SPA Connect Market Briefing: DCD Rights

Ahead of SCREEN FOREVER 40 and the SPA Connect In-Person Market (28–30 April 2026), we are pleased to present a curated series of Market Briefing Webinars, designed to help producers prepare for pitching and maximise opportunities at the conference.

Across four briefings, SPA will be in conversation with key international guests participating in SCREEN FOREVER 40 and taking pitches through the SPA Connect Market, offering firsthand insight into current priorities, strategies and what decision-makers are looking for in new projects.

The second briefing features Pilar Perez, Head of Acquisitions at DCD Rights, in conversation with Alice Redman, Editor at Broadcast Intelligence.

As Head of Acquisitions at DCD Rights, Pilar oversees acquisitions across factual and drama, working with producers and partners to develop and invest in programming with international appeal. Her recent slate includes multiple seasons of The Secret She Keeps, Love Me, My Life is Murder, Hidden Assets and the current production Thou Shalt Not Steal.

Pilar will discuss DCD Rights’ acquisition strategy, the types of projects resonating internationally, and how Australian producers can position their work effectively in today’s global marketplace.

At the conclusion of the webinar, Alice Redman will deliver a short demonstration of Broadcast Intelligence, providing practical guidance on how producers can use the platform to research buyers, track market trends and strengthen their positioning ahead of SPA Connect.
For those unable to join live, the session will be recorded and made available on SPA’s YouTube channel.