Audiovisual from Spain spotlights rights, multiplatform IP, services and international partnerships as Spanish companies expand their global reach in Cannes
\n\nAudiovisual from Spain, ICEX Spain Trade & Investment’s umbrella brand, will bring some 50 companies and institutions to Mipcom this year, showcasing the breadth of the country’s film, TV, animation and production industries.
\n\nTaken together, the companies heading to Cannes highlight where much of the Spanish business is moving: toward multiplatform IP, remake-ready formats, producers retaining more control over distribution rights and a growing international production-services business.
\n\nRunning Oct. 12-15, the Spanish presence combines its Riviera 7 stand, R7.J11, with a dedicated area in the MIP Creative Hub focused on financing, co-production and international partnerships.
\n\nFilmax’s “Superthings: The Movie” takes a hit kids property spanning toys, collectibles and TV animation to the big screen. Directed by Víctor Monigote and produced with Tándem Films and Turanga Films, it bows theatrically in Spain on Oct. 23.
\n\nFilmax is also looking to extend the international life of its scripted catalogue. Head of international Iván Díaz highlights “ongoing negotiations regarding our catalogue of scripted formats with high potential for remakes.”
\n\nIts remake catalogue includes “The Red Band Society,” one of the most adapted Spanish…
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