'Hyper-distribution' can be scary, but it is leading to real advantages and increasing the international reach of shows on a wide range of channels and platforms, Pélisson notes
\n\nThe French audiovisual sector is gearing up for the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre, not only France’s premiere TV programming market but also an industry confab offering a clear assessment of how business trends and global developments are reshaping the domestic playing field, from evolving distribution models to programming increasingly tailored for export.
\n\nSpeaking to Variety ahead of the event, which runs Sept. 7-10 in Normandy’s famed port city, Unifrance President Gilles Pélisson discusses the pressing issues facing French distributors and producers and the continuing strength of local content on the international market.
\n\nThe changing landscape for French TV distribution in the wake of increasing consolidation and streaming dominance is one major topic du jour that is affecting industries across Europe.
\n\n“French TV distribution is not immune to the turbulence of the international market, and there is real concern among French distributors,” Pélisson points out.
\n\n“Some critical questions have emerged with everyone watching: What will be the future model of European public broadcasters, how much will the streamers continue to produce locally…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/