Under Savvides’ tenure, SBS doubled its digital engagement, launched NITV as a free-to-air channel, and reached nearly 90% of Australians monthly across platforms, according to the broadcaster.
Five Andalusian projects—created by Celia de Molina, Jacobo Palomo, Luis Lloret and Nacho Lacasa, Olga Navalón and Candela Cruz, and Jorge Naranjo—will compete in South Boost, showcasing the South's narrative talent
Culture, Media and Sport Committee had recommended a levy on streamers like Netflix and Disney+ to fund British content, citing a potential £50 million annual boost, but ministers conclude it is unnecessary given current market health.
The series is produced by Starlings Television Distribution through its affiliate Albion Television, in association with The CW and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Narrated by Liam Neeson, Maxine Peake, Nick Cave, Ruth Negga and Stephen Graham, the documentary film will have its world premiere on the closing night of the even, on 20th August.