Leading Irish content production businesses ShinAwiL and Bebbak have teamed up to produce ‘Sineád’ (w/t), an access-led feature documentary celebrating the musical work of iconic, Grammy Award-winning singer/ songwriter, Sineád O’Connor. ShinAwiL’s LA-based Executive Producer Chuck La Bella has brought in legendary US producer Orian Williams (Control, Shadow Of The Vampire and director of the forthcoming biopic Jeff Buckley) as Executive Producer alongside ShinAwiL’s Larry Bass, and legendary … [Read more...] about ShinAwiL and Bebbak to co-produce Sineád O’Connor feature documentary
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Vuulr and Brightcove partner to provide broadcast-quality screening room experience with superior quality
Vuulr, the largest online content marketplace for film and T.V. rights that connects buyers and distributors worldwide, announced a partnership with Brightcove, Inc., an enterprise video delivery platform known for its security and reliability, to leverage Brightcove’s world-class video technology and power Vuulr’s Branded Screening Rooms on the marketplace. Buyers on the Vuulr marketplace will have access to enhanced broadcast-quality video experiences from anywhere in the world, through … [Read more...] about Vuulr and Brightcove partner to provide broadcast-quality screening room experience with superior quality
MGM elevates Caroline Edwards to SVP and Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, International Television Distribution
MGM’s International Television Distribution division announced on 9 November the promotion of Caroline Edwards to Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, after being elevated to SVP in March 2020. Effective immediately, Edwards succeeds SVP and Managing Director, Greg Robertson, who is retiring after more than seven years with MGM and 40 years of distinguished service in the industry. Reporting into MGM’s EVP of International Television Distribution for Asia Pacific & Latin America, Matt … [Read more...] about MGM elevates Caroline Edwards to SVP and Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, International Television Distribution
Woodcut International partners with The Rob Knox Foundation on documentary exploring the life and murder of Robert Knox
UK distributor Woodcut International has partnered with The Rob Knox Foundation to launch a powerful award-winning documentary about the tragic murder of Harry Potter actor Robert Knox – a film that highlights the horrors of knife crime in a bid to further crackdown on senseless acts of violence that destroy so many lives. The partnership sees Woodcut International team up as executive producer and worldwide TV distributor for (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story (1 x 1 hr). In 2008, 18-year-old Rob … [Read more...] about Woodcut International partners with The Rob Knox Foundation on documentary exploring the life and murder of Robert Knox
Fremantle announces new documentary ‘Stonehenge: The Hidden Truth’
Fremantle announced Stonehenge: The Hidden Truth, a brand new documentary detailing pioneering scientific and archaeological research that has identified a new monument at Stonehenge. Stonehenge: The Hidden Truth, produced by Wild Blue Media, was commissioned to continue research at the historical site which, in turn, uncovered a previously undiscovered subterranean ring. Fremantle continues to grow its premium factual content offering and this surprising discovery championed by the UK label … [Read more...] about Fremantle announces new documentary ‘Stonehenge: The Hidden Truth’
Yeti announces commission from CBBC for ‘My Life: Battle of the Ballroom’
Yeti, the Welsh production company, announced its commission from CBBC for My Life: Battle of the Ballroom (1x30’), a documentary following two 13-year-old ballroom dancers training for the biggest competition of their lives at the world-famous Tower Ballroom in Blackpool. My Life, Battle of the Ballroom follows Bailey and Summer, two budding ballroom champions from Blackwood, South Wales. Bailey has autism and he’s also visually impaired but puts his autism to use in a positive way to help … [Read more...] about Yeti announces commission from CBBC for ‘My Life: Battle of the Ballroom’