Based in London, Gilbert will report to M-K Kennedy, Managing Director of Television. Under Kennedy’s leadership, Gilbert will drive the development and production of a bold slate of premium UK and US series through STUDIOCANAL’s recently launched in-house production arm.
The European office will spearhead the expansion of the catalogue with a strong emphasis on development and production as well as acquisitions and synergistic collaborations.
Despite a challenging market, UK digital commissioning jumped 60% to £154 million and international SVOD spend rose by £166 million, while secondary rights revenue returned to a record high of £510 million, according to the 2025 Pact Census.
The original scripted series has been acquired by SKY in the UK and Ireland, Universal Networks for France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, and the Balkans, Cosmote in Greece, Tivibu in Turkey, and Foxtel in Australia.
Futuresource forecasts that SVoD spending will rise by 6% in 2025, making up approximately 40% of the total market value. Subscription stacking remains common, with UK households holding over 52 million subscriptions—a 12 million increase since 2020.