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Diego Alfagemez

Bachelor in Social Communication, he has more than sixteen years of experience in the global content industry. He joined Señal News in 2008 and, from Miami, is the company's Sales and Content Manager. He manages global advertising sales and generates new business opportunities. He has covered numerous international markets, including NATPE, Content Americas, MIPTV, Mipcom, MipCancun, LA Screenings, Kidscreen, NATPE Budapest, Conecta Fiction, Kidscreen, MIFA Annecy, Jornadas Internacionales, Andina Link, and ConvergenciaMX.

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24 NOV 2025

“Shut Up”: A groundbreaking Sámi drama breaking silence — and reaching the Emmys

Producer Silje Burgin-Borch and co-writer Vegard Bjørsmo discuss how “Shut Up,” the first high-end Sámi youth drama, was built from within the community to tackle taboo issues such as sexual violence and queer identity — a creative journey that has now earned the series an International Emmy nomination.

Jacob Tierney &amp; Brendan Brady: “We Wanted to Take Romance Seriously”

12 NOV 2025

Jacob Tierney & Brendan Brady: “We Wanted to Take Romance Seriously”

Accent Aigu Entertainment's executives discuss adapting Rachel Reid's cult hockey romance "Heated Rivalry" into a bold, character-driven drama for Crave, exploring fandom, authenticity, and the power of an underserved audience.

11 NOV 2025

Luca di Montezemolo and Manish Pandey: “It’s Not a Film About Ferrari, It’s a Film About Life”

Fremantle presents “Luca: Seeing Red”, a captivating documentary that explores the extraordinary life of Ferrari legend Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. Director and writer Manish Pandey and Montezemolo himself share insights about the making of the film and what makes this story universal.

Cassie Yde: &quot;We focus on quality over quantity&quot;

10 NOV 2025

Cassie Yde: "We focus on quality over quantity"

Cassie Yde, President of The Television Syndication Company, discusses how the company continues to thrive in a shifting media environment by curating high-quality content, managing producer expectations, and identifying new opportunities in both U.S. syndication and the international market.

Umay Ayaz: “We produced &#039;New Boss,&#039; our first vertical drama”

4 NOV 2025

Umay Ayaz: “We produced 'New Boss,' our first vertical drama”

The Founder of Udea Media and The Format TV delves into the vertical storytelling trend, exploring its potential and the role Turkey could play in this new global production and consumption trend.

4 NOV 2025

Irmak Atabek: “We’re living in a moment of extreme hype and fear around ai”

The co-founder and CEO of KidsAI moved to the UAE and operates the child-first technology and media company that develops ethical and safe artificial intelligence assistance and media content.

Dubai Content Market kicks off, ready to shape the MENA Region&#039;s industry

Trade Shows

3 NOV 2025

Dubai Content Market kicks off, ready to shape the MENA Region's industry

With more than 250 buyers and over 90 global exhibitors from more than 50 countries, the event provides a platform for collaboration and valuable insights.

20 OCT 2025

Umay Ayaz: “Screens have a responsibility to inform, inspire, and entertain”

The Founder of Udea Media and The Format TV describes how she runs her own company after 15 years of experience in the acquisitions field, while highlighting Turkey’s central spot in the global content industry.

Miguel Mestre: &quot;we have to think creatively beyond linear TV and embrace multi-platform storytelling&quot;

20 OCT 2025

Miguel Mestre: "we have to think creatively beyond linear TV and embrace multi-platform storytelling"

The Senior Sales Manager at Aardman describes the global potential of "The Adventures of Robin Robin" and describes the current atmosphere of the preschool content business.

Jéromine Ader de la Villardière: &quot;Premium storytelling with heart and purpose is what will stand out&quot;

20 OCT 2025

Jéromine Ader de la Villardière: "Premium storytelling with heart and purpose is what will stand out"

The International Sales Manager, Federation Kids & Family, describes how the company's new launches at Mipcom are part of its adapation strategy in the midst of a chellenging industry's context.

