Its fun to be inBerlin.
When I started in the industry in 2005, my first market was Berlin with Studiocanal, he says.
Buet says the line-up reflects Newen Connects strategy and vision focused on three core types of film.
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I immediately said I wanted to be involved.
They managed to bring in a great cast Gael Garcia Bernal, Berenice Bejo and Renate Reinsve.
Its a fantastic package to bring to the market, he explains.
A film that works well theatrically at home could then be hit via streaming elsewhere, he said.
He cites the example of the French comedySpoiled Brats, which TF1 Studio and TF1 Film Productions co-produced.
I dont envisage a time when Newen Connect will go up against the likes of Film Nation or AGC.
Newen Studios is a European Studio.
We have enough talent and stories in Europe to do that.
This would not preclude producers under the Newen umbrella from working in the US, he adds.
He candidly reveals, however, that he still has a special passion for cinema.
I love being in the cinema and discovering new talent and new faces.
Roughly 80% of my business is TV and 20% is film.
But Ill let you into a secret.
