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In this episode of the Global VID podcast, we sit down with Media Ranch's CEO Sophie Ferron to look at the world of TV Formats.\\xa0 This episode is perfect for beginners or established producers looking to branch out their IP (intellectual property) by making it adaptable for international sales in different territories and languages around the world.\\xa0 We all know your typical competition-based shows that have been locally adapted around the world like Big Brother, Survivor, American Idol, America\\u2019s Got Talent, Dragon's Den (Shark Tank the US). Spoiler alert: None of these concepts were born in the United States.

Sophie Ferron of Media Ranch generously dives into the details to explain the approach and distinction between "proven formats" and "paper formats". Ferron also shares the latest format industry trends and the differences between dealing with unscripted & scripted IP (intellectual property). Lastly, Ferron also opens up about the challenges of creating game-show formats in Canada, how she has implemented her very own formats incubator in the province of Quebec and what fundamental changes would be required to help Canadian producers become format industry leaders on the world stage.

About Media Ranch: A company well known for premium television formats, distinguishing itself through its two-fold mission as both a producer and a distributor of entertainment formats. With headquarters in Montreal, and offices in Los Angeles, Amsterdam and Warsaw, the company represents, and produces, a catalogue of internationally renowned titles and thousands of hours of premium content ready for distribution. With over a decade of experience as Canada\\u2019s premier Format television expert, Media Ranch embraces their company motto that: Great Content is Worth Sharing.

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Theme song: ''Harvest'' by Nightwood (c)2008, used with permission by songwriters Amber Goodwyn and Erin Ross.
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