Accredited Profile

Spotlight Mediawan: Creative Independence, Global Expansion, and European Identity

Business & Innovation

Discover the strategic growth of Mediawan as it celebrates its tenth anniversary, uniting nearly 100 production companies across 15 countries. Driven by a philosophy of creative autonomy, the studio balances rapid international expansion —including major English-language partnerships— with a deep commitment to locally rooted storytelling. Explore their strategy and how format diversification across film, TV, and unscripted content unlocks new potential for IP and talent. Looking to the future, Mediawan outlines how cross-border co-productions and strategic alliances are reshaping the European audiovisual landscape

WHERE

Auditorio (Casa del Lector)

WHEN

September 30

TIME

13:30 - 14:15

Video on Demand

Exclusively for accredited people. Available from 24 hours after its celebration until October 24 on the virtual platform.

Speakers

Elisabeth d’Arvieu

Global Content Officer Mediawan & CEO
Mediawan Pictures
France

Elisabeth d’Arvieu

Head of Mediawan Pictures since 2020, Élisabeth d’Arvieu became Group Chief Content Officer in January 2026. A Paris-Dauphine graduate with a US MBA in Finance, she held senior roles at Lagardère and StudioCanal. She leads global content strategy across 100 production companies in 15 countries. Founded in 2016, Paris-based Mediawan is Europe’s leading independent audiovisual studio, producing film, series, animation and documentaries. With nearly 100 production companies in 15 countries, the Group develops and distributes premium content for broadcasters, platforms and audiences worldwide.

Matthieu Thollin

Chief Operating Officer
Mediawan
France

Moderator

Roy Ashton

Partner
The Gersch Agency
United States

Roy Ashton

Roy Ashton is a Partner at The Gersh Agency. Prior to joining Gersh as Partner in November, 2011, Ashton spent 13 years at Creative Artists Agency. Starting in the mailroom, Ashton worked his way up the corporate ladder and now functions in all areas of Television, helping clients sell and package television projects all over the world.