32 (Continued from Page 30) driven. Our president, Hasret Özcan, will participate as a featured speaker on the MIP Innovation Lab panel titled ‘Beyond the Gold Rush: What’s Next in Vertical Storytelling?’” This panel is slated for Wednesday, October 14. Okan added, “Beyond this key industry session, we have curated a series of engaging activities and networking events at our booth to connect with our global partners.” ATV Distribution also has special plans for MIPCOM. On opening day, the company will host an “exclusive VIP dinner where we will showcase our new-season drama slate to our international partners and industry guests,” said ATV’s group head of Sales and Distribution, Müge Akar. “The event will provide an opportunity to introduce our latest productions and strengthen relationships with buyers from around the world.” Indeed, MIPCOM serves multiple purposes for Turkey’s powerhouse distribution companies. Calinos Entertainment’s Dursunov said, “For us, MIPCOM is not only about presenting new titles. It is also an important opportunity to reconnect with our long-standing partners, understand how their programming needs are evolving, meet new buyers, and identify where new opportunities are developing in the market.” He explained that Calinos Entertainment will have a team of eight in Cannes this year, and the sales team will have a full schedule of meetings with existing and new partners alike. “We expect MIPCOM to be a particularly active market for our team,” said Dursunov. Global Agency’s Pinto reported, “Around half of our team will be attending MIPCOM this year, with at least 12 Global Agency representatives present at our stand. MIPCOM is one of the most important markets for us, so we always make sure to have a strong team there.” Pinto noted that France and Germany are becoming “increasingly important markets” for Turkish drama. “They were among the later territories in Europe to open up to Turkish series, but we are now seeing growing interest and new opportunities in both countries. We believe there is still significant potential for Turkish drama to expand further in these markets.” As far as formats go, Pinto said the “English-speaking world remains a key focus… With our new format slate, we are especially interested in building new partnerships and creating opportunities in these territories.” “MIPCOM is one of the few markets where we can meet partners from almost everywhere,” Kanal D’s Tatoglu noted. “That said, Europe, MENA, CIS and Latin America continue to be very important regions for us. We have been seeing particularly strong interest in Turkish drama across these markets, so we are looking forward to building on that momentum with our new titles.” A global approach is also key for Inter Medya. “Our primary focus is unequivocally the entire world,” Okan explained. “While we maintain strong, long-standing partnerships across established regions, our content portfolio is strategically designed to resonate with diverse audiences on a truly global scale, leaving no specific territory sidelined. “Inter Medya maintains a collaborative and inclusive business model. We actively work with all leading production companies across Turkey, allowing us to curate a versatile and high-quality catalog that meets the evolving demands of international broadcasters and platforms.” “ATV Distribution has a truly global distribution strategy,” Akar explained. “We actively focus on all territories and continue to strengthen our presence across Europe, MENA, CIS, Asia, and Latin America. Our goal is to maximize the international reach of our content and build long-term partnerships in every region.” At MIPCOM this year, Kanal D’s primary focus is “meeting with our existing partners, catching up with clients from around the world and, of course, introducing our new titles and discussing new opportunities.” “We will have a strong team at MIPCOM this year,” added Kanal D’s Tatoglu. This includes sales managers and senior management, plus top executives from Kanal D. “It will be a great opportunity for us to meet our partners as a wider team,” Tatoglu said. ATV Distribution’s Akar reported, “Our international sales team will consist of five representatives… Including members of ATV’s executive management, acquisitions team, marketing and programs teams, and other company representatives, the total ATV delegation attending MIPCOM is expected to reach approximately 30 people.” Kanal D International’s Elif Tatoglu Inter Medya’s Can Okan Elif Turna, MediaHub “France and Germany are becoming increasingly important markets for Turkish drama.” VIDEOAGE October 2026 Focus at MIPCOM
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