Universal International Studios, Fremantle, Anonymous Content & Studiocanal Debate International Impact On Hollywood Dealmaking — ATF

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Hollywood dealmaking is becoming more reliant on the international market. That’s the word from production execs from Universal International Studios, Fremantle, Anonymous Content and Studiocanal talking on an Asia TV Forum & Market panel in Singapore today.

The execs discussed dealmaking and how the expansion of streamers into international markets have impacted local ecosystems in regions such as Asia-Pacific.  “I’m really interested in companies that are coming up prominently in the region and sometimes partnering them up with our labels across the world,” said Mandy Chang, Head of Global Documentaries at Fremantle. “I’ve been involved in a lot of Asian co-productions but actually I’m looking to work with bigger companies rather than individual producers and directors.” She added that the ability to port talent overseas to fulfil demand could help productions gain access to greater range of funding and fill content gaps in different markets.  “If I know there are certain networks or streamers looking for a doctor show and we’ve tapped out of doctor shows in the U.S.

because there are so many, there could be a really interesting component in Germany for a show that a client of mine is doing, and we can find a way to turn it into a U.S.

adaptation,” said Kimberly Carver, talent manager and producer at Anonymous Content. She represents writers and producers in Belgium, several Scandinavian territories, Singapore and Germany, among others, while in Asia, Anonymous Content represents Blue Ant Media-owned Singaporean production company Beach House Pictures. “We’re always thinking about our international clients and trying to figure out how to help them move some of their IP and ideas to the U.S.