It’s been nearly four years since Shaftesbury acquired Smokebomb Entertainment, forming what is now the company’s digital media division. The digital efforts started with websites and cross-platform games and expanded into original online series as well as companion web experiences for top titles such as The Listener.

Christina Jennings, the chairman and CEO of Shaftesbury, tells World Screen Weekly about the company’s prowess in the digital arena and plans for continued growth in that space. Jennings also discusses the current landscape for international co-productions, which is an area that Shaftesbury has become quite adept at navigating.