Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD) has its sights on the upcoming international market DISCOP Istanbul, where it will showcase its latest original programming, such as the new super series “Ruta 35, La Valvula de Escape” [Route 35, The Escape Valve], and the captivating telenovela “Voltea” [Fallen Over Love].
“We began the year by launching #yourstoryhere at NATPE, and we will continue building on this campaign throughout the year and in every market; emphasizing the importance of a truly great story, which are found in each of our productions, being a classic telenovela, like ‘Voltea,’ or a thrilling super series, as in ‘Ruta 35.’ It’s all about the story,” stressed Marcello Coltro, EVP of Content Distribution, Cisneros Media, who has commissioned Cristobal Ponte to present the company’s programming proposal at DISCOP Istanbul, which runs from February 24th to the 26th at the International Convention & Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Turkey. CMD will be located at Stand S-32.
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Cisneros Media Distribution has been at the forefront of the industry for more than 35 years, amassing a library of more than 30,000 hours of entertainment content, distributed in more than 100 countries and 20 languages. Part of the Cisneros Media corporate division, CMD markets the products of its affiliated production companies - Cisneros Studios, the largest independent producer of Spanish-language programming in the United States, and Venevision, the leading broadcaster and content producer in Venezuela - in addition to the catalogues of key independent production houses from around the world.
Fascinating reality series, scripted teen series, comedies, sports and variety programs exemplify the diversity contained in Cisneros Media Distribution’s vast catalogue, which contains some of the industry’s most celebrated telenovelas, from the highly acclaimed and successful “Eva Luna” to the much anticipated production of “Amor Secreto” [Secret Love], a remake of the beloved story of “Ines Duarte, Secretaria.”
Other highlights of CMD’s proposal for DISCOP Istanbul include: “XRC,” the new series of spectacular news clips; “Corazon Esmeralda” [Emerald Heart], the telenovela starring the talented and beautiful Irene Esser (Miss Venezuela Universe 2011) and Luis Geronimo Abreu; “DeMente Criminal” [Criminal MasterMind], the super series based on the best-selling thriller “Sangre en el Divan;” and “Cosita Linda” [Sweet Thing], an enchanting telenovela featuring Christian Meier, Ana Lorena Sanchez, Zuleyka Rivera and Pedro Moreno in the leading roles.
DISCOP Istanbul was launched in 2010 and has grown to become Eurasia’s most highly regarded television and online content industries market. The annual, 3-day, B2B event is designed to facilitate content development, production and distribution business across the Middle East, West and Central Asia, Gulf Region and Northern Africa. More than 1,000 delegates at the forefront of content business from 90+ countries are expected to attend, representing an excess of 500 new and established, regional and global companies.