Four months into his new role, the CEE boss unpacked what that means.
The emphasis will be on multi-part projects rather than one-offs.
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Historically, BBC Studios business in CEE has focused on channels and program sales.
Bartosz Witak at NEM DubrovnikStewart Clarke/Deadline
Drama channel BBC First launched in the Czech Republic and Slovakia earlier this month.
Witak said the production push will complement the existing operations.
We believe by doing this, we create opportunities for ourselves at the level of channels and other products.
Some copro partners could be financial investors, others will have creative and production input.
Witak told Deadline he is working on strategic partnerships already.
We can be a game-changing driver going forwards.