Distribution

17 OCT 2025

SIC: NEW DISTRIBUTION MODELS AND THE VALUE OF HIGH-QUALITY DRAMA

While SIC will launch "Vitória" at Mipcom, the adaptation of Turkey's "Gülperi," Carlota Vieira, Content Sales Deputy Director, highlights the partnerships and strategies that are expanding the reach of its content catalog.

15 OCT 2025

MIPCOM 2025: SCRIPTED VS UNSCRIPTED, A NEW FIGHT OR AN HARMONIC BALANCE?

While the number of scripted shows ordered for production in 2025 fell drastically, it is unclear whether this represents an opportunity for unscripted, legacy shows, or any other content strategy. Executives from different parts of the world analyzed this trend.

LISA PERRIN: &quot;WITH PLANO A PLANO, WE HAVE ONE OF THE BEST DRAMA COMPANIES IN SPAIN&quot;

15 OCT 2025

LISA PERRIN: "WITH PLANO A PLANO, WE HAVE ONE OF THE BEST DRAMA COMPANIES IN SPAIN"

Lisa Perrin, Managing Director of International Production at ITV Studios, explains the business strategy behind the company's stake acquisition of Spain's Plano a Plano production label.

MEDIAHUB: &quot;WE AIM TO CREATE DRAMAS THAT FEEL AUTHENTIC AND TRANSCEND BORDERS&quot;

15 OCT 2025

MEDIAHUB: "WE AIM TO CREATE DRAMAS THAT FEEL AUTHENTIC AND TRANSCEND BORDERS"

Eliz Arkayın-Ungan, Director of Drama at Globalsphere, and Arzu Zeynep Demirtas, Marketing and Operations Manager at Mediahub, explain the company's strategy to expand its original content slate.

14 OCT 2025

MIPCOM 2025: Western Europe, the latest conquest of Turkish drama

Turkish drama remains one of the most popular content categories globally. After establishing mature market positions in other territories, it has now added a new loyal client base and fandom in Western Europe. Executives from top Turkish distributors explain this new trend.

Diego Alfagemez

“Shut Up”: A groundbreaking Sámi drama breaking silence — and reaching the Emmys

Jacob Tierney & Brendan Brady: “We Wanted to Take Romance Seriously”

Luca di Montezemolo and Manish Pandey: “It’s Not a Film About Ferrari, It’s a Film About Life”

Cassie Yde: "We focus on quality over quantity"

Umay Ayaz: “We produced 'New Boss,' our first vertical drama”

Irmak Atabek: “We’re living in a moment of extreme hype and fear around ai”

Trade Shows

Dubai Content Market kicks off, ready to shape the MENA Region's industry

Umay Ayaz: “Screens have a responsibility to inform, inspire, and entertain”

Miguel Mestre: "we have to think creatively beyond linear TV and embrace multi-platform storytelling"

Jéromine Ader de la Villardière: "Premium storytelling with heart and purpose is what will stand out"

Distribution

SIC: NEW DISTRIBUTION MODELS AND THE VALUE OF HIGH-QUALITY DRAMA

MIPCOM 2025: SCRIPTED VS UNSCRIPTED, A NEW FIGHT OR AN HARMONIC BALANCE?

LISA PERRIN: "WITH PLANO A PLANO, WE HAVE ONE OF THE BEST DRAMA COMPANIES IN SPAIN"

MEDIAHUB: "WE AIM TO CREATE DRAMAS THAT FEEL AUTHENTIC AND TRANSCEND BORDERS"

MIPCOM 2025: Western Europe, the latest conquest of Turkish drama

ViX+ to begin filming "Más Allá De Ti" in Mexico City and Baja California

Australia locks in new local streaming quotas

The Asian Television Awards opens entries for this year's edition

GoQuest Media continues to bet on Turkish dramas and launches "Arafta"

Canal+ raises €700 million via maiden Euro bond to fuel global expansion and debt refinancing

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