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Frankfurt CEO Talk: Authors, Creators, and the Netflix Platform

Rüdiger Wischenbart Content and Consulting Frankfurt Book Fair
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In this exclusive Frankfurt CEO Talk, Kelly Luegenbiehl, Vice President of International Originals at Netflix, discusses the company’s evolving relationship with authors and creators in Europe and the MENA region. With the opening of Netflix’s European office in Amsterdam, the platform has been actively seeking new voices and stories, bridging the gap between the publishing world and global screen adaptations.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Netflix’s Vision for Authors and Creators: How the platform collaborates with writers to bring stories to global audiences.
  • From Book to Screen: The process of identifying, acquiring, and adapting literary content.
  • Opportunities for European and MENA Authors: How local storytelling is shaping the international streaming landscape.

Speaker:

  • Kelly Luegenbiehl, Vice President of International Originals, Netflix

Moderator:

  • Rüdiger Wischenbart, Publishing Industry Analyst & Consultant

This session provides an inside look at Netflix’s strategy for working with the literary world, offering valuable insights for authors, publishers, and content creators navigating the intersection of books and streaming entertainment.