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Conecta Fiction & Entertainment 2025 reveals the finalist international projects for its pitching sessions 13 MAY 2025

Trade Shows

Conecta Fiction & Entertainment 2025 reveals the finalist international projects for its pitching sessions

The organization evaluated a total of 438 projects from 39 different countries, representing a 38% increase compared to last year. A breakdown by continent shows that 68% come from European countries (led by Portugal, France, Ukraine, and Italy, in addition to Spain), 31% are from the Americas (with Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico leading), and the remaining 1% originated from Asia.
 Silverlining Rights sells Love Productions' "Our Welsh Chapel Dream" around the world 12 MAY 2025

Deals

Silverlining Rights sells Love Productions' "Our Welsh Chapel Dream" around the world

The Channel 4 series, now into its second season, has been sold to DR (Denmark), AVROTROS/NPO (Netherlands), SVT (Sweden), Britbox (Australia), BBC UKTV (New Zealand), and SBS (Australia) for a second window in Australia for their daytime schedule.
 Grierson Trust announces partnership with National Geographic on DocLab training scheme 12 MAY 2025

Deals

Grierson Trust announces partnership with National Geographic on DocLab training scheme

Banijay UK and the Rank Foundation have also renewed their support for the programme, which this year includes work placements at a record number of production companies. National Geographic’s sponsorship will contribute towards the most ambitious year of DocLab training to date.
UK: Streaming becomes top digital activity, outpacing social media and music 8 MAY 2025

Markets

UK: Streaming becomes top digital activity, outpacing social media and music

Over 13% of UK consumers now stream more than four hours a day, equating to 60 full days of viewing each year. Gen Z leads in consumption, yet 62% of Gen X remain the primary payers for streaming subscriptions.
 CDN and TAP team up on accessibility review with UK studios and post houses 6 MAY 2025

Production

CDN and TAP team up on accessibility review with UK studios and post houses

In August 2024, TAP’s members announced their ambition to work only with studios and post-production facilities that have completed a self-review of the accessibility of their spaces.