Fireside Chat with Mediawan International COO Matthieu Thollin

Matthieu Thollin’s appointment comes as Mediawan celebrates its tenth anniversary. Today, the leading European independent studio brings together nearly 100 production companies across 15 countries, producing more than 450 titles each year while operating across the entire value chain from production and distribution to broadcasting.The conversation is shaped by Mediawan’s vision of an ecosystem of entrepreneurial production companies - one that combines creative independence with collaboration across borders. In his new role, Matthieu Thollin is responsible for strengthening collaboration and co-production across Mediawan's international ecosystem of production companies. He also coordinates the activity of the labels internationally, particularly in Europe and Africa, alongside Elisabeth d’Arvieu, Mediawan’s Group Chief Content Officer and CEO of Mediawan Pictures. This offers a perspective on how intellectual property, creative talent and international partnerships are shaping the next chapter of European scripted content.As the European audiovisual industry continues to redefine models for collaboration and financing, Thollin’s perspective reflects the opportunities and challenges of bringing together creative entrepreneurship, international partnerships and locally rooted storytelling - issues that are increasingly shaping the future of Europe's scripted content landscape.