Demand for the 2018 edition of MIP Cancun Latin American TV Market is set to hit a record high, with 39 countries already represented, more than 130 distributors already signed up to attend, along with a similar number of Latam buyers.
The only dedicated TV content trade event for Latin American and US Hispanic audiences, the fifth edition of MIP Cancun will take place in the Mexican resort city from 14-16 November.
These strong early figures confirm that MIP Cancun is now a must-attend event in the industry calendar for those involved in producing, distributing, financing or buying TV content for Latin American and US Hispanic audiences.
Key distributors so far signed up this year include A&E Networks (US), A2 Distribuidora (Brazil), All3media (Uk), Arte France (France), Artico Distribution (Spain), Atresmedia (Spain), ATV (Turkey), Banijay (France), Blue Ant Media Solutions (Canada), Boomerang (Spain), Calinos (Turkey), Caracol (Colombia), Comarex (Mexico), Dick Clark (Us), Dint (Chile), Discovery Networks (Us), Dori Media (Israel), Eccho Rights (Sweden), Endemol Shine International/Endemol Shine Latino (Uk), Federation Entertainment (France), Fremantle Media Distribution (Uk), Global Agency (Turkey), Globo Brazil (Brazil), Globosat Programadora/Gloob (Brazil), Kanal D – Dtv Haber (Turkey), Keshet (Israel), Lagardere Studios Distribution (France), Latin Media Corp (Us), Ledafilms (Argentina), Lionsgate (Us), Miramax (Us), Paramount (Us), Polarstar (Argentina), RCN Television (Colombia), Somos (Us), Star India (India), Toei Animation (Japan), Trinity Distribution Y Production (Argentina), Turner Latin America (Us), Tv Tokyo (Japan), Viacom (Us), Vip 2000 Tv (US), Warner Bros (Usa), Wpt Distribution (Us), Yle (Finland), ZDF Entreprises (Germany), And Zee TV (India).
“Latin America is a vibrant territory for the original content creation and MIP Cancun is dedicated to providing an exceptional platform for developing new partnerships for distribution and content development, both on a regional and international level,” said Ted Baracos, director of MIP Cancun.
Organised by Reed MIDEM, the 2017 edition of MIP Cancun attracted 700 participants from 47 countries, representing 470 companies, and generated more than 4,900 meetings across three days of business opportunities.