"The increase in the number of potential buyers around the world is a great opportunity for producers but in some ways, it is also the biggest challenge. Understanding the creative needs of so many different partners and offering a suitably tailored slate could spread some companies’ teams too thinly. So, choosing which outlets to focus on will be important for both producers and platforms." -Jeremy Mills Chairman, Woodcut Media "The challenges for 2016 actually come from the … [Read more...] about Broadcast Focus, 2016
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Factual encounter: the Asia-Pacific outlook
Rich in history and culture; and with cities adept to technological advancements, the Asia-Pacific landscape maps out golden opportunities for the development of factual content. Reality-factual entertainment are more typically taken to the international markets but Asia-Pacific covers more specialist factual - covering science, natural history, history and culture. Here are some highly esteemed programmes developed from daily incidents and happenings, creatively thought through with inspiring … [Read more...] about Factual encounter: the Asia-Pacific outlook
Netflix lands in Asia
“Today you are witnessing the birth of a new global Internet TV network. With this launch, consumers around the world – from Singapore to St. Petersburg, from San Francisco to Sao Paulo – will be able to enjoy TV shows and movies simultaneously; no more waiting. With the help of the Internet, we are putting power in consumers’ hands to watch whenever, wherever and on whatever device,” said Netflix’s co-founder and CEO, Reed Hastings. The U.S. streamer is launching in a further 130 countries … [Read more...] about Netflix lands in Asia
Asia-Pacific Making Growth Waves
Singapore- The Asia Television Forum & Market (ATF) is now considered the next big market after MIPCOM that sums up the annual television content market. The event attracts the best and the brightest film and TV talent from Southeast Asia and beyond to forge partnerships, exchange ideas, trade content and celebrate creativity and talent. More than 5,000 industry professionals including filmmakers, producers and celebrities from over 60 countries are expected to attend the Asia TV Forum & … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific Making Growth Waves
Producing opportunities in Asia
Unbeknownst to many, the Asian TV and film industry has been steadily growing and presents a stronger portfolio than ever before. With more Asian titles gaining recognition on a global scale, the market is rising with a palpable force. Taking place recently in October 2015, the first ever WebTVAsia Awards in Kuala Lumpur recognised the top digital creators from 12 Asian countries. The award was attended by 1500 entertainment industry partners, investors, media, celebrities and advertisers. … [Read more...] about Producing opportunities in Asia
Asia, treasure trove for OTT players
The burgeoning interest in on-demand streaming video, driven by OTT service offerings such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video, together with the rapid proliferation of Internetenabled devices, is one of the major market trends at the moment. The broadband internet and myriad connected devices are changing the rulers of the game in TV-content development, production, licensing, delivery and viewing. By 2012, search engine giant Google, which owns the video-hosting YouTube platform, had … [Read more...] about Asia, treasure trove for OTT players
