The Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) closed its 20th edition this year from 14-17 March. The fourday event was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with a record 800 companies from 35 countries and regions in attendance. More than 7,300 buyers were welcomed this year- raking in a 3% increment over last year’s. This year saw the largest participation from Mainland Chinese exhibitors from different provinces and cities; double-digit growth recorded from … [Read more...] about Asia’s Flagship Film and TV Market
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Genre Update- Apr-May 2016
Parent brand: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Sub or sibling brands: FOX Movies Premium, FOX Family Movies, FOX Action Movies, STAR Movies, FX Ownership in Asia: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Senior executives for Asia: Andy Baek, Vice President - Programming, Hollywood Movie Channels Channel description: FOX Movies Premium is dedicated to providing first-run and exclusive content through an unmatched entertainment experience. From Hollywood blockbusters to all-time movie … [Read more...] about Genre Update- Apr-May 2016
Inside Malaysia and Philippines
Malaysia's unrelenting ascend According to PwC’s Malaysia Entertainment and Media Outlook 2015-2019, the country’s entertainment and media industry is expected to experience an above average growth rate over the next five years. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% over 2014 to 2019, compared to the global CAGR of 5.1%. Internet access is growing at a rapid rate with a CAGR of 13.4% over 2014-2019, likely resulting from the deployment of 3G and LTE networks … [Read more...] about Inside Malaysia and Philippines
10 years and counting- Koo Jong Sang
BCM is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, coming a long way from a humble beginning with the support of 229 companies from 18 nations just then. The Korean content market is on top of its game today. Under the direction of Koo Jong Sang, the organisation is focused on becoming a major regional player in the content market arena through collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Metropolitan City of Busan, together with the industry to secure the content market as well as … [Read more...] about 10 years and counting- Koo Jong Sang
The power of being 10
"Busan Contents Market is celebrating its 10th Anniversary that first started as a small digital content gathering. As its first chairman, I like to thank and congratulate all members of the organising committee and the participants who have continued to support BCM all these years. I’m also pleased to be part of the 10th BCM this May 2016. I wish Busan Contents Market every success." -Joon-young Park Former Chairman of BCM Executive Committee, Busan Contents Market "Sincere … [Read more...] about The power of being 10
BCM Means Business
The vibrant Busan Contents Market has done exceeding well since its inauguration in 2007. Nobody then expected the second largest city of South Korea, Busan to take serious interest in the television and film industry, though the location has been the venue for several shoots by renowned producers. History has it that the event actually originated from another festival called ‘Digital Culture & Art Festival (DICAF)’ sponsored by the City of Busan way back in 2005 and was renamed to Busan … [Read more...] about BCM Means Business