President and Head of Sales and Acquisitions Beatriz Cea Okan about renewed momentum for Turkish drama. Furthermore, sales executives Sinem Alışkan (CEE, Portugal), Pelin Koray (MENA, Africa, Asia) and Melissa Şimşek (CIS) break down the latest regional market shifts.
At Kanal D International, a balanced catalog strategy is at the heart of the company’s approach. In our interview with Distribution Strategy and Sales Director Elif Tatoğlu, we discuss how KDI navigates its timeless slate through summer hit Torn Apart, brand-new title Dignity, and the international format potential of its key IP.
Moving to TRT Sales, Head of Advertising and Sales Mustafa İlbeyli highlights the next phase of the company’s global growth strategy, expanding beyond epic historical dramas into contemporary family stories, romance, and tabii Originals.
On the technology and media operations side, Videomite brings two compelling topics to Cannes. In our conversation with Dilek Telkes and Milena Đuričić, we unpack the untapped global potential of Turkish cinema and explore how their Videomite Studio platform aims to reshape the traditional MCN model.
As Eccho Rights celebrates 15 years of bringing Turkish drama to global audiences, we speak with Director of Turkish Drama Handan Özkubat. Reflecting on a 15-year journey from Ezel to Golden Boy, Özkubat presents their major new launch The Hatmaker, starring Pınar Deniz and Selahattin Paşalı, while examining the emotional power of daily dramas and the global prospects for the new title Zerhun.
Finally, Carlota Vieira, Content Sales Deputy Director at SIC International Distribution, reveals the driving formula behind Portuguese storytelling, taking emotional novelas such as Vitória, Chapters of Life, and A Greater Destiny to international viewers.
We wish you an engaging read and a wonderful, successful MIPCOM in Cannes!
