Busan, Korea- The tenth edition of Busan Contents Market (BCM) concluded successfully with a total of 2,650 people with 993 companies representing 45 nations in attendance. Among these attendees, 1,710 buyers and sellers came from 666 companies and the rest came to participate at individual major events such as Asian Next Generation Contents Seminar, BCM Pitching, MIP-Academy-BCM2016 Global Contents Producer for Korean producers, Biz Marching and Korea Documentary Festival which went in full … [Read more...] about MIP Academy returned to BCM
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MIPTV roundup
Cannes– MIPTV saw international launches across all genres as factual, drama, kids and format programming used the spring event to propel themselves into the international market. Many major production and distribution companies announced plans to ramp up drama production either by taking stakes in existing outfits or by launching new drama entities. The inaugural MIPDrama Screenings gave international premieres to 12 drama series from around the world. Belgium’s Public Enemy won the MIP … [Read more...] about MIPTV roundup
Huge success at SPORTELAsia
According to SPORTEL CEO Laurent Puons, this year’s edition of SPORTELAsia was a massive success. A total of 736 registered attendees, representing 371 companies of which, 47 countries came together to do business in and with Asia. SPORTELAsia 2016 had a 22% increase in new companies compared to the last Asian convention. Furthermore, about 40% of the attendees were C-level decision makers who came to do business. Puons said, “The industry is changing and so has SPORTEL. It is not a … [Read more...] about Huge success at SPORTELAsia
Asia’s Flagship Film and TV Market
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
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
