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Salla Kozma, the founder of Pig & Horse Productions, has launched Naru Force Studios, based in Monaco, to develop social-first formats.

MIP London has released details of the doc and factual lineup for its second edition, running February 22 to 24, including a co-pro summit, an in-depth look at funding models, a slate of analysis and intel, and a showcase for the environmental feature Greenwashed.