International TV Drama: The Next Generation

It has been heralded as the Golden Era of TV Drama. With the increased diversification of content platforms and the search for quality and unique storytelling intensifying, there is now more opportunities for Irish producers than ever before. But what is next in this ever changing international content landscape for TV Drama and scripted returnable brands? Our panel will bring their own unique vision, offering their take on market and audience trends and discuss what this all means for new voices and creatives.

Panel chaired by John Elmes, International Editor of Broadcast.

John Elmes is the international editor of Broadcast. He has been a journalist for 10 years and has worked in the TV trade press for the past four. Before joining Broadcast he was a senior reporter at fellow TV trade publication C21Media. Prior to this, John spent six years at leading global higher education magazine Times Higher Education in a variety of roles, latterly as a research reporter. He has previously worked at football publication Goal as a features and news writer and freelanced for The Independent, i and The Independent on Sunday.

Panellists include:

David Swetman, SVP Scripted Content, All3 Media International

Samantha McMillon, Commercial Director, ITVS UK Drama

Kayleigh Jellis, Senior Commissioning Manager, Britbox

Andrew Byrne, Television, Screen Ireland

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