Present at NEM Dubrovnik, Aysegul Tuzun, managing director of Mistco, spoke to ttvnews about the region’s shared historical ties with Turkey and the distributor’s diverse catalog spanning historical dramas, romantic comedies, action series, and long-lasting library titles.
Produced by Luis Cabrera, from Croatia
Through a shared historical and cultural connection, Turkish drama resonates with audiences in the CEE region, with stories and characters that represent the bond between audiences across the region.
“In Latin America, there’s cultural differences, multiple religions and backgrounds,” explained Aysegul Tuzun, managing director of Mistco, who is present at the new edition of NEM Dubrovnik to showcase the distributor’s vast catalog of Turkish productions.
“But we have a historical bond with this region [CEE],” she continued. “Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia… these countries were part of Ottoman Empire in the past, so we share a common history and it makes it easier for us when it comes to historical content.”
“But of course, Mistco doesn’t just have historical content. All kinds of Turkish productions are well received in the region, and it is one of the most important markets for Turkish content.”
In this regard, the distributor is present in Croatia with a varied catalog, spanning drama, romantic comedies, historical titles, and more.
“We have a huge library, a very diverse catalogue”, the director said. In terms of historical dramas, the distributor is presenting titles such as Resurrection: Ertugrul, Alparslan: Great Seljuks, and The Last Emperor; along with the latest addition Rumi, which brings to life the extraordinary journey of Rumi, not only as a revered spiritual figure, but as a man shaped by loss, exile, friendship, and transformation. Beyond its rich historical setting and high production value, the series explores universally resonant themes: identity, love, tolerance, faith, and the search for meaning.
“We also have a very succesful rom-com, Come What May; the action crime series, Shadow Team; and An Anatolian Tale, which will have a new season as well,” she listed.
“I think it’s an advantage for Misto to have such a diverse catalogue,” she said. “It is important to have new content to offer each market. But personally, I believe in the power of library titles as well. Sometimes they have even better performances than newly launched titles, so this is also our advantage. We have a diverse catalogue, we are able to offer anything to our clients.”
“This region is always important for us, and NEM is growing. It is a good chance for networking before the summer break,” she concluded.
