Kanal D International enjoyed a busy and productive edition of DICM 2026, with a packed schedule of meetings and strong interest from international industry professionals. Selahattin Tosun, Head of Kanal D Drama, Digital Partnerships & Africa at Kanal D International, spoke about the company’s performance at the market, the international appeal of its recent productions and the strong relationships it has built across the global television industry.
With successful titles such as Torn Apart, Sins and Roses and Dignity contributing to its growing international profile, Kanal D International reported strong interest from both local and international companies throughout the market. Tosun also reflected on the company’s achievements in 2026, describing it as a year that exceeded expectations, and shared his outlook for new business opportunities and announcements in 2027.
How would you sum up DICM 2026 for Kanal D International?
It was a very good market for us overall. However, I believe the strong interest we received was not necessarily related to the market itself. We are seeing the same level of interest because of Kanal D and the strength of our content. We heard similar feedback at MIPCOM, not only from our own partners but also from other companies in the industry.
There was very intense traffic throughout the market, both from local and international companies. Thanks to successful productions such as Torn Apart, Sins and Roses and Dignity, we have reached a very strong position in terms of our content and sales. Wherever we go, the interest reflects the success of our productions.
What has been driving this strong interest in Kanal D International’s catalogue?
I think the success of our content is directly reflected in the level of interest we receive. There is a great deal of attention towards Kanal D at the moment, and we experience this wherever we go.
Our team also plays an important role. We work across different areas, including digital partnerships and international sales in Africa, MENA and Asia. Many of our colleagues have been with the company for years and have helped open up and develop numerous markets for Kanal D.
Over time, Kanal D has become a well-established and familiar brand in the international industry. As a team, we try to maintain that same sense of familiarity, sincerity and strong relationships. Not every meeting necessarily leads to a deal, but maintaining mutual respect and genuine relationships is essential for building sustainable business.
How has 2026 been for Kanal D International, and what are your expectations for the year ahead?
2026 has been a very enjoyable and successful year for us. In fact, it has exceeded our expectations. We have worked incredibly hard, but it has also been a very rewarding year.
We believe strongly in our new productions and the content we have coming up. While we naturally have targets, we are confident that the quality of our upcoming titles will continue to bring success.
The past few years have been particularly busy, but also very enjoyable. I think this positive momentum is shared across the Turkish content industry as a whole. We celebrate the successes of other Turkish companies as well, because we see their achievements as a reflection of the strength of our industry. We are all continuing to take Turkish content to audiences around the world.
Can we expect new sales announcements following DICM?
Absolutely. We expect a busy period ahead, with new announcements to come. Many territories have already entered their new broadcasting seasons, and we are following up on several potential opportunities that emerged during recent markets.
We hope to enter 2027 with some very exciting news and announcements from different territories. We are also looking forward to upcoming international markets, where we will continue meeting our partners and exploring new opportunities.
