Shows / C21Podcast

C21Podcast
Are we talking to you? Yes we are. The C21Podcast features discussion about the global content business, from panel talkshows to interviews with people defining the future of international entertainment. Listen here or subscribe to C21Podcast wherever you get your feed.
Episodes
C21PodcastLouise Lantagne, Hélène Messier and Catalina Briceno
SODEC president AND CEO Louise Lantagne, AQPM president AND CEO Hélène Messier, and University of Quebec visiting media school professor Catalina Briceno shine…
C21PodcastBruno Zarka, Alan Rudoff, Isabelle Pechou & Christina Christ
Nucleus Media Rights execs Bruno Zarka, Alan Rudoff and Isabelle Pechou on the fledgling London-based studio's first projects and plans for global growth; and…
C21PodcastLawrence Elman and Lisa McGee
Docsville co-founder Lawrence Elman discusses the challenges of the company's new Covid-19-focused ITV film 2020: The Story of Us; and Derry Girls creator Lisa…
C21PodcastChris Philip and Martin Persson
Starlings Television president Chris Philip on adapting Korean drama for the globe and continuing with production during the pandemic; and Martin Persson…
C21PodcastEmma Hindley and Lucy Willis
Emma Hindley, of the UK's Zinc Media Group, on how traditional history programming is changing to gain wider appeal; and Channel 5 commissioning editor Lucy…
C21PodcastRob Sharenow, Frank Spotnitz and Luca Bernabei
A+E Networks president of programming Rob Sharenow on navigating the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and the opportunities he sees for the US cabler in…
C21PodcastKelly Wright and Tom Burton
Keshet International's Kelly Wright and Passion Distribution's Tom Burton discuss the rise of local SVoD services and the alternatives they present to…
C21PodcastLaura Burrell and Ludo Dufour
ViacomCBS International Studios Distribution head of formats Laura Burrell on her expectations of this year's virtual MipTV, plus a number of new deals hot off…
C21PodcastDigital MipTV 2021 preview
C21 editorial director Ed Waller, news editor Clive Whittingham and Drama Quarterly editor Michael Pickard discuss the latest trends and issues shaping the…
C21PodcastGub Neal, Patrick Irwin and Pilar Blasco
Ringside Studios creative director Gub Neal and exec producer Patrick Irwin on establishing the Newen-backed drama label over the past 12 months; and Banijay…
C21PodcastAradhana Bola, Nanni Erben and Gunnar Juncken
Fremantle India MD Aradhana Bola on how the company has navigated the pandemic and the way the market is opening up to overseas players; and Nanni Erben and…
C21PodcastAlex Horne and Cate Slater
Comedian Alex Horne, creator of hit UK format Taskmaster, about how it became an international success story and endured lockdown; and TVNZ director of content…
C21PodcastMatt Kunitz and Stephen Dunleavy
Wipeout executive producer Matt Kunitz on reviving the classic physical gameshow for US cablenet TBS at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic; and Stephen…
C21PodcastAnnie Murray and Philip Smith
Sky TV New Zealand manager of local content Annie Murray, and Philip Smith, CEO of Auckland-based Great Southern Television, on seeking international partners…
C21PodcastKay Mellor and Caroline Levy
Rollem Productions founder Kay Mellor on the return of her BBC drama The Syndicate and the need for levity in TV right now; and BBC Studios' director of…
C21PodcastJessica Pope and Alankrita Shrivastava
Former Carnival Film AND Television exec Jessica Pope talks about her new role as creative director and head of development at Swedish production company Mopar…
C21PodcastMyriam Lopez-Otazu, Devin Emery and Bakori Davis
Discovery group VP for EMEA and international content Myriam Lopez-Otazu talks about the launch of Discovery+, and CuriosityStream's Devin Emery and Bakori…
C21PodcastDan March and Thomas Benski
Dynamic Television founder Dan March talks about the firm's efforts to reach a “broad niche” with sci-fi programming and Pulse Films founder Thomas Benski…
C21PodcastCathrine Wiernik and Sophie Ferron
TV4 director of acquisitions, formats and development Cathrine Wiernik on the Swedish broadcaster's first year under Covid-19 and its growing focus on AVoD…
C21PodcastDermot Horan and Theresa Wise
