Cannes – National Geographic Channels International (NGCI), independent production and distribution company, Off the Fence (OTF) and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) have partnered to commission fifteen one-hour original documentary programmes in high-definition (HD) to encourage Singaporean filmmaking talents. The multi-million dollar partnership will enable the production of 15 titles over the next three years. National Geographic Channels International and Off the Fence will share their experience and skills with a range of Singapore producers to develop documentaries to meet the growing requirement for HD programming worldwide. These programmes will premiere on NGCI to 190 million homes in 165 countries. Off the Fence will retain all rights in Germany, France and U.S. outright and will distribute the programming worldwide. The first three projects in the first year have been awarded to Singapore production companies: Beach House Production Pictures, The Moving Visual Co. and Right Angle Media.