MEDIAWAN RIGHTS INVESTS IN NEW MARKETS

Paris, March 20, 2024 - Mediawan Rights is thrilled to announce the acquisition of distribution rights for Constantine's Crossing, a Serbian series produced by Telekom Serbia, which will also be the broadcaster, and Firefly Production. This extremely ambitious and original series marks the first project from the Balkan region to join the Mediawan Rights lineup, confirming Mediawan Rights' ambition to curate a diverse lineup and boldly position itself in rapidly growing markets.

In recent years, the Balkan Peninsula has seen a significant rise in its audiovisual production, showcasing a dynamic transformation and remarkable emergence on the global entertainment stage. These nations, steeped in rich history and cultural diversity, are now emerging as major players in the audiovisual industry, injecting it with fresh energy. This has garnered attention from festivals and markets, as evidenced by the current edition of Series Mania hosting a panel discussion on the new wave of creativity for Balkan-origin series on March 19 during the Forum. 

Constantine's Crossing, adapted from the eponymous, widely published novel and recipient of literary awards across Europe, explores multiple genres, blending adventure, thriller, and fantasy. Set against the historical and mythological backdrop of Serbia during World War II, the series unfolds in the outskirts of Nis, where Nazis delve into the city's foundations in search of Christian artifacts with magical powers. The series will be the battleground for a confrontation between modern evil and ancestral forces embodied by vampires and werewolves. 

Constantine's Crossing is an ambitious project that required the construction of spectacular filming studios near Belgrade. The first season will premiere this year on Telekom Serbia, with a second season already in preparation for 2025.   

Valérie Vleeschhouwer, Managing Director of Mediawan Rights, says: "We are pleased to add this authentic series to the Mediawan Rights catalog, reinforcing our commitment to building a development strategy worldwide and seizing this opportunity in Eastern Europe. With a unique narrative inspired by a singular historical backdrop, we are confident that this series has the necessary assets to persuade the international market."  

Aleksandra Martinovic, Director of Multimedia division at Telekom Srbija, says: “This is another major success of Telekom Srbija production which is reflected through the cooperation with major French content distributor Madiwan Rights that holds the rights to the worldwide distribution of the project Constantine’s Crossing. Telekom Srbija continues to internationalize their content through international cooperations by selling its content to the major distributors. It's clear evidence that the level and creativity of Telekom Srbija production comply with the standards of major worldwide players.”

10X52’ / Genre: Adventure, War, Fantasy, Horror / Serbia / Produced by Firefly Production and Telekom Serbia / Broadcaster: Telekom Serbia