Josephine Fontaine

VP Scripted Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Newen Connect

Josephine Fontaine

Newen Connect, one of the leading distribution companies in Europe and 100% owned by Newen Studios (a TF1 Group Company), distributes its in-house productions as well as those of third-party producers throughout the world. Newen Connect offers a catalogue of multi-genre titles with more than 800 feature films and 18 000 hours of TV, including scripted, documentaries, animation, and formats.

Newen Connect is a leading partner for producers in the development and financing of international co-production projects. Thanks to Newen Studios’ internal network, privileged relationships with broadcasters, streamers and theatrical distributors, Newen Connect offers talent unique access to a worldwide audience.

Responsibilities / Shows I oversee

Scripted content acquisitions / financing for international distribution

Scripted TV projects from the UK, Ireland, North America, ANZ

Would like to meet

Scripted TV producers working on TV drama Series and mini series, funding bodies, commissioners, financiers