Sydney- Two feature films based on true life events - the shooting of five Australian journalists during Indonesia's invasion of East Timor in 1975, and a Chinese man who was taken from his family to study dancing at age 11 - have secured funding from Film Finance Corporation Australia. Balibo will recreate events in East Timor from the viewpoint of Roger East, who investigates the truth behind the death of the five men who were supposedly “caught in cross-fire” during the invasion. … [Read more...] about Film Finance Corp. Australia backs features on East Timor and China
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Documentaries on carbon trading and a psychopath secure funding
Sydney- A carbon trading deal between California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Governor of Indonesia's Aceh province and an investigation into the mind of a psychopath are among the subjects of documentaries which secured funding this month from Film Finance Corporation Australia, Australia's ABC-TV and international broadcasters. The Burning Season from director/writer/co-producer Cathy Henkel and co-producing partner Jeff Canin tracks the race by Dorjee Sun to broker a carbon trading … [Read more...] about Documentaries on carbon trading and a psychopath secure funding
Off the Fence’s new Singapore office to be led by Tony Chow
Amsterdam- Independent production and distribution company, Off the Fence, will open a dedicated office in Singapore to be led by Tony Chow. In pursuing the strategy to take its production bases worldwide as well as to utilize and develop local talent while adopting a global outlook, the Singapore office continues the Off the Fence’s expansion which also saw an office being opened in Cape Town, South Africa recently. As Director of Off the Fence Singapore, Chow will manage the strategic … [Read more...] about Off the Fence’s new Singapore office to be led by Tony Chow
CNBC strengthens push into Australia
Singapore– CNBC is launching its strongest push into the Australian market with new local programming initiatives, an expanded local news & operations team and the appointment of business journalist Oriel Morrison as a new anchor for CNBC in Australia. CNBC’s new programs will complement the global network’s trademark programming. Trading Matters, airing from Mondays to Thursdays at 1700hrs (Syd), provides Australian investors with real time, actionable information on local … [Read more...] about CNBC strengthens push into Australia
NBCU International restructures digital organization
London– NBC Universal International has organized its digital efforts into two parallel strands: New Media Licensing and Digital Assets, in a realignment of its international digital organization to prioritize digital strategy, and to position the company for further digital growth. New Media Licensing will be led by Beth Minehart, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President, International New Media, NBCU International TV Distribution. Based in Los Angeles, she will add international … [Read more...] about NBCU International restructures digital organization
Endemol unveils new offerings for MIPCOM
Endemol will introduce a slate of new formats at MIPCOM taking place from October 8 – 12 in Cannes. Endemol UK’s three new formats include: The Kids Are All Right, a new primetime entertainment show that pits a team of adults against child prodigies in mental and pysical challenges for a cash prize; Balls of Gold (Golden Balls on ITV1 in UK), a game show that topped rankings for daytime launch this year across all UK channels and took the highest rating in its slot amongst all UK … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new offerings for MIPCOM