The final day NAM Zagreb welcomed Frank Spotnitz, a Golden Globe winner for his work on X-Files, Allan Starski, an Oscar winner for his work on Schindler’s List, Billy Campbell, Cardinal lead actor and Emmy nominee and many more. Some of TV industry’s key decision makers shared their input on quality content creation.

 

Discussing the role of production in executing an original idea at the panel “Developing your world of atmosphere”, Oscar winner Allan Starski pointed out the impact production can have on creating a great atmosphere in a show or a movie.

 

Billy Campbell, lead actor and Emmy nominee, shared first-hand impressions on filming Cardinal, as well as his excitement about the season four premiere in 2020.

All seasons of Cardinal are available to the regional audience on Pickbox.

 

Importance of quality characters was also pointed out by producer Kim Moses, Mark B. Lorber Lionsgate TV’s SVP international coproductions and acquisitions, screenwriter Nigel McCrery and producer Klaus Zimmermann.

 

During his keynote speech, Frank Spotnitz, X-Files writer and producer, offered a glimpse into his cooperation with the Alliance, a co-production between three leading European national broadcasters.

 

The day reached its peak by announcing TV Writing Contest winners. After pitching ideas to top TV industry experts, winners of NEM’s TV Writing Contest were announced from both scripted and unscripted categories.

 

Matej Merlić with his project Travel Bug won the unscripted category and Daria Keršić with Dream Hackers won the scripted category. The main prize was 5,000 euros along with a 6-month license to WriterDuet Pro screenwriting software.