RTÉ director of coproductions and acquisitions Dermot Horan on the Irish broadcaster's first year under Covid-19 and its challenges and opportunities; and…
C21PodcastNina Lorgen Flemmen, David Schalko and John Lueftner
TV2 director of international acquisitions Nina Lorgen Flemmen on the changing value of UK and US programming to the Norwegian broadcaster; and David Schalko…
C21PodcastChloe Barraclough and Matt Barthow
Aardman interactive producer Chloe Barraclough on working remotely from New Zealand for the iconic UK animation studio, and Matt Barthow, head of programming…
C21PodcastJane Tranter, Gub Neal, Patrick Irwin, Thomas Dey & Tom Manwaring
Ringside Studios' Gub Neal and Patrick Irwin, ACF Investment Bank's Thomas Dey, Helion Partners' Tom Manwaring and Bad Wolf's Jane Tranter about the value of…
C21PodcastJulie Meldal-Johnsen, Greg Johnson & Augustus Dulgaro
LONDON SCREENINGS: ITV Studios exec VPs Julie Meldal-Johnsen, Greg Johnson and Augustus Dulgaro discuss the company’s response to Covid-19, how it has affected…
C21PodcastStuart Baxter and Keren Shahar
LONDON SCREENINGS: Entertainment One president of international distribution Stuart Baxter and Keshet International chief operating officer and president of…
C21PodcastJens Richter and Craig Junner
LONDON SCREENINGS: Fremantle's Jens Richter discusses why the current TV sales boom is less about Covid-19 production shutdowns and more about the growth of…
C21PodcastC21 roundtable focuses on future of factual
LONDON SCREENINGS: BossaNova Media CEO Paul Heaney, Orange Smarty CEO Karen Young and Drive co-MD Ben Barrett discuss what the unscripted distribution business…
C21PodcastIWD: Nicola Shindler, Ruth Kenley-Letts, Arabella Page Croft & Sue Vertue
Today we hear from Quay Street Productions founder Nicola Shindler, Brontë and Snowed-In Productions head of drama Ruth Kenley-Letts, Black Camel Pictures…
C21PodcastStephen Mowbray and Louise Pedersen
LONDON SCREENINGS: SVT head of acquisitions Stephen Mowbray on what he's looking for at this year's London Screenings and why the rise of the streamers is…
C21PodcastLindsey Clay and Cathy Payne
LONDON SCREENINGS: Lindsey Clay, CEO of UK commercial TV marketing body Thinkbox, on how local lockdowns have impacted broadcasting and why linear channels…
C21PodcastJohn McVay and Chris Bonney
LONDON SCREENINGS: UK indie trade body Pact’s CEO John McVay on how the country’s content continues to make waves worldwide despite Covid-19 and Brexit; and…
C21PodcastKate Llewellyn-Jones, Diane Rankin and Richard Halliwell
LONDON SCREENINGS: Beyond Rights CEO Kate Llewellyn-Jones, Distribution360 senior VP of rights Diane Rankin and NENT Studios UK CEO Richard Halliwell discuss…
C21PodcastLondon Screenings 2021 preview
C21’s Ed Waller, Clive Whittingham and Michael Pickard discuss the trends and issues front of mind for buyers and sellers at this year’s London Screenings, the…
C21PodcastSarah Edwards and Nick Curwin
Sony Pictures Television senior VP of international creative development Sarah Edwards talks about the company's virtual formats showcase today; and Nick…
C21PodcastAndre Renaud and Bea Hegedus
BBC Studios’ global senior VP of format sales Andre Renaud and Vice Studios’ head of distribution Bea Hegedus discuss how the unscripted business has navigated…
C21PodcastChloe Rickard and Heath Kenny
Chloe Rickard, partner, chief operating officer and executive producer at Jungle Entertainment in Australia, and Heath Kenny, chief content officer at Mercury…
C21PodcastMartin Rakusen, Caroline Stone and Peter Traugott
BBC Studios drama chiefs Martin Rakusen and Caroline Stone discuss their latest shows completed amid the pandemic, as the company's annual Showcase gets…
C21PodcastTom Manwaring and Bailey Mackey
Tom Manwaring of UK M AND A specialist Helion Partners discusses All3Media's acquisition of Silverback Films, Avalon's of The Agency, and investor confidence…
C21PodcastGavin Hay and Emmanuèle Pétry-Sirvin
Brighter Pictures co-founder Gavin Hay talks about his new UK indie Content Kings and how it aims to shake up unscripted, and Emmanuèle Pétry-Sirvin of French…
C21PodcastBeyond 2020: Jane Tranter
Jane Tranter, co-founder of Bad Wolf, the transatlantic prodco behind award-winning series including His Dark Materials and A Discovery of Witches, discusses…
