The MIP List is a curated list of new shows that are hitting the global market at MIPCOM this year. Check out what’s making waves, and why they’re sked-worthy. MIPCOM runs from October 16 to 19 in Cannes, France.

In the fall of 2023, two of the industry’s leading indies — Sherman Oaks–based GRB Studios and Montreal’s Media Ranch — joined distribution arms, creating what they describe as “the ultimate programming distribution force for finished programs and formats.”

Based in Los Angeles, principals Gary R. Benz and Sophie Ferron both bring extensive expertise to the company, along with an experienced international sales team.

With a portfolio of more than 5,000 hours of premium entertainment, from factual to fiction, GRB Media Ranch offers a 360-degree approach to marketing impactful programming, like break-out format Round Table and the epic series Wild Zambezi (pictured top).

Wild Zambezi

Overcoming its historical and daily struggles against the encroachment of man, the journey of the lesser-known Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia has become a microcosm that reflects the ongoing epic and existential crisis that nature faces globally. It’s a big tale told by one of the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems. The series is shot in 4K UHD and is produced by Greater Good Productions. (8 x 60 minutes)

Round Table

Developed by Giza-based DiTurn and headed by The Masked Singer creator Wonwoo Park, Round Table is a singing competition format that offers both celebrity and non-celebrity versions. The series was a hit in Korea on KSB2, and was named by industry trend watcher K7 Media as one of the “Seven to Watch” best formats of 2023. (3 x 60 minutes)

For more info on GRB Media Ranch‘s slate at MIPCOM, contact the company’s co-principals Gary Benz and Sophie Ferron at info@grbmediaranch.com. GRB Media Ranch’s MIP Stand number is R7.A16.