Cannes - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI), independent production and distribution company, Off the Fence (OTF) and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) have partnered to commission fifteen one-hour original documentary programmes in high-definition (HD) to encourage Singaporean filmmaking talents. The multi-million dollar partnership will enable the production of 15 titles over the next three years. National Geographic Channels International and Off the Fence will … [Read more...] about NGCI, Off the Fence and MDA to commission 15 HD documentaries
Channel: Companies
Three MIPCOM deals for CABLEready
Cannes – CABLEready the international television program distribution and development company, has closed three deals at this year's MIPCOM - Scandinavia's NonStop Television acquired The Fashion Team, while worldwide broadcaster Zone Reality closed a deal for six programs including Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice, Paramedics, Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science, Shark Chasers, Women on Death Row and the third season of Risk Takers. The deal encompasses multiple territories and … [Read more...] about Three MIPCOM deals for CABLEready
AMAZIA courting exhibitors and buyers
Cannes - More than a year out from the inaugural AMAZIA exhibition and conference, 50 exhibitors have signed up already, plus 30 buyers from the Asia Pacific. Giving a progress report on the event, AMAZIA director Franz Caduc expressed confidence that it will attract many companies which don't attend MIPCOM or the Singapore-based Asia Television Forum. He is convinced the trade show will serve as a bridge between music, video games, branded entertainment and other media platforms and … [Read more...] about AMAZIA courting exhibitors and buyers
Malaysian delegation secures US$17.7 million worth of deals
Cannes - The Malaysian delegation represented by 12 MSC Malaysia status companies was able to secure deals in access of RM60 Million (US$17.7 million). And Malaysia-based Animasia Studio’s production ABC Monster was ranked the 29th most requested screening, of 919 programmes viewed, at this year’s MIPCOM Junior trade show held from October 6 – 7 at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France. ABC Monster is an HD 2D animation series which follows the adventures of twenty six monsters … [Read more...] about Malaysian delegation secures US$17.7 million worth of deals
Off the Fence looks to become a player in Asia
Cannes - Off the Fence is looking to produce a steady stream of factual programming in Asia, mostly as co-productions, according to Tony Chow, who is heading up the producer/distributor's new Singapore office. Chow said he is looking to work with co-production partners with a particular emphasis on Korea (with which Singapore has a co-prod treaty) and India. The focus will be primarily on natural history/wildlife and science and technology, almost always in HD, and in the budget range of … [Read more...] about Off the Fence looks to become a player in Asia
Singapore and Brunei strengthen ties in infocomm sector
Singapore- The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and the Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in key economic sectors and cooperation on projects to be implemented by both agencies. The MOU covers the exchange of information and experience on ICT matters, as well as enable both parties to identify ICT projects to … [Read more...] about Singapore and Brunei strengthen ties in infocomm sector