MIPDrama is the annual premium showcase of the most anticipated high-end drama series (all genres including Comedy), providing international buyers an exclusive first look at a curated selection of upcoming drama series at early-stage of production. MIPDrama will be hosted by French actress, comedian and singer Joséphine Draï, recently starring in French Netflix hit Plan Coeur, who will introduce 10-minute long exclusive previews of 11 upcoming series, each selected for their writing and production values, originality, and their worldwide appeal.
MIPDRAMA
MIPDrama - Buyers' Coup de Cœur
Agatha Christie's Sven Hjerson
Logline: Agatha Christie’s Sven Hjerson is the first ever adaptation based on the fictional detective of Agatha Christie’s fictional writer Ariadne Oliver; a playful, meta contemporary whodunnit from the producers behind Midsommar and Before We Die.
Production: B-Reel Films in co-production with TV4/CMore, Nadcon, ZDF, Government of Åland & Agatha Christie Limited
Main Broadcaster(s): TV4/C More, ZDF
Distribution Company: ZDF Enterprises
Country of Origin: Sweden
MIPDrama - Official Selection
The 6th edition of this unique event is open to all registered buyers and will take place online on Friday 9 April 2021 (12.30 CEST), just ahead of Digital MIPTV Week which runs online from 12-16 April. The showcase will then be available on Digital MIPTV’s catch up service until 16 April. After the screenings, participating buyers will be invited to vote for their “Coup de Cœur”, with the winner being revealed online on Friday 16 April.
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S SVEN HJERSON
Logline: Agatha Christie’s Sven Hjerson is the first ever adaptation based on the fictional detective of Agatha Christie’s fictional writer Ariadne Oliver; a playful, meta contemporary whodunnit from the producers behind Midsommar and Before We Die.
Genre: Crime / Whodunnit
Format: 8x44' / 4x88'
Product Company(ies): B-Reel Films
Co Producer: TV4/CMore, Nadcon, ZDF, Government of Åland & Agatha Christie Limited
Supported by: Nordisk Film & TV Fond & Creative Europe
Main Broadcaster(s): TV4/C More, ZDF
Distribution Company: ZDF Enterprises
Country of Origin: Sweden
ANNE BOLEYN
Logline: An intimate psychological thriller about Tudor Queen Anne Boleyn, told from a new perspective – hers. This show explores her final months as she struggles to secure a future for her daughter and to challenge the powerful patriarchy closing in around her.
Genre: Period drama
Format: 3x60'
Product Company(ies): Fable Picture
Main Broadcaster(s): Channel 5
Distribution Company: Sony Pictures Television
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
CONTAINER
Logline: A bold, unflinching, gripping drama highlighting the challenges and choices of contemporary surrogacy.
Genre: Drama
Format: 8x48'
Product Company(ies): START, Yellow, Black and White
Main Broadcaster(s): START
Distribution Company: Yellow, Black and White
Country of Origin: Russian Federation
DON'T LEAVE ME
Logline: The deep web. The deeper you go, the more monstrous creatures you find. Everything is for sale, drugs, weapons, organs… or children
Genre: Thriller
Format: 8x50'
Product Company(ies): Paypermoon Italia, Rai Fiction
Main Broadcaster(s): RAI RADIOTELEVISIONE ITALIANA
Distribution Company: Federation Entertainment
Country of Origin: Italy
FURIA (FURY)
Logline: Two different people, four different identities. Together they must work in tandem to bring down a terrifying far-right terror cell and heal the grief that drives them.
Genre: Crime
Format: 8x60'
Product Company(ies): Monster Scripted and X Filme
Main Broadcaster(s): Viaplay and ZDF
Distribution Company: Keshet International
Country of Origin: Norway and Germany
LUCKY DAY
Logline: What would you do if you won the jackpot at the lottery? LUCKY DAY is a swiss wacky comedy about family ties.
Genre: Comedy
Format: 8x52'
Product Company(ies): IDIP Films & Perpetual Soup
Main Broadcaster(s): RTS
Distribution Company: About Premium Content
Country of Origin: Switzerland
PANDORE
Logline: Set in Brussels, PANDORE is a political drama about the collision between politics and justice, and between a man and a woman who will inexorably have to confront each other.
Genre: Political drama
Format: 10x52'
Product Company(ies): Artemis Productions and RTBF (Télévision Belge)
Main Broadcaster(s): RTBF
Distribution Company: About Premium Content
Country of Origin: Belgium
SUPERNORMAL
Logline: Patricia is a master at juggling her career and private life but when it rains, it pours! From the director of SPANISH AFFAIR, by far the biggest Spanish box office hit of the last 20 years.
Genre: Comedy-drama
Format: 6x25'
Product Company(ies): Movistar+ in collaboration with Secuoya
Main Broadcaster(s): Movistar+
Distribution Company: Beta Film
Country of Origin: Spain
THE BEAST MUST DIE
Logline: Contemporary revenge thriller set on the Isle of Wight, about a mother avenging her son's death.
Genre: Crime/Thriller
Format: 6x45’
Product Company(ies): New Regency Television International, Scott Free
Main Broadcaster(s): BritBox, AMC
Distribution Company: New Regency
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
THE WINEMAKER
Logline: Successful winemaker Matteo has built a comfortable life for himself and his family. But when an old friend shows up in the vineyard, his secret past comes back to haunt him – with a vengeance…
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Format: 4x45'
Product Company(ies): Good friends Filmproduktion in co-production with Satel Film for ZDF and ServusTV
Main Broadcaster(s): ZDF, ServusTV
Distribution Company: Beta Film
Country of Origin: Germany, Austria
WHITSTABLE PEARL
Logline: The beautiful English seaside town of Whitstable is home to Pearl Nolan (Kerry Godliman) who divides her time between serving up tasty seafood delicacies in her restaurant and solving the crimes, debauchery, and murder regularly brought in by the tide.
Genre: Crime
Format: 6x45'
Product Company(ies): Buccaneer Media
Main Broadcaster(s): Acorn TV
Distribution Company: Cineflix Rights
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
MIPDRAMA - Selection Process
The selection has been made with the support of the MIP Drama Buyers Advisory Board, comprised of leading global industry executives with extensive experience in acquisitions, co-productions, and international business development.
Anette Romer
“Platforms as well as terrestrials compete to feed the audience appetite for drama, and it is encouraging and promising for the future that writers and producers continue to aim high”
Anette Romer,
Format Consultant, STV Productions
Aline Marrache
“The plethoric proposal of genres and nationalities, additionally to top premium executions, make this year’s MIPDrama selection a must-watch for international experts”
Aline Marrache, Senior VP, Development, Original Scripted Content, Universal Music Media & Content
Sarah Wright
“After the terrible, tumultuous year that was 2020, it is really uplifting to see such a strong list for MIPDrama’s Official Selection this year. There is a dazzling array of programming on offer this year.”
Sarah Wright,
Director of Sky Cinema & Acquisitions, Sky UK
Key Dates
5 February 2021 |
Deadline for Submissions |
4 March 2021 |
Official Selection Announcement |
9 April 2021 |
MIPDrama goes live |
16 April 2021 |
Winner revealed - Buyers' Coup de Coeur |