Kanal D International began in 2024 marked by the success of Secret of Pearls, a series that dominated Thursday nights in Turkey on FTA. Furthermore, with its new productions and a new international team, the company is ready to make a bold statement in Natpe Budapest and NEM Dubrovnik.
Leading this expansion is Elif Tatoğlu, who recently joined as Director of Distribution Strategy. With a successful experience in acquisitions, marketing and content distribution in both pay TV and OTT businesses, the executive brings invaluable experience to Kanal D International as the company continues to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of content distribution.
On past edition of MIPTV Cannes, KDI offered a screening of Secret of Pearls, one of its maing titles The series, originally titled Inci Tanelri and produced by BKM, achieved as first place in all categories in three episodes, with notable audience ratings in Turkey. Starring Yilmaz Erdogan, Hazar Erguclu, Selma Ergec and Kubilay Aka, tells the story of Azem, a literature teacher loved by his students, who has a happy life with his wife and his two children. His life changes completely in a single night when he goes to prison for killing his wife.
Also among its highlights is A Father’s Promise, the series produced by D Media and set in the tumultuous 80s, which follows the story of Mustafa, who sacrifices everything to save his wife, leaving his daughter in the care of the wealthy Ronas family. .
Another proposal that they consider ‘unmissable’ for buyers is Daylight, a series that tells the story of Gece, whose summer dreams of studying at university and devoting himself to music are interrupted when his family moves to Foça to take care of his sister Gülce, with special needs.
Likewise, KDI continues to promote the successful Farewell Letter. Produced by Süreç Film for Kanal D in Turkey, it presents the life of Alanur, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn after 30 years depending on Ziya. As his children, Aslı and Mehmet, fight for love and face family opposition, hidden connections from the past resurface to challenge them.Among recent commercial successes, the company announced that the Portuguese SIC will locally adapt the successful Turkish drama Ruthless City. The news was announced by Tatoglu during the LA Screenings 2024. Production on the adaptation has already begun and its premiere is expected this month.
