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Arab Telemedia Group Malek Bin Al Rayb / The Promise Arab Telemedia Group has a 30-year history in drama production and is looking to take these programs outside the Middle East into varied markets. “Our aim for this year is to expand the exposure of Arabic drama in the global market,” says Talal Awamleh, the company’s CEO and producer. At MIPTV, its top drama title is Malek Bin Al Rayb, which chronicles the life of a poet and knight from the Bani Tamim tribe who would steal from the rich to collect food for the poor. Arab Telemedia Group will screen the historical drama series at MIPTV for the first time. There’s also The Promise, which tells the story of a British Orientalist who visits the Arabian Desert to record Bedouins’ habits and traditions.
“Arab Telemedia’s content is evolving toward meeting the international standards of the industry.” —Talal Awamleh Malek Bin Al Rayb
Artist View Entertainment A Rising Tide / The Architect / The Horde Films centered on natural disasters, romance and actionpacked horror feature high on Artist View Entertainment’s MIPTV slate. A Rising Tide explores the journey of a young man who sets out to rebuild his community after the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Sandy. “The story will play well for broadcasters due to its unique disaster elements, coupled with lots of drama and romance,” says Scott Jones, the company’s president. In the film The Architect, the man a couple hires to build their dream home turns their lives upside down. Jones says the film is a “strong fit for both pay- and free-TV broadcasters.” Rounding out the company’s roster is the horror film The Horde, about an ex-Navy SEAL who is faced with the biggest challenge of his life.
“As Artist View continues in its 25th year of operations, we’d like to thank all the people who have supported us on our journey.” —Scott Jones A Rising Tide
ATRESMEDIA Televisión Finding True North / Plastic Sea / Locked Up From comedies to dramas, ATRESMEDIA Televisión is showcasing a range of scripted content in Cannes. The new comedy Finding True North follows a brother and sister who, tired of Spain’s unemployment situation, move to Berlin. However, their dreams quickly turn to nightmares there. Plastic Sea, meanwhile, is a crime thriller set in a town where greenhouses are the main source of income. Locked Up is the story of a fragile young girl who is confined in a women’s prison after her lover betrays her and she ends up convicted for fraud. “ATRESMEDIA’s series guarantee good stories, high-quality productions and strong characters [mixed] with a touching plot that will keep the audience engaged until the end,” says Diana Borbón, the sales manager for ATRESMEDIA.
“Our aim is to reinforce our position as a reference point in Spanish fiction and to increase the presence of ATRESMEDIA’s series in the international market.” —Diana Borbón Locked Up 28 World Screen 4/16