Pernel Media and Samuel Kissous present a Missed Call case study:
Anatomy of an International Coproduction
With the participation of cast members from the series.
Key Topics Covered:
How to attract financing from multiple international partners and secure relevant soft‑money support
What it takes to assemble a cast that resonates with audiences worldwide
Insights from the creative talent and key international partners
Missed Call is a five‑part thriller starring Bafta winning actress Joanna Scanlan, Claire Keim, Rupert Graves, François‑Xavier Demaison, and Bafta winning actor Robert Lindsay. It is the second English‑language scripted series from Paris‑ and London‑based Pernel Media, following The Au Pair featuring Sir David Suchet.
This unique international collaboration brings together:
Pernel Media
The 5 commissioning team
International distributor ITV Studios
Group TF1 as a pre‑buy partner
The series was directed by British filmmaker Sheree Folkson (Bridgerton, Will Trent) and shot entirely in the South of France, supported by the Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP) program.
Samuel Kissous, President of Pernel Media and Executive Producer of « Missed Call » will share practical insights and methods used to create this premium multilingual series with a high‑profile cast while keeping the budget under control.
