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| Yes Studios | |
|---|---|
| Name | Yes Studios |
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Television production and distribution |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Key people | Erez Aloni, Avriel Zink, Hagit Ben David |
| Products | Television series, formats, scripted programming, unscripted programming |
| Parent | yes |
Yes Studios is an Israeli television production and distribution company focusing on scripted and unscripted programming for domestic and international markets. Founded as the creative and sales arm associated with the yes platform, the company develops original series, adapts formats, and licenses content to broadcasters and streaming platforms. Yes Studios positions itself at the intersection of Israeli creative talent, global commissioning broadcasters, and format franchising networks.
Yes Studios was established in the mid-2010s to professionalize and internationalize television production linked to the yes platform. Its formation followed a period of rising global interest in Israeli drama catalyzed by international successes such as Fauda and Hatufim, which drew attention from companies like Keshet International and Dori Media. Early projects leveraged relationships with Israeli creators, production houses such as Armoza Formats and Mediatoon, and talent represented by agencies with ties to Channel 10, Channel 2, and public broadcaster Kan 11. Over subsequent years, Yes Studios pursued co-productions with European networks, commissioned remakes with North American partners, and expanded its catalog for the global marketplace amid the rise of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.
Yes Studios operates as the production and distribution subsidiary of the Israeli satellite television provider yes. The ownership model ties creative development to the platform’s strategic objectives, while corporate governance follows structures common to vertically integrated media groups seen in companies like Endemol Shine Group and Fremantle. Executive leadership includes industry veterans who coordinate commissioning, rights management, and international sales. Yes Studios negotiates financing with public funds such as the Israel Film Fund and broadcasters including Hot and international partners like BBC and Canal+ for co-production agreements. Strategic advisors and board members often have backgrounds from production companies such as Gordon Film Productions and distribution arms akin to The Works International.
Yes Studios’ slate emphasizes scripted drama, genre series, and format-driven unscripted shows designed for adaptation. Notable creative collaborations have connected writers and directors who have worked on series associated with Reshet 13, Keshet 12, and other Israeli networks. The company develops long-form dramas intended for international distribution comparable to titles that have been adapted by HBO, Showtime, and CBS Television Studios. Programming strategies seek festival exposure at events like the Canneseries and marketplaces such as MIPCOM and Series Mania. Yes Studios also produces formats aimed at reality and competition formats popularized by creators from Talpa Media and Fremantle.
Distribution efforts target broadcasters, SVOD platforms, and format buyers across Europe, North America, and Asia. Yes Studios engages in sales negotiations with networks including Channel 4, Rai, ZDF, and streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Studios. Partnerships often take the form of co-productions with public broadcasters such as Arte and commercial partners like TF1. The company participates in international content markets—MIPTV, MIPCOM, and Realscreen Summit—to secure licensing deals and remakes. Collaborations with rights management companies mirror practices used by distributors such as Banijay Rights and BBC Studios.
Yes Studios maintains operations to service export markets and to manage localized adaptations. The company’s international sales teams liaise with commissioning editors in territories including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Germany, and the Nordic countries. Through co-production treaties and content exchange models, Yes Studios has engaged producers and financiers across the European Audiovisual Convention-adjacent landscape, collaborating with entities similar to ZDF Enterprises and All3Media. International adaptation efforts follow precedent set by Israeli formats that have been successfully remade abroad, aligning with international talent agencies and legal counsel experienced in format licensing and intellectual property deals.
Criticism of Yes Studios has centered on debates common to production-distribution entities, including questions about vertical integration between platform and studio, artist compensation, and cultural representation in exported content. Trade unions and creators associated with organizations such as the Israel Actors Association and production collectives have raised concerns over contract terms and residuals in deals with international platforms like Netflix and Apple TV+. Cultural critics referencing the internationalization of Israeli television have compared practices to controversies faced by companies such as Keshet International and Endemol regarding format credits and local adaptation credits. Additionally, discussions in industry trades have examined transparency in sales reporting and revenue sharing with independent producers.
Category:Television production companies of Israel