French producer and distributor ZED (Manuel Catteau) has appointed Charlotte Tachet as Head of Distribution & Acquisitions. Charlotte is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and Sorbonne University. After overseeing projects’ development and international documentary sales at Roche Productions, Charlotte Tachet went on to create and run the documentary distribution department at AB International Distribution for three years. In 2016, she joined ZED as International Sales Manager, … [Read more...] about ZED promotes Charlotte Tachet as Head of Distribution & Acquisitions
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ZDF and Metrotone Media announce new documentary ‘Dis/Informed’
ZDF has bought Metrotone Media’s latest documentary Dis/Informed. (1 x 90-minutes approx.), which lifts the lid on why we are so vulnerable to conspiracy theory, and tells the fascinating story behind a pressing question many news outlets have begun to ask: “Why has the yoga and wellness movement fallen wholesale for QAnon and other conspiracies in the past year - and why are women at the forefront?” With CNN-regular Nina Jankowicz, NYT - featured authors Dr Mia Bloom and Dr Sophia Moskalenko, … [Read more...] about ZDF and Metrotone Media announce new documentary ‘Dis/Informed’
Cottonwood Media to launch production of the premium period live-action kids’ series ‘Theodosia’
Premium kids content producer Cottonwood Media and leading broadcasters ZDF, ZDF Enterprises, HBO Max and Globo have joined forces to co-produce the magical period Egyptology-themed adventure live-action kids’ series Theodosia. Set in 1906 and based on the highly-acclaimed books by New York Times best-selling author Robin L. LaFevers, Theodosia (26 x 30’) follows a young fearless girl who lives and breathes Egyptology at the turn of the century. Alongside her feminist archaeologist mother and … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Media to launch production of the premium period live-action kids’ series ‘Theodosia’
Production kicks off for “Find Me in Paris” season two
PARIS – Cottonwood Media, division of Federation Entertainment, has kicked off production on the second season of Find Me in Paris, with renowned duo Ronan and Robert Burke joining award-winning Matt Bloom on the directorial team. The 20-week production of the 26 new half-hour episodes bring the premium, time-traveling tween series total to an impressive 52 episodes. Produced by Cottonwood Media’s David Michel, Zoé Carrera Allaix and Cecile Lauritano, with ZDF, ZDF … [Read more...] about Production kicks off for “Find Me in Paris” season two
Beta Film and ZDF works together to launch INTAGLIO FILMS GmbH
BERLIN – Beta Film and ZDF Enterprises team up to launch INTAGLIO FILMS GmbH, a new scripted venture which will develop, finance and produce drama for the international market. INTAGLIO FILMS will be headquartered in Berlin and led by multi Emmy Award winning Producer Frank Doelger (Executive Producer on HBO’s Game of Thrones, John Adams, and Rome). Doelger will spearhead the company’s development and production slate, acting as bureau chief and leveraging his expertise and … [Read more...] about Beta Film and ZDF works together to launch INTAGLIO FILMS GmbH
The Same Sky premieres at MIPCOM
Paris – The Same Sky, a multi-layered family drama set in the divided Berlin of the 1970s, joins the prestigious line-up of MIPCOM 2016 World Premiere TV Screenings. The global entertainment content market. The Same Sky is directed by Academy Award-nominated Oliver Hirschbiegel (Billions, Downfall), and was created and written by multi-award winning British screenwriter Paula Milne (The Politician’s Wife, The Virgin Queen, Endgame). The six hour series stars Tom Schilling (Generation War), … [Read more...] about The Same Sky premieres at MIPCOM
