The secrets of selling scripted
Who’s buying what, where to look for co-pro money - read our Mipcom curtain-raiser with Banijay Rights’ Simon Cox to find out
As people start thinking what to pack for Mipcom (and begin checking the Cannes weather forecast) we’re speaking to Banijay Rights EVP Content & Acquisitions, Simon Cox.
He talks to us about what dramas are selling and where to look for growth.
With the shows in Banijay’s Mipcom suitcase for the international market including Richard Gadd’s Half Man, Keeley Hawes as a nun in Falling and the new A Woman of Substance, Cox says business is brisk and he’s feeling positive about the state of the sector.
And he has some interesting seasonal insight that might ensure blue skies are (literally) ahead for UK scripted indies.
So keep reading to find out:
Where the opportunities are
What buyers are looking for in scripted
Which countries/broadcasters/platforms are particularly active
Co-pro finance in 2026

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