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Television in the Global Age

Television in the global age: transnational production and co-production

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Television co-production, why Nordic noir became a valuable export for Scandinavian broadcasters and television format sale.

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Key term

What is meant by a television co-production?

Key term

Give two reasons producers enter international co-production deals.

Key term

What does the term 'transnational television' describe?

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  1. 1

    What is meant by a television co-production?

    Model answer

    A co-production is a drama financed and made by two or more companies, often in different countries. Each partner contributes money or facilities and shares the rights.

  2. 2

    Give two reasons producers enter international co-production deals.

    Model answer

    Co-production spreads the cost and risk of an expensive drama across several partners. Access to another country's tax incentives and broadcast slots is the second reason.

  3. 3

    What does the term 'transnational television' describe?

    Model answer

    Transnational television describes programmes made, funded or watched across national borders rather than within one country. Finance, production teams and audiences are drawn from several territories.

  4. 4

    Explain why Nordic noir became a valuable export for Scandinavian broadcasters.

    Model answer

    Nordic noir offered a distinctive visual style and strong social themes that travelled well to other markets. Foreign broadcasters could buy the finished series far more cheaply than commissioning their own drama.

  5. 5

    What is a television format sale?

    Model answer

    A format sale licenses the idea and structure of a programme so that another country can remake it locally. The original producer earns a fee without exporting the finished episodes.

  6. 6

    What does a television distributor do?

    Model answer

    A distributor takes finished programmes to broadcasters and platforms in other countries. Rights are licensed territory by territory and for a fixed period.

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