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Irina Ignatiew
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Unwritten+
Vision, Gut Instinct & the Making of a Showrunner - Fleur Winters on Leadership, Genre, and Stories That Refuse to Compromise
How do you go from a cinema seat in a Dutch small town, moved to tears by a Brazilian film - to selling stories across continents, backing an €11M vampire series, and now showrunning a bold, romantic costume drama?That’s the arc of Fleur Winters—producer of Dutch Gouden Kalf WinnerThe Crash, founder of Big Blue, and the creative force behind the upcoming Grand Hotel by the Sea.A series that blends entertainment with substance—and throws a well-aimed rock into the still water of convention.In this epi...
2025-07-24
53 min
Unwritten+
The Pitchologist Will See You Now: Agathe Berman on Storytelling, Survival, and the Power of a Great Pitch
You have 5 minutes to convince a room full of strangers your story matters.What do you say? If you’re lucky, you’ll have Agathe Berman in your corner.Known as The Pitchologist, she’s the go-to coach for filmmakers, showrunners, and producers across Europe who need their ideas to land — in a room, on a stage, or across a screen.But what Agathe really teaches isn’t just how to pitch. It’s how to speak with clarity, courage, and presence.And what makes her unforgettabl...
2025-07-14
52 min
Unwritten+
From Popcorn to Polle Hofmann Michael Polle on Starting Over, Producing Across Borders & the Power of Saying “I Don’t Know”
Some producers start with a screenplay. Michael Polle started with popcorn. 🍿What began behind the concession stand of a one-screen cinema turned into one of the most respected careers in European drama—Babylon Berlin, Furia, Other People’s Money (aka Cum-Ex)… you’ve seen his work.Now, in his first interview since launching his new company Polle Hofmann, Michael joins Unwritten+ to talk about:🛠 Why producing is like being a football manager (and no, he’s not yelling from the sidelines)🤝 How to keep a vision alive with two broadcasters and five opinions at the tab...
2025-06-26
52 min
Unwritten+
Curation, Chaos & the One That Got Away - Paolo Ciccarelli on Saying No, Regretting It, and What He’d Greenlight Today
Some careers begin with a degree. Paolo Ciccarelli’s began with a scam. (Yes, really.)What was meant to be a short trip to London turned into a five-year detour — retail jobs, canceled plans, and a crash course in international storytelling. Now, he's one of the most trusted voices in European drama: an International Scripted Advisor for Film & TV and Head of Drama at MIA - International Audiovisual Market in Rome.🎙️ In this deeply human (and sometimes hilarious) conversation, Paolo shares:What Fleabag taught him about trusting new voicesWhy saying no is often...
2025-06-12
47 min
Unwritten+
Dare to Be Cringe: Samya Hafsaoui’s Unapologetic Path from TikTok to Feature Film
In this new episode of Unwritten+ Seriencamp Conference Special, Irina Ignatiew speaks with Samya Hafsaoui—a Dutch-Moroccan filmmaker, writer, cultural critic, and the kind of multi-hyphenate who doesn’t wait for permission—she builds her own stage.Her debut feature is a smart, funny, deeply personal story about ADHD, fan culture, and the pressure to finish what you start—even when your brain has other plans. She’s building it from scratch: writing the screenplay, a companion novel, and a stage play. Why? Because this story matters—especially for young women of color who rarely see themse...
2025-06-02
49 min
Unwritten+
From Crime Scenes to Sci-Fi Dreams — with a Side of Meditation and Tapenade
On the latest episode of Unwritten+, Irina Ignatiew talks to Piodor Gustafsson, the producer and creative force behind Black Spark and Rainy Days — and one of the key figures shaping the rise of Scandinavian storytelling on the global stage.We talk about:🧠 How The Bridge was literally pulled out of the bin and turned into an international hit🌍 Why great stories start with local roots — and how to make them resonate across borders, just like ABBA🧬 The mushroom that launches Stockholm into intergalactic crisis in We Come In Peace🍳 And how quiet leadership (and a killer fish ro...
2025-05-29
43 min
Unwritten+
Building a Career Between Worlds: Maria Valenzuela on Culture, Content & Change
What’s it like to lead global teams, speak five languages fluently, and navigate careers at companies like Sony Pictures, Huawei, BetaFilm, and Movistar?In this episode of Unwritten+, I speak with Maria Valenzuela, now founder of Brisa Media, to talk about building a career across borders—both geographic and cultural.We dig into what it really means to work internationally: the unspoken rules, the misalignments, and the magic that happens when you learn to "translate" not just language, but mindset. Maria shares what it was like stepping into a Chinese tech giant as a Wester...
2025-05-26
36 min
Unwritten+
Andri Ómarsson, Glassriver, Iceland – From Cod to Cannes, and Everything in Between
Seriencamp Conference Special!In this episode, I talk to Andri Ómarsson, co-CEO of Glassriver and one of the driving forces behind Iceland’s global TV boom. What starts as a chat about icy road movies (Cold Fever, anyone?) turns into a personal revelation: I suddenly realize The Case—a show we invested in 11 years ago as a coproduction at Red Arrow—was actually the first-ever Icelandic international co-production. And I only found that out mid-interview.We also talk about:– how wine, cod, and good instincts lead to cross-cultural storytelling– what it feels like to “hit the wa...
2025-05-22
40 min
Unwritten+
Trailer - Seriencamp Special
Unwritten+ brings you conversations with people working across cultures and borders in media and beyond. In this special series for Seriencamp Conference, Germanys leading series festival and conference, I talk to some of the speakers and guests of Seriencamp to explore their creative sparks and global perspectives. More to come soon!
2025-05-07
00 min