Features – Page 11
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Virtual Studios: Future of production takes shape
Once the preserve of feature films, virtual production is increasingly being used in sport, drama and entertainment shows
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In conversation: Sarmad Masud and Furquan Akhtar
The director and writer swap notes on the relationship between their roles and the challenges they have faced in their careers
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Anglo-French relations in the spotlight
Production and distribution ties couldn’t be stronger as demand for high-end drama drives co-operation
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David Frank remembered: a giant of the indie sector
Friends and colleagues reminisce about the man who championed producers and helped grow the indie sector
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Julian Bellamy: leading the charge at ITVS
Having weathered the Covid storm, ITVS’ managing director wants to win more business from the streamers and supercharge scripted hours
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Starzplay eyes crime drama with international appeal
Streamer is offering a range of deals as it hunts for ‘dark, edgy’ shows
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Broadcast Sport Leaders’ Forum: The future of sports broadcasting
Sky Sports’ Steve Smith and Discovery Sports’ Scott Young focusing on the most important issues in the fast-changing sector in 2021
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Growth of social content opens doors to smaller indies
Opportunities are emerging as broadcasters bid to reach younger audiences
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Analysis: Landmark deal on climate content
Broadcasters & streamers came together at Cop26 and pledged to ensure that issues surrounding climate change are given a higher profile
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GamesMaster: Rewriting the code for TV gaming
How the producers of the C4 reboot kept the original’s DNA while updating the format for gamers raised on esports and Twitch
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Tackling the talent crunch
Systemic change is needed, but cross-industry collaboration & a wider talent pool can help ease the problem in the medium term
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The power of the sports doc
A panel of leading sports producers discuss the growth of the genre, how it is evolving and what makes a successful film
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Al Murray: Why Do the Brits Win Every War?
Avalon’s Sky History show takes a humorous look at Britain’s involvement in historical conflicts
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Mipcom: back to business
A quieter market in Cannes doesn’t deter buyers from developing fruitful partnerships and striking content deals
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The Broadcast Interview
Joel Wilson & Jamie Campbell turn UK drama up to Eleven
The Sex Education execs on how a Netflix greenlight transformed the fortunes of their production company
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BBC rises to the eco challenge
Head of commissioning for science and natural history Jack Bootle aims to make the genre more environmentally friendly and avoid shows feeling ‘samey’
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How Irvine Welsh & Dougray Scott created BritBox’s Crime
The team behind the police procedural on giving the genre a dark spin
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Period drama joins the 21st century
The international success of Netflix’s smash hit Bridgerton has been the catalyst for a contemporary refresh of the genre
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In Conversation: Manda Levin & Lars Blomgren on the state of scripted
Senior drama figures swap notes on the state of scripted production, from securing funding to working in different territories
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Mipcom comes out fighting
The content market is back in physical form this month – minus some big exhibitors. Event director Lucy Smith makes the case for Mip