Among the chatter was a sense this may lead to a wave of non-U.S. activity.
Shades of Bluecreator Adi Hasak didnt mince his words when he described U.S. TV as adisaster zoneMonday.
A Europeanstreamingseries for a U.S.-based global streamer taking home the crown felt apt.
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With many of the major TV studios and streamers strategies in flux, it is easy to understand why.
We alsorevealedUIS latest international project: a TV version of Irish writer Adrian McGintys novelThe Island.
It feels like public broadcasting is back, claimed one writer, who has penned shows for multiple pubcasters.
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He said the streamers are still happy to shell out big bucks for the right projects.
In essence, it is not a European show.
Stern also sought to downplay the knock-on effect of the writers strike and stress a nuanced situation.
You never want people to strike because that means they arent making enough money, she said.
Its not a good thing and [European creatives] dont want to sound opportunistic.
The stage is set for further shifts in the global TV landscape.
If the Berlinale Series Market proved anything, it is that the non-U.S. players are ready and prepared.
