Launching New Dimensions at MIPCOM 2022

It bodes well for the industry, as MIPCOM 2022 confirmed a robust stand-bookings thus far, while announcing plans to launch a new International Co-Production Market alongside the exhibition in the Palais des Festivals dedicated to accelerating international co-production and development business in Cannes.

New for 2022 is ‘The Seaview Producers Hub’, an inaugural 1,000 SQM (10,673 SQFT) networking lounge and event space, set against the backdrop of Cannes’ iconic sea view and introduced to reflect the increased focus at the market for exploring early-stage development and co-production partnerships. 

An exciting push this year is the industry’s only global awards to celebrate, champion and promote diversity and inclusion through exemplary representation in television series and entertainment programmes globally. Staged live in Cannes, the Awards is organised by MIPCOM in collaboration with founding partner DiversifyTV, and in association with founding Presenting Partner A+E Networks and returning Awards Partners Telefilm Canada and All3Media International and D.I.M.E.S., among other supporting partner companies and organisations. This year also sees Netflix boarding the awards as a Presenting Partner.

Lucy Smith, Director of MIPCOM said: “Tackling diversity and inclusion has never been about box ticking for us. It’s been about elevating those making an impact already, to then inspire others across our global industry. Being honoured by both your peers in programme making, and experts in this area is a unique and defining achievement. I wish everyone the best with their entries and hugely look forward to another inspirational ceremony in October.”

Shabnam Rezaei, co-founder of Big Bad Boo Studios, winners in 2021’s Kids Preschool category with 16 Hudson said: “To win this award has given us visibility around the world with projects like 16 Hudson. This is key for boutique companies like Big Bad Boo looking to change the future of the kids’ content industry for the better.”

Finally, BBC Studios, the British producer and distributor, will be recognised with the inaugural Studio of Distinction Award. Created by RX France to mark a landmark achievement by a global studio or platform, the first Studio of Distinction Award will be presented to BBC Studios in the week that the BBC reaches the milestone of 100 years of public service broadcasting in the UK and in its 90th year of international broadcasting. The honour will be given further context through keynote addresses from senior executives at both MIPJUNIOR and MIPCOM CANNES.

The presentation of the award will take place at the opening day keynote session.

The 38th MIPCOM CANNES takes place 17—20 October 2022 in the Palais des Festivals. MIPJUNIOR returns to its pre-market weekend schedule 15—16 October at the JW Marriott Cannes.