ZDF Studios heads to Series Mania Forum next week with a slate of new and returning scripted titles across crime, romance, and period, including a buddy cop for Sky New Zealand and the 5 commission Benidorm is Murder.
ZDF Studios will be represented in Lille by Tim Gerhartz, Sebastian Krekeler, Mirela Nastase, Nik Sivaloganathan, Yuliya Fischer, Rodrigo Herrera, and Viviane Richard.
Bust Up, being showcased on Wednesday, is produced by Lippy Pictures in co-production with MadeFor Film, ZDF, ZDF Studios, and Sky New Zealand. The lineup also includes the detective drama Benidorm is Murder from Clapperboard Studios and BlackBox Multimedia for 5, starring John Hannah. The Dutch romantic period drama Grand Hotel by the Sea is another key offering, produced by Big Blue in co-production with KRONCRV and VRT.
A new addition to the ZDF Studios lineup is the eight-part international crime series High Season from Media Distribution Company, Idi Metra Enterprise, and Chanh Phuong Films. Rounding out the highlights is Legacy, from Tshedza Pictures and encompassing 208 episodes.
“Series Mania Forum is a vital meeting place for the international drama community, and we’re delighted to present one of our strongest and most diverse slates to date,” said Tim Gerhartz, chief commercial officer at ZDF Studios. “From gripping crime thrillers to sweeping period romance, our lineup reflects the high-quality, globally resonant storytelling we are committed to developing with our partners. We look forward to engaging with producers, broadcasters, and creative talent in Lille, and to sharing these outstanding series with the world.”
