Selling the European experience

Article Abstract:

The Monte Carlo TV Market, set to open in Monte Carlo in February 1997, is regarded by many British program distributors as being unnecessary to their requirements as they prefer to focus on the more important rivals Mip-TV and Natpe. However, UK broadcasters are likely to maintain a small presence at the festival to ensure that no opportunities are missed. Channel 4's Mairi MacDonald, head of acquisitions, says that little European material is suitable for prime time British TV, with most interest expected in US programming.

Television broadcasting stations, Trade Shows & Conventions, Fairs and festivals, Trade shows, 1997 AD, Monte Carlo Television Festival and Market

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MacLeod quits NY to take reins at C41

Article Abstract:

Channel 4 has appointed Bernard MacLeod, an independent producer and distributor based in New York, to head its international division. MacLeod's division will supervise both sales and co-financing of shows for the first time. MacLeod will become managing director of Channel 4 International and will transfer to London, UK, in the coming months. The division will be responsible for expanding the channel's program rights exploration, both in the UK and abroad and will also create its rights investment activity.

Comment:

Appoints Bernard MacLeod, an independent producer & distributor based in New York, to head its international division

United Kingdom, Executive changes & profiles, Channel 4, Article

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Writer's block

Article Abstract:

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is one of three terrestrial broadcasters which have launched schemes to encourage the development of new writing talent. The BBC's Double Exposure scheme is a national competition which has recently selected six winners from 3,000 entries. The scheme was launched in collaboration with Initial Film and Television. Details of Carlton's 'Capital Lives' and Granda's 'New Voices' schemes are also included.

British Broadcasting Corp., Competitions, Carlton Television Ltd., Granada Television International Ltd., Television authorship, Television writing

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