The launch of the Digital Competition at the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival reflects a growing reality across the global entertainment business: some of the industry's most valuable intellectual property is no longer being developed by traditional broadcasters or studios, but by creators building audiences online.
Actor and executive producer Aldis Hodge and showrunner Ben Watkins brought one clear message to the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival: authenticity matters, both on screen and behind the camera.
The lead cast and creative team behind The Walking Dead: Dead City used their appearance at the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival to discuss how the franchise is evolving beyond survival and violence, with Season 3 tackling themes of immigration, community, hope and even the humanity of walkers.
One of Europe's most acclaimed actresses, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas has built a remarkable career spanning more than four decades
The 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival opened in spectacular fashion on Friday
FlareFlow CEO James Wang is positioning the company at the forefront of a new phase in mobile-first entertainment with the launch of She Means Justice 2: Breakout, a project that signals a broader strategic shift toward what he calls “Vertical 2.0”.
Stella Litou has been the CEO of RTL Croatia and Pro Plus in Slovenia since 2023.
As the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, taking place between June 12-16 this year, celebrates its milestone 65th anniversary, the international television landscape looks vastly different from the one that welcomed the festival's inaugural edition.
As the Monte-Carlo Television Festival prepares to celebrate its 65th anniversary, the Principality once again becomes the international stage for television excellence.
For 65 years, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has accompanied, reflected and anticipated the evolution of a medium at the heart of our societies.
The global streaming market entered 2026 with a significant shift in power as longtime leaders faced narrowing margins and aggressive growth from mid-tier players.
Recently, Paprika Studios, the largest independent producer in the CEE region, expanded its operations to Croatia and now produces content in nine countires covering the Baltics, Central Europe and the Balkans.







