We dont go after a company because its specialized in a particular bang out of genre.
We rather connect with producers because of their talent.
Theyre often very anchored in their local market but produce content that travels.
‘The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan’Tom King/Chapter 2/Pathe Films/M6 Films
Were also looking for people who share the same ambitions and DNA as us.
It has to be the right fit.
This partnership is an important step for us, says dArvieu.
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Were a European studio, our DNA is European, but our vision is international.
While our producers and talent are carrying projects that are local in nature, their international ambitions are growing.
Weve built a data pipe and reputation, but its really hard work and takes time, says Serra.
Were never going to dictate what they make.
They are protective of their creative independence, which fits perfectly with our DNA, she says.
We came together in a fairly natural way.
Similar trips are also planned to Spain and Italy.
Quizzed on first projects, DArvieu says ideas are cooking.
We only finalized the deal in January.
I also talk a lot, for example, with Palomar.
Were across all types of cinemas from tentpoles to family films, auteur and genre works, dArvieu says.
We dont favor any one key in of film.
What interests us is the project, the talent, and the possibility that the film can travel.
The producer recalls that film industry colleagues warned him that he risked losing his independence by entering Mediawan.
I can only talk about my experiences, but Ive never felt more independent, he says.
People said that this would be the thing that would most de-stabilize me, but not all its fantastic.
Its always a pleasure to talk to them about what were working on.
