Factual buyers and format commissioners are hunting for breakthrough ideas; true crime and megaformats are still hot; and everyone is trying to make sense of YouTube.
What’s Inside
Doc Buyers at MIA: The Funds Are Available, The Ideas Need Work
Debating the Big Ideas: Sara Ramsden Previews WCSFP 2026
25 Years of Reality TV Innovation: A Conversation with Arthur Smith
Format Production Innovation: Production Hubs & New Commissioning Models
Factual Shift: Insights from Leading Distributors
In the Format Zone: Unscripted Entertainment Trends
New Windows: YouTube Channels, Creator Partnerships & FAST
What’s Being Bought: Crime Scenes, Wild Runs & More
Formats with Traction: Rolling the Dice & Betting on the Familiar
People in the News: Talent Collaborations & Executive Shifts
Brands, Access & Quality: Cecilie Olsen Showcases ITV Studios’ Unscripted Strengths