C21PodcastRikke Ennis, Helene Aurø, Henrik Friis and Benn Wiebe
Rikke Ennis and Helene Aurø from Copenhagen-based Reinvent Studios talk about the firm's multi-million-euro investment in Nordic content and the first ever…
C21PodcastAndrew Sheldon and Gerrit Kemming
Andrew Sheldon, founder and creative director of Sky-backed indie True North talks about the challenges facing the UK production sector; and Gerrit Kemming, MD…
C21PodcastChristina Jennings and Richard Farmbrough
Christina Jennings, chairman and CEO of Shaftesbury, discusses AMC Networks’ recent investment in the Canadian drama producer; and Richard Farmbrough, founder…
C21PodcastAndrew Shaw and Philly de Lacey
TVNZ alumnus Andrew Shaw and Screentime New Zealand CEO Philly de Lacey talk about the country's booming audiovisual industry, which is fast becoming the go-to…
C21PodcastDanny Fisher and Gonzalo Sagardia
Danny Fisher, CEO of US distribution company FilmRise, talks about the growth of its own streaming channels and why lean-back AVoD is the future; and Gonzalo…
C21PodcastAlex Leighton, Ryan Cooper and Harry Sinclair
Mukpuddy Animation co-founders Alex Leighton and Ryan Cooper on being back at their desks in New Zealand with the pandemic under control; and Harry Sinclair…
C21PodcastPrime Time Online: Peter Gal, Deanna Cadette, Shamier Anderson & Stephan James
Today we report from Prime Time Online and hear from DreamWorks Animation chief creative officer for TV Peter Gal, WarnerMedia Enterprise global access…
C21PodcastGwenllian Gravelle and Alan Sim
S4C drama commissioner Gwenllian Gravelle on the Welsh public broadcaster's plans for 2021 and growing focus on international partnerships; and Alan Sim, drama…
C21PodcastJason Maza and Nancy Glass
Jason Maza, CEO of Unstoppable Film AND TV, on his partnership with actor Noel Clarke and the All3Media-backed company's new drama The Drowning for the UK's…
C21PodcastLauren DeVillier, Paul Pastor and Mark Oliver
Former Discovery execs Lauren DeVillier and Paul Pastor talk about the launch of their new Michael Eisner-backed streaming aggregation service Struum; and…
C21PodcastNicola Shindler and Raphael Corrêa Netto
Red Production Company founder Nicola Shindler talks about her new Quay Street Productions venture with ITV Studios and Globo’s Raphael Corrêa Netto discusses…
C21PodcastRoger Wyllie and Raj Kalra
Rialto Channel CEO Roger Wyllie discusses life after lockdown for the New Zealand-based broadcaster and why he's going on an international acquisitions spree…
C21PodcastDean Devlin and Jack Davison
Dean Devlin, chairman and CEO of Electric Entertainment, on why he believes Amazon's IMDb TV will win the AVoD streaming wars and his fears for the future of…
C21PodcastAnna Fricke, Gina Carter and Michael Samuels
Showrunner Anna Fricke on making The CW's new take on Chuck Norris 90s action crime drama Walker, Texas Ranger amid the pandemic; and exec producer Gina Carter…
C21PodcastBruce Tuchman and Ryan Chanatry
Former Sundance Channel and MGM Networks president Bruce Tuchman on the launch of independent streamer Rialto International and the challenges facing the…
C21PodcastTokyo Underworld and Eden
The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire scribe Terence Winter, plus exec producer Sherry Marsh and Legendary Global TV chief Chris Albrecht, discuss their upcoming…
C21PodcastDan Cohen and James Burstall
Dan Cohen, president of ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group, talks about how the firm navigated its merger and Covid-19 last year and is positioning itself for…
C21PodcastRolla Karam, Maria Feldman and Christian Vesper
Rolla Karam, interim chief content officer at OSN, talks about the Middle Eastern pay TV operator's move into originals and changing relations with US studios…
C21PodcastCamilla Deakin, LC Crowley and Femke Wolting
Lupus Films joint MD Camilla Deakin, Trioscope Studios CEO LC Crowley and Submarine co-founder Femke Wolting discuss how adult animation has evolved to be an…
C21PodcastGary Pope and Stephen Follows
Kids Industries co-founder Gary Pope suggests why some brands are more popular than others on YouTube and offers his predictions for the year ahead, and VOD…