Kanal D International announced yesterday the establishment of a new division for international Co-Productions and Content Investments. This new division will be focusing on developing creative business models in co-productions and content investments; including scripted, film, non- scripted, docu-dramas and mini-series targeted to not only Turkish but also global market.

To strengthen this business arm, Nilufer Kuyel, joined Kanal D International as Director of Co-productions and Foreign Investments. Kanal D International, being the only player in the Turkish market with a dedicated co-production division, currently bringing new business models to co-develop for scripted, non-scripted and creating brand new content for the global market with top industry professionals from all over the world. Ms. Kuyel will be heading the co-production division and she will be directly working for Ozge Bulut Marasli, CEO – Kanal D & Production Companies.

Previously, Kanal D International sealed a co-pro deal with Chile’s Mega and aims to expand its operations both in LATAM and other territories. Kanal D International is focused to bring more and more trendsetting projects within the recently established co-production
division in the short run.

Before joining Kanal D International she was working for Endemol Shine Turkey as Head of Acquisitions and Business Development. She managed the acquisitions of both scripted and non-scripted third party and group content as well as playing an active role in creating, developing and coordinating sales for the original Endemol Shine Turkey catalog and executing production hubs with the group’s operational companies. Prior to this, she worked as Head of Format Acquisitions and Sales for ATV Turkey where she also launched the ATV Distribution department for local scripted and non-scripted sales.