NEM Zagreb 2022, TV market relevant for Central and Eastern Europe focused on the creative side of the industry, is coming back to Zagreb at the end of the year.

From December 7 to 9, Esplanade Zagreb Hotel will become a central gathering place of successful representatives of FTA and pay-tv channels, streamers, producers, directors, screenwriters, production companies, agencies, and other content creators under the tagline “All about content creation”.

Focus of the event is on the CEE and low production capacity countries within this region with the goal of connecting them with audiovisual professionals and key decision makers from Europe. Also, in the weeks before the actual event, a series of workshops lead by prominent professionals will be organized providing various creatives a chance to enhance their skills.

Applications are open for the best script at NEM Zagreb Besides education, local and regional screenwriters will get the opportunity to pitch their ideas through TV Writing Contest, contest for the best screenplay of series (scripted) and formats (unscripted). Talented creatives will be able to present their ideas to expert jury members composed of renowned production houses, national televisions, festivals, and other experts in TV industry. Top three projects in each category will be rewarded, and all 20 finalists, 10 from each category, will have the chance to meet with potential partners and discuss the possibilities for their project to be realized. Contest finalists will meet with jury members, production companies and other key figures during a closed networking event.

Applications are already available at the official website.

Creators of TV content from CEE region will find interest in special part of the program called Co-Production Platform. The idea of content production through partnerships and its advantages will be promoted through series of different events – from presentations of projects in search of coproduction partnerships to private networking events. Cooperation with other international markets and festivals from the TV industry will continue until the next NEM Zagreb edition through talent exchange, PR support and networking.

Panel discussions, presentations, screenings, education, and unique opportunity for networking with TV industry experts are indispensable parts of every New Europe Market (NEM) edition – NEM Zagreb and NEM Dubrovnik which will mark its 10th anniversary in June 2023.