GREENLit, the International Series Showcase of MIA, a pillar of the Drama Division, offers an exclusive platform to unveil the most anticipated Italian and international scripted titles for TV and streaming platforms. Among joint ventures of European broadcasters, original content commissioned by platforms from across the ocean, and major remakes of famous stories using today’s international co-production models, this year’s showcase will feature seven groundbreaking shows, presented on MIA’s main stage by the Producers, Commissioning Platforms, Broadcasters, and Talents who brought them to life. Attendees will enjoy an engaging talk delving into the stories behind their creation and the impact they aim to achieve.
Four international series, coming from all over Europe. From Switzerland, WINTER PALACE, produced by Point Productions, Oble and RTS Radio Télévision Suisse, for RTS Radio Télévision Suisse and Netflix. Based on an original idea by Jean-Marc Fröhle, the series is created and written by Lindsay Shapero (co-written by Stéphane Mitchell for the episodes 4 and 8), directed by Pierre Monnard (co-directed by Christine Wiederkehr on the episodes 5 and 6). Set in the Swiss Alps in 1899, the show tells the story of André Morel, an ambitious Swiss hotelier with a daring and pioneering vision: a five star hotel opened throughout the winter season. This is the first co-production between Netflix and RTS.
From Norway, HENKI, produced by Klynge AS and Scanbox Productions for NRK, created by Jan Trygve Røyneland, written by Harald Rosenløw Eeg, Flemming Klem and directed by Erika Calmeyer. The series tells the true life story of Henki Hauge Karlsen, a 28-year-old gay bartender, who’s fired after disclosing his HIV-illness to his employer. During the 80’s in Oslo, Henki becomes the face of the “gay plague”, and spends his last years of life fighting for his job, for those who would come after, but most importantly: for dignity.
From Iceland, REYKJAVIK FUSION, produced by ACT4, for Sìminn and ARTE, created by Hordur Runarsson and Birkir Blær Ingolfsson, written by Hordur Runarsson, Birkir Blær Ingolfsson and Jonas Margeir Ingolfsson, directed by Samuel Bjarki Petursson and Gunnar Pall Olafsson. Jonas, a talented chef, attempts to clear his name and win back his family after wrongful imprisonment. As society turns its back on the ex-convict, his last resort is to commit his first crime. This is the first project of the newly established production company ACT4.
From Germany, ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN, produced by Windlight Pictures and Satel Film, for WDR, Degeto and ORF. Written by Arndt Stüwe and directed by Rick Ostermann. According to a study, on average, 113 people are directly or indirectly affected by a single accident – including family members, firefighters and police officers. This series delves into the lives of six people, six very different fates. All of these protagonists and their lives are impacted by this very event. In two parallel storylines, a team of investigators searches for the cause of the accident while the fate of the alleged perpetrator’s family is revealed.
From Italy, the showcase brings three very different series, with one thing in common: betting on a strong IP, loved by the audience. GOMORRAH – THE SERIES. THE ORIGINS (working title), produced by Sky Studios and Cattleya, for Sky Italia. Created by Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli, directed by Marco D’Amore and Francesco Ghiaccio. The series tells the story of the criminal rise of the boss Pietro Savastano, from being just a boy living in the street to becoming the most important and ruthless boss in Naples.
THE LAW ACCORDING TO LIDIA POËT – SEASON 2, the successful Netflix series produced by Groenlandia, a Banijay Group company, with Matilda De Angelis as protagonist, created by Guido Iuculano and Davide Orsini and directed by Matteo Rovere, Letizia Lamartire and Pippo Mezzapesa. The show follows the fate of the woman who became the first Italian female lawyer. An incredible story of female empowerment that changed Italy forever. It took in fact to real life Lidia Poet 60 years to gain the right to be called Lawyer. The show fresh and captivating stars Matilda De Angelis and will return for its much awaited second season in October 2024 on Netflix.
SANDOKAN, produced by Lux Vide in collaboration with Rai Fiction, for Rai-Radiotelevisione Italiana. Created by Alessandro Sermoneta, Scott Rosenbaum and Davide Lantieri, written by Alessandro Sermoneta, Scott Rosenbaum, Valentina Strada, Federico Gnesini, Giacomo Bisanti and Claudio Benedetti. Directed by Jan Maria Michelini and Nicola Abbatangelo. Sandokan is an event series that brings to life Emilio Salgari’s immortal character. In a world dominated by the British, Sandokan minds only himself and his crew, until he meets Marianne, the Consul’s daughter. An impossible love is born, and Sandokan is put on a path that will lead him to become the legendary “Tiger of Malaya”. Starring beloved actor Can Yaman, Alessandro Preziosi and Alanah Bloor will hit the screens in 2025.
GREENLIT 2024 | OFFICIAL SELECTION
GOMORRAH – THE SERIES. THE ORIGINS (working title)
Produced by Sky Studios / Cattleya
HENKI (Norway)
Produced by Klynge AS / Scanbox Productions
THE LAW ACCORDING TO LIDIA POËT – SEASON 2 (Italy)
Produced by Grøenlandia, a Banijay Group company
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN (Germany)
Produced by Windlight Pictures / Satel Film
REYKJAVIK FUSION (Iceland)
Produced by ACT4
SANDOKAN (Italy)
Produced by Lux Vide, in collaboration with Rai Fiction
WINTER PALACE (France / Switzerland)
Produced by Point Productions / Oble and RTS Radio Télévision Suisse
