Munich, 09 October 2026. Ahead of MIPCOM, Beta Film has closed a major deal with Italian public broadcaster RAI for a slate of international, female-led drama series. The package comprises the veterinary drama Barton Vet (12 x 1h), in which Dr. Kate Barton and her family-run team save animals in the countryside; the French thriller A Guilty Affair (4 x 1h) about a high school principal desperately searching for her missing daughter; and the German period drama Mozart Mozart (6 x 1h) on the musical genius’ overlooked sister. 

The US/Canadian veterinary procedural drama with heart, Barton Vet (12 x 1h) stars Georgina Reilly (Quantum Leap, City on a Hill) as Dr. Kate Barton, who takes over their rural family veterinary clinic following the death of her father. Saving the lives of animals while juggling love and hardship, Kate must learn to heal herself along the way. The series is produced by Shaftesbury in association with BYUtv and Beta Film, with Beta Film handling worldwide distribution.  

The French drama A Guilty Affair (4 x 1h) follows Morgane, a high school principal who desperately searches for her daughter after she disappears. Was the girl murdered by the new PE teacher she’s been having an affair with? A Guilty Affair is produced by France Televisions, Episode Productions, Be-Films, RTBF. Beta Film handles international sales. 

The opulent period drama Mozart Mozart (6 x one hour) is a tale of ambition set in 1780’s Vienna and follows Maria Anna Mozart, the talented but overlooked sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When her brother’s behavior threatens the family’s future, Maria Anna secretly takes his place and performs under his name. The German drama series is produced by Story House Pictures in co-production with ARD (WDR/SWR/ARD Degeto Film), ORF, and Dreaming Sheep Company. Beta Film and Bavaria Media are handling world sales. 

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