Asia’s acclaimed factual market and pitching arena will finally be held at Thailand, Bangkok this year. The 7th edition of Asian Side of the Doc will welcome producers, broadcasters, distributors and institutions to present, initiate and establish new coproduction opportunities. “Given the growing interest shown by the international documentary community in the dynamic Asian factual market, we had to be sure that Asian Side of the Doc keeps on providing a relaxed and friendly environment to … [Read more...] about Factual extravaganza in Bangkok
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CASBAA, 25 years in the making
Trade body CASBAA is best known for its conventions where relevant industry issues are debated at length with experts who speak at the event. This year is no exception, in fact, Christopher Slaughter, CASBAA’s CEO explains, “We are very excited about this year’s programme, especially about some of the great speakers who are coming from outside our region, as well as those from closer to home. Irwin Gotlieb, Global Chairman of media agency Group M, is one of the most powerful men in advertising. … [Read more...] about CASBAA, 25 years in the making
Asia’s dynamic media festival
The Singapore Media Festival provides recognition and potential opportunities in the age of digital disruption with an incredible lineup organised for media players which ties in with this year’s theme of ‘Celebrating Asian Storytelling’ in the upcoming events. Thanussha Priyah reports. The third edition of the Singapore Media Festival, hosted by the recently restructured, Info-communications Media Development Authority returns with two new associate events, the … [Read more...] about Asia’s dynamic media festival
Outstanding Contribution to Asian Television
KBS has successfully defended itself during several crisis since early 2002 to the most recent, ‘Music Bank’ mistake regarding the winner.’ How has KBS emerged as Korea’s choice broadcaster over and over again? Ko: We are proud to have the largest number of passionate and talented TV content creators at KBS. A considerable number of producers and local broadcasters who have gaining great popularity were initially from KBS. So much so that we served as a content hub for the … [Read more...] about Outstanding Contribution to Asian Television
Education embraces a brave new VR world
Despite the infancy of Virtual Reality, media and entertainment firms have rapidly stepped up with VR-focused video. Early efforts from Netflix, Hulu, Google and Facebook Inc. have started producing original VR content, as well as releasing apps to view existing two-dimensional video on VR platforms. VR education for students of all ages (to groom the future generation) has also dipped its toes into VR waters alongside broadcasters and cable networks. At the region’s first Virtual Reality … [Read more...] about Education embraces a brave new VR world
TV and Film at the Crossroads
For decades, TV has been regarded as an inferior storytelling medium to film. But the last 10 years have seen the barriers between film and television come crashing down, thanks to game-changing TV dramas including Mad Men, House of Cards, Breaking Bad, Homeland, Game of Thrones, Serangoon Road and True Detective. Companies that used to specialise in film have opened up TV divisions; actors who were only ever seen on the big screen have become living room favourites; writers and … [Read more...] about TV and Film at the Crossroads